Some kind of a perfect movie...accidentally or not!

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2013)

First of all, I want to point out that I am reviewing the original version, not the director's cut, of this film! The director's cut has shown the fans that the mind behind this movie was just lucky to create such a piece of art. Originally, he wanted to change many aspects of the film, which can be seen in the director's cut. However, in my eyes, that version can not be compared to the original version. It does not have that magical feeling at all! So here go:
I do not want to summarize the main plot of this movie here, since it is such a complex story that has basically every genre in it! It is a heartwarming love story between the psychotic Donald Darko and Gretchen, a real drama, at some points even scary like a horror movie, thinking about the rabbit "Frank" and Donnie's sleepwalking. It is funny, mysterious and thrilling at the same time.
There are also sci-fi elements in it as well as it is a superhero story:
Gretchen:"Donnie Darko? What the hell kind of name is that? It's like some sort of superhero or something"
Donnie:"What makes you think I'm not?"
The protagonist "Donald Darko" is excellently played by Jake Gyllenhaal; probably his best performance that he has ever given! His facial expressions of this psychotic person are superb!
"Donnie Darko" has a complex story that you won't understand after the first time of watching it or even the second. It will leave many questions unanswered, however after seeing it several times, you are able to come up with your own interpretation.
The whole movie is attended by a more than just on point fitting soundtrack. Every song happens to be there for a reason and their lyrics perfectly display the theme of the movie. Gary Jules' "Mad World", especially, sticks out of the rest, due to the fact that it gives distinction to the mind-blowing ending!
All in all, this masterpiece is one of my favorite movies of all time. 10/10