Awesome.

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2006)

This movie is one of the best mind thrillers out there. This movie not only has great acting, but a great story. For many people it may take a couple watches to fully understand the concept of this movie, but most people do enjoy it. So don't judge this movie on just one watch, you need to see it a couple times to see all the hidden messages and symbolism. This movie has a mix of genres to entertain many viewers, it is a mix between a psychological thriller and a comedy, and it doesn't disappoint. Jake Gyllenhaal has a strong performance playing a boy named Donnie Darko. He sets the mood for the movie and really pulls you into the movie. If you are a fan of his movies, this one is definitely one of his best. Director Richard Kelly is not a very famous director, but he proves in this movie that he has great potential in a film career. He made the movie flow very well and with the release of 'Donnie Darko: The Directors Cut' makes the movie very easy to follow. The directors cut is slightly better than the original, only because it is easier for people to follow along and understand the point of the movie.
please do yourself a favor and see this movie. It is one of todays top films and has been highly overlooked.