i just saw the Director's Cut... WOW!

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2004)

last night i went to the SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL's gala viewing & reception for the Director's Cut of Donnie Darko. Richard Kelly (director), Drew Barrymore and a few other cast members were in attendance. it was spectacular! all of the extra footage and the song rearranging (killing moon now ends the film and inxs' never tear us apart opens) make it so much better and a bit easier to comprehend. the extra dialogue between donnie and his teachers & therapist were greatly needed and now i consider it a perfect film. it's really hard for me to find ANY fault with the director's cut. after last nights showing, there was a Q&A with mr. kelly and the cast. i have nothing but respect and amazement for this director. he's super intelligent, amazingly handsome and downright sincere. i can only imagine fantastic critical success for his future. thank you, tika bordelon (whom has never doubted his commitment to Sparkle Motion).