It's not a bird or a plane! It's Donnie Darko!

Rating: 10/10 (9 April 2010)

Donnie Darko explores many genres of film, from teen alienation to sci-fi, it's all in there! This is one of those films that are impossible to explain in one sitting. It will take much researching to understand the core plot of the film, and even then there are different theories on what actually takes place on screen.
To put it as simply as possible Donnie Darko explores the theory of time travel. Darko, Jake Gyllenhaal, is a troubled teen who is plagued by visions of a six foot tall bunny rabbit, with an abundant knowledge of the universe. A crazy premise I know, but Darko is after all a crazy individual. The story follows him as he tries to make some sense of what is taking place. Everything in the film seems to have some divine purpose, and there is an overwhelming sense of enlightenment when the film comes to an end.
The acting is superb, the film sees the partnership of real life brother and sister, Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal, as on-screen siblings. The cast as a whole lends itself perfectly to Richard Kelly's script. The special effects are a credit to the plot and the directing is spot on. Also the sound track is stroke of genius! Simply put there is nothing bad about this film! If you are a fan of good movie making then I suggest you see this film, it easily deserves its cult status and will amaze and bewilder all audiences. If I had to complain about anything to do with this film it could only be the existence of the sequel. S. Darko is an affront to the first film, take my advice and stick to the original masterpiece, you will not be disappointed! Unless you like sappy romance films with rugged heartthrobs as leading men, in which case you will.