second time around still loads to love

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2002)

Just saw Donnie Darko for the second time and i'd just like to say that every actor in this movie is wonderful - particularly Donnies mum so convincing,funny and moving. I think is going to be one of those films that will continualy surprise over and over again.Richard Kelly clearly is a man who understands movies and what makes them tick, anmd this film he has blended together the teen flick blend of love and puerile humour, with cutting 80's satire and sci fi thrills and spills.He also understands how depression can affect how you view the world (the first scene at school everything skewed slowed and sped up).Donnie Darko almost has the best use of the soundtrack ever (Casino and the Royal Tennenbaums beat it more me)You could go on forever about this movie but I won't.A left wing classic that does and will continue to demand repeat viewings for years to come.
ps . Patrick Swayze as the 80's anti -christ a great touch - I think he believes it himself now