All I can say is - wow

Rating: 10/10 (1 December 2002)

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, something can only be considered to be a great work of art when it is loved and loathed in equal measure. After reading some of the comments on this site, I think that Donnie Darko falls into this category.
Some people have called this film David Lynch-lite, which is fairly misleading. I think that DD is a much more interesting film than Mr. Lynch's last effort and all the more impressive considering it is the director's first film.
The nods to 80's culture (loved the E.T references - especially considering Barrymore's involvement with the film), sci-fi, horror, time travel, fate, religion and black comedy make this one the most interesting genre bending films I've seen since Ghost Dog.
The best advice for anyone watching this film is to suspend disbelief and make your mind up after the credits have rolled.
Highly recommended - 5/5