Excellent (minor flaws)

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2003)

Donnie Darko, a fantastic movie. The most original, well put together film I feel I have ever seen. Even pieces such as 2001, Vanilla Sky and The Matrix do not compare. I won't spoil the storyline but I shall just support my viewpoint by telling you that you shouldn't expect to understand the storyline straight off. You should at least investigate "The Philosophy of Time Travel" the "book" (short pamphlet thing).
If you like original, thought provoking filmmaking, you will not be dissapointed by this, the directorial debut of Richard Kelly.

There are a few problems I have with the film, just minor points, I feel it is a little too mysterious for it's own good, and Drew Barrymore's performance is less than spectacular, however the filmmaking, cinematography, camera work, lighting, effects, music, and for the large part (especially Jake Gyllenhaal, a fantastic performance) the acting was absolutely brillant.
Close enough to a 10 to make it a 10.