One of the most original movies of the decade so far....

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2006)

Here's how the movie begins...a teenager who's on medication walks in his sleep and meets a giant bunny rabbit. This rabbit tells Donnie to do various deeds of vandalism. Sounds stupid? Hardly...!
You'll know what I mean if you sit through this incredibly riveting drama full of brilliance!
Superficially "Donnie Darko" would seem to be a story of a troubled teen who hallucinates.
But as the story progresses, you begin to realize that its something much more complex and unimaginable! The movie is, as the reader must already know (if he/she has heard about it), very difficult to comprehend in the first attempt. This is one of those movies that require repeated viewing, but it hardly bores the viewer, because it has so much new to offer in each viewing! As you watch it over you will notice the finer points you missed in the preceding viewing.
Great acting from Jake Gyllenhaal and the supporting crew.
If possible, rent the theatrical edition DVD first. Although the Director's Cut has been criticized, it will facilitate better understanding of the movie; yet, keep it as a second choice.
Donnie Darko is one of the most original movies I have ever seen, and is a must-see. Highly recommended.