Sober viewers will find it over-rated

Rating: 2/10 (7 November 2003)

An average, but long winded, OUTER LIMITS episode brimming with modern four-letter words.
Those who sat in awe watching FORREST GUMP, did not see NO TIME FOR SARGENTS nor were viewers of GOMER PYLE, USMC. Those who fell out of their chairs at the end of THE SIXTH SENSE, were never fans of THE TWILIGHT ZONE series. And likewise, those who claim that DONNIE DARKO is a never-before-seen breakthrough motion picture event, have probably never heard of David Lynch's ERASERHEAD.
As the ol' saying goes, a fun soundtrack and excellent production values do not always a good movie make. DONNIE DARKO has fine actors (although they are too old to be in high school) and nice special effects. However, the screenplay and pacing have the feel of a grad student final project.

DONNIE DARKO honors David Lynch and Rod Serling. But after realizing this truth, the viewer is left thinking -- been there, done that.