Head spinning quality

Rating: 10/10 (5 March 2003)

This has to be the best film I've seen in a long time. Donnie Darko is a movie that leaves you thinking about what exactly happened for days after, and you still can't be sure, much like American Psycho. It's a very clever and original fantasy film, and it's emotional for the most part, and very funny in between. I disagree that it has any underlying reference to the effects of society on troubled teenager Donnie, while I agree that you can identify with some of the feelings and opinions. Except for the imaginary friend- Mine's not a giant bunny. At least I didn't get any hidden meaning from the film. It's a movie that you have to see to appreciate it, as none of the reviews I read made it sound even slightly interesting, but it has leapt straight towards the top of my list of favourite films. Seen it twice now, and waiting for the DVD release. Hoping for some good extras. And the 'Mad World' Tears for Fears cover by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules is an amazing song.