Why can't indy films come here?

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2002)

I live in an area where you have to drive at least 100 miles to see a film that isn't mass-marketed. I think that truly sucks. Oh well, I guess that why someone invented the VCR and someone capitalized on the idea of renting out movies. I believe those ideas came into effect in the 1980's.
That is where the film is "Donnie Darko" begins. Set in 1988, this films takes through a segment of the life of a mentally warped teen named Donnie Darko. For some strange reason, he starts seeing this rabbit that makes the little bunny from "Monty Python and The Holy Grail" look docile. From there, Donnie takes a mysterious trip that eventually culminates in a conclusion that is left open for one to decide what it means.

What really grabbed me was the plot and story of the film. It is a very intricate puzzle that will mess your mind up after you watch it. Richard Kelly wrote and directed a beautiful mental puzzler that will leave you asking many questions. Jake Gyllenhall did extremely well as Donnie. He probably had one of the best performances in the year 2001. I was stunned how well he could go from straight-faced to psycho in point three seconds. Drew Barrymore, Jena Malone, Noah Wyle, Patrick Swayze did well in rounding out a perfect cast. The special effects weren't in your face and the ending seems correct depending upon what point of view you take.
In the end, "Donnie Darko" is my type of film. I love puzzling plots and deep themes. If that is your type of film, buy or rent it on DVD. 10 out of 10!
I also recommend: Fight Club, Dark City, Memento, Jin Roh, Ghost In The Shell, Akira, Vanilla Sky, Ghost Dog: Way Of The Samurai, The Ninth Gate, Rosemary's Baby, Reservoir Dogs, and Zero Effect