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robarnold99 · 03-10-2002, 10:24 PM

Has anyone seen this movie at all. I love the website and the trailer for the film and from what it sounds like the dvd is packed with extras, I'm just wondering how good the movie is.

pdjennings · 03-10-2002, 10:31 PM

It's an extremely amazing movie. Probably within my top 5 of 2001. Highly recommended.

Dustin's review is here: http://www.themovieboy.com/directlin...onniedarko.htm (It was #1 on his 2001 List.)

drudo-182 · 03-11-2002, 12:10 AM

I have the dvd and posted a topic on it and the ending like 2 weeks ago.

-drew-

FilmFan16 · 03-11-2002, 04:55 AM

Thanks PD for linking my review..."Donnie Darko" is a masterpiece, and like he said, it was EASILY my #1 film from 2001. The studio completely ruined its financial chances, as it definitely had the capabilities to catch on with audiences had it not been thrown out (briefly) to the public without any advertising or promotion. It is not to be missed when it comes to DVD on the 19th

Dustin
Current DVD count: 631

my collection of DVDs:
http://www.themovieboy.com/dustdvd.htm

sivart22 · 03-11-2002, 03:24 PM

buying it blind purchase, looks like my type of movie!

UserNameUndecided · 03-11-2002, 06:23 PM

This started showing at only one theater here in Austin a couple of weeks ago --around the time reviews for the DVD were popping up at dvdfile and ign and the like.
Based on those reviews, I went and saw it, and thought that it was pretty good. I'm sure that I'll appreciate it more with another viewing (or two). I'll definately be picking it up next week.

pdjennings · 03-12-2002, 12:21 AM

GREAT interview with writer/director Richard Kelly posted today over at DVDShrine:

http://www.dvdshrine.com/interviews/darko.shtml

Good insight as to how the DVD production companies can totally fuck things up.....

Rhettmatic · 03-12-2002, 01:54 AM

I loved this flick and I'll be picking up the DVD.

Anyone have interpretations of the ending they'd like to share? Due to my feeble mind, I had trouble piecing together what actually happened in the movie...

drudo-182 · 03-12-2002, 02:51 AM

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As I took it, he went back in time through the little time deal in order for that girl who got hit by the car to live...but I am not exactly sure. Also, how did the engine crash in his house in the first place?

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The Limey · 03-13-2002, 09:23 PM

Picked it up blind and watched it last night.Wow....what a thoroughly compelling and engrossing movie.

Though I certainly need to view it again to help fill in some of the peices I couldn't quite make fit! It's a bit of a headscratcher at the end.Well for me it was anyhow

A highly recommended purchase

Rhettmatic · 03-13-2002, 09:40 PM

Apparently no one wanted to add their input as to possible ending explanations, so here's another question.

*SPOILERS AHEAD... I suppose...*
Donnie promises the heavy-set asian girl that someday, things are going to be much better for her. Does anything ever come of this? Was there something I missed here, or was this never resolved?

FilmFan16 · 03-13-2002, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by Rhettmatic
Apparently no one wanted to add their input as to possible ending explanations, so here's another question.

*SPOILERS AHEAD... I suppose...*
Donnie promises the heavy-set asian girl that someday, things are going to be much better for her. Does anything ever come of this? Was there something I missed here, or was this never resolved?

I don't know that anything necessarily "comes of this"...i take it more as Donnie being wise beyond his years and recognizing that, for her, things will get better. High school isn't the easiest time, after all.

Dustin
http://www.themovieboy.com/directlinks/dvd.htm

sivart22 · 03-16-2002, 05:23 PM

Just got it in today ! I cant wait, I bought it blind, looks like my cup of tea, Sci-fi psychological thriller! Gonna wait till tonight to watch it, I'll chime in here tommorow !

pdjennings · 03-17-2002, 05:24 AM

Watched this again last night..... damn.... still bleeding brilliant!! There are a couple of sequences that I could watch on an endless loop and still be amazing every time.

Can't wait until the rest of you guys/gals check it out.... I'm anxious to hear whatcha think

Indyphantom · 03-17-2002, 06:35 AM

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Originally posted by pdjennings
Watched this again last night..... damn.... still bleeding brilliant!! There are a couple of sequences that I could watch on an endless loop and still be amazing every time.

Can't wait until the rest of you guys/gals check it out.... I'm anxious to hear whatcha think

I'm totally dying to see it. I've heard so many great things.

sivart22 · 03-17-2002, 11:28 PM

okay, I'm back, watched it

Well what I can say is that this film pissed me off in many ways,

first, THIS FILM HAS NO DAMN RIGHT TO BE SO GREAT!

second, how in the hell did this film slip through the cracks, its basicly a straight to video release, and deserved much better, the dvdfile reviewer might have been right when he said that it might not have been apropriate to push it so soon after 9/11/01, but really they could have held off or something!

third, the writer/director Richard Kelly is 10 days younger than me ! Damn with I would have went to fim school!

JTrotter · 03-18-2002, 03:54 AM

I just finished watching DONNIE DARKO on video (I have a strict no DVD rent's policy--this way when I get the DVD it looks a 100 times better than video--but i digress) The movie was very very original and I am a sucker for time-travel movies and I definitely have to watch it again but what I wanted to know was--(FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO PICKED IT UP EARLY) Do the commentaries explain a little more about all the twists and turns? Somebody let me know b/c the movie freaked me out yo!

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Porkchop · 03-19-2002, 11:20 PM

This was gonna be a blind purchase for me today, based on all the great stuff I've heard. But let me ask you this... if I don't generally like David Lynch movies and their ilk, am I likely to enjoy Donnie? I've heard comparisons to Mulholland Drive (which I did not care for), and it scares me a little.

sivart22 · 03-20-2002, 12:43 AM

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Originally posted by Porkchop
This was gonna be a blind purchase for me today, based on all the great stuff I've heard. But let me ask you this... if I don't generally like David Lynch movies and their ilk, am I likely to enjoy Donnie? I've heard comparisons to Mulholland Drive (which I did not care for), and it scares me a little.

If you are the type of person that describes movies as "weird" then you might not like this. Personally I have never described a film as "weird" mabye "interesting". To me a description of "weird" means that you like movies that are "normal" like crap like 'Pearl Harbor' or 'American Pie'. Well I guess mabye to me "weird" means I'll like it, just me, I rather orginal or creative plotlines or story devices.

and if you look above,,, I absolutely Adore 'Donnie Darko'

dave70 · 03-20-2002, 12:50 AM

Damn, this movie was awesome. Definitely in my Top 10 of 2001. The DVD is no slouch either.

Porkchop · 03-20-2002, 12:51 AM

I didn't use the word "weird", did I? I do like movies that are off the beaten path, such as Being John Malkovich, Delicatessen, and Brazil. I just don't tend to care for deliberately obscure, esoteric stuff like David Lynch tends to put out.

So I guess my question would be, is Donnie Darko closer to Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Terry Gilliam, or to David Lynch?

Rhettmatic · 03-20-2002, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by Porkchop
I didn't use the word "weird", did I? I do like movies that are off the beaten path, such as Being John Malkovich, Delicatessen, and Brazil. I just don't tend to care for deliberately obscure, esoteric stuff like David Lynch tends to put out.

So I guess my question would be, is Donnie Darko closer to Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Terry Gilliam, or to David Lynch?

I can't really answer that question, but I also dislike it when moviemakers equate inaccessibility with art, and I definitely don't feel as though Richard Kelly did that with Darko. Maybe, though, you should avoid the blind purchase and give it a rent first, because although everyone here (including myself) seems to be pretty high on the flick, I think it may be of the love it or leave it variety.

sivart22 · 03-20-2002, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Porkchop
I didn't use the word "weird", did I? I do like movies that are off the beaten path, such as Being John Malkovich, Delicatessen, and Brazil. I just don't tend to care for deliberately obscure, esoteric stuff like David Lynch tends to put out.

So I guess my question would be, is Donnie Darko closer to Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Terry Gilliam, or to David Lynch?

Dont think I can answer that either, but I'd say that the first time you see it it will seem halfway obscure, second time it all come in clear

Lo Pan · 03-20-2002, 02:44 AM

HEAVY SPOILERS....

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Originally posted by Rhettmatic
Donnie promises the heavy-set asian girl that someday, things are going to be much better for her. Does anything ever come of this?

Here's my take on it...

In the montage after Donnie sets everything right, all the people have remnants of memories of what happened in the tangent reality. Thus, Jim Cunningham is full of remorse, (Apparently commiting suicide not long after, if you go to the website) Frank is dumbfounded and rubbing his eye, and Cherita (the girl you asked about) is lying in bed smiling, remembering Donnie's kind words. (If you recall, she had a crush on him, and now she takes to heart his words that everything will be better for her.)

I absolutely loved this movie, and it pains me that it has been so ignored. I'm going to make it a personal crusade to make sure this movie viewed by as many people I know as possible.

To those that have yet to decide, you may not enjoy this movie...but I urge you to check it out and see for yourself.

duffman · 03-21-2002, 08:52 AM

Oh my God!!!
This movie has to be one of my most favorites since it still has left a lasting impression. Thouroughly enjoyful and a great original story to boot. It was the first time I ever saw a movie and then commentary in one sitting. The commentary did explain in greater detail about the story and time travelling. i would love to say more but I will not ruin it for anybody. Just go watch the movie and judge for yourself.

Phreak · 03-21-2002, 11:45 AM

Simply fucking brilliant. This is definitely one of my favorite movies of 2001. I love how the ending is left pretty wide open and doesn't just straight up tell you what happens in the end and why and is open to broad discussion and deliberation. We need more movies like this.

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slipkornotpsu · 03-21-2002, 05:45 PM

I can't seem to find this movie anywhere. I have check numerous stores but no copy to my name. I guess I will have to order it online. Any suggestions for the best price on it. I usually use deepdiscountdvd for online purchases.
thanks

sivart22 · 03-21-2002, 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by slipkornotpsu
I can't seem to find this movie anywhere. I have check numerous stores but no copy to my name. I guess I will have to order it online. Any suggestions for the best price on it. I usually use deepdiscountdvd for online purchases.
thanks

deepdiscount has a good price, thats where I ordered it and I got it in real early. GET it, Its great!

Prancer · 03-25-2002, 04:03 PM

I finally got to see this film over the weekend. I ran out and bought this and Legally Blonde this weekend. I can't believe this movie didn't make it in the theatre!!! IT is one of the best movie I have seen. Simply amazing and the performances by everyone was great.

There's some great humor. I found myself LOL when the scene with the video of Partick Swayze's character came on. That was hilarious! There are also some very touching scene, the one in particular that I thought was perfect was when Donnie is sitting with his mother and he asks: " How does it feel to have a weirdo for a son?" and she emotionally replies: "It feels great". WOW and then the whole smurf thing. BRILLIANT!!!

sivart22 · 03-25-2002, 04:18 PM

Donnie darko has everything,
after watching last night's oscars, Its sad that a great film like this went so overlooked. 'A beautiful Mind' was good and all but Donnie Darko was 10 times more orginal. I guess it goes to show how politics and popularity rule in hollywood.

03-10-2002, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
robarnold99 Wants a Body Massage Join Date: Feb 2002	Donnie Darko Has anyone seen this movie at all. I love the website and the trailer for the film and from what it sounds like the dvd is packed with extras, I'm just wondering how good the movie is. __________________ I saw three of these dusters a short time ago, they were waiting for a train. Inside the dusters, there were three men. Inside the men, there were three bullets.

03-10-2002, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
pdjennings Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington, DC	It's an extremely amazing movie. Probably within my top 5 of 2001. Highly recommended. Dustin's review is here: http://www.themovieboy.com/directlin...onniedarko.htm (It was #1 on his 2001 List.) __________________ *Can someone explain to me why "movie fans" on the Internet seem to hate* every movie they see? The PDJ Collection™ - 3,068** DVDs and counting...

03-11-2002, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	I have the dvd and posted a topic on it and the ending like 2 weeks ago. -drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

03-12-2002, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rhettmatic Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Toronto	I loved this flick and I'll be picking up the DVD. Anyone have interpretations of the ending they'd like to share? Due to my feeble mind, I had trouble piecing together what actually happened in the movie... __________________ My finger's on the pulse, but where's the beat? My CD Collection

03-12-2002, 02:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	SPOILER - - - - - - - - - - - -- - As I took it, he went back in time through the little time deal in order for that girl who got hit by the car to live...but I am not exactly sure. Also, how did the engine crash in his house in the first place? -Drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

03-11-2002, 04:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
FilmFan16 Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Thanks PD for linking my review..."Donnie Darko" is a masterpiece, and like he said, it was EASILY my #1 film from 2001. The studio completely ruined its financial chances, as it definitely had the capabilities to catch on with audiences had it not been thrown out (briefly) to the public without any advertising or promotion. It is not to be missed when it comes to DVD on the 19th Dustin Current DVD count: 631 my collection of DVDs: http://www.themovieboy.com/dustdvd.htm

03-11-2002, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
sivart22 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	buying it blind purchase, looks like my type of movie!

03-11-2002, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	This started showing at only one theater here in Austin a couple of weeks ago --around the time reviews for the DVD were popping up at dvdfile and ign and the like. Based on those reviews, I went and saw it, and thought that it was pretty good. I'm sure that I'll appreciate it more with another viewing (or two). I'll definately be picking it up next week.

03-12-2002, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
pdjennings Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington, DC	GREAT interview with writer/director Richard Kelly posted today over at DVDShrine: http://www.dvdshrine.com/interviews/darko.shtml Good insight as to how the DVD production companies can totally fuck things up.....

03-13-2002, 09:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	Picked it up blind and watched it last night.Wow....what a thoroughly compelling and engrossing movie. Though I certainly need to view it again to help fill in some of the peices I couldn't quite make fit! It's a bit of a headscratcher at the end.Well for me it was anyhow A highly recommended purchase

03-13-2002, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rhettmatic Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Toronto	Apparently no one wanted to add their input as to possible ending explanations, so here's another question. SPOILERS AHEAD... I suppose... Donnie promises the heavy-set asian girl that someday, things are going to be much better for her. Does anything ever come of this? Was there something I missed here, or was this never resolved? __________________ My finger's on the pulse, but where's the beat? My CD Collection

03-16-2002, 05:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
sivart22 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	Just got it in today ! I cant wait, I bought it blind, looks like my cup of tea, Sci-fi psychological thriller! Gonna wait till tonight to watch it, I'll chime in here tommorow !

03-17-2002, 05:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
pdjennings Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington, DC	Watched this again last night..... damn.... still bleeding brilliant!! There are a couple of sequences that I could watch on an endless loop and still be amazing every time. Can't wait until the rest of you guys/gals check it out.... I'm anxious to hear whatcha think

03-17-2002, 11:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
sivart22 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	ggggrreatght! okay, I'm back, watched it Well what I can say is that this film pissed me off in many ways, first, THIS FILM HAS NO DAMN RIGHT TO BE SO GREAT! second, how in the hell did this film slip through the cracks, its basicly a straight to video release, and deserved much better, the dvdfile reviewer might have been right when he said that it might not have been apropriate to push it so soon after 9/11/01, but really they could have held off or something! third, the writer/director Richard Kelly is 10 days younger than me ! Damn with I would have went to fim school!

03-18-2002, 03:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
JTrotter Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Manalapan, NJ, USA	I just finished watching DONNIE DARKO on video (I have a strict no DVD rent's policy--this way when I get the DVD it looks a 100 times better than video--but i digress) The movie was very very original and I am a sucker for time-travel movies and I definitely have to watch it again but what I wanted to know was--(FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO PICKED IT UP EARLY) Do the commentaries explain a little more about all the twists and turns? Somebody let me know b/c the movie freaked me out yo! ---------- --JTrotter

03-19-2002, 11:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Porkchop Actor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	This was gonna be a blind purchase for me today, based on all the great stuff I've heard. But let me ask you this... if I don't generally like David Lynch movies and their ilk, am I likely to enjoy Donnie? I've heard comparisons to Mulholland Drive (which I did not care for), and it scares me a little.

03-20-2002, 12:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
dave70 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	Damn, this movie was awesome. Definitely in my Top 10 of 2001. The DVD is no slouch either.

03-20-2002, 12:51 AM	#21 (permalink)
Porkchop Actor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	I didn't use the word "weird", did I? I do like movies that are off the beaten path, such as Being John Malkovich, Delicatessen, and Brazil. I just don't tend to care for deliberately obscure, esoteric stuff like David Lynch tends to put out. So I guess my question would be, is Donnie Darko closer to Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Terry Gilliam, or to David Lynch?

03-21-2002, 08:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
duffman Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Francisco	Oh my God!!! This movie has to be one of my most favorites since it still has left a lasting impression. Thouroughly enjoyful and a great original story to boot. It was the first time I ever saw a movie and then commentary in one sitting. The commentary did explain in greater detail about the story and time travelling. i would love to say more but I will not ruin it for anybody. Just go watch the movie and judge for yourself. __________________ "Silencio"

03-21-2002, 11:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
Phreak Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canton of Vaud	Simply fucking brilliant. This is definitely one of my favorite movies of 2001. I love how the ending is left pretty wide open and doesn't just straight up tell you what happens in the end and why and is open to broad discussion and deliberation. We need more movies like this. / 5 __________________ dvds \| xbl

03-21-2002, 05:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
slipkornotpsu Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: State College, PA	I can't seem to find this movie anywhere. I have check numerous stores but no copy to my name. I guess I will have to order it online. Any suggestions for the best price on it. I usually use deepdiscountdvd for online purchases. thanks __________________ "Take NyQil and NoDoze, Have a dream you can't sleep" -Carrot Top My Dvd Collection

03-25-2002, 04:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
Prancer Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD-USA	I finally got to see this film over the weekend. I ran out and bought this and Legally Blonde this weekend. I can't believe this movie didn't make it in the theatre!!! IT is one of the best movie I have seen. Simply amazing and the performances by everyone was great. There's some great humor. I found myself LOL when the scene with the video of Partick Swayze's character came on. That was hilarious! There are also some very touching scene, the one in particular that I thought was perfect was when Donnie is sitting with his mother and he asks: " How does it feel to have a weirdo for a son?" and she emotionally replies: "It feels great". WOW and then the whole smurf thing. BRILLIANT!!! __________________ "I hope that when the world ends, I can breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to…”

03-25-2002, 04:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
sivart22 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	Donnie darko has everything, after watching last night's oscars, Its sad that a great film like this went so overlooked. 'A beautiful Mind' was good and all but Donnie Darko was 10 times more orginal. I guess it goes to show how politics and popularity rule in hollywood.