Did you get the movie "" donnie darko""

Timmywalldo

my view is he saw into the future and knew death was upon him ...

but he looked again and saw that if he didnt die ,,, the world would end


whats your view

rgt320q

I doubt even Richard Kelly 'got' that movie. 'tis good though.

Flash86

The whole movie, apart from the beginning and end take place in an alternate universe built around Jake Gyllanhall.

krudler

Its one of those movies that when you first see it you think its so baffling it must be amazing, but as time goes on, you realise its just a bit sh1t. Kelly hasnt done anything of worth since anyway.

Does have a fcuking great soundtrack though...

Sanjuro

Its one of those movies that when you first see it you think its so baffling it must be amazing, but as time goes on, you realise its just a bit sh1t.

True, dat. First couple of times I saw it, I thought it was totally awesome, yo! And when the director's cut came out, I was like 'daaaaaamn, son. I gotta get me that shit!'

Then I watched the DC and realised Richard Kelly had accidentally created a good film and when given free-reign, exposed himself as a terrible story-teller. What seemed mysterious and worth reading into in the first place, was demystified and dumbed down upon reediting. The theatrical version of Donnie Darko is entertaining at best. The Director's Cut is absolute tripe.

Basq

krudler wrote: »

Its one of those movies that when you first see it you think its so baffling it must be amazing, but as time goes on, you realise its just a bit sh1t.

Can't agree.. love the pacing, structure, superb performances and amazing soundtrack.

One of my favourite films!

krudler wrote: »

Kelly hasnt done anything of worth since anyway

Agree 100% with you there!

Hence why I made this thread!

Sanjuro wrote:

The Director's Cut is absolute tripe.

Agreed.. even the Richard Kelly / Kevin Smith commentary was woeful!

Still doesn't take away from the theatrical cut though.

Piriz

Donnie Darko sent Stephen Hawking the way he is....true story!!

Love the film tho! im like Homer watching Twin Peaks when i watch Donnie Darko...

(can someone please tell me how do I embed a youtube video into the boards reply, rather than a link?)

What you guys think of Donnie Darko 2 - S. Darko?

The Recliner

basquille wrote: »

Can't agree.. love the pacing, structure, superb performances and amazing soundtrack.

One of my favourite films!


Agree 100% with you there!

Hence why I made this thread!


Agreed.. even the Richard Kelly / Kevin Smith commentary was woeful!

Still doesn't take away from the theatrical cut though.

I appear to be one of the few who like Southland Tales

Piriz wrote: »

Donnie Darko sent Stephen Hawking the way he is....true story!!

Love the film tho! im like Homer watching Twin Peaks when i watch Donnie Darko...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_8z7zLxk1g&feature=related


(can someone please tell me how do I embed a youtube video into the boards reply, rather than a link?)

What you guys think of Donnie Darko 2 - S. Darko?

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Feeona

It had a good angle on it in that the story revolved around Darko's point of view and how real his visions were to him (in other movies he'd be dismissed as the local loon). On the other hand, it went into teenage angst mode unnecessarily in some places. His speech in the school hall was cringeworthy and really didn't fit Darko's character, I feel.
The other actors really added to the movie, especially Maggie Gyllenhaal-she's one of those actors I always enjoy seeing in a movie

indough

The Recliner wrote: »

I appear to be one of the few who like Southland Tales

i am among those as well

the box was tripe though

The Recliner

indough wrote: »

i am among those as well

the box was tripe though

I am planning on watching that at the weekend, not expecting much though