Just saw Donnie Darko

[Cryptkeeper]

I had been reading about this movie for awhile, about how great it was and all, so I got it awhile back, but just have not watched it until today. The reason why is becuase I like to read movie reviews from actual people (not the critics), and almost every movie that people rate as being great, I find horrible, so I was afraid I would not like this movie, but I was wrong, it was great!

I also thought it was a horror movie due to people always saying that a big bunny rabbit was telling Darko to kill people. That is what I thought the whole movie was about, but it wasn't. It was more about time travel and sci fi stuff like that. I really enjoyed this movie even though the ending was a little hard to get used to.

[VampiricClown]

Thanks for the info. I also bought it awhile back but never got around to watching it. I guess now I have a reason to.

[The Mothman]

i didnt understand it....

[alkytrio666]

It's a fucking powerful movie. Vamp, you'll love it. Anyone care to discuss?

Mothman, care to expand on your puzzlement?

[The Mothman]

It might have been because i was really tired, but i just didnt catch on to...well, anything that was happening. wierd things coming out of their chests, some wierd old lady who writes some book that i dont really get. I dont get the whole thing about the end of the world either, and i MOST certainly didnt understand the ending.

[pinkerton]

I didn't understand who or what Frank was.I was also baffled by the movie.

[BASSI]

this movie was great,
i didn't understand it as well.

The sad ending with the song Mad world by Gary Jules was great fit in movie (great song)

[Posher778]

I understand it =)


Someone was doomed to die from the start, either the world or donnie, i'll explain later, i'm too tired.

[jay o2 waster]

It's a movie that takes several viewings to fully understand and even then you will not completely get it. I was watching it with this girl and she must have said I'm confused 1000 times during the movie.

[Cryptkeeper]

From what I understand, Frank was from the future *(spoiler warning)*, but the part where they are in the movie, and the bunny takes his mask off, he has one injured red eye, and other than that, he is a regular guy. Well this guy in the bunny costume is Frank, and Donnie kills Frank near the end. I don't understand though why it was Frank who was the one to help Donnie escape his bedroom in the begining.

I think Donnie was some sort of superhero such as when the rabbit showed him the house he was to burn down, and the police found a kiddie porn ring due to the fire. Donnie was able to get through locked doors etc. even though it never shows it. They also never show how he actually gets in the house.

I also had some trouble understanding the part of the plane that fell in his bedroom, but I have been doing some reading on the net about it, and a lot of people seem to think that there are two different worlds, and that Donnie was chosen to save the world by at the end, causing the engine to fall from the plane back into his house, but this time, he was in bed, and it killed him. I do remember him saying something when he woke up about it being a dream, then the engine fell on him. I don't know if he had to die or not because when he woke up, he was laughing saying it was a dream. I think he could have just gotten up out of bed, and let the engine crash and everything would have been okay. From what I have been reading, that was what he was supposed to do in the end because if he didn't then the part where he was on the mountain and this huge dark cloud was forming, that would have been the end of the world.

Who really knows though? There are so many explanations on the web that it would take days to go through. Anywas, I'm sure I probably confused more people than not because the movie is so confusing. Reminds me of the movie Memento. That is another good confusing movie. Movies like these make you think about them when it's over.

[jay o2 waster]

I always kind of thought that the whole movie was him dreaming on the night the engine fell into his room. Dreaming about what would have happened to him if the engine hadn't killed him.

[The_Return]

I liked this movie...didnt think it was amazing or anything, but its pretty good.

[The Mothman]

though i didnt understand it, I did like it quite a bit. good atmosphere.

[crazy raplh]

it wasnt bad no really that complexed if you watch it a few times. I loved the soundtrack.

[alkytrio666]

**SPOILERS**


I always kind of thought that the whole movie was him dreaming on the night the engine fell into his room. Dreaming about what would have happened to him if the engine hadn't killed him.
From what I've read, and interpreted, you're very close. But he wasn't dreaming, he actually lived through all of it; using the knowledge he gained on time travel, he selflessly went back in time and died, instead of lived, so that he would never be there to meet the girl so that she would have never been at that party and died, and so on.

[sawmeg]

i just found it boring

[Posher778]

**SPOILERS**



From what I've read, and interpreted, you're very close. But he wasn't dreaming, he actually lived through all of it; using the knowledge he gained on time travel, he selflessly went back in time and died, instead of lived, so that he would never be there to meet the girl so that she would have never been at that party and died, and so on.

He went back because the world would have been completely annihilated if he hadn't.

[jay o2 waster]

He went back because the world would have been completely annihilated if he hadn't.

But why would it have been completely annihilated?

[Spec7ral]

i cried at the end of this movie the third time i watched it. i dunno why. i was wasted and it just really hit me.

[roshiq]

one thing I don't get clear and that is 'why people like this type of confusing movies while they are still confused about the whole movie/the ending or so??':D

only good thing about this movie is it's unique kind of plot which ultimately makes people confused!:p

[alkytrio666]

He went back because the world would have been completely annihilated if he hadn't.
I disagree.

When Frank told Donnie the world would end in so many days, I think he was mentally talking about Donnie's world, which would come crashing down because of the death of his girfriend, along with his mom and sister. I think we're told that the world is ending, but Donnie's death guardian, Frank, was simply warning Donnie that if he didn't act on that last day, his world would be totally annihilated.

Just an opinion.

[can't get enough gore]

donnie darko was good but not in my fav films list

[Shadow]

I had never heard of this film before a friend began talking to me about it. My friend was amazed that I had never seen it and told me that I must see it because he knew I would like it so he basically forced his copy upon me and I watched it and loved it.

The film was different you had to think it was well done and had a creepy atmosphere and Frank was well fitted in this film. One to watch alone so that you do not get the annoying "I dont understand", "whats going on?", " I dont get it" etc and so that you can concentrate and really think about it.
The ending was great really a film I enjoyed and you can imagine how heartbroken I was when I seen I couldnt get my own copy for a sorry amount of £2 (yes thats just how broke I am).

I would recommend this film to anyone who likes to think a little bit when watching films not for those who just want to see some gore but well worth a watch I believe.

[The_Return]

I had never heard of this film before a friend began talking to me about it. My friend was amazed that I had never seen it and told me that I must see it because he knew I would like it so he basically forced his copy upon me and I watched it and loved it.

The film was different you had to think it was well done and had a creepy atmosphere and Frank was well fitted in this film. One to watch alone so that you do not get the annoying "I dont understand", "whats going on?", " I dont get it" etc and so that you can concentrate and really think about it.
The ending was great really a film I enjoyed and you can imagine how heartbroken I was when I seen I couldnt get my own copy for a sorry amount of £2 (yes thats just how broke I am).

I would recommend this film to anyone who likes to think a little bit when watching films not for those who just want to see some gore but well worth a watch I believe.

I have nothing against people that make a few grammatical errors, Im not a grammar nazi. If I pointed out every typo and every instance of poor grammar on this site, I'd never get to sleep. Besides, I make mistakes too.

That said, your post made my brain want to cry...

[slayer666]

I really liked it too. In fact, this thread is making me want to see it again. I knew I should have bought this one the first time around instead of renting it.

[The_Return]

Speaking of buying it, which version is best?

Ive only seen it once, and I aquired it though...uh....less than legal means. The file didnt specify which version it was (Original or Director's Cut)

I can get either fairly cheap...which one is the better investment?

[alkytrio666]

Speaking of buying it, which version is best?

Ive only seen it once, and I aquired it though...uh....less than legal means. The file didnt specify which version it was (Original or Director's Cut)

I can get either fairly cheap...which one is the better investment?
DIRECTOR'S CUT.

[Spec7ral]

i bought the non directors cut right when it came out, after i saw it first time around. the fucking thing came to over 30 bux. now its sold so many copies that the directors cut is half that price. i guess its a good thing since someone ganked my copy and ill have to re buy it at some point.

[The_Return]

i bought the non directors cut right when it came out, after i saw it first time around. the fucking thing came to over 30 bux. now its sold so many copies that the directors cut is half that price. i guess its a good thing since someone ganked my copy and ill have to re buy it at some point.

Around here, I can get the original cut for $12 and the Director's for $16...

[alkytrio666]

Around here, I can get the original cut for $12 and the Director's for $16...
Pay the extra 4 dollars for sure, man.

[The_Return]

Pay the extra 4 dollars for sure, man.

Oh, it was never the price that I was worried about - I just didnt want to waste money on one version if the other was better.

[Posher778]

Ok, he was doomed from the start. The plane that his mother and sister were on ok? The propeler (just one) was caught in the cloud time rift thing* and sucked back to the night it fell into his room. If you watch the movie then you will realize that no plane was found or reported as damaged. The propellor was destined to fall from the beginning.

[Shadow]

I have nothing against people that make a few grammatical errors, Im not a grammar nazi. If I pointed out every typo and every instance of poor grammar on this site, I'd never get to sleep. Besides, I make mistakes too.

That said, your post made my brain want to cry...

I am sorry.
I have difficulty with grammer and spelling.
I find it difficult to type what I am trying to say.
*shuts up*

[can't get enough gore]

I am sorry.
I have difficulty with grammer and spelling.
I find it difficult to type what I am trying to say.
*shuts up*

That does'nt matter, at least you can post better than thomas george:D

[Shadow]

That does'nt matter, at least you can post better than thomas george:D

I very rarely notice grammer or spelling mistakes so I would'nt know lol.

I just hope that my mistakes dont bug people too much. I do try honestly.

[can't get enough gore]

I very rarely notice grammer or spelling mistakes so I would'nt know lol.

I just hope that my mistakes dont bug people too much. I do try honestly.

dont worry...there are always grammar natzi's in places like these...

the return is on his way to being hitler:D :D

[Shadow]

dont worry...there are always grammar natzi's in places like these...

the return is on his way to being hitler:D :D

*hides giggle*

:)

[The_Return]

dont worry...there are always grammar natzi's in places like these...

the return is on his way to being hitler:D :D

Kid, you're lucky Im not a mod

:p

[can't get enough gore]

Kid, you're lucky Im not a mod

:p

what you cant take a joke????

[The_Return]

what you cant take a joke????

What - cant you?

[can't get enough gore]

What - cant you?

depends if there is a reason for it..but yeah i can take it

[Shadow]

Didnt get to the shop to buy Donnie Darko *huffs*.
Definatly a worth while buy I am considering walking into town and getting it but well I am lazy lol.

[Antym666]

I adored this movie, but didnt quite understand it first time round. The ending is wierd, but brilliant.

[AsylumSeeker]

This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. I know all of the dialogue by heart. It is brilliant. I strongly recommend getting the director's cut. They took out so many amazing and needed scenes for the time cut.

[Shadow]

Got myself a copy. Well chuffed :D
I think I like it more and the music and atmosphere is just great. Definatly one to watch alone though, to avoid the "whats going on", "I dont get it" comments and just for a better watch.

[Roderick Usher]

This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. I know all of the dialogue by heart. It is brilliant. I strongly recommend getting the director's cut. They took out so many amazing and needed scenes for the time cut.

I really liked the theatrical version, but didn't enjoy the director's cut. I actually found the editing to be the right call. The confusion created by the time-loop scenario is part of the beauty of it all.

BTW has anyone heard about the troubles his follow-up Southland Tales is having? Rumor around town calls it an incoherent piece of shit - I'm intrigued.

[AsylumSeeker]

[QUOTE=Roderick Usher;579220]I really liked the theatrical version, but didn't enjoy the director's cut. I actually found the editing to be the right call. The confusion created by the time-loop scenario is part of the beauty of it all.
[QUOTE]

Hmmm. I agree that most of the scenes added back in for the directors cut weren't necessary with one glaring exception, the scene with the argument between Donnie and Gretchen. When I first saw the theatrical version of this, I couldn't understand why he acts so weird about her showing up at his house during the Halloween party. It just seemed really disjointed to me. Then when I saw the director's cut, it finally made sense. I also missed the longer conversation with Drew Barrymore's character when she's leaving.

I was really glad, after watching all the cut scene stuff, to see that they took out all the scenes that really explain what the intent was and left it more up to taking it as you decided. That's one of my favorite parts about this film and the director's cut has those scenes removed, as well.

[Dante'sInferno]

Just saw this movie.It was very good.I was suprised by it.I thought it would be totally different but its still impressed me anyway.Jake was a really good actor in this.I liked his facial expressions,like hes zoned out on cocaine.I recommend this movie to anyone who likes movies that make you think.The ending was weird though,i feel sorry for Donnie.

[Misfit]

I love this film, haven't watched it in a long time but after reading through all these posts I've decided to watch it again now.

[Shazbut]

Donnie Darko makes me cry. It's a beautiful, beautiful film.

"CELLAR DOOR"!

[Shazbut]

i didnt understand it....

You have to understand the "predestination paradox" theory to understand it.

Time travel and the necessity of certain things having to happen for everything else to be okay with the world. Hence, Donnie sacrificing his life for everything to be okay but given the opportunity to put everything right before he goes. Classic manipulation for poor ol' Donnie but then life can suck at times!


The Mothman is part of this, too!!! :p

[Liquid_Mirror43]

It's okay I guess. Really just lot a Hot Topic hype bs...

If you dig it, check out The Machinist. I really got into that..

It's got Christian Bale in it. (American Psycho)

[alkytrio666]

Not as good as Donnie Darko...but The Machinist is a pretty good flick. If you liked The Machinist, I recommend The Jacket. Great movie, and a good mind-fuck, like these.

[Liquid_Mirror43]

I've seen the Jacket. Maybe it's just all the hype there was for it, certainly didn't live up to my expectations.

[XjarreckoX]

Fine movie. I especially like (was it frank?) the rabbit.

[Posher778]

It's okay I guess. Really just lot a Hot Topic hype bs...

If you dig it, check out The Machinist. I really got into that..

It's got Christian Bale in it. (American Psycho)

Oh please. Compared to Darko? bs.

[jenna26]

Not as good as Donnie Darko...but The Machinist is a pretty good flick. If you liked The Machinist, I recommend The Jacket. Great movie, and a good mind-fuck, like these.


Donnie Darko and The Machinist, love 'em both, very good, even great films. I haven't seen the director's cut of Donnie Darko yet, however.

I liked The Jacket as well, damn decent film and much better than I expected. But I haven't really had a desire to see it again.

[XjarreckoX]

The Jacket? I thought about renting it. It seemed like a crappy independent flick, was it any good?

[Dante'sInferno]

Oh please. Compared to Darko? bs.As Much as i like Christian Bale,The Machinist doesnt compare to Donnie Darko.