Memento is the only other one I can think of. (And maybe Fight Club.)

Memento is insane. Has everyone else seen this? Does anyone get it? Do you think he got the right guy? I love movies that leave you guessing.

Donnie Darko kicks ass. It's one of those movies that is extremely re-watchable and appeals to a wide audience despite being somewhat obscure. (Not obscure to all of us, but we're horror fans and while it isn't horror, it's right up our alley.)

All of these theories you guys are bringing up makes me want to go watch it again.

Memento
 

Hi bwind22!

Memento is great! I had to watch it twice to understand what actually happened.

The whole time people were messing with his head and leading him for their own gain.

I like movies that mess with time in general. Both these movies do but in entirely different ways. Memento relating to memory, Donny Darko to time travel. If you like space time,or string theory topics, you should look them up on the web. Lots of layman sites that are so interesting. I was looking that up for hours one day. Makes you look at what we perceive as reality differently. Hey now that I think of it, Memento does that too by getting you to realize how much we depend on our cognitive mind to sort out what is happening around us.



Thanks for mentioning this movie bwind!

I haven't seen Memento, I guess I will go pick it up. I don't see how you said Fight Club was also this way. There is nothing left to wonder about fight club. DOn't get me wrong Fight Club is great, but it isn't like this. I think Apocalypse Now is this way. Have any of you seen it? I love that movie.

How did you all think Donnie ended?
I have only heard my ideas, does anyone else have any?

I see what you're saying about Fight Club wrapping itself up nicely at the end, but after I walked out of the theatre, I was still wondering about a lot of things. Then the second time you watch it, you pick up lots more little stuff. I guess that's the main reason I threw it in there.

I'm glad at least someone (nine) agrees with me on Memento.

sorry that i never saw your donnie post. may be i would've seen it sooner.

anyway, my take on the movie was that when he was able to see what was pulling him along his path he could see into his future b/c it was already pre-determined. this goes back to the convo he had w/ noah wyle. i think he was able to piece all the clues together in enough time to change the future. everyone was hurt b/c he survived that day and to make things better for everyone he had to die. it sucks b/c he was a real person and good and honest. he was able to at least find joy before he died but it just suckd that he did. i cried.

Hi Leslie!
 

I like your theory I had that idea as well, along with a lot of others. It was sad that he died. I really liked his character.

Loved Fight Club! Totally did not expect such a freaky storyline. I thought it tied up in the end too, but at first I didn't see the falashes of Brad Pitt in the beginning. That kind of helped me figure it out. Loved how they did the one person shit kicking scenes. Impressive!

hi everyone! ;)
i only saw the beginning of fight club where ed norton talked about sweaty man boobs...can't remember why i stopped watching...

also, every time i mention donnie darko someone brings up momento..to mixed reviews i have not yet seen this pic just cuz i've pretty much heard the whole story and i don't know how good it'll be BUT i did take a total leap of faith on donnie and i was very happy i did....

i just find that my taste varies very much from others. i like intelligent and thought provoking pics..i don't need everything laid out in front of me like most ppl...i'm not talking about anyone here...it's just hard to take someone's word when they something is good. to want to spend the money it's gotta be pretty damn good!! i know ppl can pretty much trust my taste b/c my whole life is devoted to movies. still not everyone agrees. some ppl think the ROCK's movies are the bomb! nice guy and all but not a terrific actor. entertaining at best. like romance, most of the sheep can't get over pretty woman. HA! :D my romantic pic is BUFFALO 66 or GHOST WORLD! lol! i'm strange i guess.

Hey Leslie!
 

Know what you mean. I am a pretty serious person when it comes to movies. I like a movie that has a story that I could never have dreamed of, with alot of intelligence in general. This is why I am choosy about my horrors and dramas. Once in a while I get a kick out of a great campy flick, if it is clever enough. I'm not much of a comedy person & the ones I like you guys probably wouldn't. I guess as horrors go, I've seen it all, and want to be suprised!

Hate sentimental chick flicks. I like romances though that are more complicated like in Elizabeth. Yes this is strange, but I found that movie very romantic. I do like fairy tales though, they at least have an excuse to be a little sappy!

Generally though I am a person who jokes around a lot and kind of neurotic, so who gives a shit what I think anyway? LOL!

I love this movie and the bunny guy is fricken awsome but i wanted to know what did the ending mean like when it showed him die. I didnt get it so could somebody fill me in please. and also i loved the movie so much i bought it the day i watched it. it fricken rocks.

Re: Hey Leslie!
 

Im exactly the same way. I want a movie that makes you sit up at night just thinking about it. Memento, Virgin Suicides, Se7en and Fight Club did that to me.


Fight Club is in the top 3 Movies of all time in my opinion. My parents HATED it, they wouldnt even sit through it. They arent big movie people, but FC is more than a movie, its an experience.

Agree totally on all those movies orangestar! To think I hesitated to rent FC because I thought it was just a street fight movie! Duh!

Amazing flic with an awesome ending!

Kind of makes a statement too about the whole male psychi.

FC does own, but i have to admit i think Seven is a far superiour movie. From its filming, to it's casting to, to its religious symbolizim. I just cant help but love it, and Kevin Spacey, well we need not say more...

Anywho, ill agree that al the above mentioned movies do own, and keep you up at night (the sign of a real intellectually superb movie), ill have to admit seven is a bit more "up my isle" so to speak, as it speaks directly to me and my somewhat obsessive religious tendencies....:o

that's funny about seven. i hated that movie. i thought the casting couldn't have been worse. kevin spacey was unbelievable and brad pitt is a bad actor IMO. have never cared for the movie. i don't see it as intellectual. but again, that's just my opinion.

I think you are the first person I have heard say that they don't like this movie. I think Kevin Spacey is great, and liked all the symbolism. I guess for any movie ther will be people to hate it.

I loathe The Titanic! :mad:

I'm a little late on this one but I adore this movie. Of course I get some odd stares when I wear the shirt-...for some reason people seem to be very disturbed by Frank more-so than anything else I wear...

I have to say its been awhile since i have seen a movie like, Donnie D, i beleive Gummo would have to be another one before Donnie Darko, I to get asked alot when i wear my Donnie D shirt, What do these numbers mean? lol, dingleberries

I'm late finding this post but I also love this movie....the bunny guy is wicked

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i think it has to with faith and choices
god wanted his children
everything donnie did effect or change a life.
he could've been selfish and let em die,
instead he obeyed frank.
you get alot more of the movie thru the deleted scenes.

Donnie darko
 

Donnies mom had nothing to do with his death, the reason why she wasnt crying was to show that her character was strong, watch the audio commentary with richard kelly if you want to know more info, She didnt have anything to do with his death its like smurfs having sex its just not possable.

Kevin Spacey and Ed Norton tie as my favorite actor. They both are just amazing and can do no wrong in my eyes!

It makes me sad to see that I am just about the only Titanic fan on this board. I LOVE it! Its got everything, including Leo DiCaprio. What about it didnt you like?

I loved Donnie Darko. That movie made me cry, actually. I was so sad when he died.

I too love thought provoking movies. I thrive on movies (and the occasional TV series) that make you think, and don't expect you to just sit there and be a sheep. Donnie Darko, Memento, Waking Life, Fight Club, Identity (the movie itself was stupid, but it was a great concept, poorly executed), Silence Of The Lambs, Bowling for Columbine (yes, I'm a liberal, yes, I'm a democrat, yes, I like Michael Moore), etc.

LOL....nice....

Remember everyone Donnie Darko The Directors Cut comes out july 27th in LA and Ny

Donnie darko!!!
 

I agree with all of you, this movie rocks beyond anything else! As I am sure that you all know, and if you don't you are about to learn, that they are re-releasing Donnie Darko into theaters. This time it is supposed to be a wide-spread release of the film and I know that I will be first in line to see it...unless one of you beats me there.
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ill be first in line

I don't know, I can run pretty fast.
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lol

donnie darko's the best movie i've ever seen...saw it this yr in referral to a friend...and then i hugged him 4 tellin me about it lol...the only rough thing is telling other people about it, and when they ask you wut its about..."Oh, its about a rabbit that comes back in time to save a juvenille kid's life"...it sounds sooo retarded but is really the best movie ever!

Donnie Darko is definetly one of my favorite movies. Kpro knows
















































Cause hes such a fuckass! :D lol

jw, but nebody happen 2 know who, or the name of the song in the final scene...i was singing it in my sleep the other night...weird...:confused:

One of my favorite songs its Mad World-Gary Jules

Yesterday night I saw my favorite film of all time Donnie Darko:The Directors Cut, I didnt think they could improve on this movie but Richard Kelly has done it, If there are any fans of the original cut you will love the directors cut and if you live in los angeles or new york go see the Directors Cut.

I watched it again last night and I was completely blown away. it is such a good movie, can soemone remind me when it is being released in theaters.
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Its already out in theaters in los angeles and new york, I saw it at the lamle in pasadina

this will make some people mad but imo this movie wasnt that great. Had alot of potential but never follewed through

Oh.........it was an awesome movie. and well worth the price

Who else have seen the great Donnie Darko The Directors Cut

Not yet

no and i will not unless they make it enjoyable

well you shouldnt see it if u dont appreciate the awsomeness of donnie darko