| | Donnie Darko DVD (24 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Suspense Movies, Horror Videos, Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Essential Cinema, Teenage, Black Comedy, High School Experiences, Parents, Teenage Fantasy Adventure | | Starring | Jena Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore, Katharine Ross, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, James Duval, Holmes Osborne | | Director | Richard Kelly | | Composer | Michael Andrews | | Director of Photography | Steven B. Poster | | Executive Producer | Drew Barrymore, Hunt Lowry, Casey LaScala | | Producer | Nancy Juvonen, Adam Fields, Sean McKittrick | | Screenwriter | Richard Kelly |
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Sensor Matic Writer-director Richard Kelly's bold debut film is a social satire, a dark comedy, a science fiction time-traveling fantasy, and a suburban nightmare about an extremely intelligent, depressive, self-destructive, narcoleptic, gun-toting, sex-crazed, teenaged arsonist: Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal). DONNIE DARKO is not your typical teen comedy. But, like GHOST WORLD and RUSHMORE, it uses the trappings of the teen comedy as the entry point for a subversive and trenchant (and also wonderfully entertaining) look at American life. The difference between those films and DONNIE DARKO is that Donnie is an unlikely hero who just might save the world.
It's October 1988, in the Virginia suburb of Middlesex. When Frank, a grotesque giant bunny (possibly imaginary), leads Donnie out of his house minutes before a plane smashes through his roof, he not only saves Donnie's life but also warns Donnie that the world is about to end. Over the next few weeks, Donnie falls in love with Gretchen (Jena Malone) and tries to figure out what his life means. Kelly's film perfectly captures the unease that is quietly scratching under the surface of suburban late 1980s life. Gyllenhaal leads an exceptional cast, bringing Kelly's twisted but humane vision to life. An exceptional performance is given by Mary McDonnell (PASSION FISH) as Donnie's mother. Donnie Darko Reviews: "...A remarkably accomplished piece of filmmaking by a 26-year-old Richard Kelly..."-- Stephen Farber, Movieline's Hollywood Life "...Excitingly original..."-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly "...Richard Kelly, the first-time writer-director, is obviously talented....He sees his characters freshly and clearly, and never reduces them to formulas. In Jake Gyllenhaal, he finds an actor able to suggest an intriguing kind of disturbance..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "...A fine film, even an astounding one....DONNIE DARKO has a texture and tang all its own....Haunting and altogether exquisite..."
-- Leslie Felperin, Sight and Sound "...This is startling filmmaking -- end of story..."
-- Jamie Graham, Total Film "...This home life/high school satire set in someone's twilight zone grabs you and doesn't let go. It's also one of the best cast films of the last decade..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "One of the most original debuts of the past 20 years..."
-- Michael Bonner, Uncut "DONNIE DARKO has become one of the most original and thought-provoking movies of the last 10 years..."-- Premiere Staff, Premiere Donnie Darko Movie Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Last year's most original film!
I was really surprised when I first saw DONNIE DARKO. The story of this weird teenager in love with a beatiful girl and obsessed by a giant speaking rabbit, who
predicts the end of the world and pushes
him to commit acts of (moderate) violence, really got me. The tone is surreal, souspended into time (the phylosophy of time travel is the leitmotiv in the film)and the director seems to get beyond the usual teenage movies, by exploring the dark side of Donnie (rising star Jake Gyllenhaal, nominated best actor at The Indipendent Spirit awards contest).In the film there's also a serie of funny supporting characters which reminded me of the ones in Twin Peaks.
A beautiful soundtrack and a lot of extras makes this dvd edition unmissable.
Submitted by a reviewer (FOLIGNO (PG)- ITALY) 
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 great movie must see.
Donnie Darko is a great movie. At first you'll probably be like WHAT!!. As the story unfolds you will see. I recomend this movie to anyone.
Submitted by mmangal (New York)
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A MUST SEE!!
What do you get when you combine a nostalgic 80's soundtrack, an elegantly creepy musical score, a time-traveling man in a demonic looking bunny suit, and a schizophrenic super-hero destined to save a pre-apocalyptic world? You get Donnie Darko, the most imaginative, thought-provoking, mind-bending film ever created. Definitely a must see to believe.
Submitted by agesta84 (Rego Park, NY, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No It's weird and it knows it
Yes, it's strange and yes, it reminds you of other self-conciously strange stuff such as "American Beauty," the "X-Files," and anything by David Lynch. But, like these references, it is generally well crafted and obtuse enough to warrant repeated viewing, if only to try to figure out what really happened.
The DVD has plenty of extra features, and the image quality is excellent. The original music complements the well-chosen '80s hits. All in all, the DVD is a pretty good investment of your entertainment dollars.
Submitted by a reviewer (Omaha, NE, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Donnie Darko brightens your day!
This movie is great. it's a bit long, but nonetheless, it is a great movie. Jena Malone is a standout performer in this movie. It is an all-star cast, including Drew Barrymore and Noah Wyle.
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Donnie Darko DVD Region 1
Keep Case - Sensormatic
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English, French
Subtitles - Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Interviews
Music Video: "Mad World"
Featurette: ANATOMY OF A SCENE (IFC)
Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes
Trailers:
1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots
3. Previews (2)
Audio Commentary:
1. Richard Kelly - Writer/Director; Jake Gyllenhaal - Star
2. Additional Cast and Crew
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Hidden Features: Easter Eggs
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos: Behind the Scenes - Production Photos
Galleries: Production Art
Additional Text: Website Gallery
Biographies:
1. Cast
2. Crew
Additional Products:
Book - PHILOSOPHY OF TIME TRAVEL
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