Donnie Darko

4.00
    Donnie Darko
    2001

    Synopsis

    After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

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    Cast

    • Jake GyllenhaalDonnie Darko
    • Jena MaloneGretchen Ross
    • James DuvalFrank
    • Drew BarrymoreKaren Pomeroy
    • Beth GrantKitty Farmer
    • Maggie GyllenhaalElizabeth Darko
    • Mary McDonnellRose Darko
    • Holmes OsborneEddie Darko
    • Noah WyleProf. Kenneth Monnitoff
    • Katharine RossDr. Lilian Thurman

    Recommendations

    • 100

      Village Voice

      Obsessives will be familiar with the "new" material (almost all available on the original DVD), which elaborates on the time-travel metaphysics and tightens the emotional screws. Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) shares one additional tender exchange with each family member
    • 100

      Christian Science Monitor

      The director's cut of this 2001 cult fantasy is a deliriously subtle exploration of storytelling possibilities, and a deliciously wry teen-pic to boot. Brilliant.
    • 100

      Los Angeles Times

      “Donnie Darko" was one of the best pictures released in 2001. Now that it has returned in a 20-minute longer--and richer -- director's cut, it seems sure to be ranked as one of the key American films of the decade.
    • 100

      Dallas Observer

      In this bolder, longer new cut, characters are allowed to finish scenes previously left as DVD extras, effects are creepier, and the theories of "the Tangent Universe" are explored in greater depth. Friends and neighbors, this is a Great American Movie.
    • 90

      Washington Post

      Contains about 10 additional minutes and is as fabulous and enjoyable as ever. To be honest, I didn't even notice the new material, having not seen the original film since its 2001 release. I just saw a film that works beautifully and has held together well.
    • 90

      Washington Post

      If Kelly felt it necessary to add the new material, that's all to the good. It just means there's more to love.
    • 80

      Chicago Reader

      This surreal, subversive teen drama tanked at the box office but has since become a cult favorite, prompting this new release with 20 minutes of additional footage.
    • 80

      Empire

      If you're returning for more Donnie, you'll still have tears in your eyes come the sublime Mad World conclusion. If it's your first viewing, you should still be wowed by an astounding masterpiece. But this is undoubtedly the lesser of the two cuts, and since you have the choice, you should stick with version one.

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