Review of Donnie Darko (2001) by Dann M — 30 Oct 2013
A brilliantly crafted science-fiction thriller, Donnie Darko is a beloved cult film from writer/director Richard Kelly. The story follows a high school student named Donnie Darko who starts to have visions telling him that the world is ending, and he soon comes to believe that the visions are guiding him to fulfill a higher purpose.
Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and Patrick Swayze, the film has a solid cast that delivers some impressive performances. The writing is also quite exceptional, and is able to convey high-minded concepts and creates a mysterious and cryptic tone.
Additionally, the soundtrack and score do an outstanding job at complimenting the look and feel of the film, and gives it the right energy. Donnie Dark is an expertly crafted dark thriller that's extremely compelling and thought-provoking.
This review of Donnie Darko (2001) was written by Dann M on 30 Oct 2013.
Donnie Darko has generally received very positive reviews.
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