Review of Donnie Darko (2001) by Cameron J — 20 Sep 2013

Donnie Darko is very entertaining, and besides a few confusing and unexplained elements, is very, very memorable.

This review of Donnie Darko (2001) was written by Cameron J on 20 Sep 2013.

Donnie Darko has generally received very positive reviews.

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