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dlemond · 12-22-2002, 09:31 PM

Anyone seen it? What did you think?

I thought it was very well done.

Confusing at times and not all of the holes were filled by the end, but it was an exceptional viewing experience for me.

shavelyLBC34 · 08-11-2003, 08:23 PM

Haha Olddddd topic, but I'm about to go watch this movie after waiting forever to see it.

onefortheroad · 08-11-2003, 09:02 PM

ive heard good things about it. it looks weird, which is just my type

shavelyLBC34 · 08-11-2003, 11:13 PM

I just finished watching and I really really enjoyed it even though it took me a long time to understand some of it.
I still don't get a few parts but its still great.

webuster · 08-12-2003, 03:43 PM

I watched it two months ago- during the film I was pretty confused- but I really enjoyed the film. I need to go buy a copy now to understand it completely- but I'd recommend it to fans of any kind of 'indie' or new wave film- at least it makes you think.

I'd also recommend Linklater's Waking Life. He's currently directed School of Rock Didn't he? Well- this is closer to his older work than this new film 'School of Rock'.

~LadyJess~ · 08-12-2003, 04:45 PM

I haven't seen it and it used to come out in conversation in my English class all the time. I think I should get it and watch it one day.

Brian Damage · 08-12-2003, 08:02 PM

It was kind of a weird movie...I didn't get the ending did he die?

shavelyLBC34 · 08-12-2003, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
It was kind of a weird movie...I didn't get the ending did he die?

Yes. He went back in time so that he would die and save the others that died if he didn't. (Get what I'm saying?)

Brian Damage · 08-13-2003, 11:46 AM

Got it.

webuster · 08-16-2003, 04:35 AM

I bought Donnie Darko a few days ago on video (the dvd looks good though- but the rentals don't have special features) and just watched it. Has anyone been the the officical website- it's creepy but there isn't much information.

No one really knows exactly why everything happens in the movie- not even the director/writer.

Is it just me or did anyone else think Jake Gyllenhall looked like a double of Tobey Maguire when he was in 'The Good Girl'? It's also odd that kirsten dunst dated Gyllenhall.

Is maggie gyllenhall (darko's mom) related to Jake in real life or is their last name a coincidence. I also didn't get why Drew Barrymore was in Donny Darko- or the Chinese Girl.

shavelyLBC34 · 08-16-2003, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by webuster
I bought Donnie Darko a few days ago on video (the dvd looks good though- but the rentals don't have special features) and just watched it. Has anyone been the the officical website- it's creepy but there isn't much information.

No one really knows exactly why everything happens in the movie- not even the director/writer.

Is it just me or did anyone else think Jake Gyllenhall looked like a double of Tobey Maguire when he was in 'The Good Girl'? It's also odd that kirsten dunst dated Gyllenhall.

Is maggie gyllenhall (darko's mom) related to Jake in real life or is their last name a coincidence. I also didn't get why Drew Barrymore was in Donny Darko- or the Chinese Girl.

I got through the whole website. It's really cool but it just kind of ends after the 3rd "level." Maggie and Jake are brother and sister in real life.

12-22-2002, 09:31 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Donnie Darko Anyone seen it? What did you think? I thought it was very well done. Confusing at times and not all of the holes were filled by the end, but it was an exceptional viewing experience for me.

08-11-2003, 08:23 PM	#2
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08-11-2003, 09:02 PM	#3
onefortheroad #1 Cheers Fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Location: Boston, waiting for Cheers Season 2 to come out on DVD Posts: 2,359	ive heard good things about it. it looks weird, which is just my type
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08-12-2003, 04:45 PM	#6
~LadyJess~ Football Chick Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: At the Shamrock doing shots with Mo Posts: 8,260	I haven't seen it and it used to come out in conversation in my English class all the time. I think I should get it and watch it one day.
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08-11-2003, 11:13 PM	#4
shavelyLBC34 The Blood Brothers Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2002 Location: bang...bang...bang...BANG Posts: 3,022	I just finished watching and I really really enjoyed it even though it took me a long time to understand some of it. I still don't get a few parts but its still great.

08-12-2003, 03:43 PM	#5
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I watched it two months ago- during the film I was pretty confused- but I really enjoyed the film. I need to go buy a copy now to understand it completely- but I'd recommend it to fans of any kind of 'indie' or new wave film- at least it makes you think. I'd also recommend Linklater's Waking Life. He's currently directed School of Rock Didn't he? Well- this is closer to his older work than this new film 'School of Rock'.

08-12-2003, 08:02 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It was kind of a weird movie...I didn't get the ending did he die?

08-13-2003, 11:46 AM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Got it.

08-16-2003, 04:35 AM	#10
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I bought Donnie Darko a few days ago on video (the dvd looks good though- but the rentals don't have special features) and just watched it. Has anyone been the the officical website- it's creepy but there isn't much information. No one really knows exactly why everything happens in the movie- not even the director/writer. Is it just me or did anyone else think Jake Gyllenhall looked like a double of Tobey Maguire when he was in 'The Good Girl'? It's also odd that kirsten dunst dated Gyllenhall. Is maggie gyllenhall (darko's mom) related to Jake in real life or is their last name a coincidence. I also didn't get why Drew Barrymore was in Donny Darko- or the Chinese Girl.