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Donnie Darko (19-Jan-2001)
Director: Richard Kelly Writer: Richard Kelly Music by: Michael Andrews Producers: Sean McKittrick; Nancy Juvonen; Adam Fields Keywords: Fantasy, Surreal, Time Travel, Martyrdom, Halloween, Rabbits A teenager's encounter with a mysterious costumed figure leads him down a terrifying road.
ABSTRACT
Donnie Darko, a Virginia teenager and social outcast, leaves his bedroom in the middle of the night on October 2, 1988 after a man in a bunny suit identifying himself only as "Frank" leads him outside and claims the world will end in twenty-eight days. Donnie's return to his house and subsequent discovery that a jet engine has destroyed his bedroom sets the stage for the rest of the film, which sees Donnie committing a series of bizarre crimes at Frank's urging as his Apocalypse prophecy draws nearer.
CAST | Jake Gyllenhaal | ... Donnie Darko | | Jena Malone | ... Gretchen Ross | | Drew Barrymore | ... Karen Pomeroy | | James Duval | ... Frank | | Beth Grant | ... Kitty Farmer | | Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... Elizabeth Darko | | Mary McDonnell | ... Rose Darko | | Holmes Osborne | ... Eddie Darko | | Katharine Ross | ... Dr. Lilian Thurman | | Patrick Swayze | ... Jim Cunningham | | Noah Wyle | ... Dr. Kenneth Monnitoff | | | Alex Greenwald | ... Seth Devlin | | Gary Lundy | ... Sean Smith | | Seth Rogen | ... Ricky Danforth | | Stuart Stone | ... Ronald Fisher | | Daveigh Chase | ... Samantha Darko | | Patience Cleveland | ... Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death | | David Moreland | ... Principal Cole | | Jolene Purdy | ... Cherita Chen | | | Arthur Taxier | ... Dr. Fisher | | Mark Hoffman | ... Police Officer | | David St. James | ... Bob Garland | | Tom Tangen | ... Man in Red Jogging Suit | | Jazzie Mahannah | ... Joanie James | | Kristina Malota | ... Susie Bates | | Marina Malota | ... Emily Bates | | Carly Naples | ... Suzy Bailey | | Tiler Peck | ... Beth Farmer | | Lisa K. Wyatt | ... Linda Connie | | Rachel Winfree | ... Shanda Riesman | | Jack Salvatore, Jr. | ... Larry Riesman | | Lee Weaver | ... Leroy | | Phyllis Lyons | ... Anne Fisher | | Ashley Tisdale | ... Dorky Girl | | Alison Jones | ... Dorky Sister | | Jerry Trainor | ... Lanky Kid | | Joan Blair | ... Mystery Woman | | Sarah Hudson | ... Friend | | Fran Kranz | ... Passenger | | Scotty Leavenworth | ... David |
REVIEWS Review by Beth (posted on 10-Jul-2008) This movie follows a teenage boy, Donnie Darko, who is severely disturbed mentally (schizophrenia to be exact). He has a history of seeing things that are not actually there and thusly takes medication for that. However, this time is different. He starts to have visions of a large man dressed in an evil looking rabbit costume, named Frank. Donnie narrowly escapes death due to Frank's appearance, causing Donnie to leave his room when disaster strikes. Donnie then finds out, via Frank, that the world will end in approximately 28 days, and only he can fix it. He follows Franks destructive and sometimes violent instructions in order to ensure the world's safety. He discovers a way to travel through time, and with this knowledge comes the burden of fixing the universe. This movie is outstanding. I have yet to see another movie comprable to this one. The dark humor, suspense, and fantasy elements of this movie all work hand and hand to create an orignal masterpiece.
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