Great movies #2 - Donnie Darko
Donnie - "Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?"
Frank - "Why are YOU wearing that stupid man suit?"
Talk about unforgettable movie lines, right? When I first saw this Richard Kelly classic I was entranced by it's style. Sort of a Rod Serling's Twilight Zone meets David Lynch. It's got a surreal and almost lackadaisical pacing, while constantly reminding us with deadly urgency that the clock is ticking. Donnie is a somewhat disturbed rich kid who is prone to blackouts and sleepwalking. After a jet plane engine crashes into his bedroom (Donnie was spared a fiery death because he was sleepwalking at the time), Donnie is suddenly visited by a mysterious 6' bunny rabbit named Frank. I don't want to give anything away, but the stage is set when Donnie's love interest says, "Donnie Darko? That sounds like a superhero's name."
The cast is deliciously off-beat, but perfect for this flick. Jake Gyllenhaal before Jarhead and Brokeback, Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica), Patrick Swayze, Jena Malone, Noah Wyle, and Drew Barrymore all turn in top-notch performances. And if you're a child of the 80's, you'll love that almost every scene is set classic 80's rock hits from groups like Tears For Fears and Duran Duran. This film has spawned a HUGE cult following, so beware. Once you watch it, you'll become obsessed. I guarantee it.
Frank - "Why are YOU wearing that stupid man suit?"
Talk about unforgettable movie lines, right? When I first saw this Richard Kelly classic I was entranced by it's style. Sort of a Rod Serling's Twilight Zone meets David Lynch. It's got a surreal and almost lackadaisical pacing, while constantly reminding us with deadly urgency that the clock is ticking. Donnie is a somewhat disturbed rich kid who is prone to blackouts and sleepwalking. After a jet plane engine crashes into his bedroom (Donnie was spared a fiery death because he was sleepwalking at the time), Donnie is suddenly visited by a mysterious 6' bunny rabbit named Frank. I don't want to give anything away, but the stage is set when Donnie's love interest says, "Donnie Darko? That sounds like a superhero's name."
The cast is deliciously off-beat, but perfect for this flick. Jake Gyllenhaal before Jarhead and Brokeback, Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica), Patrick Swayze, Jena Malone, Noah Wyle, and Drew Barrymore all turn in top-notch performances. And if you're a child of the 80's, you'll love that almost every scene is set classic 80's rock hits from groups like Tears For Fears and Duran Duran. This film has spawned a HUGE cult following, so beware. Once you watch it, you'll become obsessed. I guarantee it.
posted by Akshun J at 10:30 PM
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