One of my favorite lines from the movie is when Donnie's mom comes to visit him in his room towards the end of the movie. Out of nowhere he says to her, "How does it feel to have a psycho for a son?" She simply replies, "It feels wonderful." Good answer.
bigjonfaulkner That part always gets to me as well. It's like she learned to be PROUD of her son (especially since he was right about that whole Jim Cunningham motivational BS and the guy was a pedo creep). Plus that's the last time Donnie sees his mom in the Tangent Universe (before her plane crash), in the Regular universe the last time he sees her he calls her a bitch (which may add to her shock in the end seeing him dead, smoking, semi-calm while his sisters and dad are clearly in tears and upset). The part where we see Donnie being carted out under the white sheet and Maggie G. and Holmes Osbourne sobbing always gets to me and brings tears to my eyes along with the beautiful music (beautiful music is part of why this film is so great).
my theory is frank manipulate donnie to make him live again, maybe the end of the world is not real maybe its the why of frank to live and fix every thing for him.
For the people who says Donnie and Gretchen Never met Actually they did but the ones who remember what happened in the alternate universe only can see it through dreams that explains frank touching his eye when he woke up
Boss Rokstar V that's exactly the point they never met in real life. It's the memory left after the dream. She says she didn't know him but her expressions and waving hands to donnies mother explains it all. Scene explained everything without saying anything.
When my friend put this movie in we all expected to fall asleep 30 minutes in, all my friends fell asleep quickly. I stayed up until 2:00 and watched it all over again until the sun rose. My friends found me sitting in front of the TV with my mouth wide open and my eyes red, this is a masterpiece, truly the best movie I've ever seen.
Why does this film make me feel so depressed? I feel like it's not meant to make you cry but I am in tears right from when the jet engine falls onto Donnie's house. And i just can't seem to put my finger what exactly makes it so enthralling, what makes me get so caught up and moved by it. It truly is a piece of art that will remain one of the greatest movies ever made.
It just makes you realize how useless a human life can be. They could've had a whole life, experiences but they died and by that everything and everyone that could've known him disappears
So, the whole movie actually is an alternate universe in which everyting that happens there has to happen that way so that everything goes smooth and as planned on the actual universe?
So, correct me if i'm wrong. Donnie was saved by the bunny, so that he could disrupt the new "Chaos apocalyptic" timeline right? And by doing so he had to get rid of the engine? If so, why kill himself? I mean, why did he transport the engine to his room?
StrawberryRainPop To be honest, I have only seen this film once and so I'm not completely clued up on the whole time travel thing. I felt Donnie had to die to break the time loop, so that he couldn't shoot Frank and, hence, why Frank is seen living on after Donnie dies. There's also my idea that Donnie wanted to die in order to escape everything he hated about life.
StrawberryrainPop Actually in the commentary Richard Kelly said that Donnie didn't have to die at the end. Notice how Frank beeps and drives away after he drops Donnie's sister off the first time, but in the second time beeps but stays to see what happens. The beeping was supposedly Frank warning Donnie to get out of bed, but he doesn't either because he thinks it was all a dream or just thought that there was something better after he died. Remember the quote "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I will be able to breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to".
This movie explains the meaning of the word "Under-rated". Although it's central premise is built upon a cold, inhuman and cosmic theme of parallel universe, it still manages to infuse pathos and humanity in the story of Donnie. Amazing work by Richard Kelly. Certainly, one of the most tragic endings I have ever seen. I request those who dislike this movie to give it another chance.
I think that the bunny (Frank's Suit and the bunny story of the English teacher) is a reference to the Easter bunny (which represents salvation and resurrection) albeit in a darker alternative. Easter is about the rebirth of Christ who saved human kind therefore Donnie, as the living receiver, acted as Jesus who will save the people in the parallel universe.
I still get chills when watching this scene...I loved “Mad World” in the 80s and the haunting Jules version, and its perfect use here, is just heartbreakingly beautiful. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s acting in this scene kills me every single time. The absolute devastation on her face (love the detail of her makeup from her night out with Frank streaking down her face), the anger at the FAA officials, the incomprehensible loss...the look on her face just was such a punch in the gut. Brilliant work from both Gyllenhaals in this film!
this is one of my all-time favorite movies, and this scene always gets to me. they couldn't have done this scene (or the movie in general) any more perfectly. once you start digging into the movie and finding the true meaning behind it, i don't see how you can't love it!
Donnie’s mom and girlfriend - the only two people who truly believed in him and are linked by him - but now he is dead and their wave is that of friendly strangers.
The saddest part is that Gretchen doesn't even know Donnie in this universe when in fact he saved her life. She still has a feeling that she knows Donnie's Mom somehow, because the tangent universe haunts all of them as a dream.
***** It depressed me so much, that after everything he did and all their memories together, Gretchen won't have any memory of it or know him. "Did you know him?" "No...." Right in the heart. :'(
when i watched this movie along with the song it gives you both the feeling of despair but hope. its astonishing it made me feel like i was in a swirl of deep love a darkhole of love my heart swells and my body feels cold but my skin is hot its something rare when films or music makes you feel this way its beautiful...
think about it this way. 1) Donnie did know the plane part was going to collapse on him, he could of avoid it and actually live, but that will just make a loop and make him repeat the cycle ( the alternate live he just lived) 2) Donnie knew what would of happend those 28 days, but he was scared to actually try and do the things he did in the alternate world. remeber the 2 principles FEAR and LOVE. he sacrificed himself for LOVE on his girl, but in FEAR to keep living on and finding out what will happend with his life. as he did state no one knows. PS: remember how he talked about the rabbit knowing the future and how he didnt fear death? welp guess who was the rabbit all along..
This film's atmosphere and ending became accidentally parallel to the horrors of 9/11, when it aired just seven weeks later. 9/11 Never forget? Donnie Darko never forget.
Whenever I watch this film for about an hour afterwards I'm so quiet, even though those around me are seemingly cherpy and talkative. This film just gets you thinking so much , beautiful music aswell
It reminds me of the Matrix trilogy, when the oracle tells neo that he already made the choice, he just has to understand it. I think Donnie already made his choice, the tangent universe was how he came to understand the choice he made. He could see his path so he could change what would occur.
This is one of the most complex, intelligent, and well written movies ever made. The ending was exceptional, and wrapped up the movie so well. Sub consciously he knows what happened like everyone except for Donnie; he knows everything that happened, and he chose to die to save the universe from being destroyed. I don’t think you can truly appreciate the genius of this movie until you understand the tangent universe theories. That’s what the director was getting across. I can go on for days.
I wish we could watch this in science class instead of leaf documentaries. Even though this is fictional science when I watch a great movie like this I want to share it with everyone
+Ben Bowker nah, you were more lucky for not watching it at school. trust me. we had to analyses every scene in it and write an exposition on the film techniques used in it. trust me, i am very unlucky. amusingly though, that was the exposition i just finished... in less than a day... two days before it was due... :D
I never saw this film untill 4 days ago. Its been on my mind since then, and i have even watched it again yesterday... Thats a first for me, watching a movie twice in 3 days, and STILL i couldnt stop watching!
Because the manipulated dead and living remember some things subconsciously from the alternate universe. That's why Frank held his hand to his eye, the pedophile was crying and why Gretchen knew who Donnie's mum was.
carpar10 This is science fiction film not a religious one it has nothing to do with god it's about restoring balance in the universe by dissolving the time loop and destroying the alternate universe.
I know two mothers that have lost their sons, and is the most terrible thing a woman can go through, it's just indescribably, and this movie is just a temporary relief for your life, is just a fantasy, reality is that pain won't go unless you deliver your pain to GOD, God bless you
After all this time from watching the movie and not getting it... now I fianlly get it. It wasn't planned. I was just watching Vampire Diaries and the song just got me crazy, so I searched, found the song, I liked it, and finally brought me to this ending of Donnie Darko, which I finally understood...
I always felt like the ending where donnie died was reality. The whole movies we see is a dream where we see all of these characters wake up from simultaneously. It's one of those dreams that everybody has and never forgets, but who knows if it's ever connected to anybody else. Just my theory
I JUST watched this movie. I first heard about it from my sister and I thought it sounded lame. Then she actually made me watch it, now I think it's one of the coolest movies ever!
I was wondering the same thing. However I can answer the other two - He's laughing because he's just woken up from what he thinks is a dream in which he saved the world, but the feelings are real and overwhelming. And they wave to one another because they all have a faint remembrance of one another. It's like the thoughts and feelings from the tangent universe have left an imprint on all the characters.
The best movie I have ever seen, with the saddest ending I have ever seen. I have a poster of this movie on my wall.... I don't care what anyone says, this is the saddest ending I have ever seen.
A decade has passed, and there are fresh posts to this board. I love it. Spoiler Alert !! The "Dream Sequence" doestn't actually tie everything together. But there are many clues there. Such as Frank's "artifact". The actual one, not the halloween Costume we see him in most of the film. Donnie's quest to find the path to God. Being in School. but alone. "The Dreams in which I am Dieing are the Best" with his Laughter b4 he calls the engine to him. Chen's subtle smile. There is so much here
life's crazy. movies like this make me think so hard that i go into another dimension that i cant explain and noone will ever understand. its like im seeing the truth about everything.
@Hrko1992 i'm happy to see that someone else interprets this film the way that i do. it's nice to see an intelligent, well thought out statement on a website like this, you just made my day.
The Movie is straight Art... And the greatest artist say its means nothing. Its all about how you interpret an feel. Really you can cram any half ass theory into any situation. So its means what you want it to mean
wow thanks a lot for explaining that bit to me! i think it was pretty much what i didnt get but then again i'd probably have to re-watch this movie i really thought it was AWSOME! movies like these are worth watching and talking about it over and over again
All the lives effected by Donnie changing the timeline felt the effect of his choice on a subliminal level.. good job on the writing of the screenplay, very clever!
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One of my favorite lines from the movie is when Donnie's mom comes to visit him in his room towards the end of the movie. Out of nowhere he says to her, "How does it feel to have a psycho for a son?" She simply replies, "It feels wonderful."
Good answer.
bigjonfaulkner That part always gets to me as well. It's like she learned to be PROUD of her son (especially since he was right about that whole Jim Cunningham motivational BS and the guy was a pedo creep). Plus that's the last time Donnie sees his mom in the Tangent Universe (before her plane crash), in the Regular universe the last time he sees her he calls her a bitch (which may add to her shock in the end seeing him dead, smoking, semi-calm while his sisters and dad are clearly in tears and upset). The part where we see Donnie being carted out under the white sheet and Maggie G. and Holmes Osbourne sobbing always gets to me and brings tears to my eyes along with the beautiful music (beautiful music is part of why this film is so great).
Exact words is "How does it fell to have a wacko for a son"
Amen
"Did you know him?" "No.." I cri everitiem ;(
;(
me too
BARRELS!! I know......:'(
Especially because he died so that her and the others would survive, so sad.
me too
"I feel bad for his family."
We need more of this kid.
+Dark “Darcosuchus” Sev. everyone would feel bad for a mother who loses her son
Giorgio Tubero
"Everyone"
No, not everyone.
Dark Sev. but almost
No. Far from almost.
agree
1.) lie down
2.) try not to cry
3.) cry a lot
3
I love how frank goes to feel his eye in this scene
I was about to comment the same thing man!!! its just so fucking amazing
Argus?
Dude i saw them live earlier this year!
Man i love that band
Youve got taste
@@D3sdinova thank you for introducing me to Wishbone. Wonderful sound. I recently discovered Styx and REM too.
my theory is frank manipulate donnie to make him live again, maybe the end of the world is not real maybe its the why of frank to live and fix every thing for him.
For the people who says Donnie and Gretchen Never met Actually they did but the ones who remember what happened in the alternate universe only can see it through dreams that explains frank touching his eye when he woke up
Boss Rokstar V that's exactly the point they never met in real life. It's the memory left after the dream. She says she didn't know him but her expressions and waving hands to donnies mother explains it all. Scene explained everything without saying anything.
No other movie has ever stricken me as much as this one has. It all just feels so close to me..
I feel the same way! No other movie has been able to make me feel the way this one did. Brilliant film...
Same here. However many times I see it I'm fascinated by it, and cry at the end.
Cloud atlas , listen to cloud atlas sextet after watching the movie or before if you want .. and also mr nobody also made feel this way
_I find it kinda funny, find it kinda sad_ ...
Why?
What a perfect ending to a perfect movie.
The casting of Patrick Swayze as Jim Cunningham was genius. He nailed it.
I agree. Granted he's not in the movie much, but he was good!
yep!
The scene here with him crying at night just brings his whole character together.
Swayze RIP
This movie... piece of fucking art!
KnezAlex man this movie is so amazing
Deserverd more than 1/6th of what they spent on it :(
+KnezAlex and this version of this song goes so well, not ashamed to admit I cried first time I saw it
When my friend put this movie in we all expected to fall asleep 30 minutes in, all my friends fell asleep quickly. I stayed up until 2:00 and watched it all over again until the sun rose. My friends found me sitting in front of the TV with my mouth wide open and my eyes red, this is a masterpiece, truly the best movie I've ever seen.
Why does this film make me feel so depressed? I feel like it's not meant to make you cry but I am in tears right from when the jet engine falls onto Donnie's house. And i just can't seem to put my finger what exactly makes it so enthralling, what makes me get so caught up and moved by it. It truly is a piece of art that will remain one of the greatest movies ever made.
It just makes you realize how useless a human life can be. They could've had a whole life, experiences but they died and by that everything and everyone that could've known him disappears
I cry every time at donnies dad
So, the whole movie actually is an alternate universe in which everyting that happens there has to happen that way so that everything goes smooth and as planned on the actual universe?
As sad as this end scene is, the film wouldn't make sense without Donnie's death - it ties everything together. I love this film so much :)
So, correct me if i'm wrong. Donnie was saved by the bunny, so that he could disrupt the new "Chaos apocalyptic" timeline right? And by doing so he had to get rid of the engine?
If so, why kill himself? I mean, why did he transport the engine to his room?
StrawberryRainPop To be honest, I have only seen this film once and so I'm not completely clued up on the whole time travel thing. I felt Donnie had to die to break the time loop, so that he couldn't shoot Frank and, hence, why Frank is seen living on after Donnie dies. There's also my idea that Donnie wanted to die in order to escape everything he hated about life.
WispWarbler That makes sense! Esp the last part, i think he was headed for destruction anyway, and he wanted to do some good.
StrawberryrainPop Actually in the commentary Richard Kelly said that Donnie didn't have to die at the end. Notice how Frank beeps and drives away after he drops Donnie's sister off the first time, but in the second time beeps but stays to see what happens. The beeping was supposedly Frank warning Donnie to get out of bed, but he doesn't either because he thinks it was all a dream or just thought that there was something better after he died. Remember the quote "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I will be able to breathe a sigh of relief because there will be so much to look forward to".
This song and the fact that Donnie died.. feels like my heart got stabbed.
The part that always gets me is the shot of Elizabeth trying not to cry as they wheel her brother out. This bloody song cuts right through me.
She's her real life sister....so..
When they showed the expressions on the Darko family...goosebumps
This movie explains the meaning of the word "Under-rated". Although it's central premise is built upon a cold, inhuman and cosmic theme of parallel universe, it still manages to infuse pathos and humanity in the story of Donnie. Amazing work by Richard Kelly. Certainly, one of the most tragic endings I have ever seen. I request those who dislike this movie to give it another chance.
They picked the best song for that
One of those films where I wish I could watch it over and over and experience it like I did the first time
It takes a real hero to give his/her future,memorys their life for the life of others RIP donnie
I think that the bunny (Frank's Suit and the bunny story of the English teacher) is a reference to the Easter bunny (which represents salvation and resurrection) albeit in a darker alternative. Easter is about the rebirth of Christ who saved human kind therefore Donnie, as the living receiver, acted as Jesus who will save the people in the parallel universe.
Jesus, man. That was amazing!
I still get chills when watching this scene...I loved “Mad World” in the 80s and the haunting Jules version, and its perfect use here, is just heartbreakingly beautiful. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s acting in this scene kills me every single time. The absolute devastation on her face (love the detail of her makeup from her night out with Frank streaking down her face), the anger at the FAA officials, the incomprehensible loss...the look on her face just was such a punch in the gut. Brilliant work from both Gyllenhaals in this film!
this is one of my all-time favorite movies, and this scene always gets to me. they couldn't have done this scene (or the movie in general) any more perfectly. once you start digging into the movie and finding the true meaning behind it, i don't see how you can't love it!
Donnie’s mom and girlfriend - the only two people who truly believed in him and are linked by him - but now he is dead and their wave is that of friendly strangers.
The saddest part is that Gretchen doesn't even know Donnie in this universe when in fact he saved her life. She still has a feeling that she knows Donnie's Mom somehow, because the tangent universe haunts all of them as a dream.
greatest movie of all-time
i feel like you weren't suppose to cry but I cried like a lot???
I totally cried! (...but I also cried when the spider died in Charlotte's Web, not saying much)... This movie is pretty frickin sad tho.
fangirlingtodeath No, I balled my eyes out man. This movie really can really hit some people hard. :(
***** It depressed me so much, that after everything he did and all their memories together, Gretchen won't have any memory of it or know him.
"Did you know him?"
"No...."
Right in the heart. :'(
The ending song makes me depressed
me too ;(
Polar War D':
berniemacsgreatesthi thats how i feel everyday films like this makes my head ok
when i watched this movie along with the song it gives you both the feeling of despair but hope. its astonishing it made me feel like i was in a swirl of deep love a darkhole of love my heart swells and my body feels cold but my skin is hot its something rare when films or music makes you feel this way its beautiful...
The Best Movie of all time. This movie has hundreds of hidden meanings. I've watched it hundreds of times. Phenomenal.
2:15 that's Donnie's real life sister
That part felt so real, it's heartbreaking
think about it this way.
1) Donnie did know the plane part was going to collapse on him, he could of avoid it and actually live, but that will just make a loop and make him repeat the cycle ( the alternate live he just lived)
2) Donnie knew what would of happend those 28 days, but he was scared to actually try and do the things he did in the alternate world. remeber the 2 principles FEAR and LOVE. he sacrificed himself for LOVE on his girl, but in FEAR to keep living on and finding out what will happend with his life. as he did state no one knows.
PS: remember how he talked about the rabbit knowing the future and how he didnt fear death? welp guess who was the rabbit all along..
Dear sad song,
CHUT UP !!!!!
Go suck a fuck
+Ben Bowker how exactly does one suck a fuck
+Pitroipa Ogbanna what's a fuckass
*laughs*
I loled
This montage feels like the inspiration for ending montages in episodes of DARK...🤩
A very good, but confusing movie.
''I feel bad for his family'' if all kids where like him when they see an accident.
My favourite movie so far.
Mine as well, it's great.
👈 (◉ω◉) Likewise...
This scene always gives me goosebumps. this is my favorite movie ever
I have just watched this for the first time, its left me feeling very emotional indeed. Still trying to get my head around it. I really need a hug lol
the song gives goosebumps....
what is the songs name??
+sakin shikder thats mad world song...
This film's atmosphere and ending became accidentally parallel to the horrors of 9/11, when it aired just seven weeks later.
9/11 Never forget? Donnie Darko never forget.
Americans always trying to push 9/11 into something totally irrelevant ...
TheEstebandidox 'Muricans.
+TheEstebandidox 9/11 was one of the reasons the movie bombed.
Best film ever. Thanks for creating this!!!!!!
Awesome movie from an one hit wonder director.
-why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit ?
-why are you wearing that stupid man suit ?
I saw this masterpiece at the cinema and it was an indescribable experience
Whenever I watch this film for about an hour afterwards I'm so quiet, even though those around me are seemingly cherpy and talkative. This film just gets you thinking so much , beautiful music aswell
I often search "donnie darko ending" on youtube for crying
It reminds me of the Matrix trilogy, when the oracle tells neo that he already made the choice, he just has to understand it. I think Donnie already made his choice, the tangent universe was how he came to understand the choice he made. He could see his path so he could change what would occur.
This is one of the most complex, intelligent, and well written movies ever made. The ending was exceptional, and wrapped up the movie so well. Sub consciously he knows what happened like everyone except for Donnie; he knows everything that happened, and he chose to die to save the universe from being destroyed. I don’t think you can truly appreciate the genius of this movie until you understand the tangent universe theories. That’s what the director was getting across. I can go on for days.
Loved the movie and finally found this song on here!! It rocks
Bro,Frank touching his eye is so fucking sinister
I wish we could watch this in science class instead of leaf documentaries. Even though this is fictional science when I watch a great movie like this I want to share it with everyone
+Ben Bowker got to watch this in English :D
+Ben Bowker nah, you were more lucky for not watching it at school. trust me. we had to analyses every scene in it and write an exposition on the film techniques used in it. trust me, i am very unlucky. amusingly though, that was the exposition i just finished... in less than a day... two days before it was due... :D
+BaAb AbBa Yeah that would ruin it for me in a way. I'm completely different, a horrible procrastinator
I watched this on MTV last night, it took me awhile to understand the end but this is one of my fav movies of all time.
Amazing movie. I finally watched it...one of those movies that makes you rethink life all over again.
Epic moment! Y la cara de Maggie Gillenahaal, única.
I cried like a little girl who just got beaten up q_q
Well maybe you should pick up some weights, learn some karate, and kick this movie in the balls!
god i love how frank touches his eye. that little touch is my favorite part of the ending.
I never saw this film untill 4 days ago. Its been on my mind since then, and i have even watched it again yesterday...
Thats a first for me, watching a movie twice in 3 days, and STILL i couldnt stop watching!
Why the mother says hello to Gretchen at the end while she didn't supposed to know her ?
Because the manipulated dead and living remember some things subconsciously from the alternate universe. That's why Frank held his hand to his eye, the pedophile was crying and why Gretchen knew who Donnie's mum was.
It was basically a dream to them
carpar10 This is science fiction film not a religious one it has nothing to do with god it's about restoring balance in the universe by dissolving the time loop and destroying the alternate universe.
Look deeper man its a very religious film
Not it's not you're just making it that way, listen to the directors commentary.
TheWaterBottlesofTSS It's a philosophical film, but people don't get that so they simplify it and call it religious.
I would have to disagree on scifi, while there was some scientific theories integrated, it was more of a supernatural based film
RicoPLoredo Philosophy and religion are two very different things
best movie ever made no matter what they come out with next it will never beat this movie
I know two mothers that have lost their sons, and is the most terrible thing a woman can go through, it's just indescribably, and this movie is just a temporary relief for your life, is just a fantasy, reality is that pain won't go unless you deliver your pain to GOD, God bless you
After all this time from watching the movie and not getting it... now I fianlly get it. It wasn't planned. I was just watching Vampire Diaries and the song just got me crazy, so I searched, found the song, I liked it, and finally brought me to this ending of Donnie Darko, which I finally understood...
the shot of maggie gylenhall...BEST CRY SHOR EVER. THAT'S JUST INCREIDBLE
Loved this movie, one of my favs ...and I absolutely love the song at the end.
one of the most underrated movies of all time
I always felt like the ending where donnie died was reality. The whole movies we see is a dream where we see all of these characters wake up from simultaneously. It's one of those dreams that everybody has and never forgets, but who knows if it's ever connected to anybody else. Just my theory
this is one of the few movie moments that's ever made me cry. such a brilliant movie in general as well. cannot recommend this enough
I JUST watched this movie. I first heard about it from my sister and I thought it sounded lame. Then she actually made me watch it, now I think it's one of the coolest movies ever!
I was wondering the same thing.
However I can answer the other two - He's laughing because he's just woken up from what he thinks is a dream in which he saved the world, but the feelings are real and overwhelming. And they wave to one another because they all have a faint remembrance of one another. It's like the thoughts and feelings from the tangent universe have left an imprint on all the characters.
its this ending sequence that makes this movie as powerful as it is. one of the best movies ive ever seen and a must see for anyone who hasnt.
i love the pudgy girl, does warm my heart to see her smiling to herself in this scene. you did good kid, you did good.
Out of all the movies I've seen this is by far my favorite. It's just fantastic
The best movie I have ever seen, with the saddest ending I have ever seen. I have a poster of this movie on my wall....
I don't care what anyone says, this is the saddest ending I have ever seen.
This is the best movie I've ever seen!
A decade has passed, and there are fresh posts to this board. I love it. Spoiler Alert !!
The "Dream Sequence" doestn't actually tie everything together. But there are many clues there. Such as Frank's "artifact". The actual one, not the halloween Costume we see him in most of the film. Donnie's quest to find the path to God. Being in School. but alone. "The Dreams in which I am Dieing are the Best" with his Laughter b4 he calls the engine to him. Chen's subtle smile. There is so much here
Every little thing we do can effect so much. That ending says it so perfectly "Did you know him?" "No"
I have watched this movie after 20 years for the first time as my age is 22
Most important film of our time,nothing else will ever matter enough to this.....
One of the best masterpiece of all times
One of my all time favourite films.
just watched this movie yesterday... I think it's one of the best movies ever made
life's crazy. movies like this make me think so hard that i go into another dimension that i cant explain and noone will ever understand. its like im seeing the truth about everything.
@Hrko1992 i'm happy to see that someone else interprets this film the way that i do. it's nice to see an intelligent, well thought out statement on a website like this, you just made my day.
This movie is so wonderfully sad. :( I love it, and hate it. Wonderful mixture of emotions in this scene. One of the best movies I've ever seen.
the most triped out movie i have ever seen, i had to watch this twice just to understand this movie, in my top ten for sure
Underrated movie.
The Movie is straight Art... And the greatest artist say its means nothing.
Its all about how you interpret an feel. Really you can cram any half ass theory into any situation. So its means what you want it to mean
I cry on this part every time. Best movie ever...
This movie makes me cry every single time.
As an addict and paranoid schizo, I can confirm , the dreams in which I die are the best I’ve ever had.
wow thanks a lot for explaining that bit to me! i think it was pretty much what i didnt get but then again i'd probably have to re-watch this movie i really thought it was AWSOME! movies like these are worth watching and talking about it over and over again
i saw this yesterday on tv,
i just love this movie.
Most amazing movie ever made. I love how everything becomes clear in the end.
one of those movies that blows your mind and really makes you think about life....brilliant
Donnie Darko? Sounds like your a super hero....."Who says im not"
All the lives effected by Donnie changing the timeline felt the effect of his choice on a subliminal level.. good job on the writing of the screenplay, very clever!
masterpiece and a treasure of modern american cinema