Of all the films that have ever been released I would have to say that Donnie Darko is my all-time favourite. Before I reveal the reason why let us familiarise ourselves with what the movie is about for all those who do not know.
2001's Donnie Darko, directed by Richard Kelly, stars Jake Gyllenhaal as the title character, a troubled teenager who is involved in a near-death experience when the engine of a plane crashes through his bedroom. Luckily Donnie is not in his room when it hits and the main reason for this is a man dressed in a bunny suit named Frank. Donnie has constant visions of Frank and is manipulated by this character whom only he can see.
It would appear that the supernatural has somehow saved Donnie's life and he aims to look further into the recent events in his life to find further meaning. But with visions of Frank increasing with time and his mental state taking a battering it seems, can Donnie find answers before it is too late?
What makes Donnie Darko so special in my opinion is the openness of the film and it truly is one of those movies where your opinion of the events ultimately counts. Your perception of the events in the movie and the eventual ending are very important as this is a film that essentially lets you make up your own theory for how the film pans out.
In addition, this was the film that launched Jake Gyllenhaal's career and rightly so, he is a revelation in such a difficult role to put across to audiences, especially with a strong support cast that includes Noah Wyle, Drew Barrymore and the late Patrick Swayze.
So there you have it there's my favourite movie but what is yours?? Leave your comments and let's get this topic hotting up!
Distant Voices Still Lives - love Terence Davies - think he's my long lost brother!
ReplyDeleteFor a while DD was my top film, as was Pulp Fiction, but I think currently it is The Big Lebowski - it never gets old!
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