Most people don't get it: this is a very fitting description of a psychotic disorder (just like Edward Scissorhands is a perfect portrait of a ~ 20yo HF autist (and nothing else!)).That's why it doesn't make sense! If it did, the movie would fail! The only big problem is the obvious age difference between the main actor and the role, which becomes unbearable at times - 1 star down.He became mad and he commited suicide within a month of the first hardcore hallucinations! And his death is treated as a way to ease the burden on his surroundings (family).. (among other things).. and an allegory to the genetic pressures that create normal humans (..and psychotics... on occasion).The plane crash.. etc.. it did not happen! Hence the time-loop.. the authors scream at you.

Donnie Darko is a troubled teen. He is a loner, his best friend is an imaginary large rabbit named Frank and he is seeing a psychiatrist. He starts to date Gretchen and things start to look up. Then a bizarre accident destroys his bedroom and things get complicated.Excellent drama. Highly original plot that covers some interesting themes. Engaging too, as the characters, especially Donnie, are given good depth. Very intriguing - you really don't know where the story is heading. Can be a bit confusing though, especially towards the end.Good work by Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie. The movie launched his career.

I recently rewatched Donnie Darko, and I'm still amazed by how everyone working on this managed to do it. It has a mildly complex but interesting story, superb acting and music, great jokes made at the right moments, and made so many people's careers skyrocket. It really deserves to be praised as it was.

It really doesn't get much better than this. Every shot is beautiful. It just sucks the director couldn't make another masterpiece like this one. Jake Gyllenahl gives another one of his incredible performances, however I will always think this is the pinnacle of his entire career so far. Prisoners and NightCrawler are tied for 2nd though.