I think my favorite thing about this movie is that I don't actually know everything going on. I feel like every time I watch it I see something different, or think something different. That's the strongest thing about the movie: it keeps you coming back to try and figure it out. I'm sure some people have figured it out enough, at least for themselves, but I really like the wonder.

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.

If only this fantastic film was to be turned into a TV Series! Would need quite a bit of effort to get the casting right. With all the original actors now aged it'd need to be re-cast. But am I the only one that sees brilliant potential for a newly written TV Series? Surely the fan-base is already there?