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Donnie Darko was ahead of its time.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 3/30/24 at 6:37 pm
It was good 20 years ago, it’s good now. Watched it last night after the Tigers’ tough loss at Arkansas.
Using the 80s setting to make fun of school and youth culture, touching on national politics and its influence, end time prophecy, bullying, pedophilia, school politics, prescription abuse, shady government characters, sex, grooming etc etc.
The style of this movie is entertaining with the use of music and pop culture, as well as keeping it simple with almost an indie vibe.
Drew Barrymore was close to her peak hotness. Jake Jill-in-hall, as always, on point.
Still after all these years, I still can’t quite grasp the interdimensional existence with Donnie and Frank.
Using the 80s setting to make fun of school and youth culture, touching on national politics and its influence, end time prophecy, bullying, pedophilia, school politics, prescription abuse, shady government characters, sex, grooming etc etc.
The style of this movie is entertaining with the use of music and pop culture, as well as keeping it simple with almost an indie vibe.
Drew Barrymore was close to her peak hotness. Jake Jill-in-hall, as always, on point.
Still after all these years, I still can’t quite grasp the interdimensional existence with Donnie and Frank.
This post was edited on 3/30/24 at 6:41 pm
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Posted on 3/30/24 at 7:51 pm to Honest Tune
Always liked how it’s got a bunch of 80s stars and Donnie has some sort of superhero name. Great movie.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:10 pm to Honest Tune
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shady government characters
Posted on 3/30/24 at 10:55 pm to Honest Tune
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Drew Barrymore was close to her peak hotness.
I don't know man. She's easily the worst performance in the movie for many of us.
Posted on 3/31/24 at 12:24 am to Honest Tune
I have watched this movie probably a 100 times and I still don't know if it about time travel or insanity
Posted on 3/31/24 at 10:13 am to Honest Tune
I think it was perfect for its time. That aesthetic was confined to a pretty narrow time frame.
Posted on 3/31/24 at 10:16 am to Honest Tune
20 years ago we watched it drunk and I thought I had it figured it out, watched it again sober and had no idea what this movie was about.
Posted on 3/31/24 at 12:47 pm to Honest Tune
The ending scene with Mad World playing was great
Posted on 3/31/24 at 5:45 pm to Honest Tune
Definitely a departure for Swayze
Posted on 3/31/24 at 9:57 pm to Honest Tune
Posted on 3/31/24 at 10:38 pm to Honest Tune
It’s an excellent movie & Drew was well cast for her small role.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 2:11 pm to Honest Tune
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after all these years
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Such iconic characters. These scenes are still seared into my brain.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 8:51 pm to Honest Tune
The extended edition makes it easier to understand...I'm not sure it makes it better.
The first time I watched it was before the extended edition was available...and I wasn't sure what it was I just watched, but it was still compelling.
Once you understand what's going on, it's one of the most compelling movies ever. Loved it, front to back. From the main family, to Swayze, to his fanatical teacher, to Noah Wyle..not sure Firestarter was the best choice for the female teacher. But outside of that it's a perfect little indie movie.
The first time I watched it was before the extended edition was available...and I wasn't sure what it was I just watched, but it was still compelling.
Once you understand what's going on, it's one of the most compelling movies ever. Loved it, front to back. From the main family, to Swayze, to his fanatical teacher, to Noah Wyle..not sure Firestarter was the best choice for the female teacher. But outside of that it's a perfect little indie movie.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 8:27 am to Honest Tune
I need to watch it again now that im in my 30s. Saw it on video right after it came out and thought it was good even if i couldn’t completely grasp everything since i was like 15. Frank’s voice is probably still pretty spooky after all these years.
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