Donnie Darko
See, at first I thought this was an enjoyable film. For those unfamiliar, you're aware something happened and that you weren't directly given the reasoning, thus are left to devise a solution yourself by endlessly watching it like an OCD sufferer with a stiffy for staring contests with inanimate objects.

I thought this was nice; everyone can have their own interpretation to share and discuss. Then I looked at the Wikipedia page one day to discover that the whole thing is explained on the new special edition DVD commentary, and it is the single dumbest explanation of events I've ever paid witness to.

I'm not going to spoil it here, but it should still be up. It all fits and roughly makes sense, but it's just dumb.

It's like a bad fan-fic, except it's technically the correct version of events. That itself probably irritates me more than anyting else.

Seriously, it almost ruined the film entirely for me, it's that rubbish. I really wish I'd never looked it up.
( Iki I think my camel is dead., Fri 18 Jul 2008, 1:08, 4 replies)

Now a film like DD should be left open to interpretation
DD is like Twin Peaks for me, you can argue the meanings of scenes all night, but the feeling is what's important.
( Monty Propps, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 1:13, closed)

I really don't get this
I'm not the brightest chap in the world, but Donnie Darko is completely clear as a bell and a lovely tight, simple little tale. It's not about every viewer having their own interpretation.

You really have to be a bit thick if you need go trawling around the internet looking for explanations after the film's finished.
(Super Jet Shoes, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 1:55, closed)

There are two ways to enjoy Donnie Darko
Either get the Directors Cut which explains everything, recommended if you can't be bothered to watch it a couple of times to get the idea.

Or watch the original and make up your own mind. And watch it ad infinitum until you become a movie geek.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 18 Jul 2008, 9:44, closed)

The third way to enjoy Donnie Darko
is to have someone hammer it up your anus, to save you having to watch it.
( Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 11:19, closed)