Donnie Darko

Director: Richard Kelly
Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell
PlotA troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large, eerie rabbit named Frank, who manipulates him into committing a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. The young man has been experiencing strange premonitions and the manipulation begins after a jet engine mysteriously crashes into his bedroom. Frank's ominous messages lead the teenager to believe that the world will end in less than a month. Juggling between reality and hallucination, he struggles to decipher the significance of his visions while maintaining a normal teen social life, navigating family drama, and venturing into a tentative romance with a new girl at school.
As the days count down to the prophesized doomsday, the teenager delves deeper into the enigma that is Frank and the possibility of time travel. His investigation uncovers a book, "The Philosophy of Time Travel," written by a local recluse, which provides clues to the impending catastrophe and how he might be able to avert it. While he works on piecing together the mind-bending puzzle, his erratic behavior becomes increasingly alarming to those around him, leading to frictions with his friends, family, and authoritative figures. Even as he inches closer to the truth, it becomes more and more difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is part of an elaborate hallucination, challenging the boundaries of his sanity.
Writers: Richard Kelly
Release Date: 19 Jan 2001
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
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The 10th Anniversary Blu-ray of 'Donnie Darko' offers no new upgrades in audio or video, merely adding a digital copy, making it optional for previous owners.
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Blu-ray enhances 'Donnie Darko' with solid tech upgrades & rich extras, captivating fans and newcomers alike.
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Arrow's 4K release of Donnie Darko impresses but has playback issues.
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