Should you watch Donnie Darko?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Donnie Darko
Film · 2001
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
The sides of Donnie Darko
- A troubled teen and a giant rabbit
- A jet engine falling on a house
- Twenty-eight days until the end
Donnie Darko is good for you if…
- you like strange, dreamy films with a dark edge.
- you like piecing together a story that won't explain itself.
- you like arguing about the ending afterwards.
Donnie Darko is bad for you if…
- you need some hope. Donnie's world counts down to the end from the first minutes.
- you want something soft and safe. A jet engine crashes into Donnie's bedroom early on.
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