Brian
Puritan Board Freshman
DISCLAIMER: If you have not yet seen the movie Donnie Darko, good caution should be exercised. God is not explicitly honored in the plot or character actions. Only watch the movie if you enjoy cinematic themes and plot concepts for the sake of redemptive value/cultural interaction. Thanks.
I was looking through some favorites, and I noticed a few of you mentioned this flick as one of your favs. Recently, a cult-savvy seminary friend of mine passed this one on to me as edgy but very well directed and with lots to chew on.
So I watched it, and I think I have to agree with my friend. Donnie Darko is definitely edgy, but also a lot to ponder through as well. The problem is, I'm pretty confident in the fact that I don't have a total grasp of the flick yet. Can anybody toss me a line?
I've watched it through carefully once, then went back a few days later and skimmed over parts I thought had more to the plot cultivation. I have skimmed feedback posts by other fans on various web sites. I feel pretty good about the various physics/time travel elements going on in the movie. However, what I'm really hoping for help with is: what is director Richard Kelly driving us at? Is it really just physics/time travel elements, or is he pushing at some metaphysical concepts as well? Thoughts?
Here's some more meanderings to ponder:
What/is there any importance to cellar door?
The theme of being alone and theism circles consistently with the character of Frank and Donnie/Gretchen's romantic relationship. Why? Is this why Donnie can laugh before he goes to sleep at the end of the movie?
In a similar vein, is Frank a proto-god or -demon in his vying for Gretchen's position in Donnie's life?
If the airplane engine was from an alternate universe as well, is the chain always going?
What is director Richard Kelly getting at in the current psychology scene? The education level in public schools?
In which universe is Donnie the best hero/anti-hero, the one where he listens to Frank or the one where he falls asleep?
Any other questions you guys have would be great too.
Favorite Part of the Movie
I'm still thinking about it, but I think my favorite part is at the end when they play the song Mad World by Tears for Fears and the family is mourning. I don't know of anything since The Lord of the Rings or Hans Zimmer that has matched music and acting so well. Let me know what y'all think.
Thanks!
I was looking through some favorites, and I noticed a few of you mentioned this flick as one of your favs. Recently, a cult-savvy seminary friend of mine passed this one on to me as edgy but very well directed and with lots to chew on.
So I watched it, and I think I have to agree with my friend. Donnie Darko is definitely edgy, but also a lot to ponder through as well. The problem is, I'm pretty confident in the fact that I don't have a total grasp of the flick yet. Can anybody toss me a line?
I've watched it through carefully once, then went back a few days later and skimmed over parts I thought had more to the plot cultivation. I have skimmed feedback posts by other fans on various web sites. I feel pretty good about the various physics/time travel elements going on in the movie. However, what I'm really hoping for help with is: what is director Richard Kelly driving us at? Is it really just physics/time travel elements, or is he pushing at some metaphysical concepts as well? Thoughts?
Here's some more meanderings to ponder:
What/is there any importance to cellar door?
The theme of being alone and theism circles consistently with the character of Frank and Donnie/Gretchen's romantic relationship. Why? Is this why Donnie can laugh before he goes to sleep at the end of the movie?
In a similar vein, is Frank a proto-god or -demon in his vying for Gretchen's position in Donnie's life?
If the airplane engine was from an alternate universe as well, is the chain always going?
What is director Richard Kelly getting at in the current psychology scene? The education level in public schools?
In which universe is Donnie the best hero/anti-hero, the one where he listens to Frank or the one where he falls asleep?
Any other questions you guys have would be great too.
Favorite Part of the Movie
I'm still thinking about it, but I think my favorite part is at the end when they play the song Mad World by Tears for Fears and the family is mourning. I don't know of anything since The Lord of the Rings or Hans Zimmer that has matched music and acting so well. Let me know what y'all think.
Thanks!