Donnie Darko!

Hey all,

If after seeing Donnie Darko, you're as bewildered and confounded as I was the first time (okay, let's be honest... everytime I've seen it until I did some research), check out these websites for extra information.  As I mentioned, this is considered a "cult" film, so die-hard fans who seem to have a lot of extra time have written extensively on this movie.  Look these over before class next week, and then come prepared to talk about Donnie Darko.

Here you have the film's page from the Internet Movie Database.  This page comes complete with a message board of confused victim's of Darko, as well as some experts, and of couse, emo kids arguing about what it all means.

This page is the official website of the movie, created by the director, Richard Kelly, himself.  Although this site has annoying and disturbing music, it has different clues that will lead you to the "truth" about Donnie according to the director.  It's very interactive and kind of fun!  Either way, it gives you extra information about the movie and might answer some of your questions.

If after the first two sites, you're still frustrated and determined to get to the bottom of things, read this long article entitled, "Everything you were afraid to ask about Donnie Darko."  This site spells it all out for you, but bear in mind that since this is a work of art that it can be interpreted in other ways.  Even the author explains a bit about the two main hypotheses about Donnie Darko.  1.) This film illustrates the deterioration Donnie's sanity... and he suffers from psychological illness, 2.) Donnie's not crazy and he is the chosen one that can save the actual world from eminent destruction by destroying the tangent world... and essentially "taking one for the team."

Well, I hope this helps you formulate your own ideas about the film and it's meaning.  I'm excited to discuss it in class!

xoxoKristal