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« on: November 19, 2009, 04:37:AM » |
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I saw Donnie Darko on DVD today. Even after looking at the explanations online, I still don't get it  Has anyone else seen it? |
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2009, 11:55:AM » |
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I saw it awhile ago and agree that it was a head scratcher.
I was not impressed.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2009, 12:13:PM » |
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I know a Puerto Rican guy that runs around saying "Donnie! Donnie! Darko!" I thought that was just the effects of the LSD...I guess it's a movie. Mystery solved eh?  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 05:54:PM » |
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watched it 5 years ago. I didn't really get it either. Where are the online explanations to be found? would like a look at those!
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 01:55:AM » |
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In my top 10 of the most evil and disgusting movies ever made.
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 02:55:AM » |
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In my top 10 of the most evil and disgusting movies ever made.
Wow. Explain! |
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 01:02:PM » |
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Good film. Liked it allot.
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 03:01:PM » |
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It's good, but sad. Just watched it a week or so ago for the second time. It held up rather well. Some movies get crappier the more you watch them. Not the case here though.
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2009, 03:17:PM » |
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I know a Puerto Rican guy that runs around saying "Donnie! Donnie! Darko!" I thought that was just the effects of the LSD...I guess it's a movie. Mystery solved eh? ...if he's Puerto Rican, wouldn't it be PCP....?  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2009, 05:07:PM » |
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I know a Puerto Rican guy that runs around saying "Donnie! Donnie! Darko!" I thought that was just the effects of the LSD...I guess it's a movie. Mystery solved eh? ...if he's Puerto Rican, wouldn't it be PCP....? +1 |
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2009, 06:23:PM » |
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Well the basic plot of the movie is about Donnie Darko saving the world, Whats disgusting is that they make several references to him being the 'messiah' if you will. Even the old woman that used to check the mail box everyday, she used to be a nun then lost the faith after finding out about this 'new messiah' type thing. I dunno, i've not seen it in forever. The last time i saw it was on youtube in like 13 pieces. I remember thinking somehow him having sex with his girlfriend was this ultimate experience he had to achieve before he could die. I dunno, it was good in the sense of making you think and entertaining my tiny little human mind, but on the grand scheme of things..its pretty much a cheap shot at The Church. At least thats what i gathered from it. Am i crazy?  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2009, 07:52:PM » |
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You have to see the Director's Cut for it to make any sense and even then you'll probably have to watch it a few times.
Donnie is a sort of Messiah figure. It's really an excellent movie with a lot of redeeming qualities and themes. There are certain other ties to Catholicism throughout the movie as well.
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2009, 08:29:PM » |
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You have to see the Director's Cut for it to make any sense and even then you'll probably have to watch it a few times.
Donnie is a sort of Messiah figure. It's really an excellent movie with a lot of redeeming qualities and themes. There are certain other ties to Catholicism throughout the movie as well.
Director's cut huh? I thought it was good as is, though none of the symbolism jumped out at me. I guess I should watch it a few more times... |
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2009, 10:12:PM » |
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Am I thinking of the wrong movie? This is the one with the evil rabbit thing, right?
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2009, 10:16:PM » |
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Am I thinking of the wrong movie? This is the one with the evil rabbit thing, right?
That's the one. |
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