Donnie Darko

[Brad]

So, I finally watched this movie Friday night, and I'm kicking myself...

...for waiting so long to finally watch it! I've watched it 4 more times since then and like it more and more each time. I rented it (the original cut) and then went out an bought the Director's Cut the next day before even returning the one I rented!

It's weird how much I've gotten into it...for some reason I keep wanting to watch it over and over. I also keep wanting to get everyone I know to watch it, hoping that they'll like it as much as I do...and I get frustrated when they don't like it!

Anyone else have love for this movie? My favorite scenes:

1) dinner table:
Donnie: "You are such a f-ck ass!"
Elizabeth: "Did you just call me a f-ck ass? Why don't you go suck a f-ck?"
Donnie: "Tell us Elizabeth, how exactly does one suck a f-ck?" (Mouthing): "I'm all ears."
I literally LOL (and very loud) every time I watch this!

2) "Head Over Heals": I love the song and I think the way it's played while introducing us to the school and the teachers and students is well done. I watch this scene over and over too. Great way of capturing the 80's. My favorite part of it is watching Karen's disgust for Kitty and Sparkle Motion and what they represent.

3) The bus stop:
Donnie: "What happens if you tell Mom and Dad about this?"
Samantha: "You'll put Ariel in the garbage disposal."
Donnie: "You're goddamn right I will."
Just the way he says that last line with almost a half grin on his face cracks me up.

4) The Smurfs discussion

5) Awesome soundtrack...though I think I preferred the original cut's having "Killing Moon" at the beginning instead of "Never Tear Us Apart." But, like Kelley says in the commentary, the INXS song is more effective at introducing the family.

After multiple viewings, it's so amazing how it all links up and how just about every scene and every line spoken is important for making it all come together.

Well, that's all I wanted. I would love to discuss and quote more if anyone is interested...I'm still on my high from watching it...and will probably watch it again before bed...making that viewing #5 in 4 days. It seems like there was a thread about this a year or so ago, but I did a search and couldn't find one. Does anyone remember?

Brad