I MUST hear your opinion on me blind buying the DVD of...

[Thiago]

DONNIE DARKO. Can you believe I never got the chance to see it? I've been dying to see this movie since it was released in the US, but here it was never released. I "forgot" about it for a while, but now with this talk about it going theatrical again made me want to see the movie. The only way of that happening is if I import the DVD. But it's quite expensive so... IS IT WORTH IT?! Guys, I trust your opinion, uh?! I love the genre and I'm a pretty big fan of Drew and Jake. What do ya say?

[X-Nightcrawler]

DOn't you dare not buy it.

[XpatrickX]

definately man...you will not be disappointed at all. It should be at the very top of your to do list.

[Xipe Totec]

Well, I`ve met a few people who didn`t like this movie (not on these boards), but on a sidenote: They were all stupid bastards, not because they didn`t like the movie, but they just were and for that reason I wouldn`t trust their opinion. Otherwis, almost everyone loves the movie, me included. I`d say it`s a safe buy, but well, tastes are different.

[John Mullets]

It's mainstream, thus, availible in most video joints. Rent it.

[quoth_the_raven]

Originally posted by Xipe Totec
Well, I`ve met a few people who didn`t like this movie (not on these boards), but on a sidenote: They were all stupid bastards, not because they didn`t like the movie, but they just were and for that reason I wouldn`t trust their opinion. Otherwis, almost everyone loves the movie, me included. I`d say it`s a safe buy, but well, tastes are different.


I'm neither a stupid bastard nor did I like DD. My advice would be the same as John Mullets. rent it and see if you like it. I rented it and didn't and thus got to spend the blind buy money on something i did enjoy...

[Saruman]

I didn't really care for it but the dvd is dirt cheap so go for it.

[!MorganOnyx!]

An interesting movie by premise, but once you get underneath the surface you realise A) It's not all that intriging. B) It's downright stupid - don't get me wrong, stupid is fine IF it's funny OR gory OR both - this was neither. And C) You don't care what happens because it's not that interesting and it's stupid.

I'm only speaking for myself. I know alot of y'all like it. It just wasn't my cup of tea. You know why?...........I HATE TEA!!!!

[X-Nightcrawler]

I respect your opinion but 'stupid' is the last adjetive that springs to my head when talking DD.

[TheAxeGrinder]

I blind buy, but after researching the DVDs first. At least, that's how I got Aqua Teen Hunger Force Vol 1 and Space Ghost Coast To Coast Vol 1.

[!MorganOnyx!]

X- NIGHTCRAWLER -

Oh yeah seriously I didn't want to offend anybody, but a man dressed in a bunny suit telling the main character when the world is going to end is the kind of thing I find stupid. But hey my best mate loves it!

[EvilDeadGirl]

Donnie Darko is a great movie IMO. Buy this at once! Or maybe even rent it first. This way your not wasting too much $$ if you end up not liking it. :)

Oh and BTW Morgan, the bunny was an important part of the story. He did more than jes' tell Donnie "when the world was going to end."

[XpatrickX]

Yeah the ending of the world wasn't literal...and him being dressed as a bunny made a lot of sense if you watched the entire movie...

[Cronos]

Donnie Darko is one of my favourite films and well worth seeing, its also one of the funniest films ive seen for a while and a great soundtrack

[Thiago]

Uh, guys, I don't think you understood: I CAN'T rent the movie, there's nowhere here in Brazil where I can find it in a video store. And the DVD is pretty expensive to import. If it was that easy.... That's why I'm asking your opinion, and I trust you. As of now I'm think "What the hell, buy the damn thing".

[Inglorious]

Originally posted by Thiago
"What the hell, buy the damn thing".

Well, what the hell! Buy the damn thing! I had to watch it two times before I LOVE-LOVED it.... but I still thought it was spectacular the 1rst time I saw it.

[Elgyn]

Buy it dude, it`s a great flick.

Hey, if you end up not liking it, you could always sell it, right?

[X-Nightcrawler]

Originally posted by Elgyn
Buy it dude, it`s a great flick.

Hey, if you end up not liking it, you could always sell it, right? OR you could give it to me and I'll sell it . . . . . and keep the money.

[ERIN_LoJ]

Donnie Darko's a great movie and widely appreciated...but I dont believe in blind buying ANYTHING unless it's cheap. You never know what you'll think. And to me selling is a pain in the ass

[Jason13thh]

If you like the 80's and David Lynch I think this is the film for you.

[KillerKlown]

Originally posted by TheAxeGrinder
I blind buy, but after researching the DVDs first.



Well that's not really blind buying is it? More like partially-blind buying. ;)

[Thiago]

Hey guys! I just couldn't resist, I ended up buying it. Man, was I glad I bought!!! :D I loved it. Thanx guys. I still can't take that "Mad World" song out of my head.

[!MorganOnyx!]

EVUILDEADGIRL -

Yes I'm aware that the bunny was an important part of the story. Hence why I considered it to be stupid. The bunny, the bunny, the bunny - enough with the frickin' bunny already. Oh, I'm not having a go by the way, that's just what was going through my head at the time.

XPATRICKX -

I did watch the whole movie, and yeah the dude being dressed as a bunny did make, what you could call, 'sense' by the time the end of the movie arose. And yeah, everything added up - but I still think it was all very ridiculous.

*SPOILERS*

If it was his fate to die - surely God would send him other 'hidden' messages and hints to make him feel uneasy. (like FINAL DESTINATION). Not a bloody big bunny!
Don't get me wrong I'm not that is how it SHOULDN'T be, I'm just saying that if it was me I would've done it differently, and that particular approach didn't impress me.

[!MorganOnyx!]

EVILDEADGIRL -

Sorry I didn't mean to disrespect you by spelling your name wrong. I guess I was typing too fast with my clumsy ass fingers. :D

[martyds761]

I didn't care for DD. I'm not stupid either. It just didn't appeal to me. Actually, it bored me.

[Joshmo]

Good existential time travel flick..but rent it....why spend the money when they've announced a directors cut to hit the theaters..that will flesh out the charactors....and will eventually hit dvd?

[Elgyn]

Originally posted by !MorganOnyx!

*SPOILERS*

If it was his fate to die - surely God would send him other 'hidden' messages and hints to make him feel uneasy. (like FINAL DESTINATION). Not a bloody big bunny!




The "big bunny" was the guy who is killed by Donnie.
He happened to be wearing a bunny costume when "it" happened.
That`s why HE was the messenger, he was one of the people who would`ve been most affected by Donnie`s fate.

[starcat]

the first time i saw this movie i only liked it.... but everytime i watch it it gets better and better.... i was die hard swayze fan in the 80s and early 90s, roadhouse is awesome, so having swayze play such a different character was awesome.... some great twists, and an ending that will leave ya thinking for along time to come.... i give it 4 out of 5 bong hits!!!!