As far as I can understand this insane movie (which I love btw😂) Donnie did something to break space and time and create an alternate universe or timeline that he currently lives in. If he doesn’t fix the timeline something terrible will happen because he ripped space time and caused this other reality that shouldn’t exist. He’s getting clues from the demon bunny on how to fix the problem. I believe he somehow “fixes” space time but dies in the end. That’s as much as I could figure out. I think the deeper meaning of the movie is if let go our personal selfish feelings and depression (which Donnie suffers from) about our unknown future we can live by serving others. Thus we find real purpose in life no matter how long or short our life on earth.
I love how much the party reminds me of when I was a teen partys every weekend on big houses like that and meeting beautiful ladies i miss those days…..
Wow…had to keep rewinding. Read some reviews & rewound some more! Haven't seen the original, but muchly enjoyed this version w the Book Chapters… explained a LOT! AWESOME MOVIE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I always was confused about why the mom looked less sad at the end…and why she waved at Gretchen: because the last words she heard donnie say that night before he died was that she was a bitch 😂
I like how youtube chooses the most poignant parts in the film to show the stupid commercials. Ah cant wait to see what happens? Right after these two no skip commercials 👌
This is one of the first movies 25 years ago that dealt with the possibility of "Parallel Universes". The night before the accident, he "went sleepwalking". In a "dream world" or parallel universe, he lived out the life he WOULD have had where there was NO accident. In the parallel world, Gretchen dies. In this world, Donnie dies. His "Over Soul" chose that he would rather be in a world where he dies because he could not bear the thought of living without her in the parallel world. This movie is about a "Glitch" in our "Fractal Simulation". We live in a "Simulated Holographic Universe".
This is absolutely insane. I hate big government and the elites that thunk everything is theirs for the taking. We, as Americans at leaet, need to rise up against bog government and the super rich elites who think they can do whatever they want to the rest of us
Sometimes I get hung up on movies when I can't tell what the point is that the filmmakers are trying to get across. Like, the Message or Premise. If it's just a fun adventure or interesting exploration of lore/mythology, it's not enough of a purpose for me. For me it's like, "what's the point?"
That's why it's important for viewers like me to know, going into it, that one of the film's genres is MYSTERY. The mental chess game of it all — the act of discovery — is enough of a purpose to satisfy me.
But I'm still curious… I sense that the filmmakers are also holding up the virtue of self-sacrifice, and a couple of other simple themes. Exploring them within this super unique lore they've crafted. I'd like to know if the message does go deeper than just “sacrifice is good.”
Its amazing how well the soundtrack is linked to the actual meaning and plot behind this film. For example, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy division played as Donnie opens to the door to Gretchen which was quite literal because he loved Gretchen that he was no longer scared of death and to die alone and that allowed her to live and never meet Donnie because he died, all in all, "tearing them apart".
Honestly the Theatrical cut is better. Once you watch the entire thing and understand. Rewatching gives you a whole different pov of Donny. Theatrical is better to me because we get to watch the slow decline into mental illness, which confuses us and in ways makes us feel just as fragmented and lost because we are able (with out the book) to see some mystic truth without knowing all. Forcing us in the crazy person seat too. This version is way too literal and takes the mastery of implication out 😮
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40 responses to “Donnie Darko (Director’s Cut) – Playlists”
Donnie and friends waiting at the bus stop will always be such a classic scene LMAO
Best super hero movie
my roman empire
a classic
As far as I can understand this insane movie (which I love btw😂) Donnie did something to break space and time and create an alternate universe or timeline that he currently lives in. If he doesn’t fix the timeline something terrible will happen because he ripped space time and caused this other reality that shouldn’t exist. He’s getting clues from the demon bunny on how to fix the problem. I believe he somehow “fixes” space time but dies in the end. That’s as much as I could figure out. I think the deeper meaning of the movie is if let go our personal selfish feelings and depression (which Donnie suffers from) about our unknown future we can live by serving others. Thus we find real purpose in life no matter how long or short our life on earth.
Never seen this as it just randomly popp'd up as I was driving and unable to change…I will continue the movie and see where it goes😂
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casting a sister and brother as sister and brother
he's older but plays her younger brother
racecar is racecar backwards
a palindrome
the fear of palindromes is called aibohphobia, a palindrome
go figure
…. the matrix of reality
Time travel always has been and always will be
The directors cut is amazing, completely different movie once I saw this version.
This film is a trip man…
If I could fix the mistakes of my past, yeah, I'd let a jet engine fall on me.
the best movie ever made !
We're not sopost to tell anyone what nobody knows…..that's what we still being told….great line….
I love how much the party reminds me of when I was a teen partys every weekend on big houses like that and meeting beautiful ladies i miss those days…..
Opening song choice not great
Wow…had to keep rewinding. Read some reviews & rewound some more! Haven't seen the original, but muchly enjoyed this version w the Book Chapters… explained a LOT! AWESOME MOVIE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of my favorite movies of all time
I always was confused about why the mom looked less sad at the end…and why she waved at Gretchen: because the last words she heard donnie say that night before he died was that she was a bitch 😂
I like how youtube chooses the most poignant parts in the film to show the stupid commercials. Ah cant wait to see what happens? Right after these two no skip commercials 👌
This is one of the first movies 25 years ago that dealt with the possibility of "Parallel Universes". The night before the accident, he "went sleepwalking". In a "dream world" or parallel universe, he lived out the life he WOULD have had where there was NO accident. In the parallel world, Gretchen dies. In this world, Donnie dies. His "Over Soul" chose that he would rather be in a world where he dies because he could not bear the thought of living without her in the parallel world. This movie is about a "Glitch" in our "Fractal Simulation". We live in a "Simulated Holographic Universe".
Masterpiece. Movies should take you on a journey. This one does it well.
Dam director's cut too…. YouTube spoiling us with these classy joints 💯👌👍🎥🍿😊
This is absolutely insane. I hate big government and the elites that thunk everything is theirs for the taking. We, as Americans at leaet, need to rise up against bog government and the super rich elites who think they can do whatever they want to the rest of us
Either I was too high when I saw this when it came out, or this is way different
Movie was deep a friend had to explain it to me kinda confusing
Man. 3rd time in a day. How does this movie hit such a nerve with me. I love it.
Frank is an interesting character. He looks evil but isn't. He's also mysterious and seems to be acting on a mission but not entirely sure what kind.
I’m on an airplane watching this rn.
Cellar Door 🖤
Could have sworn the beginning song was not by INXS
Sometimes I get hung up on movies when I can't tell what the point is that the filmmakers are trying to get across. Like, the Message or Premise. If it's just a fun adventure or interesting exploration of lore/mythology, it's not enough of a purpose for me. For me it's like, "what's the point?"
That's why it's important for viewers like me to know, going into it, that one of the film's genres is MYSTERY. The mental chess game of it all — the act of discovery — is enough of a purpose to satisfy me.
But I'm still curious… I sense that the filmmakers are also holding up the virtue of self-sacrifice, and a couple of other simple themes. Exploring them within this super unique lore they've crafted. I'd like to know if the message does go deeper than just “sacrifice is good.”
Nice
Its amazing how well the soundtrack is linked to the actual meaning and plot behind this film. For example, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy division played as Donnie opens to the door to Gretchen which was quite literal because he loved Gretchen that he was no longer scared of death and to die alone and that allowed her to live and never meet Donnie because he died, all in all, "tearing them apart".
never seen this version before. immediately thrown off by the completely different opening song?! 😳 This cut was not very good.
theatrical yesterday directors cut today lol
Honestly the Theatrical cut is better. Once you watch the entire thing and understand. Rewatching gives you a whole different pov of Donny. Theatrical is better to me because we get to watch the slow decline into mental illness, which confuses us and in ways makes us feel just as fragmented and lost because we are able (with out the book) to see some mystic truth without knowing all. Forcing us in the crazy person seat too. This version is way too literal and takes the mastery of implication out 😮
Great
The soundtrack is different