Most director s cuts are released with the idea that the movies will build on their original success think e. The director s cut was represented by the ukdvd from metrodome, the theatrical version by the german special edition from mcone. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Donnie darko directors cut clip cinema the modern cult classic about a high school student and his rabbit friend returns in an extended version by director richard kelly. Explaining the end of donnie darko, the many implications. Donnie darko 1 hours and 53 minutes movie 2002 donnie darko doesnt get along too well with his family, his teachers and his classmates. Donnie darko facilitates, more or less, my own definition of what makes a classic film one that you can watch over and over again and still gain fresh insights into it and never be bored in the process.
Directors cut of the thriller directed by richard kelly and starring jake gyllenhaal, jena malone and drew barrymore. I just got a copy of the directors cut of donnie darko from the library, but i wanted to get your opinion first as ive never seen this movie. Will we finally get donnie darko 3, a true sequel to the jake gyllenhaal scifi classic. If youre the type of person who enjoys forming your own interpretations about a movie then the directors cut isnt for you. A mindbending journey through suburban america as one. Donnie darko was the first feature film from writer and director richard kelly. As donnie rides into town the music has changed from echo and the bunnymens the killing moon to inxss never tear us apart.
The directors cut succeeds at clearing up some of the ambiguity and mystery of the theatrical version, yet in doing so part of the films allure is lost. As for donnies symbolic role within the miracle play that is donnie darko, the directors cut has little to add. I ask because the term director s cut can certainly be misleading and theatrical versions can of course turn out to be more complete. The directors cut is a 2004 extended version of richard kellys directorial debut, donnie darko. The resurrection of donnie darko the new york times. The director s cut adds footage that enriches and extends the material but doesnt alter its tone.
Donnie darko 2001 directors cut 720p brrip x264 aac. But by the end of the film, there are some questions that. Last year, the 2001 thriller donnie darko celebrated its 15th anniversary with a 4k rerelease in select u. The directors cut goes out of its way to spell things out. The film follows the adventures of the troubled titular character as he seeks to find the meaning behind his. Director richard kelly reveals francis ford coppolas hidden hand in shaping the movie by tatiana siegel march 31, 2017, 6. Donnie darko is a modern classic of the absurd and widely evocative, a film that wholeheartedly deserves its high ranking on the imbd list. Donnie darko director s cut 2001 r2 german dvd cover ready to download and print. Which version of donnie darko is better theatrical or. The director s cut has a slower, more reflective pace than its first edit, and many more moments of emotional and tonal complexity. Donnie darko 2001 is writer and director richard kelly s original vision of a coming of age story, a psychological drama, a horror story, and a science fiction fantasy film all cut into one demented masterpiece and the only notable film from kelly. Donnie darko 3 planned with original director richard kelly. Donnie darkodirectors cut 2001 r2 german dvd cover.
Donnie darko has the compassion of american beauty, the complexity of mullholland drive and the anticipation of contact. As a result of this growth, kelly was approached by bob berney, president of. Its october 1988 and the end of the world is going to come in 28 days, six hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds. Before donnies mum enters his room after dinner she has a short discussion with elizabeth, asking how she knew donnie has stopped taking his medication. And on friday a directors cut of donnie darko will open in new york. Download donnie darko 2001 director s cut 720p brrip x264 aac team nanban torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. These pages, when considered, explain most of the plot. I like the music placement a lot better in that version, as it makes scenes like the party scene set to under the milky way tonight one of my favorite scenes in the movie. The directors cut has a slower, more reflective pace than its first edit, and many more moments of emotional and tonal complexity. The dc does explain too much and is best watched a good while after watching the theatrical release and mulled it over a bit, because while it does answer too many questions there are some real neato ideas behind it all, especially with regards to hypothesising the identities of certain people, which i wont go into for fear of.
Im still sorting out my thoughts about this new version, donnie darko. As donnie rides into town the music has changed from echo and the bunnymen s the killing moon to inxs s never tear us apart. Donnie darko legendas 28 legendas download movie and tv. I just got a copy of the director s cut of donnie darko from the library, but i wanted to get your opinion first as ive never seen this movie. Aug 20, 2004 in retrospect, donnie darko certainly had the makings of a cult hit, what with its talking manrabbits, parallel universes, and pederasting patrick swayzes. Before donnie s mum enters his room after dinner she has a short discussion with elizabeth, asking how she knew donnie has stopped taking his medication. Download the mobile app to play pdp content on your mobile device. It stars jake gyllenhaal, jena malone, maggie gyllenhaal, drew barrymore, mary mcdonnell, katharine ross, patrick swayze, noah wyle, stu stone, daveigh chase and james duval. I ask because the term directors cut can certainly be misleading and theatrical versions can of course turn out to be more complete. Richard kelly grudgingly had to cut 20 minutes out of his festival. Jul 06, 2008 changes from the original in the director s cut. The directors cut has been listed as one of the media and drama good articles under the good article criteria. A critical success but a commercial failure when first released in 2001, donnie darko grew in popularity through wordofmouth due to strong dvd sales and regular midnight screenings across the united states. After an exceptionally short theatrical run back in 2001, richard kellys donnie darko went on to become a dvd cult hit and midnight movie favorite, despite or perhaps because no one could quite understand exactly what happened.
Director s cut of the thriller directed by richard kelly and starring jake gyllenhaal, jena malone and drew barrymore. Watch donnie darko full movie in hd visit after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued. For me, part of the movies original charm was its ambiguous nature. It s concept is smart and jake gyllenhaal delivers a great performance, however, not all aspects of the story really mesh together. Now donnie darko is back in movie theaters in the form of a directors cut that attempts to clarify some of the originals most puzzling points. Drew barrymore, who plays teacher karen pomeroy, also lent her support to the project as executive producer.
I dont think it will surprise anyone when i say that donnie darko is a weird movie the theatrical version can leave a viewer in complete and absolute befuddlement. Jan 11, 2002 donnie darko has the compassion of american beauty, the complexity of mullholland drive and the anticipation of contact. Jul 18, 2004 and on friday a director s cut of donnie darko will open in new york. With an additional 20 minutes of material added to the original theatrical edition including scenes not included in the augmented version previously released on dvd, donnie darko. The director s cut is a 2004 extended version of richard kelly s directorial debut, donnie darko.
It s october 1988 and the end of the world is going to come in 28 days, six hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds. Some movies work when there s things left to the imagination, and the directors cut feels like a big cop out and explains it for the stupid mainstream audience. It adds footnotes that count down to a deadline, but without explaining the nature of the deadline or the usefulness of the countdown i think it comes from an omniscient narrator who, despite his omniscience, sure does keep a lot to himself. But i like rewatching the ending, so i thought id upload it here, to share with other fans. Either donnie darko hasnt aged well or the directors cut.
Donnie darko 2001 is writer and director richard kellys original vision of a coming of age story, a psychological drama, a horror story, and a science fiction fantasy film all cut into one demented masterpiece and the only notable film from kelly. Aug 27, 2004 as for donnie s symbolic role within the miracle play that is donnie darko, the director s cut has little to add. The directors cut of donnie darko has about 20 minutes of extra footage in it, most of which are minor character moments. The director s cut was the first version i ever saw, but i prefer theatrical. Most directors cuts are released with the idea that the movies will build on their original success think e. The directors cut adds footage that enriches and extends the material but doesnt alter its tone. The directors cut was represented by the ukdvd from metrodome, the theatrical version by the german special edition from mcone. A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. On the one hand, i acknowledge that the theatrical versionyes, it was in theaters for mere moments in late 2001, but its pivotal image of a jet engine falling from the sky didnt digest well at the timecan be maddeningly obtuse, steadfastly dodging. One of the notable bits added in are moments where pages from the philosophy of time travel show up onscreen. Donnie darko is a film that leaves a lot of questions unanswered, which was arguably the intention of writer and director richard kelly. The directors cut was the first version i ever saw, but i prefer theatrical. Donnie darko is a 2001 american science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by richard kelly. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
Comparison between the directors cut and the theatrical version. The dc does explain too much and is best watched a good while after watching the theatrical release and mulled it over a bit, because while it does answer too many questions there are some real neato ideas behind it all, especially with regards to hypothesising the identities of certain people, which i wont go into for fear of spoilers the theatrical release has an internal logic. Richard kelly grudgingly had to cut 20 minutes out of his festivalversion of donnie darko for the theatrical release. The directors cut of darko extends the picture by about 2025 minutes, adding in a lot more story beats and minor extensions. Apr 16, 20 10 things you may not know about donnie darko duration. Download donnie darko directors cut 2001 yify torrent. Advertisement donnie darko is a 2001 cult film written and directed by. For me, part of the movie s original charm was it s ambiguous nature.
The directors cut wants to take it easy on the audience, so throws in some exposition in the form of pages from roberta sparrows the philosophy of time travel. Donnie darko legendas 28 legendas download movie and. Mar 07, 2012 graham norton show s20e18 whoopi goldberg, keanu reeves, jamie dornan, denzel washington duration. Donnie darko director s cut clip cinema the modern cult classic about a high school student and his rabbit friend returns in an extended version by director richard kelly.
Some movies work when theres things left to the imagination, and the directors cut feels like a big cop out and explains it for the stupid mainstream audience. Holmes osborne eddie darko, jena malone gretchen ross, mary mcdonnell rose darko, jake gyllenhaal donnie darko, movie description. However, rewatching the directors cut of the film released on dvd in 2004, i found that connection much less potent. I really dont like the little added explanations for everything. Theres also the major addition of huge chunks of text that lay the. Graham norton show s20e18 whoopi goldberg, keanu reeves, jamie dornan, denzel washington duration. Darko a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. It was the core of the original version and remains so here.
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