During the presidential election of 1988, a teenager named Donnie Darko sleepwalks out of his house one night, and sees a giant, demonic-looking rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. He returns home the next morning to find that a jet engine has crashed through his bedroom. As he tries to figure out why he survived and tries to deal with people in his town, like the school bully, his conservative health teacher, and a self-help guru, Frank continues to turn up in Donnie's mind, causing him to commit acts of vandalism and worse. The new Director?s Cut includes a production diary of the film (with optional commentary by Director of Photography Steven Poster), a story-board to screen featurette, the Director?s cut theatrical trailer, They Made Me Do It Too ? The Cult of Donnie Darko and the #1 Fan: A Darkomentary.

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Donnie Darko - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
During the presidential election of 1988, a teenager named Donnie Darko sleepwalks out of his house one night, and sees a giant, demonic-looking rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. He returns home the next morning to find that a jet engine has crashed through his bedroom. As he tries to figure out why he survived and tries to deal with people in his town, like the school bully, his conservative health teacher, and a self-help guru, Frank continues to turn up in Donnie's mind, causing him to commit acts of vandalism and worse. The performances in this movie are exquisite. The talent in this movie is top notch and Gyllenhall is just amazing. People will either love it, or despise it with all their heart. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and would recommend it to anyone who has a taste for dark humor and a desire to put the pieces of the puzzle together over and over, long after the movie has ended. You can't watch it only once.

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damaged but easily fixed by seller
The DVD case arrived damaged but I contacted the seller and they quickly replied. We found a compromise that seemed to work for both parties. The package did also arrive quickly to my location.

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The More Footage the Better
I for one love movies closer to the as "concieved" or as filmed versions as possible. ALOT of studios and their execs have opinions that dont mesh with the people who came up with the idea in the first place. Mainly for timing issues, the shorter the movie the more seatings they fill and popcorn they sell. I love Directors cuts and extended version almost always over the theatrical cut. Why would you want to see a truncated, or shorter version "vision" when you can have it all. I like both versions but the longer cut always fills in more plot holes and or character development. This cut to me is more of a masterpiece more music (the songs meant to be there)more weirdness and, I love it!! Peace to all

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Director's Cut vs. Theatrical Version
First of all, in this review I am mostly going to address the idea of the constant debate over the Theatrical Version vs. the Director's cut. This is not really a summary, so yeah, sorry.

I don't know if I can say which is better, it's really up to personal preference. The director's cut is different in the sense that it adds in some scenes, slightly alters others, and changes/rearranges some of the music and scoring.

The theatrical cut is much more poetic. A lot of people say that it is better because it leaves so much interpretation as to what all happens to the viewer.

The Director's Cut helps explain more of what happens, and the supernatural aspect of it, and leaves less interpretation. It tends to put a lot of focus on the sci/fi side of it.

Most people tend to like the version better that they saw first. I would recommend the Theatrical Version, but really either is better. For any Donnie Darko fan, I'd say to have both. I really like the commentary on the Director's Cut, it helps get an insight into all the thoughts that went into the movies, the changes made in the director's cut, and the music. It is quite interesting to listen to.

Hope that might help your decision.
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It's Funny and Maybe the Bunny
Fun, fresh every time, entertaining, fascinatingly odd, startling, amazing. This was a classic the first day it ran - and it ran with bizare eloquence. It will make you think as it beckons you to attempt to proceed without being underdetermined.
Logic V. Passivability. Life V. Illusion. Buy this to own it for you will watch it 2-3 times every year, or more!

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