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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Donnie Darko was a cult classic for it's odd plot, outstanding pefomances from upcoming actors and actress and the hit song Mad World being a Christmas number 1 for a while. When I heard that they were making a sequel, I was a little annoyed as it really didn't need one but would be willing to check it out at home. The story is of Sam, the youngest sister of Donnie, going on a road trip with her friend Corey, only for their car to break down. Stuck in a dead-end town, they meet with all sorts of characters only to have the same sort of event happening again with the world coming to a end in four days only this time without the scary looking rabbit prejecting the future. It was okay, had a much happier ending than Donnie Darko, but like one reviewer did it really need a sequel? It has some stunning sights and alright pefomances from the young cast but I wasn't too overkeen with it. Recommened only if you are a fan of Donnie Darko and is intrested in the sequel, if you are a fan of the orginal and not sure about this avoid as it's not really the same without the lead (Jake Gyllehaal) being in it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you have watched the original Donnie Darko 1 then please do not watch this or even think about it.
This film will ruin your donnie darko 1 experience. the story does not even relate to donnie darko and uses the same storyline again with very few changes.
Story does not even make any sense either, an absolute failure in terms of a good movie, i hated this film and i would never recomend it to anyone.
Watch donnie darko 1 the original and youll be amazed.
This film will ruin your donnie darko 1 experience. the story does not even relate to donnie darko and uses the same storyline again with very few changes.
Story does not even make any sense either, an absolute failure in terms of a good movie, i hated this film and i would never recomend it to anyone.
Watch donnie darko 1 the original and youll be amazed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I bought this having not previously seen any previews or read any reviews - I intentionally avoided them as I was aware that the sequel to such a cult classic as Donnie Darko would have many opinions, good & bad... No - I wanted to see this with a clear, open, uninfluenced mind.
I will spare you the details, but following the closing credits, I think it's fair to say that; (i) I hate myself for watching it, (ii) I want my 103 minutes/money back, (iii) I have near enough successfully erased all memory of said 103 minutes, (iv) I am planning a Satanic Ritual of some kind, preferably around a fire, where the disc will be burned/cursed for all eternity, (v) I've developed an uncontrollable hatred for Chris Fisher.
In all seriousness though, this film is just so completely unnecessary, which wouldn't be such a problem - I don't mind unnecessary if it is well done, except S. Darko is so poorly executed on so many levels. I am genuinely sad at the fact that Donnie Darko will forever share an association with this sequel...
Yes, I suppose I am what you might call a Donnie Darko "fanboy" - I've been in love since day 1, or 2001, so perhaps I'm "one of those" who needs to get over himself, e.g. "Oh I was a fan long before it got popular, the sequel sucks, etc."... If that is the case, then I hereby accept the charges.
I was genuinely relieved to discover that Richard Kelly had absolutely no involvement in this production. He is a genuine visionary (see Southland Tales & The Box), and I was delighted that he publicly denounced his involvement in S. Darko, which really speaks volumes.
The only closing advice I can share with you if you are pondering a click of the old "Add to Basket" button is, don't. All you have to do is forget that this sequel was ever made, and bask in the magnificent, STANDALONE glory that is Donnie Darko.
If I caught you too late and it's in the post, then I can only say, "Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!"
I will spare you the details, but following the closing credits, I think it's fair to say that; (i) I hate myself for watching it, (ii) I want my 103 minutes/money back, (iii) I have near enough successfully erased all memory of said 103 minutes, (iv) I am planning a Satanic Ritual of some kind, preferably around a fire, where the disc will be burned/cursed for all eternity, (v) I've developed an uncontrollable hatred for Chris Fisher.
In all seriousness though, this film is just so completely unnecessary, which wouldn't be such a problem - I don't mind unnecessary if it is well done, except S. Darko is so poorly executed on so many levels. I am genuinely sad at the fact that Donnie Darko will forever share an association with this sequel...
Yes, I suppose I am what you might call a Donnie Darko "fanboy" - I've been in love since day 1, or 2001, so perhaps I'm "one of those" who needs to get over himself, e.g. "Oh I was a fan long before it got popular, the sequel sucks, etc."... If that is the case, then I hereby accept the charges.
I was genuinely relieved to discover that Richard Kelly had absolutely no involvement in this production. He is a genuine visionary (see Southland Tales & The Box), and I was delighted that he publicly denounced his involvement in S. Darko, which really speaks volumes.
The only closing advice I can share with you if you are pondering a click of the old "Add to Basket" button is, don't. All you have to do is forget that this sequel was ever made, and bask in the magnificent, STANDALONE glory that is Donnie Darko.
If I caught you too late and it's in the post, then I can only say, "Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!"
Most Recent Customer Reviews
not that bad!
I really enjoyed this film!
I agree that Donnie Darko was a masterpiece, but if you can go into this film without expectation that it is going to be another remake or rehash... Read more
I agree that Donnie Darko was a masterpiece, but if you can go into this film without expectation that it is going to be another remake or rehash... Read more
Published 2 months ago by T.Harris
S. Darko
Well, I am a massive Donnie Darko fan. I think it's one of the best movies ever, so was a little bit worried about this film, because sequels to classics don't usually go well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Griffiths
Not as bad as people say, but you can take it or leave it.
This movie isn't bad. It follows the type of movie Donnie Darko was, although there is multiple time travelling in this as well, but the main character shifts from Samantha Darko... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Sanderson
S.Darko the sequel?
Whats wrong with this film?
It doesnt have a heart, we dont have much sympathy for any of the characters. Read more
It doesnt have a heart, we dont have much sympathy for any of the characters. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Joe's View
Terrible
I was immensely disappointed by this film. It seems that it took Donnie Darko's pointless plot, switched the lead, set it in a different town and ended it differently. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. D. Guest
Donnie's sister has let him down.
I am a huge Donnie Darko fan and was excited when I found out there was a sequal. When it arrived I was very disapointed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Phoebe
Majorly flawed sequel to a fantastic film
Donnie Darko is one of my favourite films. Sadly, I cannot say the same for the sequel, and understand why the director of the original (Richard Kelly) refused to be involved in... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ellie May
S.Dako, Not Just A Sequel.
After being such a huge fan of Donnie Darko, i was a bit nervous about buying this movie because some sequels are really poor. Although, with S. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Zknight
Disappointing
Disappointing, should not have been made and has none or little bearing on the original in fact its boring.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. J. S. Britton
S Darko - No
I'm impressed that some of the reviewers have made serious connections between this film and Donnie Darko but heed their message. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by Ex-King Zog
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