This is in the top 3 of my favorite movies of all time. The acting is soo realistic and even the bad language adds to the authenticity of the film. The film has angst, sci fi, sacrifice, religion and coming of age all rolled into one. The ending is so mind bending it hurts! this is a movie that you will need to watch more than once to appreciate the many ways that this film can be interpreted.

Call me crazy, but this movie is waaaay too over the top. The overuse of strange moments in this movie shows that it's trying too hard. It tries to put teens in an unrealistic adult situation, while still trying to make it believable. Unfortunately, they try go off the deep end and make an overcomplicated mess of unconvincing characters, boring plot sequences, and an unskillful way of meshing fiction to real life. The sexual content and raunch factor is strangely high, and very much unneeded. The language is a stupid, constant stream of unintelligent vulgar ramblings that can be somewhat amusing, but not enough to push the viewer into Donnie's world. Also, the political and religious undertones of the films can be found detestable. The story meanders and piles more unbelievable happenings to this semi-realistic world. No one is a role model. The only saving grace of this film is Jake Gyllenhaal's acting and the somehwat intriguing ideas conveyed through the film. Extremely disappointing. 2 STARS.

Donnie Darko is definitely psychotic. The bunny Frank is disturbing and Donnie has serious mental issues. However, he does show a positive message in sacrificing oneself for the ones that he loves. There is explicit cussing and brief sexuality.

Hard to say, but I do not think this is appropriate for most young teens. It has a bad sex talk, and language is very bad, including an argument between Donnie and his sister at the dinner table where he calls her a F--K A-S. Frank the bunny is also disturbing

This movie was thought-provoking, unique, and mind-bending. It's actually not that inappropriate for kids, just some language and making out. I'm so glad I saw this movie, and I'm probably gonna buy it. Here's a tip: The Wal-Mart in my area offers it on Blu-Ray for only $10, and Netflix doesn't carry it on Blu-Ray, so I had to watch it on a lower-quality DVD. But either way, this movie is a MUST-SEE!

This movie is sooo COOL!!!

This is one of the best movies you will ever see in your life, I promise you. The story line messes with your mind It's like no other film I know of. I think you need to be carful about your kids watching this if they think too deeply about things or don't like big freaky rabbits don't let them watch but other than that, a top quality film! :)

There is no quality more vital to a movie than that it makes you think. And Donnie Darko definitely makes you think. The film is masterfully done, with a fantastic cast, creepy/surreal soundtrack, and an engaging and unique filming technique. Donnie Darko is packed with interesting themes and ideas, and the over-simplified clash between the stereotypical protagonists and antatgonists adds to the movie rather than being something to complain about. The movie is both creepy and addictive, thanks to the mysterious appearences of Frank, the giant bunny rabbit, and the theme of time travel recurring in the movie. The movie is always a step ahead of you, and the actors really know what they're doing. There's only one way to describe this film: Genius.

Language: VERY strong language...it's not just the F-Word or B-word it's everything! In every scene there's strong language. Sex: Donnie and Ritchie have sex but you don't see anything. Violence: The actual Frank is shot in the eye by Donnie on Halloween because he ran over Ritchie. Teens threaten each other with knives. Donnie floods the school and burns a house for, according to Frank (The weird blue bunny) he's preventing the world from ending. Finally (SPOILER ALERT!) Donnie dies from being crushed by a plane propeller.