S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (Widescreen) |  | Director: Chris Fisher
Actors: Daveigh Chase, Briana Evigan, James Lafferty, Ed Westwick, Walter Platz
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy Used: $2.18
as of 2/10/2010 02:49 EST details
You Save: $12.80 (85%)
New (41) Used (54) Collectible (1) from $2.18
Seller: goHastings
Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 17623
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2257518D
UPC: 024543575184
EAN: 0024543575184
ASIN: B001RP975G
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: May 12, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 04/28/2009 Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Pg13
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 59
 Welll... February 7, 2010
D. Henderson (Australia)
I couldn't watch this because Amazon.com failed to tell me that blu-ray movies are coded, just like dvds. So I opened it meaning no refund, and have no lost $30. Awesome.
What an ugly dress December 4, 2009
Lord Schitsdain (Arizona, USA)
I've seen Donnie Darko a number of times, but I'm not a member of the official DD religious cult and don't know the secret handshake. I bought this movie hoping that it would be well made and interesting, even if it might be an insult to the original like alot of sequels are. Well, turns out it isn't particularly well made or interesting, and is an insult to the original. The filmmakers were in a virtual no win situation in that they would have to hit one out of the park to satisfy fans of Donnie Darko, and those who never saw DD would probably be scratching their heads wondering what the heck was going on. The script was pretty bad with lines like, "What do you think God's farts taste like"? "Marshmallow Peeps". Awesome. The character, or charicatures if you will, were unlikable cliches of slutty party girl, hopelessly marose girl, nerdy guy, religious zealots, overcompensating cool drunk guy with his smokes rolled up in the sleeve of his T-shirt, just like the cool guys in real life, and mentally unhinged war vet. The acting was stiff and uninspired, as was the directing, editing, special FX.... The guy playing Iraq Jack was the only one who seemed to be trying at all. The meteor shower of the appocalypse at the end had all the fury of snow flakes and went unnoticed by the actors. Maybe it was a last minute addition to really turn up the excitement. Or maybe they were flaming marshmallow peeps.
 An Interesting Continuation November 28, 2009
Caate (madison, wi United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The original "Donnie Darko" was a film that brought us into the intriguing world of mental illness. Donnie had focused on trying to figure out his problems through science and pseudoscience even though to the external world, his problems came from within himself in a diagnosed mental illness (probably schizophrenia) for which he took medications and saw a therapist.
It was a logical step of the writers to attribute the same characteristics of mental illness to Samantha Darko and the movie takes place during the span of the most common ages of onset (around age 18 for her). Samantha has a kind but often cold and misunderstood demeanor and tends to find herself attracted to others who seem to have similar problems to her own in terms of how they perceive the world.
I've read some of the previous reviews and I could see why many people might give this movie poor ratings but as someone is severely mentally ill and who has known many mentally ill folks, I have to say that this was a very tasteful and unique work of art. It gets right down to what it is like to be in the mind of someone who is experiencing psychosis.
This film is definitely not the same as "Donnie Darko" but if it is to be considered as a representation of mental illness, that is perfectly acceptable since no two people experience mental illness in exactly the same way. The film does take certain aspects of the original Darko film but also adds in some elements of Sam's own, such as the feather.
Though I'm not sure if it was intended, there seemed to be a lot of underlying symbolism and references to mythology and culture too. For instance, at one point, a feather falls from the sky and crushes the pavement. In the scene leading up to this, there are many American flags, including the towel Sam uses after getting pushed into the pool and other references to "white America." In First Nation culture, feathers are highly symbolic and there are many interesting ways to interpret the symbolism the filmmakers may have intended. If you watch the special features, they also do talk a little bit about the symbolism of water and metal.
If you're watching this as someone who has experienced psychosis or as someone who would like to get a better understanding of what it can be like to be severely mentally ill, this is an excellent film just as the original was. If you want to see a film that creates its own mythology or near-mythology and teases out some older ideas, it's a great film. If you're looking as this and expecting a film that is catered to a larger audience, you may be disappointed. This is the sort of film that has to be viewed a few times and the audience must have particular interests and a little patience to truly love it but to me, it's still among the best of the movies of its kind.
 Fanfiction, straight to your TV November 12, 2009
Karin Dru (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a HUGE fan of the original Donne Darko, I was very excited to see that this movie had been released, even though I really should know better. Great movies don't need sequels. (I ignore the second and third Matrixes also.)
I will say I actually enjyed it when I viewed it on its own merits. The acting was decent though the direction was weak, the cinematography was very pretty indeed, and if you like coming of age stories, you might like this all right.
However, if the first movie happened as stated, then this film could not have occurred. Sam possesses Donnie's copy of Roberta Sparrow's book, with his drawings of Frank's mask in it. Um, No.
Also, the general flavor of the movie is so very different that it cannot but fail to create a franchise. While Donnie Darko was funny and insightful throughout most of it, S. Darko is tenaciously unwilling to amuse.
Overall, I really wish the writer had explored his own ideas, for they were present, and saught to write an independent film, leaving the heavy handed Donnie Darko-isms at the door. The movie is so busy tying all the Donnie Darko flavored time travel stuff into the story that every single original plot point goes unresolved. This is why people should use the work of others as an inspiration, and not a springboard.
Waste Waste Waste November 12, 2009
David N. (San Antonio, Texas)
Trust me, don't watch this movie. You will regret it and it will ruin your whole Donnie Darko experience.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 59
|
|
|
