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Donnie Darko
(Reviewed October 28, 2001, by James Dawson)
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Semi-interesting offbeat disaffected-teen story about a high school student communicating with a very odd "imaginary friend" who may not be so imaginary after all. A great opening and intriguing middle lead to a very frustrating ending, which falls very flat. You will know what the director/writer is trying to do for a conclusion, but he botches the execution so thoroughly that what is supposed to be dramatic and poignant just seems confused and slapdash. Still, "Donnie Darko" does get points for at least trying to be original.
Back Row Grade: C-
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