Amazing scene and use of music but the story was very disappointing - you shouldn’t have to watch the director’s commentary to fill in the gaps. David Lynch has gotten away with this kind of filmmaking somehow but no joy for Richard Kelly
Absolutely i am 38 as of August 25, 2021.i grew up tripping on CCC, LSD, SHROOMS & many other designer drugs. But this movie has a HUGE colt following. I always bring back good memories!
One of the few times a classic song has been used in a movie and really manages to create a powerful scene rather than be mere wallpaper for the film in the background.
Donnie Darko and Tears for Fears... a match made in HEAVEN! What happened to good movies and good songs? They seem to have fluttered away on the wind like beautiful little butterflies...
M Urschel Both music and movies are subjective, but you'll find what you like if you're willing to search for it. It's one of the few good thing about the internet.
As a film student, one (of the MANY) thing I find remarkable about the way Richard Kelly tells his story is that every major character besides Donnie is introduced in a song sequence.
The only reason I watched this film was because a guy told me i was very like donnie or I reminded him of Donnie. It ended up being the first film I ever cried watching.
I am so glad they picked head over heals from tears for fears. This song is such a great representation of the carefree 80's. It brings chills down my back because as a kid those memories stick
Best use of a song in a film ever! This scene is really awesome. Now that I'm older and have a much better understanding of the film, everything that happens makes sense. Everything happens for a reason. Drew Barrymore's character is one of the manipulated living. She was subconsciously drawn to make sure that Gretchen and Donnie sit together thus sparking a relationship between them. Great film!
Donnie Darko is a very underrated movie. This is a classic film w/ the coolest soundtrack. My first time seeing it just blew me away. I liked it so much I bought the DVD. I make it a tradition to watch it the month of October. The story takes place October 1988. ❤️👍🎶
Quite stunning how one scene can contain so much irony and sarcasm but above all truth. I have never seen another scene that touched on so many themes and had such depth.
I love the montage such an incredible scene in this film. It shows us who the characters are and I like the way it shows us how the characters interact and think of each other, also how very different people are experiencing high school. brilliant too adding that song, makes it nostalgic
This is one of my favourite scenes in the whole movie - the dual long shots, the acting timing, and the fact that to every character in this scene, I can match a kid or a teacher to them from my school exactly. Great example of a realistic view of the politics of the playground.
donnie darko is my favorite movie of all time. it sparks even the young brains of teenagers (such as myself) to consider the possibilities of energy beyond what we're taught at school or "supposed" to know. this movie makes me ponder planned fate or just "going as you go". also has a dark edge to it which is the kind of thing i love in movies
DD is endlessly fascinating for many reasons. Has characteristics of a cult classic. Sm reason people love Bladerunner from back in 1982. Aesthetically its a work of art I have to say. I was n high school in 1988 and JST saw this film a week ago. I was completly blown away. None of my friends my own age had seen it. For many its also amazing to see the little girl who was in ponytails in ET sitting here teaching. ER star here and PatSwayze RIP. Gyllenhalls first major film. Loads of reason.
WTF, how can 60 people (thus far) not enjoy this? TFF --- Roland and Curt --- just magical voices. I'm lulled by the beauty of their music some 25 years later. I wish they would record every year. I love them so much.
I grew up in the 80's it was great They say humans are happier when they have more physical interaction. 80's was all about getting dressed up and going out.
Saw this film for the first time last night. I'm 60 and I've seen thousands of films in my lifetime. NOTHING compares to this. Its like the Van Gogh of motion pictures. Breathtaking.
I have no words to describe how it makes me feel...This film is different from the rest, the music, the mistery, everything it envolves. I've seen it a houndred times and I can't get tired of it, it's such an incredible story...I felt in love with Donnie, with Frank and even with the airplane xD When I watch it I feel different from the rest, I think it's magic. It's so sad but satisfactory at the same time.
Rejoice in thy youth O' young man Ecclesiastes This scene brings back memories of when I was in high school in the late '80s, it was beautiful, it's sad to reminisce about my youth. Being 50 now, it makes me realize that I took those days for granted, when you're in the '80s as a 17-year-old and you are surrounded by the most beautiful things, you don't realize it at the time, later in life you do. This movie is a microcosm of the way things were for me, it was beauty
This is SO cool... Sometimes you forget/don't realize how great a song is until it is displayed/portrayed within the context/theme of a film/scene. Perfection here!
I saw this movie and had such a good laugh. It brought back crazy memories of when I was at school and all the characters that were there lol and this great song made it even better.
The use of this song in this montage certainly beats the already fantastic music video. Side note: I can't help but feel in tune with Barrymore's character at the end. Great physical acting. Portraying the contempt of the situation perfectly.
Gah I love this movie--one of my favorites. This is my sister's fav. scene where they all jump out of the back of the bus with Tears For Fears playing. And I love Drew Barrymore's character in this. If I'm ever a teacher i'm totally doing that: "sit next to the boy you think is the cutest"
I saw this again recently for the first time in ages and really thought this whole scene is extraordinary. The combination of the weird camera angle at the start, timed just right with a bit of classic 80's pop, right through to the whole long pan up the corridor with the scary beardy guy, the teacher and the love interest is just genius.
This scene reminds me of my own school life, I had two teachers that were almost exactly like Drew Barrymore and Noah Wyle are in this movie (they both were a couple, too).
lets see, it's about time travel, hypocrisy in American culture, martyrdom for the greater good, it's like a modernized, revamped version of the jesus story, hence why his mom is always bathed in light. it's also about the political climate in the 1980s, it's also a love story, a psychological thriller, among many other things. Basically, it's one of those movies you have to see at least three times to fully understand.
Your exactly right,,this movie has left a mark on me,Ie always felt a connection with the message this ts not lost in this incredible movie,I really think the writer is a genius 😢💙🎸✌️🎹
