"Donnie Darko The Director's Cut" DVD Review

Pros

• Yes, it does help clear up a few things
• No, the "Director's Cut" doesn't destroy the tone of the original film
• Added time travel info is useful without being intrusive

Cons

• None worth noting

Description

• "Donnie Darko" Production Diary - Location scouting, mapping out scenes, and shooting the film
• #1 Fan: A Darkomentary - This fan film proves some people have way too much time on their hands
• Storyboard to Screen - Just what it sounds like
• "They Made Me Do It Too" - UK critics & fans talk about their love of "Donnie Darko"
• Commentary track with writer/director Richard Kelly and writer/director Kevin Smith ("Clerks")
• DVD RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2005

Guide Review - "Donnie Darko The Director's Cut" DVD Review

Now with the release of "Donnie Darko The Director's Cut" on DVD, some of the questions left hanging are answered, though nothing Kelly has added to the Director's Cut detracts from enjoying the original film. With this version, Kelly's been given the resources to purchase the rights to songs he intended to include in the theatrical release. Kelly was also able to restore deleted scenes and include more on Roberta Sparrow's book, "The Philosophy Of Time Travel."

DVD BONUS FEATURES

Richard Kelly opted to do the commentary track with writer/director Kevin Smith rather than someone more intimately associated with the film. Though I was at first skeptical, the track actually turned out to be one of the best commentary tracks in recent memory. Smith is able to ask Kelly questions from a fan's point of view, and it's interesting to hear Smith's reactions to Kelly's analysis of the film. Even if you don't check out any of the other bonus features, definitely listen to the commentary track. You won't be disappointed.