Getting goosebumps all over again, everytime I'm seeing this, I had the luck for an re-watch in cinema, and this opening-scene with this awesome song to experience on the big screen put me right 20 years back, great movie☺️
This song is perfect for a reserved and sensitive character like Donnie Darko is. I like, I like the music of the post punk period too much like Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cure, Joy Division, The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission UK etc. Truly the darkest, deepest, most romantic music and lyrics make me feel warm inside.
I disagree But I'm probably a small percentage that actually enjoyed the way the Director did it. It's the same with Lord of the Rings. I can only watch the extended versions because the theatrical just leaves out too much similar to this movie. The Director's Cut is the Director's Cut for a reason. ❤
I agree completely. Removing this was a fumble with the director's cut; but I also fine the director's cut far superior in almost every way. I know how this is going to sound, but it doesn't mean I'm wrong. There is a reason there was a theatrical cut. Like many indy films picked up for wide release, and many to most movies in general, they are not built to be the best the can be, they are built to be the most palpable to the worst audience. They are edited and adjusted in such a way to not make that wide audience feel left out. The theatrical version felt inclusive to a wide audience. "No one really gets it, so it's ok that I don't." The directors cut does get a bit busy with themes, but it is just as mysterious as the theatrical. The information provided with the book, the heavier lean into a comicsbook inspiration, both only help to enrich the lore, philosophical ambiguity, and questioning of reality. On top of that, it fully displays the youthful ambition of the writer; which creates the unquestionable genuineness and sometimes erratic narrative. Both of which, I believe, is the true heart and soul of the film.
Honestly, a limited series remake of Donnie Darko would be really cool. Like maybe set it in the early 2000s when the orignal movie came out, it would expand the story a little more and give a whole new generation a chance to appreciate the it.
Directors cut ruined this whole intro which was what reeled most of us into the mood of the film, and the unique part of this song on the original film is that it says "killing times" right as frank drives by. Like an easy music pun, but hey most directors cuts ruin movies anyways!
I was just rewatching this movie for the first time a long time and they were playing a completely different song during this scene. I thought I lost my mind because I vividly remember this song playing the first few times I watched it. Out of curiosity, I tried a few different streaming sites and they all had the version with the different song. So what's the deal, did they rerelease the film with this scene now having a different song? I can't recall ever seeing that before.
Они выпустили режиссерскую версию. Режиссерская версия чуть длиньше. Она в том числе содержит страницы из книги Бабушки Смерти. Режиссерская версия чуть яснее раскрывает некоторые тайны фильма. Режиссер изначально хотел в начале поставить песню INXS, но не смог получить права. В режиссерской версии он смог это осуществить. Но многие зрители считают, что песня Echo and the Bunnymen подходит лучше.
DIRECTOR'S CUT IS SO MUCH BETTER. Once upon a time I purchased Donnie Darko the Director's Cut and the people who sent it to me basically told me they'd pray for me and sent me a book of Pslams. 😂😂😂😂 Now I am a Christian, but that was ridiculous and the movie itself is fantastic. Also, I'm baffled that so many "fans" hate the Director's cut... That is shokcing to me because the Director only changed one song and added more detail about why the end of the worls was actually happening. I enjoyed it the way the Director intended it. Shame that so many are against it.
Here's why many of us prefer the theatrical cut: The theatrical cut is very much open to the viewer's interpretation, while the director's cut spoon feeds you Kelly's intentions. We also tend to think the song choices and placements are better in the theatrical cut (it's not just one song difference, but the songs' placements in each cut), but I'd personally say the openness to interpretation is the far greater reason for preferring the theatrical cut.
Just saw the directors cut, though the Killing Moon is more fitting here. I don't hate Never Tear Us Apart, though tonally The Killing Moon is more fitting because the songs themes fate, human will and the cycle of life feel more relevant to the film.
I always loved the entry scene of the movie.I was always remembering the Killing Moon theme.However I recently saw again the movie to emphasize in details and suddenly the entering song is not the same.Wtf!I red somewhere that the director's cut changed the song because of the band rights or something like that.
Nothing against INXS but "Killing Moon" is such a better music choice for this opening scene than what the director wanted. "Never tear us apart. ruclips.net/video/CJ7Fz3m485s/видео.html
This comment makes me sad... Why the hell are so many against what the DIRECTOR wanted? The Director's Cut explains so much more than what the theatrical version does. I'm just shocked that so many people hate the Director's version... like wtf... it's the same film.. they just added more information about why the end of the world was happening and changed one song that all of you seem to be butt hurt about.
Bear in mind it was a real struggle to get made, they could only get a small budget, the company at one point wanted to put it straight to DVD, everything about the film aside from the actual filming was a challenge, I'd say they delivered well for what they had and what they were up against
@@alexanderwood3465 Happy accident imo. the "bad" quality of the film makes it look authentically 80s, if you told me this was made in the 80s instead of the 2000s I'd believe you. your setbacks and failures are just as much of a part of the art you make as your wins, and that isn't always a bad thing.
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2:57 "The killing time" as the same time that Frank drives his car aside of Donnie, this movie was ahead of its time.
omg
this summers gonna be like this scene i can feel it now
Word for word, bar for bar.
Distant clouds
Wrong. You know it's election year, right? Not going to be a dreamy deadbeat summer like this scene. Quite the opposite my dear rufus
Stay away from the drugs out there as well friendo
it fuckin better be
I literally just noticed this on my own after watching this movie a million times! I love movies like this
This movie is a cult masterpiece and I will never let it go. One of Jake’s most magnificent roles.
Great performance. This and Zodiac are my favorite. And then comes one where he saves a soldier
@@innosanto what about the one he's a soldier
I agree. should be taught about in film class
Came here because I forgot they changed the intro song for the director’s cut. This is the real intro! Also one of my favorite movies.
Yeah, they use INXS on the Directors Cut, not as good for sure
HOW DARE THEY!!!!!
same here!!
@@dreamyprince97 to add to the DISGRACEFUL misuse of this song, it is now used in mobile Phone Network Advertising (EE in the UK)
Me too.. i was watching the directors cut and was confused as fuck lol
I watched this movie for the first time 2 months ago. It is easily one of my favorite movies now!!
2:59 I'm like 90% positive that is Frank driving the red car that runs over gretchen
It is.
It is
Subtle and amazing foreshadowing☺️👌
Of course it is the car
frank was here went to get more beer
Ty for 4k upload :)
Getting goosebumps all over again, everytime I'm seeing this, I had the luck for an re-watch in cinema, and this opening-scene with this awesome song to experience on the big screen put me right 20 years back, great movie☺️
Where was this cinema rerun?
@@MrJohannson In Germany, in a small town called Erfurt, I was surprised that they even played it there😅
I was obsessed with this at one point 😅
I love you Donnie Darko!!!
i watched this movie for the first time in july while i was visiting my bfs hometown this scene with this song will stay with me
This song is perfect for a reserved and sensitive character like Donnie Darko is.
I like, I like the music of the post punk period too much like Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cure, Joy Division, The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission UK etc. Truly the darkest, deepest, most romantic music and lyrics make me feel warm inside.
Damn i love this song and clip
the directors cut is better but why this song was changed from this scene is baffling fits better
I disagree
But I'm probably a small percentage that actually enjoyed the way the Director did it. It's the same with Lord of the Rings. I can only watch the extended versions because the theatrical just leaves out too much similar to this movie. The Director's Cut is the Director's Cut for a reason. ❤
I agree completely. Removing this was a fumble with the director's cut; but I also fine the director's cut far superior in almost every way.
I know how this is going to sound, but it doesn't mean I'm wrong. There is a reason there was a theatrical cut. Like many indy films picked up for wide release, and many to most movies in general, they are not built to be the best the can be, they are built to be the most palpable to the worst audience.
They are edited and adjusted in such a way to not make that wide audience feel left out. The theatrical version felt inclusive to a wide audience. "No one really gets it, so it's ok that I don't."
The directors cut does get a bit busy with themes, but it is just as mysterious as the theatrical. The information provided with the book, the heavier lean into a comicsbook inspiration, both only help to enrich the lore, philosophical ambiguity, and questioning of reality.
On top of that, it fully displays the youthful ambition of the writer; which creates the unquestionable genuineness and sometimes erratic narrative. Both of which, I believe, is the true heart and soul of the film.
When I look at Jake till this day , I just see Donnie , so I’m always a fan
i see bubble boy lol. but i see donnie next 😊
Honestly, a limited series remake of Donnie Darko would be really cool. Like maybe set it in the early 2000s when the orignal movie came out, it would expand the story a little more and give a whole new generation a chance to appreciate the it.
I prefer this to the directors cut
The kid in trampoling = all my teenage years
Directors cut ruined this whole intro which was what reeled most of us into the mood of the film, and the unique part of this song on the original film is that it says "killing times" right as frank drives by. Like an easy music pun, but hey most directors cuts ruin movies anyways!
1408 Directors cut is a disgrace
This is the only director's cut I've seen that I *don't* like better than the theatrical cut.
@@cw9817I think you didn’t watch Butterfly Effect Direction Cut. I think it will be your second film what you more dislike than theatrical version
I was just rewatching this movie for the first time a long time and they were playing a completely different song during this scene. I thought I lost my mind because I vividly remember this song playing the first few times I watched it. Out of curiosity, I tried a few different streaming sites and they all had the version with the different song. So what's the deal, did they rerelease the film with this scene now having a different song? I can't recall ever seeing that before.
Они выпустили режиссерскую версию. Режиссерская версия чуть длиньше. Она в том числе содержит страницы из книги Бабушки Смерти. Режиссерская версия чуть яснее раскрывает некоторые тайны фильма. Режиссер изначально хотел в начале поставить песню INXS, но не смог получить права. В режиссерской версии он смог это осуществить. Но многие зрители считают, что песня Echo and the Bunnymen подходит лучше.
Directors cut explains way more but the Theatrical is just a better film. This song being removed for the Directors Cut was a big mistake.
*memories* ❤
Frank drives past at 03.02
I like this intro more, too bad they changed it. :-( good eitherway
DIRECTOR'S CUT IS SO MUCH BETTER. Once upon a time I purchased Donnie Darko the Director's Cut and the people who sent it to me basically told me they'd pray for me and sent me a book of Pslams. 😂😂😂😂 Now I am a Christian, but that was ridiculous and the movie itself is fantastic.
Also, I'm baffled that so many "fans" hate the Director's cut... That is shokcing to me because the Director only changed one song and added more detail about why the end of the worls was actually happening. I enjoyed it the way the Director intended it. Shame that so many are against it.
Here's why many of us prefer the theatrical cut: The theatrical cut is very much open to the viewer's interpretation, while the director's cut spoon feeds you Kelly's intentions. We also tend to think the song choices and placements are better in the theatrical cut (it's not just one song difference, but the songs' placements in each cut), but I'd personally say the openness to interpretation is the far greater reason for preferring the theatrical cut.
Just saw the directors cut, though the Killing Moon is more fitting here. I don't hate Never Tear Us Apart, though tonally The Killing Moon is more fitting because the songs themes fate, human will and the cycle of life feel more relevant to the film.
Beautiful
I always loved the entry scene of the movie.I was always remembering the Killing Moon theme.However I recently saw again the movie to emphasize in details and suddenly the entering song is not the same.Wtf!I red somewhere that the director's cut changed the song because of the band rights or something like that.
Режиссер хотел INXS, но не смог получить права. В режиссерской версии он это осуществил
I do like some things about the directors cut, but the theatrical cut is 100% solid
All hail the phantom rabbit Echo who always, eventually, made his presence felt.
Siento que yo soy como ese joven...😮...
Nothing against INXS but "Killing Moon" is such a better music choice for this opening scene than what the director wanted. "Never tear us apart. ruclips.net/video/CJ7Fz3m485s/видео.html
30 comments for this song, this movie 🫣
2:18.
The version I saw has a different song it's sm worse tbh
The directors cut sucked.
This comment makes me sad... Why the hell are so many against what the DIRECTOR wanted? The Director's Cut explains so much more than what the theatrical version does. I'm just shocked that so many people hate the Director's version... like wtf... it's the same film.. they just added more information about why the end of the world was happening and changed one song that all of you seem to be butt hurt about.
The post production on this movie looks terrible. Almost unwatchable
Bear in mind it was a real struggle to get made, they could only get a small budget, the company at one point wanted to put it straight to DVD, everything about the film aside from the actual filming was a challenge, I'd say they delivered well for what they had and what they were up against
@@alexanderwood3465 Happy accident imo. the "bad" quality of the film makes it look authentically 80s, if you told me this was made in the 80s instead of the 2000s I'd believe you. your setbacks and failures are just as much of a part of the art you make as your wins, and that isn't always a bad thing.
2:19