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Post by Outlaw18 on Mar 29, 2009 11:34:06 GMT -5
The story is very much thought provoking. Its the type that leaves you pondering the possibilities voiced by the characters. There is nothing condescending about this film. Answers arent simply handed out, rather the viewer is left to draw many conclusions instead. The acting is also top notch. If i hadnt known beforehand that Patrick Swayze was in this film I would have been shocked. His character is amusing and interesting all at the same time. A great cameo for him. Drew Barrymore is forgetable, though that in no way detracts from the film. Of course the star is Jake Gyllenhaal. There is nothing that can be said to properly praise his performance. The rest of the cast chosen fit their roles perfectly. All of these things combine to create a stunning film
This is a great film. See it.....
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 13, 2009 6:34:54 GMT -5
What's it about?
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Post by Outlaw18 on May 13, 2009 9:50:06 GMT -5
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 14, 2009 17:46:50 GMT -5
I'm sending the girls to rent it tonight. Looks really good. Is it a horror flick?
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Post by Outlaw18 on May 14, 2009 21:25:24 GMT -5
Drama/Mystery.....You will love it...
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 15, 2009 10:56:33 GMT -5
My movie store had 1 copy of it and it was gone. I'm gonna go see if they have it this afternoon.
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 18, 2009 5:46:03 GMT -5
Movie store has it checked out until tomorrow.
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Jun 15, 2009 20:26:57 GMT -5
Watching it RIGHT NOW.
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Jun 15, 2009 21:58:26 GMT -5
K.....didn't get it.
Explain.
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Post by Outlaw18 on Jun 17, 2009 10:26:29 GMT -5
First of all, the Universe becomes unstable, that is when Donnie begins to be warned of the end of the world. From the book by Sparrow it says:
"If a Tangent Universe occurs, it will be highly unstable, sustaining itself for no longer than several weeks." In Donnies world, this is the 28 days to the end of the world.
Next you have WATER and METAL. The book states:
"Water is the barrier element for the construction of Time Portals used as gateways between Universes at the Tangent Vortex.
Metal is the transitional element for the construction of Artifact Vessels."
Okay, so that is why the bunny appears in what appears to be a water vortex/barrier element. Metal is the ARTIFACT that traveled through the time portal.
Next is the meaning of the engine falling into Donnie's room. Note the following, also from the book: "When a Tangent Universe occurs, those living nearest to the Vortex will find themselves at the epicenter of a dangerous new world. Artifacts provide the first sign that a Tangent Universe has occured."
The engine is the sign that the tangent universe began. It is a metal artifact. Book says, "their appearance on Earth seems to defy logical explanation."
Next is the receiver...which is DONNIE. The book says all of the following: "The Living Receiver is chosen to guide the Artifact into position for its journey back to the Primary Universe.
No one knows how or why a Receiver will be chosen.
The Living Receiver is often blessed with Fourth Dimensional Powers. These include increased strength, telekinesis, mind control, and the ability to conjure fire and water."
Donnie floods the school and burns down a house...conjuring fire and water. Heh heh...following so far?
Book goes on to say, "The Living Receiver is often tormented by terrifying dreams, visions and auditory hallucinations during his time within the Tangent Universe."
And what about the Bunny Rabbit Frank? Is he GOD? Read the book you guys. The book says:
"The Manipulated Dead are more powerful than the Living Receiver. If a person dies within the Tangent Dimension, they are able to contact the Living Receiver through the Fourth Dimensional Construct.
The Fourth Dimensional Construct is made of Water."
Hello? Anybody home? Frank the rabbit is the manipulated dead. He died within the fourth dimension and has contacted Donnie to make things right.
Lastly, is Donnie the first person to die or commit suicide for the good of his people? Nope. The book finishes with this:
"Ancient myth tells us the Mayan Warrior killed by an Arrowhead that had fallen from a cliff, where there was no Army, no enemy to be found.
We are told of the Medieval Knight mysteriously impaled by the sword he had not yet built.
We are told that these things occur for a reason."
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Jun 17, 2009 23:17:42 GMT -5
Got it......It was a good movie, just maybe a little deep for my dumb ass.
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