Thanks to a tip from List, I found out there is a director's cut of Donnie Darko arriving this summer. It was released in Seattle on June 2nd, but no official dates have been set for the rest of the summer. I've been doing a little bit of research, and Yahoo Movies claims a wide release on July 23rd, but no cities are specified. In regards to the purpose of the re-release, an article from CNN quotes Richard Kelly, the director, as saying:
"Even though I am proud of the theatrical version of the film, I've always felt that the story was somewhat compromised in order to come in under two hours," said "Darko" writer-director Richard Kelly. "With this version I feel like I've finally been able to complete the film."
This interview from Empire Online gives a few more details about the new cut. You can expect improved and updated sound as well as a wealth of new footage that didn't make the DVD. A couple sites said there is about twenty minutes of new footage. If you're dying to read a couple reviews and get some info from the fanboys, check out the IMDb message board for the film.
If anyone wants to go see this when it makes it to NYC, I will certainly be your movie buddy.
06/08/04 5:26 PM
Sure, I'd love to see it again on the big screen.
06/21/04 1:24 PM
i hadn't seen donnie darko before the director's cut in theaters. i wanted to wait and get the full effect. well, now i have seen the director's cut, and the original. I love the movie so much. the director's cut expands more on the lesser scenes, but the expansion makes is a million times better. well, maybe not a million, but like 5 times better because donnie darko is just a cool movie no matter what. but, defenately go and see the director's cut, it is well worth it. anyways, i have a question...WILL THERE BE A DIRECTOR'S CUT DVD!? man, i want to get donnie darko and watch it a million times, but if there is going to be a director's cut coming out i want to buy that instead. ummm, i will keep looking and trying to find a release date, but, if you have any information i would really like to know.