As close to a perfect film as you can get. Tightknit in terms of locations, but with shots of overlooks and mountainous areas, there is room to breathe. Nostalgic in setting, with various personal plot points and passionate, memorable townfolk that all come in contact with high schooler Donnie Darko, who is fated to die young. Donnie pursues, while under the influence of his mind-altering medication, surreal messengers that redirect the hero toward new beginnings, allowing him to bend time, reality, what have you, during the course of a short month's time. Donnie manages to mend relationships, make new ones, and create lasting change in another world. A temporary destiny.