Sleeping and Waking
2009, Drama/Romance, 1h 32m
42 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Retaining the hauntingly enigmatic atmosphere of its prior incarnation, Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut offers a more satisfyingly realized sense of mythology and theme. Read critic reviews
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Sullivan Daniels
Amanda Daniels
Jerry
Renee
Mrs. Daniels
Sister Elysea
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Critic Reviews for Sleeping and Waking
All Critics (42) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (4)
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What remains unchanged is the realization of just what a superb actor Jake Gyllenhaal is.
August 27, 2004 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
It's a dreamlike, intuitive movie that has much to say about life and death and points in between.
August 26, 2004 | Rating: B+ -
The new Darko is just as marvelous as the old.
August 26, 2004 | Rating: A -
Contains about 10 additional minutes and is as fabulous and enjoyable as ever.
August 20, 2004 | Full Review… -
If Kelly felt it necessary to add the new material, that's all to the good. It just means there's more to love.
August 20, 2004 | Full Review… -
Alive, original and intriguing.
August 20, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Sleeping and Waking
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Nov 08, 2014Richard Kelly revisits his cult thriller Donnie Darko with a Director's Cut that tries to offer a clearer vision. Inserting excerpts from "The Philosophy of Time Travel," the story gains a more structured format; as sections of the narrative are categorized by the element of tangent universe time travel that are being focused on. There are also hints of an observer that is overseeing this correction of the tangent universe. But these observer scenes feel out of place and clash stylistically with the tone and look of the rest of the film. Another unfortunate change in this cut is the soundtrack, which is less evocative and organic. Also, the addition of more dialog and voice-over scenes for the Frank character causes him to lose some of his mystique. But for the most part, the performances and storytelling are especially strong and compelling. Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut succeeds at clearing up some of the ambiguity and mystery of the theatrical version, yet in doing so part of the film's allure is lost.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Apr 17, 2011It might be longer, and may only have more scenes than the original, but oddly enough, it comes nowhere close to being as good as the theatrical cut.Bryce I Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2010Quite a revelation. A must-see.Wildaly M Super Reviewer
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Jun 24, 2010I love the directors cut even more then the theatrical version. this movie is funny, wierd, orginal and much more. this is one of the best films ever made. ARichard C Super Reviewer
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