Donnie Darko 3 in Development?
As I mentioned in my S. Darko review last week, I don’t think that Donnie Darko was ever really meant to become a franchise. The original film works very well as a self-contained story, and considering how it ends, there’s not a lot of room for continuation. Still, when there’s money to be made, there’s always a way, and somehow they managed to produce a low budget direct-to-DVD sequel anyway by focusing on characters that no one cares about, and tacking on the “Darko” name. Considering all the negative reviews that S. Darko has received, you’d think that Fox would have gotten the message, but no — apparently now there is talk of a third Donnie Darko film happening as well.
Bloody Disgusting claims to have heard rumour of another Donnie Darko film heading into development over at 20th Century Fox. While they don’t have anything more substantial to offer as of yet, there is supposedly a possibility that Richard Kelly may be involved this time around. I don’t know what to say except that it’s sad to see Donnie Darko being reduced to the level of, say, The Butterfly Effect (which also spawned two DTV sequels). While it’s true that Richard Kelly’s name is probably the only thing that could save a third film, I fear that if he does decide to return to the franchise it may only be an indication of his own desperation. I am still looking forward to his next film The Box (which comes out in October), but it’s been delayed quite a bit and I really hope it doesn’t turn out to be another Southland Tales. Would you be interested in another Donnie Darko film if Richard Kelly was involved, or should they just leave it alone?
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LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!!
first one, one of my favorite movies
the second one, an insult to the original film. Richard kelly or not, you’d have to have one hell of a cast to do what the first one did.
Posted by Rick on June 15th, 2009I call Bull$hit… Kelly has said many times that he’d NEVER be part of a sequel to his original “Darko”.
This is just crap being thrown around to get fans amped up. Anyone taking bets that Kelly will clear this matter up via Myspace very soon?
Posted by TheGuyInThePJs on June 15th, 2009Please don’t make this.
Posted by Matt on June 15th, 2009I hate Donnie Darko anyways, so if people like them, make them, but if they don’t, don’t.
Posted by Mitch on June 15th, 2009if the Box fails (and even if it doesnt) I think I’d like to see Kelly get into making music videos. Both of his movies already heavily have that feel.
Posted by Goon on June 16th, 2009Donnie Darko is my favourite film. I don’t plan on watching S. Darko or the third one if it ever gets made, I don’t see the point in ruining a great film.
Posted by Tom on June 16th, 2009If he makes a third one, i will personally hate him for ever…. The second one was the stupidest movie in the world.. The paradox was all wrong anyway. If he does make a third one, it should be about Donnie, he should have never died in the first place, it would at least make it interesting if he brings Donnie back into it.
Posted by James on June 18th, 2009Dude You Guys Are Forgetting Richard Kelly Is Probably Not Going To Add On To The Darko Family But Most Likely A New Character A New Story Line A New Problem With The Tangent Universe And There Might Not Even Be A Halloween Suit Like Frank Im Sure Richard Will Change To A New Story With His Same Rules In The Fake Book “The Philosophy Of Time Travel” I Have Faith In You Richard!
Posted by Sean on June 19th, 2009And Why The Hell Would He Bring Donnie Back That Was Part Of The Films Emotion You Fucking Twat
Posted by Sean on June 19th, 2009yes the death of donnie was part of the films emotion but S. Darko was terrible and i agree, i think it could easily make the third a good one if they found a way to bring donnie back.
Posted by Sam on July 21st, 2009If Richard Kelly is involved, yes I’ll see the movie in the cinema. BUT, it MUSN’T be a sequel to s.Darko, but to Donnie Darko! S.Darko isn’t even a sequel, it’s a no-here stand-alone movie with Darko trademark. I would really like a true sequel to Donnie Darko, like after the crash of the engine. A true sequel like Crank 2 did, right after the crash, Grethen or someone else involved in the tengant universe meets Donnie, disguised in his skeletoon costume of the halloween party. It would be sooo great
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Posted by Phil on July 29th, 2009that is a neat idea about the skull costume. But i don’t think you can have donny come back. one of the main reasons the whole tangent universe occured in the first place was because he was supossed to get crushed by the engine but didn’t.
Posted by rick on July 29th, 2009OMG!! I can’t believe they’re doing this again!! I just saw S. Darko, and it was amazing… to think – my dad used to beat me with a plank of wood to the head, and I was still able to understand such an intricate storyline!
Seriously though. What happened to character development, plot, decent cinematography, and directing above the standard of my pet chimpanzee (which by the way, is a wall-poster!). Everyone was depressed and serious, don’t they ever show happiness, or anger, or love, hate, sadness (don’t get depression and sadness confused), banter, excitement, passion!!
All the characters looked as though they’d had an enema of botox before each scene, and fed so many sedative pills that I almost fell asleep just by watching it! Another side affect of said pills was this inherent need for all the “actors”… wrong word really… to stare up at the sky for no reason!! OH MY GOD!! SHE’S BEEN HIT BY A CAR!! “where did it come from maaan? Oh dude look! A RAINBOW!!”
Fuck me sideways, I seriously thought the credits were my favourite part of the whole film! Donnie Darko is a brilliant film, there was no need for a sequel – especially not one focussing on a character who in the previous film only had a single line – “What’s a fuck-arse?”.
I feel I’d be doing the world a service if I mention that piratebay . org (no spaces) has a great copy of S. Darko in which this cash-cow, becomes merely a cow. A free cow! I never take pride, or condone stealing films from the internet – but in this case, I feel no remorse, in fact I’m bloody glad that I nicked it! After all, if they actually expect you to buy this piece of shit – then they’re robbing you anyway! In fact! Fuck it! I am OWED money from fox. Barker and Rathbone can suck a fuck!
If Darko 3 gets made I’m going to make it my personal pursuit to eat Barker’s face for tea!
Dan
Posted by Daniel on August 13th, 2009My apologies, I have no idea where Barker came from – I meant Atkins and Fisher, I’ll personally see to it that I train a South Brazilian monk-ferret to climb up each of their anuses.
Dan
Posted by Daniel on August 13th, 2009lol i liked s.darko it wasnt donnie darko but it was good for a movie that had the concept of donnie darko. make a 3rd but add more deranged bunny this time. Gota love your person in a bunny costome, really though make a donnie darko sequel that has a chacter like frank the bunny and make the story intresting like donnie 1 and everryones happy !!!! XD
Posted by pie on October 16th, 2009Helo got it frank
Posted by pie on October 16th, 2009a donnie darko tale
its about frank and his story and how he saves donnie and his life death bldah bldah i mean it will also have donnie in it for the ppl that want donnie back. Also it will have the coolest movie chacter ever the frank the bunny !!!! hell yeah i mean its a great concept sence all we really know abouty frank is that hes wierd and he likes bunnys and gets killed lol
I do see a sequel made. If you look at it right, how do we know if there was anyone left alive to have been connected to Donnie. I feel that Richard Kelly will make it if The Box does good. But if Richard Kelly comes back directs or writes it or if a good story doesn’t get made or Jake Gyllenhaal returns or does a cameo or something, then I would say yeah go for it. If not, don’t embress yourself.
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