Donnie Darko

Quote of the moment:
"And how did you feel, being denied these hungry, hungry hippos?" - The shrink in Donnie Darko.

It was a definite mistake to try and watch that for the first time while doing my nocturnal exercise. Last night I managed fine with The Italian Job, despite the amusing idea of Handsome Rob stroking his stubbly chin(and spotting that what Edward Norton is watching on his huge TV for all of half a second is actually the original Italian Job).

I got about halfway through Donnie Darko and postponed my efforts, because the film is not only dark and twisted (just the way I like it), it's also beautifully shot. There's a wonderful atmosphere to the shadows or the warm fuzzy glow of the evening shots. The reference to DeLoreans obviously impressed, as did the Hungry Hungry Hippos. The CGI was beautiful, as was Jena Malone:

It's slightly embarrasing to admit that I faintly recognised her and, having looked it up, the only reason could have been Stepmom...