"Donnie Darko, Perfect Example of a 'Cult' Movie"

This article that provides its personal opinion of the film Donnie Darko was found on FutureMoives.com and was written by Nik Huggins. It exemplifies the meaning of what it means to be a cult film. This movie was unpopular and remained unnoticed while it appeared in theaters. However, when the movie was released it began to become a favorite for many viewers. Donnie Darko contains a universal message that uniquely displays the truth of human behavior. Moreover, the film portrays the truth of America's youth. Nick Huggins states,

..it is a film that I believe many viewers will come to cherish as thoughtful, imaginative and moving with a good smattering of the perfect elements that will endear it to a cinema-goer. One specifically who is drawn to a film that stimulates both intellectually and visually, and leaves a lasting emotional mark through its articulation of a number of highly topical themes.

I believe what distinguishes Donnie Darko from other films is how the character of Donnie is portrayed. He is not portrayed as the teenage character that is so typical in many American films.
The themes and events that take place throughout the plot of the film border between abnormal and normal; however, the symbolism and metaphors that these events produce exemplify a deeper meaning that audiences can relate to, such that of fate and of supernatural powers that are much greater than him.