Donnie Darko/Trivia


 * Acclaimed Flop: Its theatrical run was not very financially successful, largely attributable to its unusual, difficult-to-market premise and the fact that it was given a limited theatrical run because it came out shortly after 9/11. Critics reacted well to it, however.
 * Hey It's That Guy:
 * Donnie's mother is played by Mary McDonnell, who later played Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica. Of course, this is just singling out one actor...
 * Oh hey, it's Crazy Steve! In a movie with a crazy protagonist.
 * Also, Seth Rogen plays the bully's sidekick.
 * Also, Ashley Tisdale, as a girl with a fat sister.
 * Topher Brink is Frank's clown passenger!
 * Don't forget Drew Barrymore as the teacher!
 * Playing Against Type: Patrick Swayze, known for playing smooth heroic types, as a sleazy motivational speaker.