American film director known for Donnie Darko (2001), Southland Tales (2006) and The Box (2009).

Reviews and public records note recurring themes in Kelly's work: time travel and relativity, adolescent alienation, apocalyptic imagery, ambiguous/open endings and prominent soundtracks. Donnie Darko is treated as a cult film; The Box is discussed as a thriller with a moral dilemma.

DeBaser hosts a small set of reviews on Richard Kelly concentrating on Donnie Darko and The Box. Critics highlight recurring themes: time travel, adolescent alienation, apocalyptic scenarios and memorable soundtracks. Opinions range from high praise and cult admiration to dismissive takes on perceived adolescent posturing.

For:Fans of cult sci‑fi films, film students, viewers who like ambiguous endings and moral puzzles.

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 Rising well above the stereotypical Hollywood standards, this film offers us one of the most intriguing and disturbing adolescent experiences that cinema has ever proposed.

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 A genuinely engaging film halfway between a thriller and science fiction, without ever descending into banality, despite what many say.

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