10 Great Movies That Audiences Originally Hated
7. Donnie Darko
It's still controversial to put Donnie Darko on a list like this, because to this day, a certain element of viewers swear this indie darling is not worth the time or the appreciation. Judging by wider consensus, though, they're wrong.
Donnie Darko is a special kind of movie and was completely unique as an experience when it came out. Jake Gyllenhaal is a master of his craft, and this film is one of the first times fans see him flex those muscles.
The story is one of a kind and the film is like nothing else. It's got science fiction, mystery, drama, and thriller vibes wrapped up into an hour and 53 minutes run time.
Sadly, it made no money at the box office and it took a long time for anyone to really appreciate it.