Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Singer accomplished an incredible feat in uncovering the realities of the underground, a place that simply isn't exposed all too often by filmmakers. Too no surprise, the setting was all it took to provide the film with amazing visual elements that had the power to really grasp the viewer's attention. Again, the footage is extremely rare, this served to open new perspectives on how some homeless live and what their "stuff" consist of. The camera angles provide a "real" feeling, as the camera focuses on individuals it seems to sometimes shake slightly. This shake though isn't unfortunate, as it adds on to the seriousness and reality of the documentary. At times, it seemed as if it wasn't to the individuals' knowledge that a camera was in their diameter, since there were scenes in which the individuals were simply being recorded interacting with each other, never once looking into the camera which really gave the audience a view of how the homeless interact with one another. Viewers also get a taste of exactly what it sounds like to live in the tunnel, as a train was almost constantly heard going over tracks above them, sometimes roaring by. While being in black and white is usually an element that pushes an audience away, in this case it did the exact opposite, since it abstractly took out the possibility of any "acting" and provided the audience with only the truth. "Nobody going to go down to mess with you," this was a quote said Ralph, one of the homeless men living in the tunnel. This quote reflects the level of safety he felt, which chances are, is the complete opposite of what is thought of by society "upstairs." Interestingly enough, New York is a major city, where crime roams the streets, but according to this individual the tunnels are a safe haven. It was heartwarming to see just how much pride these individuals, with so much lost in their lives, lived together and had so much pride in their habitation. Individuals are seen cutting each other's hair, going on food hunts and sharing meals, and even giving each other life advice. While there wasn't much argument, there was one altercation among two homeless men, but the interesting part was that it was about a cup that was left on the floor. One man claimed it attracted rats, which are extremely large in the area, and the other man tried to downplay it stating that it wasn't a big deal. The fact that the individuals got along as a family and the only real argument consisted of keeping up with cleaning, really displays their "middle-class" characteristics, since it is portrayed of a thing of middle or upper class to care of their environment while the lower class are used to living among trash. This is not to say that their taste was completely different from what is portrayed in society, as many did have a drug problem, that drug was crack. Ironically enough, it was stated that crack is what consumed their life, and is why they ended up there. Still, these individuals were looking to better, but more importantly, better each other as they were giving each other pep talks and trying to convince each other to stop doing the deadly drug. These were acts often seen made by a tight knit family, which was just an enjoyment to witness. One element of the film that I couldn't help to notice was the environment in which surrounded the homeless above the train tunnels. While the homeless spent the majority of their time underground, they surfaced at times to look for food and to make money, which meant buying or finding and reselling items like CD's and televisions. While being in the streets of New York, the camera recorded images of streets filled with trash on the floor, over-filled garbage cans, and graffiti all over walls. This means that the tunnels were most likely located in an under-served area of New York. Most likely, this area was inhibited by members of the lower to middle class, which might explain why social pressures of their presence wasn't as strong, since some of them were making a living there for over twenty years. Nonetheless, the pressures caught up to them which was the driving force for change. Ultimately, Marc Singer's mere selection of choosing the homeless, more interestingly the tunnels in which the homeless live, was an incredible stage in which to examine in the hidden elements of society. The homeless are often stripped of the "human-like" characteristics like having the ability to care for the environment and for each other, and having the want to aspire in life, but Singer drew light on their struggles and qualities. Although the film was extraordinary, one phase in which should have been more developed was in the life-changing aspect when they had to abruptly shift to life in an apartment. While it was an enjoyment to see their apartments full of furniture and life, it would be interesting to overview the steps in which they acquired everything they have today in their apartments or perhaps any struggles that were encountered while shifting into life in an apartment outside of the mental struggle. Overall, the film is an extremely pleasant encounter with a reality that is usually kicked under the rug, and opens new gateways into how it is important to appreciate and acknowledge each and every individual's struggles. References Singer, Marc, Dir. Dark Days. 2000. Film. 21 Oct 2013.

I had wanted to see this for quite a while, specially after hearing all the hype. I was excited as I was about to view it, but only came out with disappointment after watching it. I couldn't feel a connection with any of these people (and it's not because they were homeless, I was on the streets myself) but it was just hard to really be moved here, it seemed to just trail along, and wasn't all that interesting. I enjoyed Union Square a whole lot more. You would think he could've made more with this subject, ppl living underground should be more than this documentary. I wanted to feel something for these people, but it just wasn't there.

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. It really changes the way you think about homelessness. The cast of real people in this film are refreshingly charismatic. I really didn't expect to be blown away by a film like this, but trust me it's really an excellent work. The fact that Marc Singer had the balls to venture into the cavernous abyss of the Penn Station tunnels for such a long period of time to make this film makes it even more admirable. For me this film to me really has taken the genre to its highest level because the director actually lived and survived with the cast of the film and literally became homeless himself, not to mention letting them take an active role in making it in terms of production. I really can't think of a truer way to shoot a documentary like this one.

Just finished watching Dark Days and "WOW". Been a while since a movie touched me like that. I enjoyed the people and could somewhat identify with them; not that I have been homeless but close to it. This movie shows real heartfelt stories and makes you think a lot. To think that at the end they were all so happy for their new place. These people are amazing, Marc is amazing to have brought us these people and their story. I sincerely hope that they are all doing fine and enjoying their new places. Life is a battle but I saw some real winners tonight. Thank you. Thank you for the coalition to take part of the fight for human rights and to give a voice to the less fortunate.($) We are all the same and we should all be treated equally. It's sad to think that many times we are not heard simply because we live in a society that makes us different because of the size of our wallets. Let's not forget the most important lesson here, we are all special and unique in our own way.