And the message is....

Rating: 9/10 (10 December 2005)

Whether you are 45, or about 30 years younger, you may feel just the same as Donnie.
Adoloscent existentialism is not that far removed from the middle aged variety. The flavours change a little but the essential ingredients don't. Everybody has a Frank on-board.
The fact that this film takes aim at the hypocrisy in modern conservative culture, while portraying the reality that ultimately the same fears grip us all, just makes it all the more satisfying. And the 80's music redeems an entire decade of popular culture.
If you don't get this you have been watching too many Anthony Robbins DVDs.