Themes in the film
DEATH
- Death is a major theme in the movie, as Donnie struggles to deal with his own mortality.
RELIGION
- Religion is another main theme, not only in regards to afterlife but in regards to destiny as well.
SANITY
- Sanity is always in question in the movie, in regards to whether Donnie is crazy or what he is experiencing is actually happening.
FEAR AND LOVE
- Fear and love are important struggles for Donnie as he begins a new relationship and deals with fear for what's to come.
- Death is a major theme in the movie, as Donnie struggles to deal with his own mortality.
RELIGION
- Religion is another main theme, not only in regards to afterlife but in regards to destiny as well.
SANITY
- Sanity is always in question in the movie, in regards to whether Donnie is crazy or what he is experiencing is actually happening.
FEAR AND LOVE
- Fear and love are important struggles for Donnie as he begins a new relationship and deals with fear for what's to come.