People just seemed very, very disappointed with the film. Watching it and then watching the Pilot Episode of Twin Peaks the puzzle fits wonderfully together. I think some people thought that the film went a little over the top, but it was an expressionist film, and audiences I guess weren't sure how to take it. The same can be said for the acting in Wild at Heart. Granted not all the cast was here, but Moira Kelly was an admirable Donna substitute.

I haven't read the autobiography so I can't adequately comment on it, but I just found the film nearly perfect. As for Mr. Rosenbaum, his tastes are a little too odd for me.