Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
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- Synopsis
- Visionary director Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book to the big screen with the help of hipster icon Dave Eggers, who teamed with Jonze to pen the adapted screenplay....
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- Director(s)
- Spike Jonze
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros.
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 104 min.
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Critic Reviews
In elaborating on the original book so boldly, and repopulating it so richly, Jonze has protected Where the Wild Things Are as an inviolable literary work. In preserving its darkest spirit, he's created a potent, fully realized variation on its most highly charged themes.Read the full review
Jonze has filmed a fantasy as if it were absolutely real, allowing us to see the world as Max sees it, full of beauty and terror. The brilliant songs, by Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and the Kids, enhance the film's power.Read the full review
With Where the Wild Things Are Jonze has made a work of art that stands up to its source and, in some instances, surpasses it.Read the full review
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71% Where the Wild Things Are
11/28/09 Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze's heartfelt adaptation of the classic children's book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Total Recall: Children's Book Adaptations
11/24/09 As anyone who bore witness to The Cat in the Hat can testify, children's book adaptations can be, putting it midly, quite hit or miss. But sometimes, with the right mix of talent, visual effects and strong storytelling, a great film is born of a beloved story. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Win A Signed Where the Wild Things Are Poster
11/22/09 It's one of 2009's most anticipated films -- director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's kids' classic, Where the Wild Things Are -- and it's almost, at long last, about to arrive in cinemas. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Opportunities for indie filmmakers, pop composers
11/16/09 For years it was common for studios to cross-market a film with a well known performer, but today niche artists are landing more tracks in films and reaping the spoils, especially around award season. | Variety -
'Fox' is worthy
11/12/09 It's more Wes Anderson than Roald Dahl, but there's plenty for kids and adults to dig in "Fantastic Mr. Fox," a gorgeous and witty piece of stop-motion animation from the classic children's book. | New York Post - New York NY -
70% Where the Wild Things Are
11/10/09 Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze's heartfelt adaptation of the classic children's book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Lauren Ambrose concert
11/09/09The actress and "Six Feet Under" star, who most recently offered up her voice to Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are," will play a jazz show with her band tonight at Joe's Pub. | New York Post - New York NY
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71% Where the Wild Things Are
11/06/09 Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze's heartfelt adaptation of the classic children's book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising. | Rotten Tomatoes -
70% Where the Wild Things Are
10/29/09 Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze's heartfelt adaptation of the classic children's book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Wild Rumpus
10/27/09 Perhaps, like some, you nearly cried in childish delight when you saw the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are earlier this year. | USA Today