Where The Wild Things Are Review
The children’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are” is only nine sentences long. The new, live-action film version is more than 90 minutes long. You might expect that clever director Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) and trauma-tested co-writer Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius) would pad the story with extraneous detail to captivate modern kids and their parents.
Where the Wild Things Are is about a child’s innocence brushing up against reality’s prickles. As king, Max (solidly played by newcomer Max Records) inherits the wonder of power, bossing around the monsters in fits of rumpus fun. The child-like tyranny of fun is easy, but the party’s sheen wanes, and Max faces the actual responsibilities of leadership. When forced to deal with being a caretaker, mediator, and confidant to his kingdom’s dysfunction, Max is in way over his head. The monsters of his fantasy world engage in the same frustrations and pettiness he sees in adults of his real childhood, and the solutions to their problems reveal deeper fissures in the group’s fabric. It seems as though Max’s come-to-life toys have become manifestations of his own emotional baggage…read more [Twitchfilm]
Spike Jonze WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE is brilliant. It is strange, wild, wicked, terrifying… it is an absolute classic. I remember growing up with the book by Maurice Sendak, and it having a very warm place in my heart. Even today I remember it. I loved the idea that monsters were just like us, they feel and they are oftentimes misunderstood. And as beautiful as the book is, Jonze managed to take that beauty and create a near flawless piece of fiction that lingers somewhere between reality and the fantastic imagination of childhood. I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome as it brings out what made the book a classic work of fiction, but it also brings a very emotional and human element to the story of Max and the “wild things”. This is a movie going experience that should not be missed. Young or old, this is a magnificent motion picture that may well end up being the best film of the year come December…read more [Joblo]
Two New Featurettes From “Where The Wild Things Are”
Warner Bros has released two brand new featurettes for the upcoming adventure film “Where The Wild Things Are“.
Adapted from a children book of the same name by Maurice Sendak, “Where The Wild Things Are” revolves around imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max. Being sent to his room without supper, the disobedient little boy creates a forest inhabited by many large imaginary monsters, who crown him their ruler. Befriending a large monster named Carol, he soon learns the meaning of love.
Character Posters For Where The Wild Things Are
Four new character posters for the upcoming fantasy film “Where the Wild Things Are” have debuted over on MySpace.
“Where The Wild Things Are” Synopsis: “Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in “Where the Wild Things Are,” a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in. The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.”
Brand New Where the Wild Things Are Trailer
A brand new trailer for “Where the Wild Things Are“, adapted by Academy Award-nominated director Spike Jonze from the best selling book by author Maurice Sendak, has now been released.
The film follows the adventure of Max (Max Records), a mischievous young boy who is sent to his room after rebelling against his mother (Catherine Keener). Max’s imagination is free to roam, and it soon transports him to a thriving forest bordering a vast sea. Delighted, he sets sail for the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns and Max rules. In bringing this imaginative fantasy to life, Jonze leads a team of filmmakers incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation.
New “Where the Wild Things Are” Poster
A brand new poster for the upcoming Spike Jonze-directed “Where the Wild Things Are,” adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic book, has appeared online.
“Where the Wild Things” Are follows the adventures of Max, a head-strong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother – only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns.
“Where the Wild Things Are” voiced by Forest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Max Records , Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara and Lauren Ambrose is set to hit theaters on October 16th, 2009.
Where the Wild Things Are Teaser Trailer And Photos
The first teaser trailer for Spike Jonze’s “Where the Wild Things Are” finally is online. There isn’t much dialogue but it still looks great.
You can also check out the latest photos from for this adventure film which is an adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story where Max, a little boy creates his own world, a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
“Where the Wild Things Are” voiced by Forest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine O’Hara and Lauren Ambrose is set to hit theaters on October 16th, 2009.
Where The Wild Things Are Poster/ Trailer Realise Date
We’ve got today a great poster for Spike Jonze’s adventure film “Where the Wild Things Are,” an adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story where Max, a little boy creates his own world, a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation.
“Where the Wild Things Are” voiced by Forest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara and Lauren Ambrose is set to hit theaters on October 16th.
The first three-minute trailer for the Spike Jonze-directed “Where the Wild Things Are” will show up in front of “Monsters vs Aliens” on March 27th, 2009.
