Where the Wild Things Are

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Vinicius M @Vini_Monteiro 2d This review presents Where the Wild Things Are not as a typical kids' movie, but as a raw, complex exploration of childhood. Likening it to The Graduate, the reviewer notes its focus on the difficult transition of growing up and the futility of retreating to safe havens. Despite praising the ambitious adaptation of a 350-word book, the review highlights narrative flaws. Max is depicted as a deeply troubled child, and the lack of a clear external goal makes the episodic plot feel slow and occasionally boring. However, the film’s production is praised as a triumph. Max Records delivers a compelling performance, and Spike Jonze’s blend of practical Henson creature suits with digital faces creates tangible, weighty monsters. The intimate, documentary-style cinematography visually anchors the film. In its final assessment, the review calls it a visually stunning, emotionally resonant, yet narratively exhausting film—a divisive experience that is respected more than loved. See more Liam Y @LiamBYoung May 11 I loved this book growing up and still have my childhood copy. It was interesting to me seeing how they would adapt a book that is not very text hevay rather a more visual story into a full feature length movie and overall this movie turned out really beautiful I got really upset when Max had to leave at the end and it was very interesting what Spike Jonze did with this movie and the story and the darker direction he took for this movie.Overall this is a movie I would absolutely seek out and watch again. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Apr 29 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Ilyas Z @Zellai Apr 7 This Movie Is Near Perfection. See more WaffleHouse T @Hibiscuslover_28 Mar 13 When I was a kid I remember being completely immersed in the story. I was so hooked because I saw myself in max. It’s also one of those movies that gives you a cozy/ nostalgic feeling, at least for me anyway. It was a little frightening when I was a kid but rewatching it now (being 22) I think that’s what made it so good too. This movie will always have a special place in my heart. I always think about it from time to time. Also the soundtrack is good too! See more Senan long L @Senybear Feb 25 Wierd movie and the whole plot is just bull See more Read all reviews

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