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Where the Wild Things Are

2009
Drama
Family/Kids
1h 41m
Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. He lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.
Directed by:
Spike Jonze Spike Jonze
Written by:
Spike Jonze Spike Jonze Dave Eggers Dave Eggers
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Starring:
Chris Cooper Chris Cooper Catherine Keener Catherine Keener Paul Dano Paul Dano Catherine O\ Catherine O'Hara Lauren Ambrose Lauren Ambrose Mark Ruffalo Mark Ruffalo Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker James Gandolfini James Gandolfini Max Records Max Records Pepita Emmerichs Michael Berry Jr. Michael Berry Jr. Max Pfeifer
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Genres:
Drama, Family/Kids, Fantasy, Adventure
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Where the Wild Things Are

2009
Drama
Family/Kids
1h 41m
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xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 22 Oct 2009
94
95th
The most emotional film I had the pleasure of seeing in 2009. It's packed with both joy and frustration, but in that way it was made perfectly. There are times when you want to scream to Max how to make things better for the Wild Things, but then you realize that he's handling it exactly the way a 9 year old would. It's dark, dialogue driven and probably won't be enjoyed by anyone under the age of 10. But Jonze, much like Pixar, has taken a children's movie to the level of art.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
sebbysebby
Rated 14 Nov 2009
30
7th
Talk about an epic disappointment. I understand that Jonze and Eggers were trying to create a meditation on childhood and the emotional turmoil that goes along with it, but in the end Where the Wild Things Are is just a plotless snoozer. Nice to look at and all, but that's really the only nice thing I can say about it.
Rated 14 Nov 2009
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 28 Dec 2009
100
99th
This is one of the more polarizing and divisive films of 2009. I happen to love it, absolutely love it. I believe it perfectly captures the inner turmoil of what it means to be a child, like we all were before when we still tried to make sense of it all with the use of our burgeoning minds and how too often, we ended up mixing reality with fantasy as our imagination runs wild. For me, it's a masterpiece.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 02 Nov 2009
100
97th
Where the Wild Things Are paints painful truths about loneliness, wonder, loss, reconciliation, the ways we define our selves and others, the creative and destructive capabilities of the human spirit. Filtered through the lens of childhood, it makes each one of its hard-earned observations hit with the pang of an epiphany. It's simultaneously minimalist and bursting with invention, surprisingly perverse, charmingly anarchic and possessed of a scary savagery and wistful melancholy. It's fantastic
Rated 02 Nov 2009
ytadelYtadel
Rated 17 Oct 2009
7
84th
It's not perfect, and it's definitely a bit narratively thin, but it's a really interesting, really ballsy treatment of the book, turning what could have effortlessly (and much more marketably) been some juvenile joke-a-minute DreamWorks bullshit into a melancholy art film about the childhood condition. Definitely recommended.
Rated 17 Oct 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 25 Dec 2009
98
98th
"Where the wild things are" is full of messages that can't be realized by (most) children. Jonze created a movie for the small and the big, for all dreamers and for those who know the feeling of beeing lonely.There is one wild thing in all of us. Like Max build a refuge where only things can happen that he wants, we try to escape to a place where everything might be good. But it's not more than a castle in the sky, just an illusion... This movie is one of the best 2009 and I am mighty impressed
Rated 25 Dec 2009
obdurateObdurate
Rated 23 Oct 2009
90
91st
The beginning really sets the standard there. The opening title bit is really inspired, and it leads us into a pretty raw movie. It's completely genuine, the child is completely believable and this movie leaves a lot to think about -- like what aspect each Wild Thing represents, to name one example. There's a certain standard that kids movies are held up to, "oh, it's good for a childrens flick," but this movie is more proof that childrens flicks don't have to be shit.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 18 Oct 2009
65
64th
Jonze captures the mind of a child unlike anyone else. Though the film does wear a bit thin at times, it's a more than satisfactory adaptation of Sendak's novel. The casting is great, too - James Gandolfini as manic-depressive Carol is priceless, and Lauren Ambrose's sexy voice makes even the wild KW seem as hot as Carol thinks she is.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
jebJeb
Rated 13 Apr 2010
92
83rd
Where the Wild Things Are evokes an emotional, joyful, honest and utterly imaginative image of childhood and nostalgia in its marvelous exploration of the feeling of loneliness and despair. Burwell's sweet but at moments dark score really carries the film throughout its deep dialogue-driven running time. Jonze flawlessly blends fantasy with reality as Max with his youthful mind tries to deal with his real life situations and problems back at home. Amazing.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 17 Oct 2009
90
88th
Childhood emotions can be confusing, illogical, intense, and terrifying, and this film captures that complexity more beautifully and accurately than any film I've seen before. The outstanding cast of voice actors portraying the adult-children that are the Wild Things is the reason it works so well. This one is sure to haunt for a while. I wish I could have grown up with it, but perhaps it's better suited for the nostalgic adult anyway.
Rated 17 Oct 2009
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 18 Oct 2009
87
97th
Beautifully crafted from every angle, this film encapsulates both the essence and the feeling of Sendak's classic while allowing it new room to breathe.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
djrossdjross
Rated 02 Apr 2010
70
77th
Childhood as a struggle, prompted by the encounter with the world, with wild forces that are at once creative and destructive. That the filmmakers wrestled with difficulties on many levels shows through in the result, but so too does the genuineness of the attempt, and how hard they worked to create a movie that would be both faithful to the source and a singular work. In this they were mostly successful. Slightly mawkish, but still a thoughtful, imaginative cinematic exploration of childhood.
Rated 02 Apr 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 18 Mar 2010
80
80th
Small but very charming fable, featuring something as rare as a kid you don't want to see get eaten. The true strength of this film is that Jonze manages to envision a whole world based on the internal logic of a boy, perfectly encapsulating all those undeveloped emotions, so naked, honest and painfully crystallized; an undirected and uncontrollably dangerous energy that lives somewhere in everyone of us. For children of ALL ages.
Rated 18 Mar 2010
doctor7doctor7
Rated 17 Dec 2009
82
76th
Incredible enjoyable and surprisingly deep film, I'd go so far as to say I'd be hard pressed to actually call it a family/kid's film due to the depth of the issues it handles. Certainly worth seeing and, if you feel your child is mature enough, they should enjoy it as well.
Rated 17 Dec 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 17 Oct 2009
96
96th
There is a peculiar resonance and truth in a child's logic, and this film captures It more than any other film I can think of. The world, like the Wild Things, is at once menacing and fun, deceptively simple and frighteningly complex. (And what other child-centered film deals with divorce, death, violence and melancholy?) Plus, Jonze restrains his editing style to create a unifying, singular experience that somehow ties all of it together without looking fake or pretentious.
Rated 17 Oct 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 20 Dec 2009
8
78th
A wildly miraculous achievement. Not only does it deserve accolades for its cinematography, bittersweet score (Carter Burwell!) and fluid editing, but also for its ability to tickle the imagination and for its flawless mixture of animation and realism. Jonze didn't set out to make a kids film but rather a film that reaches out to your inner child and trust me when I say he succeeded marvelously. One of Jonze's and 2009's best.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 26 Oct 2009
91
86th
Deep and heady while populist and fun, but also incredibly melancholy. Sit on this one for a couple days before deciding your score, this one will come back to you again and again.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 16 May 2010
39
17th
Failed to connect with me on both an emotional and entertainment level. I get what they were trying to accomplish here - the monsters being stand-ins for Max and the people in his life - but without an engaging and tangible plot, the message becomes scattered and tenuous. Loved the look of the monsters; too bad they'll depress the hell out of you and bore the hell out of kids.
Rated 16 May 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 08 Nov 2009
8
80th
It made me put on nostalgia goggles and wish I was nine. The wild things looked amazing which was only helped by the camera work. The emotions were presented so well with a special mention to Carol.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 02 Jan 2013
8
98th
perhaps best treated as an adaptation of the arcade fire's funeral ('wake up' was used in the trailer of course), although i think it goes deeper. the ending, which harrowingly visualises coming-of-age as the death of one's inner children, captures the horror of growing up as well as anything i've ever seen. if you don't get it, you were probably one of those normie kids who inexplicably aspired to become adults as quickly as possible.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 25 Jan 2010
92
98th
As someone whose sense of wonder has first been stimulated by the book, seeing an 'adult' interpretation was bittersweet and it took me by surprise how intensely beautiful the themes of growing up and letting go have been incorporated. The fantasy world always feels real and a bit grimy, threatening even. I can't imagine the monsters being brought to the screen in a better way. It is a bit rough, a bit slow, but there is a lot of depth without hitting you over the head with it. Amazing.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
dienachtdie_nacht
Rated 19 Oct 2009
70
73rd
So far I think that this is my favorite film of the year. The emotions that were in the book were perfectly portraied in this film. I loved the look of the wild things with half cg half costume. Visually it looked great. The soundtrack was great. Also one more thing to add is that Im glad that they made Max a little shit instead of a sweet innocent boy. Jonze did an amazing job staying true to the book.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 12 Nov 2009
92
94th
An honest, heady piece of work, Where the Wild Things Are strips the experience of being a child bare, to the bone. An incredible looking film unlike any you've ever seen also manages to pull on the heartstrings in ways you may have never thought imaginable. Both this film and "Up" are 'kids films' that are better than most fare out there. Don't let the PG rating fool you; this is a movie that will resonate with people of all ages. Quite simply, words don't do justice to this amazing movie.
Rated 12 Nov 2009
eric_wkEric WK
Rated 18 Oct 2009
85
81st
I think it's enough to say that I can't envision there being a better way to adapt the book to film. It's a bold, beautiful and incredibly effective movie.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
td888td888
Rated 02 Jan 2010
40
28th
A child-movie for adults or an adult-movie for children? Either way I didn't connect with it. But bonus points for the cinematography and droopy eyes.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
actionbergActionberg
Rated 23 Oct 2009
90
92nd
Beautiful and inventive. It's captivating on the most simplistic level and as a highly intellectual work. It's a rare treat to see such a realistic portrayal of a child's irrational justifications.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
lissatzlissatz
Rated 08 Mar 2010
65
36th
SO HARD to rate this movie. I am really conflicted. It's beautifully filmed and acted. The monsters were perfect. It was just missing something, but I don't know what. It was a bit dull at times and odd. Oh, and the music is wonderful, as well.
Rated 08 Mar 2010
slassyslassy
Rated 30 Oct 2009
80
65th
Not much substance but it didn't really matter. Max was awesome.
Rated 30 Oct 2009
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 23 Oct 2009
90
93rd
What's amazing about this flick is that, as good as it is for me right now, it will undoubtedly grow on me in the future. I don't know how you can hate on this, honestly. It had actual CONFLICT, which DIDN'T feel tacked-on, which is apparently a new idea in Hollywood. But in saying that, this doesn't feel like a Hollywood flick - more like a really upscale indy flick. This flick hits in all the right places, hits all the emotional highs and lows, and really doesn't do ANYTHING wrong.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
filman7filman7
Rated 31 Jan 2010
69
9th
A truly depressing, but visually captivating film. The Wild Things are awesome to look at. Sadly enough, this is how real life is for some, especially through the eyes of a child.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 12 Apr 2010
75
77th
The design of the Wild Thing suits (Carol's especially) is outstanding and this is a completely original film. It was, nevertheless, a small let-down for me, mostly because I expected a more tight and unified narrative from Jonze. Being almost plotless, what's supposed to bind the movie together - and they largely do - are the emotional stakes. I liked the honesty and genuineness with which feelings and concepts were explored and the relatively subtle parables, mirroring Max's real-life worries.
Rated 12 Apr 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 26 Dec 2009
6
55th
Voice acting is amazing, as are the costumes and the score. Also dug the cinematography and I loved how obvious it was how fun everyone had on this movie. But it's apparent how much Spike's filmmaking benefits from having a Kaufman script.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
big_lemonsBig Lemons
Rated 22 Oct 2009
95
98th
I don't know if I was as touched as some people were by the film, but that's beside the point. It's a film of great craft: the creatures are a seamless blend of puppets and computer generated effects. The child actor is amazing in that he is entirely believable. It's a film you want to see again if just to better understand the relations between the Wild Things and the different facets of Max's real life situation.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
jstryjstry
Rated 03 May 2010
79
60th
I had high hopes for this, but was left disappointed. I think I just wasn't the target audience...16, loner, wears Chucks, listens to indie downer music. Ok, so most of those things are true for me. But I'm not 16! I thought the Wild Things were amazing, but I can't say the same for the plot, or lack thereof. The kid made a good Max and perfected the frowny face, but whose idea was it to have Tony Soprano be the lead Wild Thing? Totally distracting.
Rated 03 May 2010
anplagdAnplagd
Rated 08 Mar 2011
82
58th
Amazing art direction!
Rated 08 Mar 2011
reubenitereubenite
Rated 06 Dec 2009
60
16th
Brilliant scope and visuals, although more than a little taxing when it comes to the Wild Things themselves. Little resolution for them makes it difficult to take away all that much from the film as the viewer.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
tobiaTobia
Rated 18 Oct 2009
85
94th
This movie was pretty; pretty sweet, pretty good, and pretty brown.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 26 Oct 2009
8
80th
I liked how all of the relationships between the wild things mirrored part of Max, or other characters in his life. Really well done. Some of the story felt like filler (obviously) which wasn't a huge concern, but that kinda bugged me sometimes. Other than that, I really enjoyed it.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 25 Jan 2010
72
68th
Can't remember the last time a "children's" movie moved me as much as this.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 03 Sep 2015
80
71st
This feels like an important piece of filmmaking. There's so much honesty of emotion on display, in a film which is all about being true to ourselves whilst caring for others. That this is delivered within such an inventive and fantastical adventure landscape is fairly incredible. If there's a fundamental melancholy to it all, it's that we all but lose the ability to live in our imaginations. Jonze teases us to unpick the plot and explain it all away, but resist, relax, and let it be. It's real.
Rated 03 Sep 2015
stewballStewball
Rated 18 Oct 2009
60
28th
A lot of it was slow and at times even boring to me. I thought the beginning was a little intense for younger kids, if they got what was going on at all.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 21 Jan 2010
86
91st
Tremendously look-alike piece of art comparing to the original book. Max on lead was marvelous. Who could belive that Muppet kind of characters could be so charming and work so coherent in live action (with the aid of CG). Story was (as book was) same time funny and scary and melancholy. Lots of feelings you used to not find from kid stuff.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
brentholomewbrentholomew
Rated 31 Jan 2010
88
72nd
it's more just a collection of emotions than an actual plot, but this was based on a book with nine sentences. especially loved the first twenty minutes.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
thechad0007thechad0007
Rated 24 Mar 2010
37
13th
Distant, dull, and at times too "out there" for me to make any connections or care about any of its characters.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
korteeKortee
Rated 17 Feb 2010
65
44th
nice to the eyes,but i can't help hating the kid. so much!
Rated 17 Feb 2010
ducoDuco
Rated 25 Dec 2009
74
48th
A new, fresh look into the world of a child where imagination flows in ingeniousity and purity. The film loses some of its spirit towards the end, but is still a solid movie that should appeal to both old and young. While being quite messy on many occasions, it manages to stay on track until the end as long as you interpret it as a child's imaginary world - the movie definately woke up my inner child.
Rated 25 Dec 2009
hotsakehotsake
Rated 27 Nov 2015
56
44th
Full of melancholy and angst but also somewhat boring. I mostly enjoyed the movie while watching but after it was over I felt underwhelmed and disappointed.
Rated 27 Nov 2015
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 27 Oct 2009
81
65th
Certainly beautiful and surreal, I enjoyed the symbolism, but could have done for a touch more plot and back story. Also, they set up at the beginning that Max is a romantic child with an overactive imagination and that sort of goes nowhere, as does the tiff with his sister.
Rated 27 Oct 2009
enigmabrandenigmabrand
Rated 01 Nov 2009
72
27th
meh
Rated 01 Nov 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 24 Jun 2011
73
44th
Although it's got some great cinematography and looks real purdy, it's still chock full of so-so writing, stupid character interactions, and something I absolutely detest...kid logic--or in other words NO logic. So if you can look past a story that just as deep as the children's book it's based on and some of Jonze's less apt work then go for it.
Rated 24 Jun 2011
rosenritterrosenritter
Rated 22 Nov 2016
3
9th
Sorry aflickering, this was not for me :(
Rated 22 Nov 2016
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 03 Apr 2013
60
12th
(spoiler) Great visuals, but the story just didn't sit right with me. it starts out with the kid having problems and running away from them and ends up with him causing more problems and running away from those as well, so its teaching kids that facing your problems is a bad thing, just keep running because everything always sucks. at least thats what I got from it.
Rated 03 Apr 2013
simpliciosimplicio
Rated 18 Apr 2010
28
2nd
Terrible. They appear to have started with great source material and production design, then used every ounce of the script and score to slowly beat it to a bloody, bawling mess.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
msworddocmsworddoc
Rated 25 Mar 2010
75
55th
kid (possibly disabled???) has an adventure like in various other films
Rated 25 Mar 2010
jestyJesty
Rated 22 Sep 2012
100
99th
This is my favorite film - I've seen nothing else that captures the unpredictability of passion or the ache of things falling apart so well. It's not a perfect film, but no other film has resonated with me so well.
Rated 22 Sep 2012
mdruskinmdruskin
Rated 31 Jan 2010
82
81st
Very original, complex and some scenes are fantastic, but something is missing...
Rated 31 Jan 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Feb 2010
82
82nd
Great. This is a rather dark fable for grownups masquerading as a sesame street fairy tale. Set in a barren, desolate land, the film requires some well rewarded patience helping you remember you yourself were once a king in that magical youth. Great performances by the main young lead and the voice talents, creature effects more effective than Avatar, endearing cast of characters and a good simple story make this a must see. Highly recommended.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
cryptecksCryptecks
Rated 23 Dec 2009
20
0th
I just found this film trying WAY too hard to be "indie".
Rated 23 Dec 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 08 Jul 2010
72
57th
Fuck this film. I mean, what the fuck? I wasn't watching this movie for deep thoughts and subtlety, just like that's never why I picked up the fucking book. And I certainly didn't watch this film so I could spend an hour and a half uncomfortable and awkward. And I certainly didn't want to be left feeling like shit and depressed. Someone should put a warning on this movie. It's a childrens' book and I was wrongly expecting a movie at least partially aimed at kids.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
jackdurdenJackDurden
Rated 17 Oct 2009
7
46th
Max Records was great, so was the cinematography, the first 20 minutes, and the design. But it loses points for unrelatable and weird Wild Things, and an uneven soundtrack. Still recommended.
Rated 17 Oct 2009
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 08 Nov 2009
85
87th
There isn't a whole lot I can not say I liked about the movie. The acting/voice acting was great. The cinematography was beautiful. I thought the Wild Things looked great and I enjoyed the majority of the story (which going in was the main doubt I had). In fact, the only really problems I had with the movie were that Max was a little too crazy of a kid (who bites their mom?) and that the Wild thing Carol who represented Max's rage was a little too extreme as well. Two very small complaints.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
legstumplegstump
Rated 09 Dec 2009
60
39th
One has to respect the chutzpah and craft in bringing a unique vision to the screen, but ultimately this is too self-conscious-indie-quirky by half. The whole is much less than the sum of the parts, and this will probably go down as a film I admire more than like.
Rated 09 Dec 2009
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 07 Jul 2010
68
68th
I love Maurice Sendak's book. And I just kind of like the movie. I'm not saying that I hated it, but it gave me the feeling that it could be much better. And I can't exactly point its flaws, because I just don't know where they are. Still, Jonze captures the joy and the pain of being a child, which also means being always misunderstood, unfortunately. That's the core of the book, and it's not missing in the picture.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
piratejasonPirateJason
Rated 20 May 2010
70
39th
An adult film under the guise of a children's story. The story is a good embellishment of the original and the effects and costumes are what I wanted. As I would expect from Spike Jonze, it has a gritty, very human feel to it, which is a bit counter to the fantasy material in my opinion, but still succeeds in its own right.
Rated 20 May 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 08 Jun 2010
86
92nd
It's tough to know who this film is aimed at, as it certainly will not appeal to the same young children the book does, and due to Jonze's directorial style it will have a limited appeal with some adults as well. Even so I loved this film. It is beautifully shot, well paced, clever, and captures the psychoanalytical nature of the book brilliantly. The monsters are wonderfully realised too, and Max Records is clearly a young actor with talent. Not far from being a masterpiece.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
stillstill
Rated 01 Jan 2010
25
25th
Seems like this one just wasn't for me because I didn't connect with what was going on the screen and it just started to drag. It was well made though.
Rated 01 Jan 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 22 Feb 2010
57
51st
Annoying protagonist, neurotic muppets, vague moral. Making a full length feature adaptation of 10 sentences children's book isn't an easy task, and Jonze wasn't exactly successful at that. All the empty space from the book is filled with long, and, I must say, pointless conversations between creatures. Visually, it reminded me of those quirky hipster music videos, and music by Karen O just strengthen that feeling. What can I say, Jonze's aim is a bit off.
Rated 22 Feb 2010
spookeyspookey
Rated 02 Feb 2010
70
35th
Uncomfortable but slow paced. Like Judith puts it: "... kind of a downer" Unique view on selfishness, being jealous, being unheard, idealism and passive-aggressiveness of children, and people in general. Just as depressing as that sounds. Too. I couldn't help but feel bored despite all the visual candy. If only the film was as entertaining as it is unique.
Rated 02 Feb 2010
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 27 Jul 2016
85
84th
I don't know why I waited so long to watch this. Its a wonderful film that does so well in trying to capture the frustrating complexities of childhood. Every "Wild Thing" is emotionally layered and not the typical caricature you'd expect in a children's film. Jonze is too good.
Rated 27 Jul 2016
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 28 Dec 2009
80
64th
28 aralik 09. & simsicak, yer yer sikici olsa da insanin icindeki cocuk buyudukce degeri anlasilacak bir film..
Rated 28 Dec 2009
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 27 Jan 2010
75
65th
"Thoroughly enjoyable" has rarely been as applicable to a film as here. The Wild Things are perfectly crafted, mixing the real feeling of puppets with seamless CGI, and the same can be said for every single set piece. Max is perfectly cast, and the voice acting for the Wild Things is top notch all across the board. The soundtrack is magnificent, accenting the slightly unreal and very recognizable world of Max' imagination perfectly.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 24 Dec 2010
5
0th
The most daring kid's-movie adaptation since Altman's still-avant-garde Popeye from 1980.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 19 Apr 2010
80
78th
Maurice Sendak's original children's story from the 60's is no sunshine pill itself, but the movie adaptation still manages to be a surprisingly bleak one. The creatures are often quite scary, and the story tackles painful topics quite bluntly. It isn't a children's movie after all: it is a movie about childhood. About what it feels like to be different, what it's like to be lonely.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 15 Aug 2016
72
58th
Did we find out where they were?
Rated 15 Aug 2016
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 11 Aug 2013
76
76th
Truly a bizarre specimen. An ostensible "children's film" blatantly intended for youngish adults who still feel like damaged children, and which has to superficially cater to both demographics. That Jonze and Eggers even attempted to make it work is worth a lot. And hey, i'll admit that after six beers i cried.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 05 Oct 2011
100
99th
Let kids be kids! And that means you have to take them serious without being serious. Nobodys shows this - with all his heart - like Spike Jonze. From Jackass to his music videos and this. So far I haven't seen a movie that got me like the Wild Things. I watched 8 times and cried 8 times. I'm blessed!
Rated 05 Oct 2011
minorsageMinorsage
Rated 18 Jun 2012
10
9th
None of this was anything I wanted to see. I would like to punch Carol.
Rated 18 Jun 2012
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 10 Nov 2009
87
87th
This film really gets to the heart of what it means to be a kid-- a real one-- where most films with child protagonist skirt the issues and talk down to the child, portraying their emotions as silly or undeveloped. Moreover, the film was a fantastic visual achievement with a perfectly seamless combination of practical and computer generated effects blended into a startlingly real fantasy setting.
Rated 10 Nov 2009
schnofelschnofel
Rated 15 Dec 2009
77
87th
A kid's troubled psyche indulged and exorcised. Made by people who know what childhood was and what hurt remains.
Rated 15 Dec 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 16 May 2010
75
49th
In the broadest sense, the filmmakers did an admirable job in keeping the spirit of the book--the sense of frustration that builds to anger and separation, and eventually, renewal and reconnection. The puppets are simply amazing, really the best thing about the film. The overall tone though remains odd, as the filmmakers chose to take a children's story and aim it at adults. This creates a strange distancing effect that leads to a heightened sense of nostalgia, but not necessarily deep insight.
Rated 16 May 2010
markjpMArkjp
Rated 29 Mar 2011
90
90th
Jonze creates an absolute wonderful world in this great children's movie that apparently didn't fare well among children (stupid kids that don't know what's good for 'em!). The emotions of Max (primarily joy, rage and sadness) in the opening scenes, and how fast they can replace each other, bring back vivid memories of how it feels to be a kid wanting to play with the older kids. Great thrill ride and touching finale.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
hudsonfoohudsonfoo
Rated 30 Jan 2010
65
7th
Kid was too much of a brat for me to enjoy this flick. I understand his life is tough and all, but come on!
Rated 30 Jan 2010
pediPedi
Rated 06 Jan 2010
92
96th
Loved it loved it loved it. Really is a movie about childhood, rather than a movie for children. Dealt well with conflict, and the main charachters realization that things can't be perfect even in a world of his own creation.
Rated 06 Jan 2010
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 27 Feb 2010
65
60th
A spoiled boy who needs to be eaten.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 04 Jan 2010
20
12th
Probably, I will be part of a miniority that did not like. But I really did not like this movie. It begins well, even thought it would be great, but after the monsters appear, it's so boring. The monsters are too goofy, but they are not scary or even funny. The kid is spoiled and annoying. I'm sure the book is much better than that.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 17 Oct 2009
76
62nd
Capturing the inner workings of a 6 year-old's brain is tough work. WTWTA not only gives us images inside Max's head, but the lack of a plot entirely is perfect if you think about it. What young kid do you know creates succinct story lines in his or her imaginary play? A thin narrative, ridiculously random dialogue, and great characters make this a pleasure to watch. I applaud Jonze for taking his on road on this one and not turning this into the crap that it easily could have been
Rated 17 Oct 2009
snufkin88Snufkin88
Rated 14 May 2019
68
30th
I'm under the impression this is supposed to tug at the heartstrings, but the actions of certain characters and the way in which events unfold are jarringly random. This film is utterly gorgeous to look at however and the kid's acting is heavyweight gold.
Rated 14 May 2019
heapshakeheapshake
Rated 11 Mar 2010
50
37th
I liked the creature suits and the cinematography, but I could not get into this movie. I'm glad people loved it and I wish I had, but I hated it
Rated 11 Mar 2010
tsvetetsvete
Rated 28 Jul 2015
78
3rd
1
Rated 28 Jul 2015
viciousVicious!
Rated 03 Jul 2011
73
45th
Bis auf das Arschlochkind (ich hasse die meisten Kinder in Filmen) - ein sehr gelungener, putziger Spaß- und Abenteuerfilm. Die Figuren sind super und zum Liebhaben und sogar recht tiefgründig. Eins-A Soundtrack und imposante Bildchen. Nur Max nervt halt und zieht damit den Film doch recht weit herunter, weswegen auch das emotionale Ende nicht ganz so gut funktioniert - ich würde ihn echt gern wirklich toll finden, so aber leider doch nur süßer Knuddelspaß für Jedermann, egal welchen Alters.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 26 May 2012
70
53rd
It's truely for kids, and I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just I'm not one anymore [at least I think I'm not].
Rated 26 May 2012
flapjack6xflapjack6x
Rated 04 Jul 2015
90
95th
This was my favorite movie for the longest time as a kid but it didn't grow up with me. Still I think it's a lovely movie.
Rated 04 Jul 2015
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 17 Jan 2019
60
32nd
The first act has some really beautiful filmmaking from Jonze that captures a child's perspective on their world. The fantasy scenes have a few nice landscape shots but it's hard to escape the rather ugly budget blowing CGI aesthetic.
Rated 17 Jan 2019
rufamRufam
Rated 25 Dec 2011
80
85th
Flawed, but special. "Where the Wild Things Are" is an original, heartfelt and deeply touching film, too dark to be labeled as a "kids movie". Its piercing insight into childhood, the beautiful cinematography, Records' charismatic performance and a consistent bittersweet tone upgrade it into something truly unique. The pop song soundtrack is occasionally vexing, but most of the times it fits the mood of the film perfectly.
Rated 25 Dec 2011
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 28 Feb 2010
60
60th
Frustrating moments mixed with very enjoyable ones. The soundtrack was magically assorted and the operator work was top-notch. I'm still not certain if I liked it much or very much.
Rated 28 Feb 2010
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 28 Apr 2021
90
84th
This Spike Jonze movie is one of those shining examples of a movie that is great for kids and adults alike. There is a great message in here for kids that feel that they aren't being heard and act out accordingly. The whole part in the woods with the Wild Things is really deep and there is a lot of nuance there that I don't think I was able to suss out in just one viewing. The relationships between the Wild Things seemed deep but also generally easy enough for a kid to figure out too. I liked it
Rated 28 Apr 2021
apparatusapparatus
Rated 05 Sep 2010
86
88th
Such a cozy movie. Could have been better if it were a children's film. I couldn't read this film beyond its symbolism and that is its flaw. They should have given the fantasy and reality equal portions of entertainment value. But you must watch it nevertheless because it feels like ALL YOUR DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE. Plus its such a cozy cute lazy dreamy cudly movie.
Rated 05 Sep 2010
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 10 Nov 2013
90
83rd
Wish i could join the kid.
Rated 10 Nov 2013
fivecatsfivecats
Rated 14 Jan 2010
96
94th
a brilliant, brilliant film. adapting a short children's picture book is always difficult and easily botched (see: The Polar Express). the script here, however, delves into the character of Max, his mother, their family life and the reality of the complex problems that happen when Max is crowned King. there is a clear message to this film, but it presents it without being preachy, without a clear resolution and, all the while, respecting the characters and the audience. a rare gem ofa film
Rated 14 Jan 2010
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 05 Mar 2023
62
22nd
Surprisingly straight forward, even conventional effort from Jonze finds him unable to disguise the heavy padding needed to drag this to feature length - once Max reaches the "are", the film doesn't seem to know what to do with the brave new world, or what its hero's journey should be; it doesn't help that the world itself is never particularly appealing, nor are the creature designs on the inhabitants, though a well-stocked voice cast do their best (especially Gandolfini and O'Hara).
Rated 05 Mar 2023

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