So SHMU saw Where The Wild Things Are on Saturday and i have to say it was a great movie. Spike Jonze has created a movie that is based off a child's book but somehow appeals to adults. The movie started off a little differently than I expected by painting the picture that no one really understands the main character Max. It was almost a little dark, his mom is divorced having trouble with making money, and his sister does not stand up for him. When his mom freaks out, Max runs off and ends up sailing to Where The Wild Things Are.
I felt like the world Spike created was like a kids imagination coming to life. By doing this he really brought the kid out of me. There are many scenes where Max plays and builds a fort with the Wild Things that reminded me of when I played James Bond at recess or built massive forts at my friends house. Plus the fort they build is probably the coolest looking structure I have ever seen.
Also what really surprised me is how well each character was developed. As silly as it sounds you could connect with each of the Wild Things. The Characters were all unique and three dimensional. Spike was also able to make each and everyone of them develop into better monsters by the end of the movie (which is hard to do in the duration of a movie.) These monsters also help Max evolve.
Anyways the movie in my opinion was really good. Some People may not like some of the darker moments, but as a rebuttal there are many hilarious moments.
VERDICT? APPROVED! GO SEE IT! (4.5/5)
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