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   PG2009 · Children · 1h 41m

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   • 73% 73% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus 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. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

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   Where the Wild Things are a good movie?

   • Visually, Where the Wild Things Are is beautifully simple, whether it's a heartbreaking close-up of a teary-eyed Max or an expansive shot of the Wild Things' island. It's amazing how perfectly Sendak's monsters come to life and how perfectly newcomer Records plays the spirited and vulnerable Max.

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   Is 'where the Wild Things are' a good book for kids?

   • Parents need to know that director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are isn't appropriate for younger kids, even those who adore the book (there's a big difference between looking at a beautifully illustrated children's story and watching a live-action movie full of sights and…

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   Is 'where the Wild Things are' rated PG?

   • “Where the Wild Things Are” is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested). The wild things in the movie have been designed and directed toward a distinctly older age group than the book’s original audience. If monsters give you the willies, beware! Opens on Friday nationwide.

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   Is Spike Jonze's 'where the Wild Things are' a good movie?

   • Spike Jonze's film adaptation of Sendak's beloved 1963 picture book, Where the Wild Things Are, evokes that state of being, of creative and destructive feelings undiluted and sometimes unchecked. It's gorgeous but slow in parts.

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2. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › where-the-wild-thingsWhere the Wild Things Are movie review (2009) | Roger Ebert

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   Oct 14, 2009 · Ebert praises the film's technical achievements and faithfulness to Sendak's book, but finds it too long and not as engaging for kids. He explores the themes of anger, fantasy, and home in Max's adventure with the Wild Things.

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   Oct 16, 2009 · Rated 4.5/5 Stars • 12/28/23. Rated 1/5 Stars • 11/26/23. Spike Jonze. Director. Catherine Keener. Mom. Max Records. Mark Ruffalo. Boyfriend. James Gandolfini. Carol. Lauren Ambrose. KW. Watchlist....

   • 73% (268)
   • Director: Spike Jonze

   • Content Rating: PG
   • Actors: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo

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5. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › where-theWhere the Wild Things Are Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Sometimes-dark adaptation focuses on friendship, loneliness. Read Common Sense Media's Where the Wild Things Are review, age rating, and parents guide.

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   • Director: Spike Jonze

   • Author: Sandie Angulo Chen
   • Produce Company: Warner Bros.

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   Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review. In Where the Wild Things Are, Spike Jonze’s masterful translation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved book, the...

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   Oct 16, 2009 · 71. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 169 User Ratings. 6.9. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. iTunes ($3.99) All Watch Options. View All. Max Records. Catherine O'Hara. Judith. Forest Whitaker. Ira. Pepita Emmerichs. Claire. Max Pfeifer. Claire's Friend. Madeleine Greaves. Claire's Friend. Joshua Jay.

   • 71% (37)
   • Actors: Max Records

   • Content Rating: PG

8. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-reviewsWhere the Wild Things Are — Film Review

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   Oct 11, 2009 · October 11, 2009 7:00pm. An illustrated children’s book that consists of nine sentences and 20 pages does not immediately suggest a feature film adaptation. Nonetheless, Spike Jonze has...

9. www.nytimes.com › 2009/10/16 › moviesSome of His Best Friends Are Beasts - The New York Times

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   Oct 16, 2009 · Directed by Spike Jonze. Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. PG. 1h 41m. By Manohla Dargis. Oct. 15, 2009. Most of the snuffling, growling beasts that roam and often stomp through “Where the...