Where was I at twelve am last night? Sitting in a movie theatre watching the release of Spike Jonze's much anticipated film, Where the Wild Things Are. Based off the classic childhood story, this movie takes everyone, young and old, off to a world of imagination and adventure. Movies are always more apt to be at the forefront of scrutiny when they are adaptations of literature. We are so quick to judge, we instinctively draw comparisons and pick out flaws. This film didn't skip a beat, it maintained a vintage mood to an already beautiful and classic story. The puppeteering of Max's Wild Things, added an overwhelming sense of greatness. This film keeps you thinking about it long after you've left the cinema. There is something truly magnificent about it.
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing that film. I heard it's very dark, but it looks very good. Plus I'm a big fan of former music video director Spike Jonze. Who says music videos weren't relevant?
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm the only person in this world that didn't read this book as a child. I'm obviously not going to see it because it would be very relevant to me because i didn't read the book. Did I miss out as a child?
ReplyDeleteI didn't read this book either! However, from teh previews that I've seen this movie seems really fascinating. I was reading some reviews and it was the #1 movie in America. I was really surprised to see that this was the case considering a children's movie isn't something I would expect to be so popular, even among adults. I guess when I see it I'll prepare to be surprised!
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