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Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
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THE Screened Review by Alex Navarro

Spike Jonze goes light-years beyond the scope of the typical kid film in his adaptation of the beloved children's book.

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Spike Jonze Director

previously directed We Were Once a Fairytale

Director Spike Jonze and writer Dave Eggers adapt Maurice Sendak's much-beloved children's book about a boy named Max and his adventures with a pack of wild things.

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The creatures are being portrayed by actors in 6-8 foot tall costumes, with some additional animatronics, and computer-generated faces. The costumes were created by The Jim Henson Company, who were responsible for the Muppets and the Labyrinth (1986) creatures.

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Quote: Max

I have a sadness shield that keeps out all the sadness, and it's big enough for all of us.

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Writers
	Spike Jonze
	Dave Eggers
	Maurice Sendak

Cast
	Max Records	Max
	Pepita Emmerichs	Claire
	Max Pfeifer	Claire's Friend #1
	Madeleine Greaves	Claire's Friend #2
	Joshua Jay	Claire's Friend #3
	Ryan Corr	Claire's Friend #4
	Catherine Keener	Mom
	Steve Mouzakis	Teacher
	Mark Ruffalo	The Boyfriend
	James Gandolfini	Carol
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review	Surprise depth (4 out of 5)	namdevkld
review	Some books don't work as films (2 out of 5)	holabendez
review	An inspiring, poetic tale with deep, emotional resonance. (4 out of 5)	RHCPfan24
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General Information Edit

Name	Where the Wild Things Are
US Release	Oct. 16, 2009
UK Release	Dec. 11, 2009
AUS Release	Dec. 3, 2009
Runtime	94
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Adventure Family Fantasy Drama
Theme(s)	Add a new theme children
Rating	PG
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