There are many bizarre and horrific moments in this film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's famous children's book. Childhood is presented here as a labyrinthine ball of confusion and emotional difficulties. I'm thankful I couldn't relate to the lead character, Max. He's a challenged dude. All the same, the characters and dialogue are striking in their naked honesty. You may be tempted at times to click "stop" and give up on "Where the Wild Things Are" as a film, but press on and you will be rewarded with a heart-warming ending. One ought to know going in that this is not a children's film.
Written 6/14/10
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