Watch me and Roth’s review of Spike Jonze’s Where The Wild Things Are. We discuss what we liked the movie and what we think makes it a fantastic movie. Also we debate whether the movie is appropiate for children or not. Let us know what you thought of the movie or our review, thanks!
- Dennis
I so agree with you guys. And as far as the subject matter being too advanced for young kids – I def think they will come out liking how 'cool' the movie is, but not fully understand the lessons until later in life – and I think that the best children's stories are like that. Roth mentioned Grimm's Fairy Tales, which is a misunderstood mantra in the US because we like to water life down for our kids, make them think everything is happy and pretty and easy… *snicker*. I think that's why we see an epidemic – yes, I DO think it's that serious a problem! – of spoiled, want-it-all little brats emerging out of the last few decades. Though I also think there are greater parenting factors at fault there also, but ANYways..
That's how I felt about the book when I re-read it in my 20's. I *never* understood the deeper meaning, or in fact, that it was all an escape in Max's imagination from his real life.. when I was but a naive 8-year-old kid. Those kinds of stories linger in our minds, make us think, and later come to greater realizations about our world. Disney stories are nice, but they're so idealistic that they don't really 'reveal' anything to us per se. That's why little books like Wild Things have remained poignant and poetic to this day.
Really dig your guys reviews, and this is the first one I've heard of Wild Things that actually makes me want to go see the movie.
Thanks Clarity, I'm glad you like our reviews. Let us know if you check out the movie and tell us what you thought of it.
Dennis
I'd have to agree with you both that there are amazing lessons in this film for kids, but parents need to do their research and know what to expect from it. Because of the pace and the emotional complexities, I think kids about the age of "Max" are better suited to it than kids 5 and under – who all attended the screening I did.