'Where the Wild Things Are': There's one in all of us
Sierra Barnett, '13 | Staff Reporter
Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: Lifestyle
"Where the Wild Things Are," directed by Spike Jonze and released Oct. 16, was dubbed "an absolutely stunning tale" by Manohla Dargis of The New York Times. This adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story falls in step with the novel perfectly.
"Jonze has filmed a fantasy as if it were absolutely real, allowing us to see the world as Max sees it, full of beauty and terror," Rolling Stones' Peter Travers said. Though the movie may be abstract, it's exactly the type of movie that needed to be on the screens in this day in age.
The movie depicts the story of a rebellious, troublesome little boy named Max. After being disobedient and sent to bed without his supper, he creates in his mind, his own world; a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures who dub Max as their ruler. The story starts when Max and his mother have a confrontation, and Max runs away. He sets sail and ends up on an island, where he meets the "Wild Things," and they crown him as their king. Carol, one of the Wild Things, tells Max "There should be a place, where only the things you want to happen, happen." Naturally, Max thinks this is a great idea and persuades the Wild Things to help him build a place like that. Over the course of the next few days, they come together and build a large fortress. Tension grows between Max and the Wild Things when they realize Max isn't a good king. The tension eventually drives him off the island after an emotional goodbye with all the Wild Things.
Telling the tale of an all too familiar trouble maker, whose personality trait seems to be more common in youths these days, pulls audiences in. This story is amazing because it not only lets children, but adults alike, explore their imagination. This movie shows people both young and old that imagination is a beautiful thing. Turning this classic novel into a well made movie was a wonderful idea. General audiences, as well as movie critics nation- wide, gave the movie an excellent rating. I found this movie to be brilliantly exhilarating, inspirational and truly different from any movie I've ever watched. I'd encourage anyone and everyone to watch the film.
The movie's tagline speaks to each and every one of us: Inside all of us is... hope. Inside all of us is... fear. Inside all of us is... adventure. Inside all of us is a Wild Thing.
"Jonze has filmed a fantasy as if it were absolutely real, allowing us to see the world as Max sees it, full of beauty and terror," Rolling Stones' Peter Travers said. Though the movie may be abstract, it's exactly the type of movie that needed to be on the screens in this day in age.
The movie depicts the story of a rebellious, troublesome little boy named Max. After being disobedient and sent to bed without his supper, he creates in his mind, his own world; a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures who dub Max as their ruler. The story starts when Max and his mother have a confrontation, and Max runs away. He sets sail and ends up on an island, where he meets the "Wild Things," and they crown him as their king. Carol, one of the Wild Things, tells Max "There should be a place, where only the things you want to happen, happen." Naturally, Max thinks this is a great idea and persuades the Wild Things to help him build a place like that. Over the course of the next few days, they come together and build a large fortress. Tension grows between Max and the Wild Things when they realize Max isn't a good king. The tension eventually drives him off the island after an emotional goodbye with all the Wild Things.
 | Max riding atop the Wild Thing known as Carol. After being sent to bed without his supper, Max creates in his mind, his own world; a forest inhabited by these ferocious wild creatures who dub Max as their ruler.
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Telling the tale of an all too familiar trouble maker, whose personality trait seems to be more common in youths these days, pulls audiences in. This story is amazing because it not only lets children, but adults alike, explore their imagination. This movie shows people both young and old that imagination is a beautiful thing. Turning this classic novel into a well made movie was a wonderful idea. General audiences, as well as movie critics nation- wide, gave the movie an excellent rating. I found this movie to be brilliantly exhilarating, inspirational and truly different from any movie I've ever watched. I'd encourage anyone and everyone to watch the film.
The movie's tagline speaks to each and every one of us: Inside all of us is... hope. Inside all of us is... fear. Inside all of us is... adventure. Inside all of us is a Wild Thing.