we're back -
just got in from viewing 'where the wild things are' ... for me, this was - in regard to both cinematography and storytelling - quite simply one of the most raw and beautiful movies ever ... and, yes, i am a very sensitive person, but still...
Good to know. I'm thinking about taking my son to see it this weekend so thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteOh me, oh my! I cannot wait to go! Thanks for sharing your first impressions...if you like it, I know I will. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteI loved it too! And cried like a baby at the end. as usual!! :) WE just got home from seeing it. It was outstanding. On so many levels.
ReplyDeleteyes, it certainly was outstanding... it was 10 years in the making... seriously, we have the book by julie taymor about the making of broadway's 'the lion king' ... i am getting the same type of book for this film... that good... so glad you felt like i did, l... it was very, very deep...
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to hear, I usually veer strongly away from anything derived from a book (except Harry Potter), especially a children's book. I adore the illustrations, well, everything about children's literature (fortunately I can justify frequent purchases as a result of the day job). Since I connect so strongly to the book, I'm usually so disappointed by movie versions. The preview of this one looked pretty darn visually stunning though. Except I will not go the theater if it's going to make me cry :)
ReplyDeleteSomehow, I missed out on this book as a child. Wasn't in our school library, apparently. Will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteit is powerfully drawn & the words are minimal... it leaves much to the reader to ponder...
ReplyDeleteOh Yay! I think I'm goning to go out to see it. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it was a hit. The book was so cute but said a lot for imagination. I was wondering if the movie would ruin the magic.
ReplyDeleteno magic ruined - enhanced if anything ... hard to believe, but true!
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