I remember this book from the days where the sagelings were in kindergarten. The details of the story are not clear but I did enjoy the artwork and imagery. When the movie came out I was hoping to see it at the cinema. As it turns out I am glad I didn't.
It's not that it was a bad movie, but I didn't enjoy it. Perhaps it was because I was a little unsure what to expect and partly because I was not in the mood to enjoy what the movie had to offer. I watched it between an interview for a high school for the elder sageling at midday and a dinner at Lucky Star tavern with my in-laws in the evening (with home chores in between).
I realised the wild things related to Max and his relationships with his family and so on but I was not so interested in that part of the film. The visual effects (especially of the appearance and movements of the wild things) and imagery were gorgeous. I contemplated turning it off before it finished but I watched to the end.
One last thing: even though it is based on a book for children I would not let me children watch it. I am sure they would not have enjoyed it.
Thank-you for reading
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