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Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are
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Written by Patty Moliterno
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"Where the Wild Things Are" is based on a beloved picture book by Maurice Sendak. This screen adaptation is directed by Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers. Max (played by Max Records) is a 9 year old boy who definitely feels neglected. Max builds a snow fort and wants his older sister to play with him, but she is too busy on the phone or with her friends. He gets into a snowball fight with his sister and her friends, but his fort is crushed by them. They don't even realize how they have hurt Max, as he stands there crying, and his sister just leaves.
His parent's are divorced, and his mom (Catherine Keener) works late. She comes home, and tries to spend a little time with Max, but she, too, is busy with projects and a boyfriend. Outside of school, Max has no one. He leads a lonely existence. One night, unable to contain himself any longer, Max fights with his mom and runs away. He sails off to an island and meets the Wild Things. Max becomes their king and finds the Wild Things are just like the people back home. Read Full Review
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