saynomore Wrote:Wild Things--More a psychological study in uncontrolled emotions (get it, "wild things"?), this movie takes us inside the head of a young boy with family problems. What transpires is a manifestation of his thoughts into huge creatures, each representing an emotion, on an island, representing his imaginary landscape. Sometimes funny, sometimes scary, these creatures may be cute-looking in the trailers, but they may be frightening for the young ones. Great cast of voices (Catherine O'Hara is great as always) makes this movie a winner for people who like their movies layered with meaning. But be forewarned: This is not Sesame Street.
AC
This review reminded me of this
John Stossel blog post:
[INDENT]Some overwrought reporters are pestering the creators of the new film,
Where the Wild Things Are. It’s based on Maurice Sendak's kids' book about magical creatures. The media fear that the film's scary characters will be too much for our precious snowflakes to bear.
Says a
San Francisco Chronicle column:
One of the main questions reporters are asking is, Will this film based on one of the best children's books of all-time be appropriate for children? The creative minds behind this film have seemed to dance around this question...
But not
Sendak.
Reporter: "What do you say to parents who think the Wild Things film may be too scary?"
Sendak: "I would tell them to go to hell. That's a question I will not tolerate."
Reporter: "Because kids can handle it?"
Sendak: "If they can't handle it, go home. Or wet your pants.
[/INDENT]I never knew Sendak was such a curmudgeon, but I like it.