Review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) by Chris N — 03 Jan 2014

I don't think I've cried this much in any other movie. This is the work of a fucking master.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) was written by Chris N on 03 Jan 2014.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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