Review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) by Sharon C — 08 Dec 2012

Visually fun. Soundtrack's good. I don't get it. Is this kid high on drugs?

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) was written by Sharon C on 08 Dec 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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