Review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) by Juli R — 05 Nov 2011

Very Complicated and arresting ... reminded me of Pan's Labyrinth.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) was written by Juli R on 05 Nov 2011.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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By James S (2,117) on 05 Dec 2018

A beautiful and poignant tale, truly captures that sense of longing, loneliness and childhood trauma. A fantastic film for young and old…

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