Review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) by Benjamin F — 04 Aug 2017

I can watch it 24/7 and not get tired of it.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) was written by Benjamin F on 04 Aug 2017.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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By Miles D (27) on 31 Dec 2015

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By Jacob D (884) on 06 Jul 2017

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By Russell M (75) on 04 Aug 2017

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