Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Buddy A — 08 Sep 2012

A film I must see again with my god-kids! ð???

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Buddy A on 08 Sep 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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