Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Gavin S — 20 May 2012

Got this for Locky but was completely blown away! Amazing film!

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Gavin S on 20 May 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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