Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Damianp — 06 Mar 2010

Lots of good songs, lots of anger and lots of no story. Do not punish your kids with this movie - buy them the soundtrack instead.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Damianp on 06 Mar 2010.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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