Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Shawn H — 06 Feb 2016

What a depressing mess. So much for being a family movie.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Shawn H on 06 Feb 2016.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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