Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Kerem Ö — 18 Feb 2013

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This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Kerem Ö on 18 Feb 2013.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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In elaborating on the original book so boldly, and repopulating it so richly, Jonze has protected Where the Wild Things Are as an inviolable…

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64% Saw this on 16/11/16 It's never too boring, but there's hardly any story in it nor can one find any satisfaction after watching it…

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I only saw part of it and did not enjoy this movie I was bored with it. I like the book better not the movie…

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