Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Nathanael S — 20 Jan 2013

I enjoyed watching this movie and reminiscing my childhood with this book.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Nathanael S on 20 Jan 2013.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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