Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Ariel R — 15 Aug 2012

This movie made me uneasy for some weird reason. Good though.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Ariel R on 15 Aug 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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