Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Bram C — 09 Apr 2012

Did not enjoy it at all.... The visual effects were great but the camerawork was just irritating to me.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Bram C on 09 Apr 2012.

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