Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Derek W — 23 Nov 2011

I hate this movie for ruining my childhood....

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Derek W on 23 Nov 2011.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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