Where the Wild Things Are (Spike Jonze)

Twenty years ago, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are was an essential component to my sanity--and to my son's. A youngster with a great curiosity and very high energy levels, he turned to the picturebook as a way for me to understand him; moreover the book provided me a way to channel his energy. Were there any more important words for us than "Let the wild rumpus start!!" or "I want to eat you up I love you so"?

Jonze's film captures the exuberant energy of childhood. Just as I know we read the book over and over, I can imagine parent and child watching this film together. In my heart, though, it can never replace the magnificent book.

Highly recommend.