Last week, during Fall Break, we finally made it to the movie theatre to see 'Where The Wild
Things Are'. Obviously the movie is very different to
the book - being such a SHORT book, but there were recognisable parts in the movie and the main story idea was there. Max isn't getting along with his Mom, (or Sister in the movie) and
gets told off for being a 'Wild Thing' - he runs off and then (in his imagination) he travels
across the sea
to an island where he meets the other 'Wild Things'. One represents his Sister and one
represents him, and by getting to know these 'Wild Things' and understanding their
relationships,
he learns about his relationship with his Mom and Sister. He learns to appreciate having a
Mom and understands himself a little better before he leaves to head home again.
It was an ok movie - it was very slow in places - I think they dragged it on a little to make it
more movie-length - certain parts didn't add to the movie at all.
On the whole though, I loved the music and quite liked the style the movie was shot in (it seemed quite 70's/ 80's style to me). It was a nice
evening out. I'm glad we didn't take Sam (4) with us as he would have been very bored.
Abigail enjoyed it although I don't think it will be a favourite movie of ours ;)
Worth watching yes, but it isn't fabulous imo ;)
(sorry I have NO idea what is up with blogger publisher tonight - it is messing up my typing and words are being split between two lines etc etc. It won't let me change it :( Gggrrrrr!!
