Childrens classic, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963), has been turned into an amazing feature-length film to be released OCT 16. Considering the cast, Chris Cooper (love him!), James Gandolfini (quite different from Tony Soprano!), Catherine O'Hara (one of my personal faves) and Forest Whitaker (Super actor!) and a real Max (Max Records), how can this be anything but a hit?
I'm sure there will be skeptics. Can a film come close to the quality of a Caldecott Medal (1964) book? I have four words for you: Lord of the Rings. I still remember the anxiety I had sitting in the theater waiting for the first installment, The Fellowship of the Ring, to begin. As soon as Gandalf appeared on screen, maneuvering his wagon along the road to Hobbiton, I knew the movie would be superb.
In this digital age, I can only imagine the fun of bringing Sendak's illustrations to life.
Some would argue that Sendak's books are too dark for children. Do you agree, or disagree?
What favorite book of yours has been adapted to the big screen? Were you disappointed or ecstatic with the results?
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When my daughter was young, I volunteered at the local library to read to children. Sendak's books were some of the most requested favorites of them all. Hopefully the film will live up to the books. But, as you say, the digital age can add so much. Thanks for the heads up on what looks like a great film for all of us "Wild Things" out there!
Thanks for the comment, Eileen! I hope the film lives up to the book!
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