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Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. He lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 34 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 16th, 2009 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$53,558,981 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"The movie is a wild thing, and that’s not such a bad thing at all." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The voice actors and the f/x artists give their fantastical characters personality." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"A nervy and breathtaking achievement." more...
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A |
E! Online, Luke Y. Thompson
"If you ever loved the book as a kid or parent (or both), you will cry. Yes you will. Don't fight it." more...
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A- |
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