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Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Director: Spike Jonze
Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose
6.7
73%Runtime101 min
RatingPG
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Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
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Where the Wild Things Are, the 2009 fantasy drama directed by Spike Jonze, offers a visually stunning and emotionally poignant exploration of childhood imagination and the complexities of family relationships. Featuring standout performances from young actor Max Records and the voice talents of James Gandolfini, this film blends fantastical elements with intimate character study, creating a unique cinematic experience that will particularly resonate with fans of Jonze's distinctive directorial style.
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Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 fantasy adventure drama film directed by Spike Jonze, who co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Eggers. Based on Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name, it combines live-action, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The film stars Max Records, Catherine Keener, and Mark Ruffalo, and the voices of Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, and Forest Whitaker. The film centres on a young boy named Max who sails away to an island inhabited by creatures known as the "Wild Things", who declare Max to be a king.
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