Topic: Where The Wild Things Are (Read 20519 times)

Melodic · « **on:** 26 Mar 2009, 18:27 »

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 18:29 »

So very excited for this film. It's been a while since I read the book. I'm not sure if I remember the boat thing but whatever it looks awesome.

sean · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 18:33 »

Usually I am all skeptical about things from my childhood getting turned into movies but fuck if this doesnt look awesome.

Inlander · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 18:36 »

Quote from: Inlander on 25 Mar 2009, 22:02

On the one hand, I trust Spike Jonze and I don't trust trailers . . .

. . . But on the other hand, judging solely from that trailer it looks like they got the Max's costume perfectly right and everything else unutterably, horribly wrong. Man I hope not. But if this turns out to be (as the trailer is strongly trying to convince us it is) another American "Everybody learns to love everybody else" film then I think I'm gonna puke.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 18:49 »

This looks awesome, even though the trailer I saw was hella small.

Neskah · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 19:05 »

It'll wind up being almost nothing like the book we all know and love, Anymore then the chipmunks really represented my childhood favourite... and to this day I still can't sit through the Garfield movie...

But I think I'll still go and see this, be cause the book really was just soo special to me.

axerton · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 19:40 »

If I remember rightly the plot of the story was - kid gets sent to his room plays around in his monster costume for a while then finds a way out of his room to the beach where he gets in a boat and travels to the land of the wild things - he becomes their king. They sing, they dance, they play games, kid sails home - it was all a dream. I'm really not seeing how they're going to get a movie length plot out of this. Though from what I remember the monsters and the kid's costume all look pretty acurate so I'll probably see this.

KvP · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 20:00 »

I'm wondering how much of this film is Jonze's. If it was all his it would've been released a year ago. There have been all sorts of stories of the original cut being too frightening for kids and reshoots and blah blah blah.

Which doesn't mean it'll be a bad film, but on general principle I'm against studios fucking with a vision. It's why the Weinsteins suck.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 20:51 »

I can't ever remember reading much of this book as a child, I wish I had read it more than once, but this movie looks great. Bonus points for an Arcade Fire song in the trailer.

michaelicious · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Mar 2009, 22:03 »

You know what other movie had an Arcade Fire song in the trailer? The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Make of that what you will.

That said, I am looking forward to seeing this. I will keep try by best to keep my expectations low, though.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 00:25 »

Quote from: KvP on 26 Mar 2009, 20:00

There have been all sorts of stories of the original cut being too frightening for kids and reshoots and blah blah blah.

Crap... I think this is another case of adults not realizing how children won't notice it being scary, when adults do. I mean, think about it. In the book, the monsters want to eat Max, doesn't that seem a bit scary? Maybe it will be worse when drawn out into a 5 minute song on the topic, actually, it will certainly be worse, but I was talking about worse in terms of scariness, but it still won't be too scary for kids.

Johnny C · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 01:51 »

Quote from: Inlander on 26 Mar 2009, 18:36

uh they managed to get the fantastical feel of it absolutely right so did yo maybe see a different trailer

Inlander · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 06:30 »

I saw a trailer that ended with something like all the monsters and Max standing in the sunshine taking in a grand vista with their fists in the air like they were all shouting "YEAH!" while the Arcade Fire built up to a rousing and heartstring-tugging climax and it scared the hell out of me.

axerton · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 06:57 »

Quote from: Inlander on 25 Mar 2009, 22:02

But if this turns out to be (as the trailer is strongly trying to convince us it is) another American "Everybody learns to love everybody else" film then I think I'm gonna puke.

Again, it's been far too long since I've read this book but isn't this basically what the book was about.

Inlander · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 07:56 »

It all depends on the tone of the film. The book was something that kids either loved, or it scared the fuck out of them (or their parents). If the film can perform a similar trick I'll be happy, but the trailer makes it look decidedly unambiguous.

Basically what I'm saying is that the book was a "dangerous" and "subversive" book. From what little we've been shown the film does not look like a "dangerous" and "subversive" film.

yellowfoliage · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Mar 2009, 16:17 »

If there is any ambiguity in the plot they won't put it in the trailer because the point of the trailer is to sell the movie to the parents who will be taking their kids to it.

The movie certainly looks like there are some differences from the book plot-wise, but that doesn't bother me. What amazes me is that it looks like somebody managed to successfully execute the feel of a Maurice Sendak book in movie form. If that is the case with the final product, this may wind up being my favorite movie of the year. And this is going to be a kick-ass year judging by what's already been released (Coraline especially) and the great-looking movies coming up like Observe and Report and seemingly everything premiering at Cannes.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 Mar 2009, 21:58 »

I thought the trailer I saw looked awesome, and it was the Arcade Fire trailer. It is such a short book, and some aspects are vague, that I think some liberties taken will be alright, as long as Max goes home and the wild things get mad about it.

lprkn · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 Mar 2009, 23:41 »

I just don't know, man. I liked the book, but I'm not all "OMG I HOPE THEY DON'T TOUCH THE SACRED PLOT TO THIS SACRED WORK BY THE SACRED MAURICE SENDAK!"

It just looks too precious for words. This is a bad thing.

MrBridge · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 Apr 2009, 20:56 »

oh god oh god oh god oh god please don't ruin this please don't slaughter another childhood sacred idol please please please let this be as awesome as it appears it could be please please please please paleasapleasepahsdpfkhasjleafs

Johnny C · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 Apr 2009, 18:51 »

guys i'll remind you that the plot of the book was literally "boy takes boat to magic land and, later, goes home"

Johnny C · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 Apr 2009, 18:52 »

stop wetting your pants in terror everyone it looks visually marvelous and appears to hit notes of wonder and melancholy and it looks like it's going to actually turn max from a blank slate into a legitimate charcter

Ozymandias · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 Apr 2009, 18:58 »

Dudes.

Here is what is going on in this thread basically.

Dude is making what looks to be a very fun and impressive movie based on a book that is basically one of the better books for 4 year olds and people are saying that it needs to be more like the book which is for 4 year olds.

I mean, maybe you will have a valid complaint for Paul W.S. Anderson's upcoming Goodnight Moon but seriously, what the fuck, this movie looks crazy fun and excellent.

JD · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 Apr 2009, 19:34 »

They're also doing another movie based on a kids book called Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Andy Samberg, Bill Hader and Mr. T in one convenient package

Beren · « **Reply #23 on:** 02 Apr 2009, 21:25 »

Quote

Dude is making what looks to be a very fun and impressive movie based on a book that is basically one of the better books for 4 year olds and people are saying that it needs to be more like the book which is for 4 year olds.

Actually it's the opposite of that, the book isn't just for four year olds and the movie looks sort of like it.

It feels like Garden State with monsters, by the trailer.

Victorinia · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 Apr 2009, 08:36 »

I like the vibe that I'm getting from the trailer (heartstring-tugging and all) and I trust Jonze and Eggers to come up with a script that does the book justice. Because, you know, I expect they're going to have to fill out the story just a wee bit.

Basically what I'm saying is that I could watch the trailer on loop all day. Max! Giant, furry Wild Things! Sunshine! Boats! What's not to like?

yelley · « **Reply #25 on:** 06 Apr 2009, 04:33 »

Okay, I saw this trailer at the theatre a few days ago and it looked so awesome that I STARTED CRYING. Srsly. It brought tears of extreme emotion to my eyes.

You know, I had never read this book until I had a baby sister to read it to, and for a while I had it memorized word for word, including character voices and the part where I would always break from my reading to tickle her ("...terrible claws!" *tickle tickle tickle*). That smile and the look in her eyes when she knows the tickling is coming and part of her wants to escape but the larger part wants to stay in my lap for the hugs that come after the tickling.... that is what that trailer makes me feel. I fucking cried.

p.s. I cried just now, typing that. SO STOKED FOR THIS MOVIE.

KvP · « **Reply #26 on:** 06 Apr 2009, 14:28 »

yells are you sure you aren't pregnant

yelley · « **Reply #27 on:** 06 Apr 2009, 14:35 »

no, i just miss my sister.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #28 on:** 24 Jul 2009, 22:50 »

New short video w/ new footage and commentary from Spike Jonez and Maurice Sendak whose apparently been totally on board all along:

http://movies.apple.com/movies/wb/wherethewildthingsare/wtwta-fte_h.640.mov?width=640&height=360

Ikrik · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 01:05 »

Quote from: yelley on 06 Apr 2009, 04:33

Okay, I saw this trailer at the theatre a few days ago and it looked so awesome that I STARTED CRYING. Srsly. It brought tears of extreme emotion to my eyes.

Same here, my eyes watered SO badly. I was at the theatre and I believe it was before Up. My eyes were full of tears, turned to my girlfriend who simply looked at me and said "what's wrong?" Apparently she's never read the book, ever. I teared up for 9 as well, the Coheed in there was just incredible.

FIXDIX · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 22:33 »

Quote from: Zombiedude on 02 Apr 2009, 19:34

They're also doing another movie based on a kids book called Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Andy Samberg, Bill Hader and Mr. T in one convenient package

Not to mention friggin' Neil Patrick Harris and mutha fuckin' Bruce Campbell.

Concerning the Where The Wild Things Are I agree what has already been said, the movie looks as if it's going to be greatness. Although if I was 4 and going to see this movie I would probably be terrified as fuck because goddamn the wild things look amazingly real.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #31 on:** 26 Jul 2009, 17:29 »

Saw the new trailer today with Harry Potter. Yeah, I teared up a little.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #32 on:** 27 Jul 2009, 03:50 »

Quote from: Zombiedude on 02 Apr 2009, 19:34

They're also doing another movie based on a kids book called Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Andy Samberg, Bill Hader and Mr. T in one convenient package

HOLY FUCK I HAVE READ THAT BOOK

Although I don't remember any characters resembling the actors that are billed to be in it. I need to find that book again.

scarred · « **Reply #33 on:** 27 Jul 2009, 11:27 »

Quote from: satsugaikaze on 27 Jul 2009, 03:50

HOLY FUCK I HAVE READ THAT BOOK

Although I don't remember any characters resembling the actors that are billed to be in it. I need to find that book again.

It's animated. Lulz.

Yayniall · « **Reply #34 on:** 27 Jul 2009, 11:48 »

Man, you know what'd make this better?
If Will Smith was in it.
You could call it 'Where the Wild Wild West Things Are'

JD · « **Reply #35 on:** 27 Jul 2009, 11:51 »

Yeah, they retooled the characters a bit. Still one of my favorite children books.

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #36 on:** 28 Jul 2009, 06:29 »

Quote from: scarred on 27 Jul 2009, 11:27

Quote from: satsugaikaze on 27 Jul 2009, 03:50
HOLY FUCK I HAVE READ THAT BOOK

Although I don't remember any characters resembling the actors that are billed to be in it. I need to find that book again.

It's animated. Lulz.

Based on a childrens book. I thought it was one of those horribly obscure picture books that no-one would ever know about. I guess I was wrong.

nurgles_herald · « **Reply #37 on:** 28 Jul 2009, 08:07 »

Considering that Spike Jonze is set to direct it, and that the book itself is, ultimately, a feel-good book, I have serious concerns. Spike Jonze kicks ass, but are Adaptation and Being John Malkovich really feel-good movies? Hell no. They are weird, weird shit. I'm afraid that this movie is going to turn into an LSD trip for kids.

God I love being contrarian. Okay, Where the Wild Things Are isn't *exactly* a feel-good book, but it's damn near close to it. Anyone who is demanding something edgy and depressing from this film is sorely deluded about the source material. It's going to be weird but, because Mr. Jonze is directing it, I have high hopes that it won't be "whacky silly kids love the craziest things am i rite other tool movie producers lulz?" Based upon the trailer, it looks like a very accurate- and endearing- adaptation of the source material.

I swear, if they made a movie version of the Lorax there are idiots out there who would complain about it "not being true to the book" if the Lorax weren't addicted to heroin and beat up kids for their lunch money. Not everything is edgy and cool. Some books we remember fondly from our childhood we remember fondly because they were AWESOME, but not because they pandered to our loser 20-something moral codes, but because they were imaginative, entertaining, and structured so that a child could EASILY UNDERSTAND IT. Also, RAAAAGGGEEEEE.

I love everyone.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #38 on:** 07 Aug 2009, 20:47 »

If you haven't seen it yet....it's awesome

sean · « **Reply #39 on:** 07 Aug 2009, 21:54 »

oh man...

SO STOAKED

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 Oct 2009, 20:50 »

So, anyone seen it? Waiting till Sunday to see it with my girlfriend. So far the reviews for it are good, but they run the gambit from, "It's a terrible interpretation," to, "It's absolutely brilliant"

knives · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 Oct 2009, 22:28 »

Saw it, loved it, will buy the DVD. Reminded me greatly of Time Bandits and The Monster Squad. Really just imagine a melancholy version of the former to get where this one is.

pen · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 07:25 »

I heard it really wasn't appropriate for young kids. This true?

Barmymoo · « **Reply #43 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 09:15 »

It is presumably not appropriate for children frightened of monsters.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #44 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 12:08 »

Been hearing a lot of generally good but very few great comments on this one. Seeing it tonight with a ladyfriend. Will possibly post thoughts if they're not a simple 'meh.'

knives · « **Reply #45 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 12:15 »

Quote from: pen on 17 Oct 2009, 07:25

I heard it really wasn't appropriate for young kids. This true?

I'm not sure if appropriate is the right word, but the degree that little ones will appreciate the movie may be varied. As long as they're above eight I'm sure they'll be fine.

Toba · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 16:38 »

I have heard same the things you guys have heard, both about it and how good it is. I suppose I'll see it if I am going to the movies and don't know what to see.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #47 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 23:48 »

Saw it tonight. I really liked it. I would say, however, that I don't think it is in any way a kids movie. It's fairly unrelentingly dark. It's bleak and sad and full of loneliness and anger and bitterness and self loathing and misery. I think it's guaranteed to scare and confuse and sadden children. Yes, it's fairly magical and whimsical but it's also strange and kind of tragic. If anything, it's a very sad look at how the loneliness and angst Max experiences in his life is so profound that even in his wildest imagination he cannot escape it; it seeps in and corrupts his own creations. I can't imagine, considering David Egers wrote and Spike Jonez directed, that the movie was intended to show that the imagination may be powerful but it can't offer a genuine escape, even for a child, but nonetheless that's kind of what I felt it was saying in the end. So long story short, I liked it, found it fairly beautiful even, but would say absolutely do not go expecting anything resembling light children's fare. In fact, I would say don't bring a child to this movie at all.

Ikrik · « **Reply #48 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 11:56 »

I think it's weird that a book that's considered one of the best books for children turns into a movie that isn't at all suitable for them. My girlfriend never read the book as a small child but we're seeing the movie tonight. Hopefully it will be nice.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #49 on:** 19 Oct 2009, 11:25 »

If anything I think this film was depressing. An awesome film, and a pretty good representation of the book, but depressing. I finally cried at the end and my girlfriend was pretty close to tears.

I can't say whether or not you should bring children to this. There were some moments that were kind of scary, but nothing that I think would make a kid run out screaming. I didn't hear any of the kids in the theater crying.

The one thing I didn't like about the film is the ending. It seemed abrupt and I was waiting for something more to happen. Even worse is that we didn't get to see the credits because of a movie screw up.

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