I've been wanting to see Where the Wild Things are for a week now, so last night we went to see it. In case you are thinking about taking the entire family, it's not for young kids. Yes, I know a kid book that's not for kids but that's the way it is.

In the book Maurice Sendak did a great job of capturing what a little boy thinks. The movie thankfully is the same way. Childhood can be a little scary with uncertainty, trying to fit in, bullying, and the threat of the world ending. This movie and the leading actor, Max Records, embody childhood fears. Most movies with kids show the kids as perfect and somehow always teaching the adult something. unrealistic. This movie with it's giant creatures shows a more realistic child.

One line is something like "well I have a double crack finder and that's the best there is and it can break through any metal in the whole wide universe." If you have a boy you know that's an all boy line.

Visually this is a beautiful film with large woods, deserts and ocean scenes. The monsters are a little scary, a little naive, and a little loving. Sometimes the scenes with the monsters mirror Max's life at home. I won't go into detail in case you haven't seen the movie.

Overall it's a great movie that I recommend to anyone who wants to remember childhood.

Ron