It's a gorgeous film: This may sound contradictory, but it's intricate and rough-hewn at the same time, dreamlike and earthy.
... MOREPG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language. Running time: 101 minutes.
Opens Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at R/C Theaters Hanover and Regal West Manchester 13.
"Where the Wild Things Are," the book, is just 339 words long. But in turning it into "Where the Wild Things Are," the movie, director Spike Jonze has expanded the basic story with a breathtaking visual scheme and stirring emotional impact.