Man I want to see this so badly, and your endorsements are dearly earned, which makes me want to see it even more.
Have you read any interviews with Maurice Sendak? They're a good read, and not just because we get his ringing approval for the movie (which we do, but still). It's because he's the orneriest old Jewish guy who honestly does not give a crap what people think, because he knows he's good at what he does.
Reporter: "What do you say to parents who think the Wild Things film may be too scary?"
Sendak: "I would tell them to go to hell. That's a question I will not tolerate."
Reporter: "Because kids can handle it?"
Sendak: "If they can't handle it, go home. Or wet your pants. Do whatever you like. But it's not a question that can be answered."
Also, Spike Jonze has said that this is not necessarily a kid's movie as much as it is a movie about childhood. So don't feel so bad.
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Date: 2009-10-17 03:11 am (UTC)Have you read any interviews with Maurice Sendak? They're a good read, and not just because we get his ringing approval for the movie (which we do, but still). It's because he's the orneriest old Jewish guy who honestly does not give a crap what people think, because he knows he's good at what he does.
Reporter: "What do you say to parents who think the Wild Things film may be too scary?"
Sendak: "I would tell them to go to hell. That's a question I will not tolerate."
Reporter: "Because kids can handle it?"
Sendak: "If they can't handle it, go home. Or wet your pants. Do whatever you like. But it's not a question that can be answered."
Also, Spike Jonze has said that this is not necessarily a kid's movie as much as it is a movie about childhood. So don't feel so bad.