Robert C (RCCLBC)

Recently re-watched this and I must begin by saying to anyone who hasn't seen it: please don't let the recent mass marketing of this film (or more specifically images from this film) discourage you from seeing it with an open mind.

It is first and foremost, very much a Capote novel. Underneath all of the crazy romantic scenarios, silly antics, bizzare characters and clever dialog, it is quite a dark and slightly disconcerting story.

Having said that, it is also very much the quintessentia Audrey Hepburn vehicle. Without her grace, beauty and charm, this would be a VERY different (much darker) film. As a matter of fact she comes across as almost TOO polished and refined to actually be the character she is portraying...but she's so delightful to watch that you will find yourself forgiving that fact and enjoy the experience.

It really is a good film, with a great cast and a sountrack that is to die for.

I 'm a HUGE fan of the book (and of Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers), I went into this fully expecting a "five star" movie, but am only giving it four.

Visually, it is stunning and beautifully shot. You can really see and feel the passion that went into getting this story told on film.

The "acting-acting" by newcomer Max Records is brilliant! I hope this is the start of a great career for this kid. And the "voice acting" is brilliantly cast and spot-on. Some really funny and intelligent writing, made all the more powerful by these great actors.

The soundtrack is superb and couldn't be better suited to the film.

The film has all of the engrossing visuals of the book, but (as one would expect when the source book is only 10 sentences/338 words long) delves deeper into both Max's and "The Wild Things" psyches' and is much darker then the book dared to be.

Which isn't a bad thing...but in doing so and by giving the "Wild Things" such elaborate (yet under developed) personalities it really takes away much of the charm of the book which was it's captivating imagary and simple (but touching) story.

I remember as a child always being a little bothered by not knowing more about WHAT the "Wild Things" were...and now with this film I find that I'm additionally bothered by wanting to now know more about WHO they are.

Having said that, I'm delighted it was made. I can not imagine anyone being able to capture the look and feel of the book as well as Jonze has and feel that it is (to spite a few flaws) a beautiful and magical journey that is well worth taking.

This movie is so beautiful and touching. the star (Victoire Thivisol) is an AMAZING actress, The performances (especially the children's) are so real and natural that it's almost like watching a documentary.

Beautiful, charming, touching, quirky AND romantic. What more could you ask for?