I know the movie has been out for a while, but I just saw it a couple weeks ago. I was really looking forward to seeing it, but didn't get a chance to catch it in the theaters. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. I won't get too specific so I won't give away any spoilers for those who have yet to see it. But I expected a lot more.

The first part of the movie was excellent. I was telling myself that I must buy this movie, cause I'll be sure to be watching it several times. I felt so sad for Max at times, I just wanted to hug him and give him the attention he deserved. And there were other times I actually laughed out loud at some of the scenes. However, once Max went to "where the wild things are," thing went quickly downhill. I didn't like Carol, the main "wild thing." He seemed like a bully to me and very whiny, always wanting his way. Actually, all the wild things were a bit disfunctional. I suppose there were supposed to be some life lessons in these characters, but I just thought it was a downer. It left me feeling depressed, which is certainly not what I watch movies for. The ending was completely unsatisfying to me. Sure, Max is cute, and plays his part well. But considering this was supposed to come from a "much loved" children's book, it was a disappointment. I can only hope the book is better. I even watched the movie a second time the next day, thinking maybe I just wasn't in the right mood for it. But the movie still depressed me. Did anyone else have a similar reaction? Give me August Rush any day.

Dakota