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09-29-2009, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Where The Wild Things Are...
I love it when I get a chance to relive a part of my childhood through mediums different than I originally had experienced.
I don't know if many of you will get this or feel the same way I do too, but I can't wait to see this film. |
09-29-2009, 05:35 PM | #2 |
I have been giddy to see it since I first heard they were making a movie of it about a year ago.
Moving my sick grandpa into my house last weekend I stumbled across my original copy of the book, the one my mom used to read to me when I was little EVERY NIGHT. Made me so happy and just that much more excited for the film! I CANT WAIT!!!! :) |
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09-29-2009, 05:39 PM | #3 |
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Yup, one of my favorite books as a little kid, and spike jonze is one of my favorite directors. He did a lot of stuff with bjork, beastie boys, fatboy slim(the weapon of choice video with christopher walken), weezer, and he did a lot of work, and actually some of the pranks too on Jackass.
I'm hoping to be blown away by the movie. They are playing it at the local IMAX. |
09-29-2009, 05:48 PM | #4 |
^ +1 for spike.
He also directs skate videos. |
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09-29-2009, 07:07 PM | #5 |
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my wife told me about this one day. she was all excited. i had no idea what it was. i do love the arcade fire song from the previews though.
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09-29-2009, 08:15 PM | #6 |
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Yeah... spike + Wild Things = Amazsomeness
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10-21-2009, 11:19 PM | #7 |
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so anyone seen it yet? saw it at the drive in saturday. i thought it was greatness.
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10-21-2009, 11:33 PM | #8 |
really? all i have been hearing are horrible reviews. my chick wanted to watch it, but she changed her mind after everyone was talking junk about it.
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10-21-2009, 11:42 PM | #9 |
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yeah i liked it. to each their own of course. like i said in a previous post i was not familiar with the book, like so many others, so i didn't go to the movies with any expectations or high hopes. just took it as it was. plus i loved the music which goes a long way with me.
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10-21-2009, 11:44 PM | #10 |
yah, most people who were pissed about it, seemed to be hardcore book fans. oh wells!
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10-21-2009, 11:52 PM | #11 |
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which i can totally understand that. hollywood has turned many things i hold in high regard into complete garbage. xmen, comanche moon, dead man's walk, the beach, spiderman... really the list could go on and on. so i can see where they are coming from.
on the other hand, however, from my understanding the book is all of like 5 lines so you have to wonder where people expected the substance of the movie to come from.
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10-21-2009, 11:54 PM | #12 |
i actually enjoyed the movie, "the beach." I was meaning to read the book eventually. How does it differ?
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10-22-2009, 12:08 AM | #13 |
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leo's character isn't american he's british. that annoys me a lot because it illustrates just how egocentric americans are. cuz obviously no one wants to see a movie about a british guy right? such a pointless change is all. he never gets with sal or the french chick. so none of that drama ever even takes place. hmmm trying to think what else... i know the guy that gets attacked by the shark doesn't get exiled like he does in the movie but i don't remember exactly what happens with him cuz it's been like 8 or 9 years since i read the book. damn i can't think of anything else... it's sitting on my book shelf right now maybe i'll read it again.
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10-22-2009, 12:46 AM | #14 |
I was grossed out when leo had to do it with that old chick. Puke!
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10-22-2009, 12:52 AM | #15 |
I thought the movie was amazing.
Maurice Sendak had been asked dozens and dozens of times about a film but didnt consider it until Jonze came along. Sendak himself has said that Jonze took absolutely nothing from his book...only enhanced it with his creative vision, and I agree 100% The cinematography, soundtrack, set, costumes and editing alone make this film great to me, but adapting an ultra short childrens book into a full length film ABOUT CHILDHOOD is downright impressive. From what I've read the reviews are pretty good... Idk what reviews you guys are reading...? |
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10-22-2009, 01:04 AM | #16 |
she was an American girl
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I've seen some of those quick movie reviews on the news, and they all say it's worth it to see the movie. Now I loved the book as a kid as well, but now I am an elementary school librarian, so I really have no choice!!!
I'll prolly go see it next week. :-) |
10-22-2009, 02:57 AM | #17 |
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Rotten Tomatoes - don't leave home without it.
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10-22-2009, 08:53 AM | #18 |
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~__~ I purposely avoided this movie. It gave me a month of anguish at work, we partnered with them.
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