Wild Things, I Think I Love You

Finally got to see Where the Wild Things Are with the family. It was pretty damn good, though I can see why some people have been disappointed with it. Most adaptations of children's books go for the lowest common denominator (The Grinch, Cat in the Hat) so it's quite a shock to see a movie like this with lots of adult themes and no fart jokes. Of course, the fact that Spike Jonze is the director means it could never have been your typical mindless kids movie, and it makes me wish he would direct more films (three in 10 years, Spike? Really?)
The creatures are as fantastic as you'd expect from Jim Henson workshop and the eccletic voice cast does great work. The film is visually stunning and the ending manages to be quite moving. Bella managed to stay awake and calm for at least the first hour, so that means a thumbs up from her, too.