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Where The Wild Things Are Character Banners

Posted on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta

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Warner Bros has premiered four new awesome character banners for Spike Jonze’s big screen adaptation of Where The Wild Things Are on MySpace. The new banners feature Carol (voiced by James Gandolfini), Judith (voiced by Catherine O’Hara), KW (voiced by Lauren Ambrose), and Max (played by Max Records). Check out all four posters after the jump.

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Opening Date: October 16
MPAA Rating: This film has been rated PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.
URL: www.wherethewildthingsare.com

Director: Spike Jonze
Writers: Screenplay by Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers • Based on the book by Maurice Sendak
Producers: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Maurice Sendak, John Carls, Vincent Landay
Executive Producers: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Bruce Berman
Cast: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara, Forest Whitaker

Adventure. Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in “Where the Wild Things Are,” a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in. The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.

Comments

Browncoat1138

The footage at Comic Con was tear inducing, it was that good. I would be clamoring for one of these banners if it wasn't for the character names on them.

starscream9289

Just a month away!

joker93

I love it

Brian

I saw this film 2 night ago in Philly. I'm still not sure how I feel about it. It is beautiful, the creatures look fantastic, and it is wholly original, and for that I think I love it. But in so many ways, not least of which editing, it is a mess. I think it's one of those films where you can see the studio scissors at work. I truly look forward to seeing how audiences receive this strange, slight, dark film.

Matt

Pretty sure you're a lying tool. Nope, not just pretty sure, positive. Nice try though.

brian

Wait, really? They had a screening at the Ritz at the Bourse in Philadelphia a couple nights ago. I don't know who it was 'for' per se, but one of my friends got a couple of tickets from her employer. So. I went and saw it. Simple. I don't get what you don't believe, or why you would call me a tool. Does it have to do with my comment not being as positive as you would have liked or expected, because people are going to be surprised and divided on this, trust me. 'Tool!'

Jennifer

Do you think the movie would be too dark for 6 year olds? We are thinking of renting a theatre for girl scouts ranging in age from 6 - 16. I am a little concerned for the K-2nd grade kids. I tried calling the theater in hopes of talking to someone who had seen it, but no one there had worked the preview on Wednesday night. Thanks for posting your review.

Brian

It's tough to say. For 6-8ish, maybe yeah. There is no real fright, or terror, or 'BOO!' moments. There is a lot of (Potential spoiler warnings from here on...) melancholy, sadness, darkness, lament, depression,a bit of angry destruction, guilt, things like that. Much of the tone is very foreboding and uneasy. There are some beautiful moments, and I think the girls will take a liking to the Wild Things, espec. KW who is a sweetheart. I think it would be a good movie to take them to, as a former Boy Scout, because it provides a somewhat fun, fantastic view of this little world in the woods. And i would have loved to have this film in my imagination when I was camping from 8-16. There are some laughs. But, as I overheard one woman saying as we exited the theater, "What a f***ing depressing movie, my god." That's the thing, its generally pretty sad. It is a bit trying. He created something unique here, but i'm not sure how palatable it's going to be for many audiences.

Jennifer

Thanks for the honest opinion. We saw a somewhat sad movie a couple of years ago and some of the kids were a bit overcome, but most were happy to have seen it. I like your parallel to your former days in the wild. This same group of scouts goes camping together every spring (250 kids & adults) and it gets pretty boisterous. The book was my kids' absolute favorite for years. I can still remember whole passages from the many, many nights I read it to them. I appreciate your quick response. The leader meeting is tonight and I will take review with me.

Rockie

can't wait

AngryBroomstick

I don't remember any characters in the book named Carol or Judith. Umm... I think these names are lame for monster-ish characters.

Matt

Try actually watching the film before judging the character names. Clearly for them to have such unique names there is some significance to them. So wait, watch the film, pay attention, and don't be a douchebag.

bubblyduckey

The more I see from this movie, the harder it is getting for me to wait for it.

Britt

I remember reading this book as a little kid. Although it wasn't my favorite, it was one that I read over and over again. I can't wait to see the movie!

Alan P

Please name the actors who wore those horendous costumes and did the acting (not the voice over personnel).

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