I would probably say the the book is so short and has a happy ending probably for three year olds (at least that's how old I was when I read it). The way I see it: the book and movie are two separate entities. I've seen a lot of negative comments on here saying the movie isn't well represented of the book, and while that's true, that shouldn't justify the reason it's getting judged so harshly. I think this movie is fantastic representation of what goes through a lonely child's mind. There's some mild language ("damn," "stupid") and a quick glimpse of Max's mom and her boyfriend drinking wine and kissing, but otherwise the PG rating is due mostly to Max's occasionally frightful time with the mysterious Wild Things. The movie also has a slower, dreamier feel than many other kids' movies, and relationships and storylines aren't always neatly resolved.
The island that Max lands on can be a scary and dark place, and the Wild Things themselves aren't above threatening (repeatedly) to eat Max, as well as becoming hot-headed and destructive (and when a Wild Thing gets destructive, it can be quite intense). The movie explores mature themes of loneliness, insecurity, and fear of change, both within Max's human family and the one he finds on his adventure.
Parents need to know that director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are isn't appropriate for younger kids, even those who adore the book (there's a big difference between looking at a beautifully illustrated children's story and watching a live-action movie full of sights and sounds that will probably scare the average 4-year-old). In one brief scene, Max's mother and her boyfriend are shown drinking wine before dinner.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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