03.27.09
Trailer: ‘Where The Wild Things Are”
“I didn’t want to wake you up, but I wanted to show you something.” This looks flat-out amazing. And it certainly seems to play out like the screenplay, which means WB got over themselves and allowed for Spike Jonze’s magical, slightly chilling vision to soldier on. Remember all those production troubles and “disastrous” test screenings? Yeah, me neither. The Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Carter Burwell scored film, based on my favourite book as a child besides “Elouise,” “Where The Wild Things Are” opens in the U.S. on the 16th of October, and if this trailer is anything to judge by, we’re in for something special for sure. Also, the trailer is best served in HD at Apple. Oh yeah, and I really like this version of Arcade Fire’s “Wake Up,” which was apparently re-recorded for the film, but who knows if that means its going to actually be in the film itself.
fadedsilverscreen said,
March 27, 2009 at 5:53 pm
I agree, this looks pretty cool. IMO, Spike Jonze + Dave Eggers + great indie rock artists = a potential cinematic masterpiece. We’ll just have to wait and see though, I suppose.
Matthew Lucas said,
March 27, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Now here’s one I’m really looking forward to. I like the idea of a live action kids film that’s actually a work of art.
David H. Schleicher said,
April 5, 2009 at 12:33 am
I had terrible doubts about this film…but I was extremely impressed by the trailer. I remember there being much talk of the kid not being any good, but he looks like the perfect Max in the trailer. Jonze and Eggers appear to have created just the right “tone” for the material, which always struck me as more dark than whimsical — and the music score is bound to be a classic with Burwell and Karen O on board. The casting was also very savvy with the likes of Gandolfini, Keener, Ruffalo and Ambrose. This film has huge potential.
Sam Juliano said,
April 11, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I am definitely excited (and have been since it was announced) about this one.
But more importantly, I want to wish Nick a most Happy and relaxing Easter weekend. The best always.
Friedl Kreuser said,
May 16, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Oh my, I am so in love with this trailer. Can’t wait.