skittles_of_SDC 0 #1 October 17, 2009 was a pretty good movie. The cinematography was good, the score was excellently done and the story, for being based off a 338 word book, was pretty darn good. This was one of my favorite books as a child. My mom read it to me at least a couple times a month. I was going to see it whether it was good or bad. Luckily it turned out to be a good movie. Has any one else seen it and what are your thoughts? Btw, it may be PG but it was good for an older crowd, presumably because the book has been around even for an older generation's childhood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #2 October 17, 2009 Good to know. I loved the book too. I want to see it. You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #3 October 17, 2009 No squabble with the book D.O.....but that movie was about as stupid as a bag of hammers..... May as well as made paper airplanes with my money and chucked em out the window on the drive to the show.... My review, wait for the dvd to hit the dollar rack....that way you won't feel bad when you smash it, and eat the piecesif you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #4 October 17, 2009 Out of curiosity what didn't you like about it? The story line I assume? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #5 October 17, 2009 talk about lazy!!!! can't even read 338 words, have to watch a fucking 2hr movie instead. jeesuz christ!IHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #6 October 17, 2009 Quote talk about lazy!!!! can't even read 338 words, have to watch a fucking 2hr movie instead. jeesuz christ! Hopefully you don't seriously think that's why people watch movies adapted from books. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdshit 0 #7 October 17, 2009 QuoteNo squabble with the book D.O.....but that movie was about as stupid as a bag of hammers..... May as well as made paper airplanes with my money and chucked em out the window on the drive to the show.... My review, wait for the dvd to hit the dollar rack....that way you won't feel bad when you smash it, and eat the pieces A true review from my lover: me: how was he movie Angela Sessom: i thought it sucked me: lol Angela Sessom: but everyone else liked it me: good. Angela Sessom: yeah me: of course you thjought itt suxored me: your all growed up Angela Sessom: it just didn't make any sense to me Angela Sessom: dumb me: lol me: in a word... dumb Angela Sessom: yep me: ahh my hand fell asleep Angela Sessom: lol me: ok now it turned back on Angela Sessom: Angela Sessom: It was just a goofy fucking movie me: lol me: your mad Angela Sessom: a kid me: you wanted to see zombieland with me Angela Sessom: fucked up overstuffed bears Angela Sessom: with teeth me: rofl Angela Sessom: that fought with one another all the time Angela Sessom: just retarded me: lol me: with teeth Angela Sessom: almost as bad as sitting through Hotel for Dogs me: but not as bad as the german translation of kindergarten cop III Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 October 17, 2009 OK, I haven't even seen it yet, but . . . SPOILER ALERT -- DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE OR READ THE BOOK YET[/RED] The monsters are various aspects of the kid's mind and his ideas of other people. If your lover doesn't get that, then perhaps maybe you should reconsider going out with somebody a little brighter.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #9 October 17, 2009 Thankyou for the review porpoisehead. I'll wait until it comes out on RedBox, then rent it for the kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 October 17, 2009 That was one of my favorite books as a child as well. Looking forward to seeing the movie when it is available in closed captions. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #11 October 17, 2009 A favorite book. Can't wait to see the movie. Looks like it's put together brilliantly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOkQ4dYVaM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsZXKLtDb-k&feature=related btw, I heard kids taken to see it were pretty overwhelmed . . . ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 October 17, 2009 I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie! I loved the book. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 October 17, 2009 i'm starting to think i'm the only person that never heard of the book. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #14 October 17, 2009 Quote i'm starting to think i'm the only person that never heard of the book. Don't you ever feel claustrophobic under your rock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 October 17, 2009 Quotei'm starting to think i'm the only person that never heard of the book. I'm under that rock with you...I never heard of it either! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #16 October 19, 2009 I never read the book to my kids. I don't know why but never thought twice about getting it. They read it or had it read to them in Kindergarden or whatever and had to see the movie. IMO it stunk. Had the family not been with me I would have walked out. Absolutely zero entertainment for me. My 14 yr old disliked it. My 10 yr old enjoyed it. My wife is non-committal. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #17 October 19, 2009 Quote i'm starting to think i'm the only person that never heard of the book. I never heard of the book either... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #18 October 19, 2009 I enjoyed the movie... The book had only 10 sentences and the move was over 1.5 hours. I was not sure going in how they would deal with that and what liberties they would create but I thought they did a fantastic job and was really interested in the character development that they spun together for Max.. It was a little slow at times but overall very well done... I liked the movie and some of the areas that they filled in with the "Wild Things".. Not what I would call a true kids movie but overall I liked it.. Probably more so looking back on it then when I walked out of the theater after it was over.... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #19 October 19, 2009 I grew up on Maurice Sendak and Roald Dahl books and stories. Both writers had/ have a sense of humor and irony that made their childrens' book intersting and entertaining for adults as well. I haven't seen the move yet, but I plan to. For a very long time, whenever a friend or family member had a baby, I always gave them either a copy of Where the Wild Things Are or his "Nutshell Library" which had 4 miniature books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
