There’s going to be a lot of hyperbole surrounding this one as it gets closer to release, and it appears with good reason too. This movie looks gorgeous. When I first heard Spike Jonze was onboard to direct this, I knew we’d be in for a treat. It looks like he isn’t going to disappoint, either. Maurince Sendak’s beloved children’s book classic is full of honest, sometimes sad and heartfelt observations about being young, and staying young at heart. It looks like Warners is really giving Jonze the freedom to bring that to the big screen. And considering the time it’s taken, it looks like Warners knew giving Jonze the project, he’d deliver on a uniquely faithful adaptation. I can’t wait for this one. I’ll probably cry for joy when I finally get to see this. Until then, I’ll just sing along with this great trailer and its inspired choice of soundtrack. Arcade Fire’s “Wake Up” is now forever tied to this movie for me.
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