Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Where the Wild Things Are

Somehow, I had no childhood and managed to grow up without ever reading (or recalling) Where the Wild Things Are.

Luckily, somewhere out there, Spike Jonze did have a childhood and has now apparently recreated the beloved classic in all its nostalgic glory. The trailer captures in all its simplicity the innocence, fear, imagination, unconditional hope, love, and above all, pure magic of childhood. Driven by a beautiful recording of Arcade Fire's "Wake Up," it reaffirms the power of music, film, and stories to constantly inspire.



If the film's as beautiful as the trailer, Spike may have just given me a childhood.

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