This is a film for the imagination. The kids should love it. Young Max (Max Records) lives in an imaginary world. His father has passed away and his mother works hard. One night while she is entertaining a date he goes too far with his occasional rebellion and as his mother grabs him he bites her. He immediately runs away and Max invents a world he alone travels to. It should be noted that Max does show regret for this behavior later on and his mother forgives him.
Max convinces the creatures in the Land of the Wild Things that he is a king. He comes up with plans for several changes in their world and they embrace him as their new leader. There are a few scenes in which some roughhousing takes place but Max is never seriously hurt. The film seems to be a metaphor of dealing with one’s feelings and emotions and Max eventually realizes that, as much fun as he has had, he can’t live forever in this world but must return home.
It should be noted that there are a few strong words uttered in the film and some violence, which is not gratuitous, and we therefore recommend this movie for ages twelve and above. Kids will love it. Take them to this journey into the imagination and enjoy the trip!
