Spike Jonze must have grown up in a dysfunctional family. How else could you possibly create a film from that wonderful children's book that has such anger and sadness? My children 6,9, cried and wanted to leave the theater. I wanted them to stay for some closure and a happy ending, but it really wasn't there. If you liked the book I doubt you'll like the movie. And don't take your children. It will spoil the story for them.