My father used to read and act out this book to me when I was younger, therefore I have a clear bias to LOVE this story and see very little wrong with the movie. That disclaimed, I was captivated and inspired by this movie. I cried multiple times at the level of emotion the wild things conveyed through minimal dialogue. There is so much unspoken communication in this film that I will forever watch it in awe of the effort put into staying true to Maurice Sendak's vision. Definitely don't take kids under 10 to this movie unless they can handle being a bit scared (which Sendak was quoted to say something to the effect of let them wet their pants). There is nothing overtly violent or scary about this movie, though.