I remember the book from my childhood, and after seeing all the clips and reviews on tv, I thought I'd give it a try. The picture itself was amazing, the life like appearance of the monsters was a plus. This movie takes you back to your child hood, and imagination. I saw the similarities between Max and Carol, They both feel like they're alone, nobody understands them and that's why they rebel to anger. Once they meet, it's a union of friendship. I feel like this movie at times moved very slow. The film was different, it's not something you have seen before, in terms of the story and presentation. But overall, I enjoyed this unique movie. Be prepared to shed a tear or 2.