I'd been told by a previous viewer this was not a movie for children. SO TRUE. I learned it was also not a movie for adults. I thought the child actor was good, his feelings and perspective at the beginnning of the film convincing, well-conceived, well-portrayed. From the point he runs away to Where the Wild Things Are, I found the message very confusing and the Wild Things very unappealing. While there were moments, I was often bored and glad when it was over. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, especially children.