"Wild Things" movie gets author Sendak's blessing

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-10-14 08:12

Actor Max Records as Max (L) walks with James Gandolfini in character as Carol on the set of the film "Where the Wild Things Are" in this undated publicity handout.[Agencies]

"I would tell them (parents) to go to hell. That's a question I will not tolerate," the author told Newsweek when asked about the movie's fright potential.

Talking to reporters, Jonze said Sendak's book was initially criticized by librarians and psychologists because it depicted a kid who was wild, who yelled at his mother and who acted out.

"It wasn't teaching kids a lesson," Jonze said. "But it was true and kids recognized that and it became popular because kids loved it. I think the movie has the same intention (of) not trying to condescend to kids."

Jonze also came under pressure from Warner Bros studio executives, who were expecting a more family-friendly treatment. Media reports last year said the studio delayed the release for 12 months and asked for more work on the estimated $80 million production.

Jonze declined to detail his discussions with Warner Bros, saying, "It was just not a fun part of the process.

"But in the end we made the movie we wanted to make and now they (Warner Bros) are embracing it."

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