Where the Wild Things Are Movie Trailer

The first trailer for Where the Wild Things Are was released today, and I am more than impressed!  I had heard so many great things about the movie and the trailer, but I was remaining skeptical.  Now after watching the trailer I’m completely excited about the upcoming film and I think it really will deliver what everyone is promising.

It looks like the movie will expand on the ideas within the book in all the right ways.  The aspects of a child overcoming his fears and discovering something great within himself are the main themes, and from the hints in the trailer, it seems to capture that same essence, adding in the great feeling of adventure as well.  It looks like a movie that goes beyond the surface of the story and delves into the deeper meanings that Maurice Sendak wanted to address in the book.

The film also looks like it is brilliantly shot; just from these short clips the camera and CGI work looks amazing.  I also love the Arcade Fire song for this trailer.  It has been used for a few other movie promos and I wasn’t sure how it would work, but it went along perfectly with the images.  Music can really make or break a trailer, and this song was a great choice.  Where the Wild Things Are releases in October of 2009.