I would like to start out by saying that this movie was not for kids, and although many thought it was, it was not, then again parents should get the hint from Jonze's earlier films like Being John Malcovich, were not for kids either, and that the book was published in the 1960's. That does not mean anything really, but to be honest I do not see a lot of parents reading it to their kids these days.

But the movie is flawless. Unless you are old and you can't stand the sight of artistic vision and the embellishment of a classic story, than it is not for you. But this movie is a beautiful story that even expresses the sad fears that exist in one small child and entire generation.

All the monsters that Max meets are just representations of the monsters that live in him. He is scared of abandonment, people, love, divorce, etc. This movie is a happy yet tragic tale of a young child searching for answers. And yet the beauty of it is beyond my dreams.