I really don't see where what he said has anything to do with whether it's a good children's movie or not. It's a popular book, and how many children will even know what he said? Children don't care about such things.

Maurice Sendak is in his 80's, and has never been a very agreeable person. He wrote many award winning books, and is sick and tired of that one being the only one anyone ever talks about. I think age has to be taken into account when considering his statements.

If the book was not to scary to read to your child, it certainly isn't too scary to let them see on the screen. Children aren't as fragile as we think they are. Hearing parents fight is more damaging to a child than a scary movie.

I think I will still take my boys to watch the movie. Both have read the book multiple times and are fond of the story. Neither was ever scared, but rather amazed and intrigued by the "wild" creatures in the book. I don't think they could look that much more scary on screen. Apart from that they have seen the trailer to the movie and were more interested than fearful. Regarding what the author said, I don’t think children read the news too much or if they found out about his negative statement I don’t think it would deter them from wanting to see the movie. For children, the storylines of books and movies are magical and able to transport them into another world, away from reality. Sure most, children of school age are aware that every story needs an author, but most don’t care as much about the creator of a story than the story itself. Therefore, I think I would disregard what the grumpy old author said and do what makes my children happy.

I would keep in mind that Sendak and the people who made the movie are not one in the same. Yes, he is obviously making royalty money from the film, but his contribution was the book which was written many years ago. A whole other group of producers, directors, actors and crew are responsible for and profiting from the movie and their work should not be judged, rewarded or punished based on his comments.

I would take my grandchildren to see the movie because they will enjoy it and from the reviews I've read, it's well done.