They can be viewed in all their expressive splendor here. Spike Jonez and crew did a really great job brining these creatures to life — making them appear both physically imposing and characteristically gentle.

With Karen O and various indie rock stars providing the soundtrack, Dave Eggers penning the script, and Spike Jonez in the director’s chair, this film is going to have to try really hard to suck. I wished it was coming out in early winter because it seems like the perfect date movie. Actually, “Where the Wild Things Are” will appeal to every age group for any occasion. It just has that enticing whimsy that goes hand in hand with the chilly months.

“Where the Wild Things Are” hits theaters on October 16th.