Let the wild rumpus start! Today marks the release of the eagerly-anticipated film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze. While many were worred about the famous chlldren's book becoming yet another childhood-destroying piece of Hollywood garbage, those familiar with Jonze's work knew that the movie was in the right hands. Though he's known to cinephiles for weighty adult films like Adaptation and Being John Malkovich, his music videos are what truly showed that the director had the goods for such a tricky children's film. Combining stunning visuals with a sense of empathy and story in under five minutes is no small feat, but Jonze's many famous music videos proved that he could do it again and again. To get a taste of how Where the Wild Things Are got its one-of-a-kind style, check out our ten favorite Spike Jonze music videos below.

Bjork -- "Triumph of a Heart"

While cat memes have sprouted up all over the Internet, Jonze was just a bit ahead of the curve with this 2005 clip. Featuring a cat wearing a wife beater, driving a car, and transforming into a human-size CGI dancing machine, the video certainly can haz cheeseburger.

Beastie Boys -- "Sabotage"

One of the most notorious and goofy of Jonze's videos, the man was all about the 70's cop shows and mustaches before it'd become a frat humor cliche in the early aughts. While there have been many imitators of this style since, Jonze's was the first -- and the best.

Chemical Brothers -- "Elektrobank"

There's nothing specifically original about using gymnastics in a music video, but there's a certain finesse here. While most of the video is shot simply, the slow-motion conclusion just looks even more eye-catching as a result. Top the subtle touches of storyline between the hilariously overbearing coach and the sudden appearance of the gymnast's parents, and you've got one hell of a video.

Fatboy Slim -- "Praise You"

Is there anything that seems more perfect and studiously sloppy than this video? It's been played to death a million times, but it still packs a punch every time. For those who haven't heard too much about it, the dance troupe leader is in fact Jonze himself.

Weezer -- "Buddy Holly"

In a similar vein to "Sabotage," this Weezer video manages to toe the line between postmodern kitsch and nostalgic sentimentality. Beginning a long tradition of memorable Weezer videos, this is by far the most popular, and the fact that Henry Winkler is actually in this is a special bonus.

Wax -- "California"

Sometimes an image is so breathtaking and attention-grabbing that you don't need anything to accompany it. A man running down the street on fire in slow motion is one such image.

Daft Punk -- "Da Funk"

When asked about the symbolism of this video, Daft Punk only said "There's no story. It is just a man-dog walking with a ghetto-blaster in New York. The rest is not meant to say anything. People are trying to explain it: Is it about human tolerance? Integration? Urbanism? There's really no message. There will be a sequel someday." While this might be true, you can see hints of Where the Wild Things Are in this video, what with the anthropomorphic dog-man and the child-like sense of isolation conveyed.

Kanye West -- "Flashing Lights"

Kanye West - Flashing Lights (feat. Dwele)

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For a long time, this video seems like a teenage male-baiting version of the "California" video. However, the difference is in the buildup. The entirety of the clip has this sense that the girl actually is walking towards something, and that something is both surprising and dark in the best way possible.

Unkle -- "Heaven"

Some people might not know that Jonze got his start with skateboarding videos, a genre of which he's also considered a legend. In this video, one of his newest, Jonze does an absolutely incredible job of reconciling his skate video origins with the superb visual flair that he's known for today. While most of the videos above you might have seen on TV, this one is underwatched and underrated, and it'd be wise to stick all the way through watching this one.

Fatboy Slim -- "Weapon of Choice"

The genius of this video shouldn't have to be desribed beyond stating its contents: Christopher Walken dancing and flying around an empty hotel. Walken also choreographed this video himself, which somehow makes it all even better.