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 enlarge | Actor: Jim Carrey
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  24 reviews
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Format: Animated, Color, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 174 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 024543533450
EAN: 0024543533450
ASIN: B001DPHDCY
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 9, 2008 (In 20 Days)
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 Good Movie, Good Message June 16, 2008
Valerie J. Saturen (Tacoma, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First, a confession. I'm an adult, and I still absolutely love Dr. Seuss. In fact, I probably appreciate him more now that I'm old enough to more fully grasp the layers of social commentary beneath the whimsical tales. Like other works by Dr. Seuss, this one carries a message of kindness and social justice, and the movie entertains with (tasteful) slapstick humor kids will love and jokes for the adults, too.
Horton (voice acted by Jim Carrey) is a tender-hearted, if a bit goofy, elephant who hears a cry for help emanating from a tiny speck. Though he can't see the microscopically tiny people who issued the cry, he decides to save them, even though he is labeled crazy--even "dangerous"--for helping the invisible "Whos" no one else can hear. Particularly threatened by Horton's behavior is the jungle busybody Kangaroo, who keeps her son sheltered in her pouch even though he is far too old (in fact, she "pouch schools" him to ensure that he is not corrupted by the outside world). Rallying the others against Horton, Kangaroo accuses him of "teaching the children to use their imaginations," which could lead to "anarchy." Nonetheless, Horton is steadfast in his compassion for the invisible "little guy"--which could be a metaphor for the poor, children, or any other marginalized group--insisting that "a person's a person, no matter how small."
Meanwhile, in tiny Whoville, the Mayor (Steve Carrell) struggles to make the people realize they are in peril because their speck lacks a safe home. Two major obstacles stand in his way: the city council cares only about keeping the citizens happily distracted with festivities like the upcoming Centennial, and the citizens refuse to believe that they are merely a tiny civilization floating precariously on a speck of dust. The Mayor knows that the little people of Whoville must raise their voices and make themselves heard...but the real hero is JoJo, the mayor's sullen, silent son and the smallest Who of all.
My only criticism is that a few of the characters were stereotypical: Vlad, the Russian vulture, whom Kangaroo hires to torment Horton, and Mayor's stereotypically "sassy" black secretary.
The animation is wonderful...a visual feast true to Dr. Seuss' trademark whimsical style. Particularly amazing is the intricate animation of the Whoville Observatory. One humorous sequence has Horton imagining himself the hero of a badly synchronized anime, which is sure to draw laughs from fans of the genre.
An endearing movie, true to the spirit of Seuss...great for all ages.
Horton Hears a Who: Multilayered Film for the Whole Family June 3, 2008
Robert D. Shull (Fairfield, OH)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Horton Hears a Who is a wonderful adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book with something for everyone. The animation is wonderful, the casting was right on target for the characters and the rhyming mastery of Dr. Seuss is showcased. At first glance, Horton Hears a Who is a wonderful film that kids will definitely enjoy. Look a little deeper, however, and there is plenty for adults to discover. There are fun historical references peppered throughout the film and endless levels of philosophical discourse. As you're watching the film, consider the implications if the Earth were substituted for the speck? This film gives Dr. Seuss credit for the genius he is while entertaining all audiences. It will bring the kid out of everyone!
 cute...for kids May 20, 2008
LARRY (Capitol Heights, MD)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
*Horton Hears a Who* pretty much follows the book by Dr. Seuss. However, because of its "strict" adaptation of the book, the movie is best for kids.
Horton is dilly-dallying around when he suddenly hears a voice coming from a speck of dust drifting in the air. He soon discovers that there is a village of Whos in the unrooted speck.
He shares his findings with his friends in the jungle of Nool. His friends are hesitant to believe him since it's impossible to have inhabitants living in a dust speck.
Despite their disbelief, Horton continues to guard the speck and searches for a haven for the people of Whoville. Kangaroo, bitter and adamant, seeks help from a vulture to destroy the speck since Horton must be losing his mind!
Meanwhile, Mayor Ned McDodd, of Whoville, must convince his people that their city is somewhat in danger. No one believes him, not even his son and 96 daughters.
Horton and the mayor must find a way to send the message to their friends as well as finding a solution.
Again, cute movie that's just perfect for kids. Adults just might tire of this film after 30 minutes or so since it is not like other animated films, such as *Cars*, *Shrek* and the like.
Delightful! April 20, 2008
Andrew Kutz (The Vast Desert Subtropolis of Gilbert, Arizona, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Judging by the previews, I would not have gone and seen this film. However, being forced to for my younger sister's birthday party, I reluctantly went to the film, evn sitting through Harkins' incredibly lame Go Green campaign.
As it turns out, I'm glad I went. The film was a lot of fun, entertaining the whole way. Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell were excellent choices for the main cast.
What really impressed me though, is that the film stayed within it's G rating. Unlike many children's films of the time, 'Horton' does not contain anything that I would categorize as innapropriate, with one POSSIBLE exception. (*see below)
Overall, I found it very enjoyable and funny. Some of the better parts included the Japanese style anime sequence, a *certain hilarious line ("In my world there are only ponies, who eat rainbows and poop butterflies") and my personal favorite, the musically stirring finale.
A must see family film. Four and a half well earned stars.
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. - Dr. Seuss April 14, 2008
Cherise Everhard (Michigan, USA)
The classic Seuss tale makes it to the big screen and I was very happy with the results. I usually find that children's books made into movies can be unnecessarily long and drawn out to make a decent movie time; therefore they tend to drag a bit for this big kid at the theater. I thought this one was great, a perfect length and it held the interest of my two year old niece who made her debut at the theater that day. When the movie was over she excitedly asked "are we going to watch it again?"
This movie has all the quirky scenery that you expect from Dr. Seuss; from the funky trees and crazy houses, to the wonderfully imaginative Who's, nothing disappointed. I was a little afraid to see this as Jim Carey usually grates on every nerve I have with his overacting and hyperactive persona, but he made a delightful Horton and I found myself enjoying him for the first time in years.
I recognized a lot of the voices and thought them extremely well cast; Carol Burnett as a villain was a surprise and a treat. My sister and I laughed out loud a lot throughout this film, we enjoyed it as much if not more than our kids. The lessons in Horton Hears a Who are simple and one can't help but think how the world would be a better place if everyone had a little more Horton in them. I really found the whole movie fun and this is definitely a movie I will purchase when it makes it to DVD.
Cherise Everhard, April 2008
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