Horton Hears A Who (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]

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Dr. Seuss's classic 1954 book Horton Hears a Who has entertained generations of children and served as the inspiration for a 26-minute, 1970 television special Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who and the 2000 Broadway musical "Seussical: The Musical". This 2008, full-length animated movie features the voice talents of Jim Carrey as Horton, Steve Carrell as the Mayor of Whoville, Carol Burnett as the Kangaroo, and Jesse McCartney as JoJo and promises to delight a whole new generation of children and their parents and grandparents. The technological wonders of computer animation have allowed 20th Century Fox Animation to bring to life the wacky, colourful Whoville with its minute inhabitants and the lush Jungle of Nool with its host of distinctive animals and the result is a rich, fantastical world of wonder worthy of Dr. Seuss' own imagination.

All the major plot elements of Dr. Seuss' book are present, with Horton hearing the faint cry for help from a tiny dust speck atop a small clover and doing his best to protect the inhabitants of that small civilization of Whoville despite the disbelief, disdain, and persecution of his fellow animals. The feel of Dr. Seuss' original rhyming prose is partially preserved in the sparse narration by Charles Osgood that's interspersed throughout the film's dialogue and the overarching themes of staying true to one's convictions and the celebration of the power of perseverance, imagination, and kindness come through loud and clear. Horton Hears a Who is a fun rendering of a classic Dr. Seuss story that's sure to entertain viewers of all ages. --Tami Horiuchi, Amazon.com

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Based on the 1954 children's book by Dr. Seuss, HORTON HEARS A WHO! is a 2008 computer-animated Hollywood update of the beloved illustrated tale. Horton (voiced by Jim Carrey), a thoughtful elephant living in the jungle of Nool, discovers that an entire society, Whoville, rests inside a speck. He gently rests it on a clover flower, and searches for a place where it will be safe from the perils of the larger world. Establishing contact with Whoville's befuddled mayor (Steve Carell), Horton faces disbelief from his animal friends, including his blue mouse pal, Morton (Seth Rogen), and unwittingly incurs the wrath of an uptight kangaroo (Carol Burnett), setting the playful pachyderm on a journey to the most remote parts of Nool, with malicious vultures and monkeys not far behind.
Executive produced by Chris Wedge, the creator of ICE AGE, and directed by Steve Martino and Jimmy Hayward, this CGI take on Seuss (aka Theodore Geisel) is the first 21st-century adaptation to hew closely to the artist's true spirit and visual style. While Carrey, Carell, Burnett, and the rest of the vocal talent (also including Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, and Jonah Hill) contribute lively performances, the animation is the real focus of the film, displaying a stunning array of colourful characters and landscapes that capture Seuss's wonderfully whimsical aesthetic. Though Seuss loyalists might be dismayed by some liberties taken (particularly a Japanese anime-style interlude and a brief musical number set to a REO Speedwagon hit), the movie's heart is in the right place, resulting in a top-notch family feature.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best animated movies since The Lion King, 3 April 2008 By  Ms. H. E. Turner (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I really enjoyed this film and I cannot wait until the DVD release. Horton hears a who is a perfect example of a great family film, adults will enjoy it just as much as children. The characters are colourful, charming and engaging and the messages this film puts across is friendly and sweet. Everything a classic Dr Suess story should be. A simply beautiful movie with a high spirit storyline. Go and see it in the cinema you will not be dissapointed! Excellent thumbs up! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Visually striking Dr Seuss adaptation, 3 Nov 2008 By  Ichabod J (Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire) - See all my reviews    This film tells the story of what happens when Horton the Elephant discovers there is an entire world contained in a speck on a bit of clover. Whilst the plot is squarely aimed at kids, there is much to recommend this to viewers of all ages; anyone who likes the books of Dr Seuss and/or decent animation should enjoy this film. Visually, it manages to capture Seuss's style really well; the microscopic world of the Whos is especially entertaining and there are a great many incredibly detailed and inventive scenes that will amuse children and adults alike. Whilst there are plenty of kids films that represent pure torture for grown-ups, this isn't one of them. It made me laugh as well as my kids so scores points for that. Jim Carrey isn't everyone's cup of tea either, but his vocal performance in this is fairly understated so shouldn't prove too annoying. Overall, I'd say this is top notch family entertainment that has superb animation; I may not want to rewatch it quite as much as my kids will, but it's well worth a look. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Seuss would be proud, 20 April 2008 By  B. "go on, take my advice - you know you want... - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    A sweet film with a good message; Horton Hears A Who features a not-over-the top Jim Carry as the voice of Horton, savior of all the Whos in Who-Ville. The film showcases the need to make your voice heard, even if what you're saying happens to fly in the face of conventional wisdom. A lesson everyone (young and old) should take to heart. There are plenty of jokes for Mom & Dad (a particularly funny JKF reference comes to mind) and lots of giggles for kiddos. My seven-year-old was thoroughly entertained throughout, even cheering and chanting "We are here!" at the pivotal point of the film. I can't help but think Dr. Seuss would be proud... Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 18 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Dr Seuss is back Wanna see a cute elephant going nuts... lol.... you will love it if you like Dr Seuss. Its not too crazy! Published 3 months ago by Julisback 3.0 out of 5 stars Great Animation! Truly great animation. Only 3 stars as I personally felt the finale was just a bit weak, otherwise it would have been a momentous film. Read more Published 3 months ago by Littlejohn 4.0 out of 5 stars Cartoon fun! Horton Hears A Who (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008] A lovely cartoon, for ALL the family. A great story with a moral to it and fun for everyone! Published 4 months ago by J. Robson 4.0 out of 5 stars a good view for the kids excellent film for the kids jim carrey at his usual top form would reccommend although won't Published 4 months ago by J. Elliot 5.0 out of 5 stars Horton hears a Who Oh my God! This is THE most amazing film! Regardless of whether you have kids or not, this is a 'must watch' film. Published 5 months ago by Redalex 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, beautifully animated and with universal appeal! This is a fantastic feature - not only is the animation incredible, but the humour is quirky, the dialogue snappy, and as an adaptation from Dr Seuss it's spot on. Read more Published 6 months ago by R. WEST-SOLEY 5.0 out of 5 stars For once Jim Carrey is not too annoying! Well I took my 2 boys to see this (aged 7 and 9) and they loved it. As a parent having to sit through this film with them, I too was entranced and thoroughly enjoyed a moment of... Read more Published 6 months ago by M. BROOKMAN 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful I am not usually a fan of animations but watched this for review purposes for a website. It is absolutely fantastic. Read more Published 8 months ago by J. H. Sanders 3.0 out of 5 stars Colourful and fun for small children "Horton" is a visually striking film - very colourful with plenty of slapstick humour to keep the kids amused - and the under 10's will probably enjoy this film most. Read more Published 8 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard 1.0 out of 5 stars OMG SO BAD Seriously, this is one of the worst films i have ever seen! I was literally falling asleep while watching this "comedic" film. Read more Published 8 months ago by Mr. W. A. Ford Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 18 customer reviews...

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