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Horton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe it exists.

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G, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino

Release Date: March 3, 2008

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DVD Release Date: December 9, 2008

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  • scottgreen96
    March 24, 2012
    scottgreen96
    Dr seuss is a genius!
  • fb100002359227440
    November 26, 2011
    fb100002359227440
    Sometimes silly, but this Dr. Seuss adaptation brings a emotional and powerful message that fascinate children and adults.
  • thmtsang
    September 11, 2011
    thmtsang
    Great animation about an elephant called Horton who hears the Whos who live in a speck on a clover.
  • skeletonking101
    August 17, 2011
    skeletonking101
    This movie follows the ideas and imagination of Dr. Seuss, though it doesn't follow the book that well, it still is a great feast for the eyes.This film is one of Carrey's weaker films, but he does a fantastic job as Horton, Steve Carrel and Jim Carrey work off each other very we... read morell and very funny to listen to. All the other cast did a great as well, Seth Rogen, though having a very small part (no pun intended) is still very funny and the character is pretty interesting. Jesse Mcartney does a great job as the mayor's son Jojo as well, though he only talks about 4 times in the ending, its still a well done character, even though he has little to no dialogue in this whole film. The comedy is also very well done in this film too, my favorite scene being when the Mayor goes to the dentist and Horton is holding the clover while crossing a rickety old bridge that is falling apart.
  • theylovealexis
    July 18, 2011
    theylovealexis
    It was really cute, visual and bright. I liked the cast of voices as well. I thought the theme was a little grown up.. believing in something that you can't see while the rest of the world is calling you crazy. It's about having blind faith. I watched it with my nephew.. he didn'... read moret notice.
  • DreamExtractor
    June 21, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Funny and cute for kids. After a fun and nice elephant named Horton (Jim Carrey) finds a clover with a speck on it because he heard a voice on it, he discovers a entire city of Whos live on that speck, and the stressed but kind and happy Mayor (Steve Carell). Horton must put t... read morehe clover on top of a mountain to save the Whos, but only if the unapproving and mean Kangaroo doesnt stop him first. The story is for kids and they will have Jim Carrey and Steve Carell have a very nice charming voice to there characters. Overall I found it funny and nice, but maybe too kiddish for me.
  • CreedsDelight
    June 17, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    Consistently funny while maintaining a safe plot that sometimes gets ahead of itself but nevertheless, this is a very entertaining movie for the kiddies.
  • StarCrossedVoyager
    December 31, 2010
    StarCrossedVoyager
    Mildly amusing and funny. I didn't really follow the story but what I saw was good. The part I liked best was when the mayor was running around with his long arm with it flapping around. Made me giggle.
  • SirPant
    December 20, 2010
    SirPant
    The Horton hears a Who I remember was much less preachy and didn't have all the religious connotations that this film hinted at. Maybe I got that wrong but still, this Atheist thoroughly enjoyed this version, I'm so glad it was animated rather than real life, Jim Carrey you are a... read morelmost forgiven! The only thing is, I really hope kids don't stop reading the books! Anyway, great stuff!
  • TheMachinist
    August 31, 2010
    TheMachinist
    "In my world everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows, and poop butterflies."

    Blue Sky Studios biggest successes are the 'Ice Age' films. But they've also made 'Robots' and this adaptation of Dr. Seuss' 'Horton Hears a Who!'. Simply put I like 'em all. I'll admit that the b... read moreefore mentioned films are no Pixar movies in overall quality but this film has something that no other animation studio has come up with.. The freakiest character ever made: Katie!

    In the jungle of Nool, a tiny speck is pushed of a flower and in to the jungle. Horton (Jim Carrey), an elephant, hears a faint, high-pitched voice from the speck and rescues it from falling to the water. He puts it on a flower and realizes that he is the only one who can hear it. On the speck is the town of Whoville, who's Mayor McNodd (Steve Carell) is the only one who hears Horton. None other in Whoville understands the danger they're in. The Kenguru, the leader of the jungle, holds Horton in ridicule when he attempts to rescue the citizens of Whoville and tries her everything to make Horton fail.

    The films target audience is the smallest in the family. I mean the ages between 3-12... I think. The plot is simple, shouldn't be a problem for the kids to follow, and the animation is top-notch. The colors couldn't be more vivid. The detail of the animation and the backgrounds is one of the highlights of the film. I'm sure that a lot of what's happening may not be seen on the first viewing. I saw this now for a third time and still found out some new funny details that's going on in the background.

    The films narrator, voiced by Charles Osgood, reads intros to the key scenes throughout the film. Osgood is in fact a famous radio commentator in the States. His voice, how he dictates Dr. Seuss' genious text from the book is simply put marvelous.

    The voice cast, consisting of several well known comedians, starting from Jim Carrey and Steve Carell and ending in Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen, do a very good job in their respective roles. I especially enjoyed Carell's performance as the Mayor but the one person who steals the entire film is voiced by Joey King, a 9 year old kid.

    Her small role, but oh so memorable, as the creepy.. I don't know what she is... thingy, is animated magic at its best. She is furry, has a frog's tongue and the ability to float. Say what now?! Aside from saying "Aaah" on a few occassions, her only line is the above mentioned quote. Every time she is on the screen, I could not but laugh out loud. I felt like a little kid and almost clapped my hands together and jumped on my seat. I love this Katie character!

    'Horton Hears a Who!' is very funny and entertaining and has several simple things to teach for the kids. The importance of friendship, loyalty, acceptance and forgiveness. These things are important for any person, no matter of age or size and this film message couldn't be easier to understand. The film also succeeds in being moving and exciting without being too scary for the kids. For the mature audience, 'Horton Hears a Who!' will not give anything out of the ordinary. Like I said, this ain't no Pixar feature (yes, I fuckin' love Pixar!) but seeing your kid enjoy this one fully, will surely make you love this altogether high-class animation.

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Critic Reviews

Richard Roeper
March 17, 2008
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

The animation's ok. I didn't like Jim Carrey. I thought he was a distraction.

Carina Chocano
March 14, 2008
Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times

The sad thing is that this Horton doesn't stick by its central message -- that every voice counts -- the way Horton sticks to the Whos. It pretends to, but the sincerity is just too scary to commit to... Full Review

Joe Neumaier
March 14, 2008
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

The team behind Ice Age capture the Seussian visuals without squishing emotions or squelching the sing-songy language. Listen closely: It's the sound of a million Who fans cheering. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
March 14, 2008
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Frequently charming, beautifully drawn and far more faithful in spirit to the source material than those dreadful Ron Howard-Brian Grazer productions. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
March 14, 2008
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

And a motto moguls should take some time learning, if they'd like their movies to finally be earning, for it's not the cash that makes a prize of the art, but the warmth of the tale, and the size of t... Full Review

Roger Moore
March 14, 2008
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

This new Horton 'toon may be state of the art. But it's great virtue isn't the 3-D animation. It's the good Doctor, whose writing about Whos never goes out of style. Full Review

Richard Corliss
March 14, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

The movie proves a funny, elevating ride that should beguile the young and keep their parents or grandparents enthralled too. For once, the G rating stands for Glorious. Full Review

Mary Elizabeth Williams
March 14, 2008
Mary Elizabeth Williams, Salon.com

doesn't have the brisk economy of the original book, but the animated Horton feels nevertheless close to the sweet, quirky heart of Dr. Seuss. Full Review

Claudia Puig
March 14, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Horton Hears a Who! is razzle-dazzling and artful, and it builds on Seuss' words by the clever cart-full. Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
March 14, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

When Horton sticks to the sweet, funny spirit of its source, though, all's right with the worlds, big and little. Full Review

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    • Katie: In my world, everyone's a pony, and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies.
    • Horton: That's beautiful Katie... in a really weird way.
    • Morton: The kangaroo has gone mad. She's telling everyone that you think there are people living on specks. She even went to Vlad!
    • Horton: Vlad.. I know two Vlads: the bad Vlad and the bunny that makes cookies!
    • Morton: Yeah, Horton, she's sending you a bunny with cookies.
    • Horton: Wow. I feel really good right now. It is my new sense of purpose.
    • Horton: And now the fists are flying, and the second guy picks up a brick! And you might wanna zip up the pouch for this next one... "Alright, fat boy, you want some of this?"
    • Horton: We can start a secret society that controls the balance of power in the world, and no one else can join unless they wear a funny hat!
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