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Horton Hears a Who (Widescreen and Full-Screen Single-Disc Edition) |  | Actors: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  170 reviews
Sales Rank: 1557
Format: Animated, Color, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2253345D
UPC: 024543533450
EAN: 0024543533450
ASIN: B001DPHDCY
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 9, 2008
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Product Description
Genre: Family
Rating: G
Release Date: 9-DEC-2008
Media Type: DVD
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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, colorful 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
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 Adorable August 29, 2010
Heather Lynn Anderson (Florence, NJ United States)
This is a very cute movie that is great for the whole family. However the ending came too quickly and suddenly and left me somewhat confused. Putting that aside, it was great entertainment for a lovely afternoon with the family.
 A review in rhyme June 24, 2010
Jillian Kimberlin (Milwaukee, WI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first read this book,
I was just a tot. So,
I decided to see the movie -
And I liked it quite a lot!
I'll try to keep this short,
but I can't make promises here.
The movie is too great,
your children should not fear.
I know this book;
I can tell you the tale,
and here is that story,
in some minor detail:
The mayor gathers everyone
in town square
But Horton can't tell them -
he's really there.
All of the Who's and Who-ville
are unlike you and me,
They are people whom
we cannot see.
Of course, no one believes Horton,
which is sad -
the Kangaroo is making sure
that it will all go bad,
the animals rally around the kangaroo,
and they would say,
"We don't want Horton in the forest,
at all, to stay."
Horton's an elephant,
living in what we call "our world".
In the jungle of Nool there are animals,
young and old.
Who-Ville is on a flower,
and in it are all the Who.
No one can hear them but Horton,
but still, could you?
A great story, of course,
and as bad it is to say,
such examples of Kangaroos
can be found today.
I love this quote,
when Horton is about to fall,
He shouts, "A person's a person,
no matter how small!".
You should go see this movie,
I'm not afraid to tell,
the acting is great, the animation
is flawless, as well.
I won't ruin the movie,
but let me quote you this now,
although it's not in the book,
it sums up my review; how?
"I meant what I said,
and I said what I meant.
An elephant's faithful,
one hundred percent!"
Yuppie Social Commentary May 29, 2010
RGB (New Rochelle, NY)
This is a good movie. We watched it with our three year old. She liked it. The animation was ok. From an adult/parent (my) perspective, the story was kind of boring in the beginning, but then my interest was aroused when the over protective mother character started acting up. The movie then turned to satire and slight social commentary, which made the climax and resolution interesting to me. That is why I bought it (and for my kid to watch).
Great visuals vibrant and vivid May 26, 2010
europa (CA,USA)
Great visual HD content and pretty entertaining, it's worth seeing once and I guess owning it, since I did buy it from target.
so good to see a movie or two.... May 2, 2010
nacomparan (Arizona)
I really enjoy watching animated movies, guessing the character who plays by the voice and facial animation...every time I view they become realer and realer! It is a pleasure spending time with our 7 year old daughter........so really enjoyed the movie " Horton hears a Who"
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