Horton Hears A Who! Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
One Elephant One World One Story
The Next Big Comedy Event
A persons a person no matter how small !
Who-mongous!
One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home, but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors, who refuse to believe that anything could survive on the speck. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small."
| Jim Carrey | Horton |
| Steve Carell | The Mayor of Who-ville |
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | Town Crier |
| Will Arnett | |
| Dane Cook | |
| Josh Flitter | Rudy |
| Dan Fogler | Yummo |
| Jonah Hill | |
| Seth Rogen | |
| Shelby Adamowsky | The Mayor's Daughter |
| Carol Burnett | Kangaroo |
| Samantha Droke | Mayor's Daughter |
| Isla Fisher | |
| Selena Gomez | Mayor's daughter |
| Joey King | Katie |
| Jimmy Hayward |
7.20 out of 10 (29833 votes)
Visitor Reviews
A person is a person no matter how small
posted on 27 Jul 2009This is the only Dr. Seuss movie that I've seen and it is a really good adaptation. I passed watching 'The Grinch' because at that time, I felt like it was too weird for me. Even weirder than Tim Burton's works and that's saying a lot. Mike Myers' 'Cat in the Hat' was panned by critics and Dr. Seuss' fans alike so that was no for me too. I decided to watch this flick mainly because it stayed strong in the box-office for a couple of weeks and the critics were really impressed. So yeah, I watched it and I too, was impressed. The animations are lavish, the story: top notch, the humor and jokes were also there not only kids humor but they also put some adult humor for the mature audience. The voice cast was perfect, every animal they're voicing fits their personality really well. And of course, the moral of the story. A person is a person no matter how small.Cute. 8/10
I do like, Sam I am
posted on 27 Jul 2009So far, this is the best possible example of bringing a Dr. Seuss book to life. The animation is top notch and the design of the characters stay true to Dr. Seuss' vision. Overall, a splendid effort from 20th Century Fox."Horton" tells the story of an eccentric elephant named Horton (voice of Jim Carrey) who stumbles upon a floating speck that is actually an infinitesimal world that is home to thousands of tiny little creatures called Whos. Though microscopic, the world known as Whoville is a land of technological achievement. The Whos are intelligent little creatures who are strange in appearance.The Major of Whoville (voice of Steve Carell) is the first person to come into contact with Horton after he hears his voice in a drainpipe. Like Horton, he has a somewhat bizarre personality, so no one believes him when he claims that the world is going to end. Likewise, no one believes Horton when he claims that a race of people are living on the diminutive speck.After he is somewhat shunned by his friends and society, Horton sets off on the misadventure of his lifetime to relocate the speck to a safe location so that the citizens of Whoville can live in peace once more.Again, this is a great film for all ages. Kids will lap up the lush animation while parents can have a chuckle at the adult jokes that are scattered throughout. Dr. Seuss would be proud.
Mildly entertaining animated film, but suffers from a degree of preachiness.
posted on 25 Jul 2009As in so many recent animated films, Horton Hears A Who boasts excellent graphics and lively voice-overs, but the story lacks a true sense of purpose and direction. This is a little surprising as the film is based on a book by the usually reliable Dr Seuss. From such a source one would be right to expect something with a bit more depth, but what emerges is a fairly routine and uninspiring time-filler – very easy to watch, enjoyable in an undemanding way, and completely forgotten within the week.Pleasant, unassuming elephant Horton (voice of Jim Carrey) thinks he hears the sound of voices on a small speck of clover as it drifts by him one day. His thoughts prove correct when he learns that a society of Whos, living in the tiny town of Whoville, actually exists on the speck of clover dust. What the Whos don't realise is that their world is drifting around precariously, in danger of destruction in the blink of an eye if the speck lands in a river or is trodden on by a large animal. Horton establishes a communication with the Mayor Of Whoville (voice of Steve Carrell), and agrees to help look after the clover speck until a safe place can be found for it. However, some of the other animals living in Horton's jungle think that he's going crazy and refuse to buy into his story of a minuscule world existing on the clover. Kangaroo (voice of Carol Burnett) is especially angered – she thinks Horton is twisting the minds of the young and impressionable with his crazy stories – and she takes it upon herself to get hold of the dust and destroy it. This prompts a long and dangerous quest for Horton, who must avoid the doubters and get the clover speck to a safe place where it will never be found.There's not really enough in the film that one would class as genuinely funny. The bridge scene contains chuckles, and Vlad the psychopathic vulture has his moments, but for the rest of the time the film is quietly amusing rather than uproariously hilarious. Carrey and Carrell provide enjoyable voice work – they're enthusiastic real-life personalities (as we all know from their previous film work) and their natural flair enables them to make likable characters. Burnett is similarly effective as the mean and horrid Kangaroo, although the character is virtually Facsist in attitude and very hard to like, even as a hissable villain. As noted already, the animation is polished and always pleasing to the eye. But while the film appeals to the eye, it has a far lesser impact on the brain. The moral messages – tolerance for all, the power of imagination, standing up for your beliefs – are all very worthy, but delivered here in an excessively heavy-handed and preachy manner. There's something oddly unappealing about being preached at in any movie, but it feels doubly uncalled-for in a kids' film. There's enough here to keep you mildly entertained, but little that will enable the film to stand the true test of time.
Horton Hears a Who is a Hit!
posted on 21 Jul 2009I remember when I first saw the commercial for this movie I had absolutely no interest in spending my $8 on a potentially terrible adaptation of a book I loved as I kid. Then I was talking to some friends and one of them sheepishly admitted to wanting to see Horton Hears a Who. It was almost as if a switch was flipped inside of me and I began thinking: "well, maybe it won't be THAT bad...and I DID love the book." So when that friend asked if I wanted to see it with him, I said yes...yes I would.Well let me just tell you, the commercially do not do it justice. The previews make it look like it is full of stereotypical jokes and stereotypical characters and, well, I'll admit that they are there, but they're endearing. Yes, I said it! They're endearing! The entire movie was incredibly endearing BUT it was also bizarre and twisted...just like how I remember all Dr. Suess novels as being like.Not only that, but it contained a higher level of understanding that Dr. Suess had in all of his storybooks. You know what I mean...take the Lorax, for example, which dealt with pressing environmental issues cleverly contained in an imaginary world in a children's book. Horton Hears a Who deals with things like anarchy, religion, totalitarianism, existentialism, democracy, and faith. The movie portrays it spotlessly. The movie is emotional and smart and funny. It's not funny all the time for an adult (it IS a kid's movie, after all), but it is clever and completely worth the time and money.Do I recommend it? Heck yes I do!
Horton should not hear a Who
posted on 17 Jul 2009Sorry, but to me, this was a big disappointment. Not on Jim Carrey or Steve Carrell's part, but in the script in general. It didn't get my attention like The Grinch did or even some of Cat In The Hat. The anime scene was enjoyable, but something about it just made me think this was just a reason to make more money.Everyone knows Dr. Seuss' tale of Horton Hears A Who, but somehow it didn't seem like Dr. Seuss' tale at all. The characters looked like the pages of the book, but a very dull and boring version. I really think i'm the only one I know who didn't like it, and honestly I don't know why. I prefer Kung Fu Panda a thousand times more.
A Dr. Seuss adaptation that gets it right.
posted on 01 Jul 2009Hollywood and Dr. Seuss certainly aren't a match made in heaven. Two minds that are clearly on different wavelengths, it shouldn't come as a surprise that there will be more hits and misses as Hollywood continues to dip into Seuss' collection for cinematic inspiration. But with the arrival of the imaginatively rich 'Horton Hears a Who!', the right chord has been struck to create a lasting and charming film in the spirit of the original book.Downright adorable, 'Horton' is a warm-hearted movie for children and adults alike. It doesn't need to pad itself full of unnecessary pop culture references (unless you include random anime sequences) or sour potty humor (unless you count pooping butterflies). A majority of the inspiration comes from the mind of Dr. Seuss himself, and that makes this experience that much richer and genuine. There's little here that will leave us wanting more or with a sour taste left over. 'Horton Hears a Who!' is as cute as cute can be.The film's animation is spectacularly whimsical, appropriately Suessical and allowing the worlds dreamed up by Suess to be given their true justice and beauty. But it is perhaps the endlessly star-studded voice cast that is most impressive here. Jim Carrey, who is at times barely recognizable in the title role of Horton, is perfectly spot-on. And Steve Carell, the goofy Mayor of Whoville, is just right. And with the likes of Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, Isla Fisher, Amy Poehler, and Jaime Pressly, the entire cast blends seamlessly with the characters for the best possible results.For a non-Pixar film, 'Horton Hears a Who!' carries with it an exceptionally strong message. For all the kids, it tells them they can achieve anything regardless of how small they may be. For adults, 'Horton' gears more towards subtle politics. But what could have become a heavy-handed and preachy misfire becomes a very sweet and uplifting experience with a great sense of humor to spare. This is the way Dr. Seuss should be brought to life on the big screen, because it works. Short and sweet, it's an innocent and entertaining fable to be enjoyed by all.More reviews at rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=219276&view=public
Let's be part of Horton's adventure
posted on 27 Jun 2009Steve Carell and Jim Carrey reunite in this wonderful adaptation of Dr. Seuss's story. Carrey makes the adorable Horton memorably hilarious and Carell does a fantastic job in matching wits. One is almost always in for a treat when two excellent comedians work together. In addition to that, they are strongly supported by Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Isla Fisher and co. The animation is pleasantly bright, colourful and lively. The characters too are vivacious and amusing. 'Horton Hears A Who' may have already become a favourite among kids (which is a good thing because there's a moral behind the story) but there are loads of stuff for adults too (like the double-entendre jokes). The story has heart, the dialogues are hilarious and the movie never deviates from the main plot. 'Horton Hears A Who' is pure rocking fun.
Horton is a hoot....
posted on 23 Jun 2009Yes, there was a very brief shot of the Grinch during the celebration in Whoville at the end. Very clever in-jokes throughout....would need to see the film more than once to catch them all. Took children to this movie, not expecting too much, and enjoyed every moment. will be a classic. charming and kids got the message. hope adults do, too. My only disappointment was Carol Burnett's voice. I was so conscious of its being Carol Burnett, I didn't get quite as much out of the story. Jim Carrey, however, not ordinarily a favorite, was excellent as Horton. Really really good. The children I took all loved Jo-Jo's saving the day. I think they really identified with having a child be such a big help and making such a marvelous big noise.
Fairly decent Seussian adaptation of kids of all ages
posted on 05 Jun 2009HORTON HEARS A WHO! (2008) **1/2 (Voices of: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Isla Fisher, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Dan Fogler, Jonah Hill, Jaime Pressly, Charles Osgood – narrator) Big-screen animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic children's tale about a good-hearted elephant named Horton (Carrey actually dialing it down several levels thankfully) who comes across a microscopic town in a speck on a flower and attempts to convince the jungle community they exist. The eclectic comic talent shine as does the animation in general getting Seuss' characters to remain in their iconic drawn-line schism yet the screenplay by Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul feels strained in the padding for a full-length feature yet directing team Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino wisely keep things lively for all ages to enjoy.
Who-Rific!
posted on 01 Jun 2009This movie was great! good for family .CHILDREN,ADULTS,even TEENS will love this movie!!!!it was funny,and cool,very hip and cool.i would recommend this movie to anyone!My favorite part was when the mayer gets a stapler stuck to his head!it's very funny,also when he tries to give enough time to spend with his children but it only lasts 12 seconds because he has 96 children one of them being a boy named JoJo. I for one think this is the second coolest Dr Suess movie. You'll laugh,cry,and jump for joy.No matter what age or gender! Carey and Carell did a great job they add more feeling and really get into the mode and really get into their characters.
sweet, scary, charming and memorable overall!
posted on 01 Jun 2009Super cute! Horton Hears a Who! is sweet, scary, charming and memorable overall! Horton the elephant (Jim Carrey) lives in a jungle as some sort of kindergarten teacher. He comes across a speck and realizes that there may be life (perhaps an entire universe!) on it! Against all odds, he makes it his mission to bring the speck to safety.While I was not familiar at all with this particular book or its plot, I was raised on Dr. Seuss' books and always found his characters unique, intriguing and imaginative.I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Seeing this movie as an adult, I appreciated the attempts at modernizing some of the dialogue, costume design and dream sequences (like the momentary switch to anime style) to make it more relevant to today's kids. But the humor continues to appeal to adults as well, who may grow wistful for the time when it was possible for bad times to be undone and good to prevail. The not-often-glorified theme of kindness is made the utmost priority, and this is what establishes this story as a classic.Horton the elephant's mantra of faithfulness to his word, and upholding his belief of "a person's a person, no matter how small!" despite threats to his very life is refreshing to see in popular culture, especially in cinemas. Even better is how well received it was at the tills, and how, despite the stellar cast that includes Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell (Bruce and Evan Almighty, respectively!), the characters were able to shine on their own without being distracted by the celebrities behind the voices.Also charming is seeing Seuss' characters and set design maintain their whimsical, anything-is-possible-in-this-world look. The execution of this flick perfectly connects parents who grew up on Dr. Seuss and the children who now also get to enjoy his stories.
Don't waste your money!
posted on 28 May 2009"Horton" might be suitable for children under 7, who could be noncritical and accepting, but anyone over 12 will squirm with embarrassment at how dumb this gets. We nearly walked out several times, and stayed only so I could add it to my movie "life list." The film jumps the tracks early on, when, as Horton is setting out to find a safe place for the speck, it breaks into several minutes of a totally different and markedly inferior Japanese animation style, including voices in Japanese with subtitles. Already you are saying "What the?" The picture might have been saved by better writing and directing, such as of the kangaroo (Carol Burnette), but things get dumber as she rallies the jungle against Horton on a highly trivial pretext.If you were holding back on your desire to get up and leave, hoping things would get better, you'll be floored by the eye-rolling final scene where the former adversaries burst into song. What a mess!Savoring this bad memory I lowered my rating above from 2 to 1. This film makes "Night at the Museum" look like Shakespeare.
Good Show..(finally) Worthy of Suess in 2009...
posted on 28 May 2009A good show...for practically anyone...er' any age, I mean...for a lot of folks (even an ol' buzzard)...it'll be: " Emotional...Well, here come the water-slide"...This script is crafted so well, inter-weaved with everything from outright lessons to some 'nearly subliminal' messages..."So let that be a lesson to one and to all...a person's a person - no matter how small"...I developed & created a natl. (weekly) TV show's 3-D graphics & animations (several years ago while '3-D for broadcast was still in it's 'infancy')...Basically, a corporate situation, they bought an expen$I've computer and the expen$I've software, hired a single artist (me) & expected 'immediate-magic'...My point is (even though I 'did' accomplish some darn-good animations (in record-time & by-myself), Although I have followed all the 3_D animated feature$ that have come along in the last 15-years, I WAS COMPLETELY 'BLOWN-AWAY' BY THE ABSOLUTE-INFINITE QUALITY & METICULOUS-MIRACULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL THE ANIMATION-'TEAM' HAS ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS FILM...(regardless of whether you like 'the 3-D medium or not, & regardless of the state-of-the-art of 3-D software 'today', this is really 'high-art' and truly a must-see film...).If you have children, 'Buy the movie' (as something new will be seen and learned in every viewing...If you're just looking for a quality flick to watch: 'rent this movie'.Either way, don't miss a moment (which is an eternity in 3-D speech!)... Bottom line is: It's well-worth the watch and the quality is all over this one...a classic adaptation of a classic master...
A Very fun Family movie that actually makes you laugh!
posted on 20 May 2009Me and my friend had just got done seeing The Ruins and wanted to see Prom Night, but we ended up seeing Horton Hears A Who instead. We Both thought that it would be OK at best and the laughs would be just for kids, but in our showing at least the teens and adults wee doing most of the laughing.i'm sure i heard the story sometime, but i cant remember it. SO i heard that they were making a movie about it i wanted to see it and i ended up Loving it! The animation is perfect, the voices behind these character's were spot on, the laughs were very funny and thought out. i'm only 17 but i thought this was a very funny movie that anyone can enjoys, and my friend did too!So in the end if you have a family, or if you just want to see a movie that will make you feel good and laugh Horton Hears a Who! is the movie for you!
awesome,creative and a must watch movie...
posted on 20 May 2009After Matrix,I think this is a movie with gives another view of the world we are living we are in. Though not as sci-fi as matrix but from a simple,creative and innovative perspective.It's fun ,laughter all along the movie and when you are finished watching the movie who will definitely be compelled to view our world in a different way. I recommend the readers to watch this movie with family,kids and don't bother if certain parts of the movie doesn't make sense at all.Just relax and enjoy the big picture and don't trouble yourself going into small details.This would surely be satisfying watch after few disappointing movies this year.
Nice colorful and very moralistic film
posted on 14 May 2009Horton the elephant lives his life fooling around in the forest together with his friends. The major of Whoville runs his town and family. The two have nothing to do with each other and don't even know of each others existence until some events gets everything rolling: the dust speck the Whos live on breaks loose from the flower it rests on and ends up with Horton who decides to protect it.For an animation film this one is quite nice: the color palette is beautiful and the animated sequences are lively. Story wise it's a bit out of this time in my opinion for it is so moralistic it becomes a bit of a parody. The whole tale revolves around the tiny Whos who refuse to believe there exists anything outside their world because they cannot see or hear it and the friends of the elephant that cannot believe in the existence of a world of creatures living on a dust speck because they cannot see or hear them.Of course that is just the point of the original story and so it has been adapted well, and for its projected audience - the younger kids - it works out well enough. It might have included some extra jokes and things for the adults though. No good to have all parents fall asleep in the cinema.7 out of 10 tiny elephants
Hilarious
posted on 12 May 2009Horton Hears a Who! is a fun, hilarious and wonderful adaptation on the story from Dr. Seuss. The film has colorful and excellent animation, perfect voice casting and some great laughs. The plot is just like the book, except it's more enjoyable and it comes to life. It's definitely a great kids movie. And Dr. Seuss would definitely be proud if he saw this. After he was rolling in his grave of how horrible The Cat in the Hat did. By the way, there was also a Horton Hears a Who! cartoon released back in 1970. You should also check it out.Rating: 9/10 Grade: A
This review is about a kid's movie
posted on 08 May 2009This review is about a kid's movie.Yeah, right (both literally and sarcastically) It is a movie review but rather than being a childish animated movie, I can say for sure that this gem of a movie is so much larger than what you can ever imagine, more significant than any big-budget Hollywood starring-your-favourite-actor movie, much louder than any whinny Akon/Sean Kingston song, more impactful than your accounting+science textbooks put together and much funnier than your typical slapstick movies.Ironically, the movie's main characters are carried by two most peculiar but 'funny as' individuals - Jim Carrey and Steve Carell - these guys started off with toilet jokes, how did they get involved in something so massive? I guess it all started when they took on the lead roles in Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty.The plot is simple, yet the message is profounding - An elephant, Horton (Jim Carrey) struggles to protect this world in which the 'Whos' live in, which is contained in a tiny speck on a little daffodil. The Mayor of the Whoville (Steve Carell) finds out about this parallel universe larger than his and only he knows of the existence of Horton. Bpth characters try to save themselves as well as their own kind by attempting to communicate to the others that there is life more than life itself.Go watch the movie and figure out what that big message is; I sure hope you will get it. Here is a headstart for you, taken (sort of) from a line from the movie: 'Just because we can't see it, hear it, nor touch it doesn't mean it doesn't exist'
Hoton Gives a Side-Slplitting Laugh
posted on 20 Apr 2009I laughed out loud, I smiled inside. There is a little personal story behind the smile. For some time there has been a lack of relationship in the relationship with my 17 year old nephew. We don't see each other much and and talk even less. He is very 'unemotional' on the outside. What a grand smile I had just being with him. The visible pleasure was most satisfying. As to the actual movie, it has something for everyone. The animated action got laughs all round but I think we, the big people, got the best deal of all. My 9 year old niece was with us. She started laughing at the music bit at the end. She laughed because we laughed. She loves music and that made it fun but it was the adults that laughed because of the genre. As they say Horton rocks!!!
Excellent family entertainment--and thank goodness it doesn't stray too far from the source material.
posted on 14 Aug 2009Okay, many of you are about to become offended, but I've gotta say it. The movie version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (THE GRINCH) was a horrible movie in practically every way. The worst problem with it is that the entire moral lesson of the original story is lost and in fact the movie states the exact opposite of what the author intended!! In the book and Chuck Jones special, the Whos were nice folks that didn't need all the presents as they were sincere in their reverence for the holidays. In the Jim Carey remake, the Whos were all selfish and materialistic!! What a horrible way to ruin Dr. Seuss' vision! It's like translating the Bible and making Satan the good guy!In light of how far THE GRINCH strayed, I especially loved HORTON HEARS A WHO because it didn't wander far from the source material or convolute the moral of the story. Sure, the story was changed a bit and several subplots were added, but I could accept this--after all, they had about 88 minutes to fill and there had to be SOME padding. However, the original story can still easily be distinguished and perhaps after this film, Seuss can finally stop spinning in his grave!!So, apart from the faithfulness to the original story, what did I like? Well, I was once again thrilled to see Fox making CGI films. Their ICE AGE films were pretty good and HORTON is even prettier and more entertaining. Quality-wise, this is about on-par with a Pixar or Dreamworks production. I particularly loved Whoville--as with powerful computers, they were able to animate hundreds, if not thousands, of wonderful Whos. And it was cute all the little tiny touches--so much so that the film holds up well to repeated viewing in order to catch all the action and details. Plus the town looked very Seuss-ian--like the pages of the books come to life. It was a real joy to watch.Was there anything I didn't like? Well, the song at the end by REO Speedwagon was simply terrible way to wrap up the film. It was schmaltzy and pointless and looked as if the producers were stuck finding a decent way to tie everything together. However, considering this is my only gripe, then this is still a heck of a film--one the kids AND parents can enjoy. Kids will love it and parents will actually not be bored--a rare achievement in a film.