The imagination of Dr. Seuss meets the classic animation of Chuck Jones in this adaptation of one the doc's most beloved books, HORTON HEARS A WHO! Though he may be just an elephant, Horton has a magnificent power--to hear the voices that come from a tiny planet hiding inside a dust particle! Unfortunately, his fellow pachyderms just think Horton has been out in the jungle sun too long. For his own good, they steal his precious particle and, with it, the the residents of Who-ville. Can Horton rescue his microscopic friends before they bite the dust?
Last weekend we had family movie night featuring the new DVD Horton Hears a Who. My skeptical husband (who is not necessarily a fan of "family movie night") said, "How can they make a 90 minute movie out of a 30 page book?" The kids and I saw this movie in the theater, and I remembered thinking what a great job they did adapting Dr. Seuss' picture book to a feature-length film, so I quickly replied, "Quite well, actually." Jim Carrey (Horton) and Steve … more
In the middle of March, with the kids out of school In the heat of the day, `cos the tropics aren't cool We were watching ....enjoying the cinema's joys... When Horton the elephant first heard the noise When Horton stopped splashing we learned that the sound Came not from the trees or the stones on the ground A small shrieky voice was appealing for help But all Horton heard was a faint little yelp. He … more
Pros: This movie has a lot of morals. Hopefully your child can figure them out. Cons: Not too many just one at the end, of defiance. The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this for all children and all adults. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. Ever since I was a little kid, I have been reading and hearing about Dr. Seuss. But until now, we have only been able to read them through a … more