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Bookmark this pageHorton Hears A Who! (2008)
Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
Synopsis
Jim Carrey plays Horton the Elephant in this adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ much-loved 1954 book. Horton is surprised to hear a cry for help coming from a speck of dust, but, on closer inspection, is delighted to discover a whole population of ‘Whos’ living on it. Horton gamely protects the Mayor of Whoville (Steve Carell) and his people from all dangers, sagely observing that ‘even if you can't hear or see them at all, a person's a person, no matter how small’.
Movie review
From Time Out London
The harebrained title doesn’t exactly fill one with a desire to rush out for a ticket, but then this is a Dr Seuss adaptation, so I guess anything goes. When Horton the elephant (voice of Jim Carrey) hears a high-pitched plea for help emenating from a ‘speck’ that drifts past his over-sized ears, he’s convinced it’s not a figment of his imagination.Cue tracking shot into the bowels of the speck where we alight upon the inhabitants of the wacky, microscopic town of Who-ville. It emerges that even a puff of wind could cause havoc here so, following a request from Who-ville’s Mayor, the happy-go-lucky pachyderm takes charge and spends most of the film protecting it, much to the consternation of a matronly kangaroo who, in one of several references to faith and morality, believes his wild imaginings will soil the minds of the young.
Blue Sky Studio’s latest CGI creation is aimed squarely at youngsters who’ll appreciate the jocular banter, cute characters, rich colour palette and fanciful backdrops. But what a shame there’s so much padding.
Author: Derek Adams
Time Out London Issue 1961 March 20-26 2008
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Posted on Apr 28 2008 21:52
omg this flim was the best i can't wait to buy it me and my mate have seen it 7 times haha sad !
i love the mayor his so dam funny
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- panda said...
- Posted on Apr 22 2008 17:50 AMAAAZZZZZZING. well. i havent seen it. but i will and it will be amazing :P.
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- Olivia-Catherine Dooey said...
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Posted on Apr 19 2008 12:49
I am not sure if should see this film. Is it sutibal for a 12 and 13 year old ? Thank you, please write back !
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- Lauren Luvage said...
- Posted on Apr 15 2008 11:56 omg i remember listing to this when i was 6 yrs old and im going 2 c it to day will rite a nother review l8r!
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- MiiCH3LL3&KATY said...
- Posted on Apr 12 2008 21:41 OMG me n katy have wanted watch this film since we first saw it on advertisments hahaha we on phne naa n tlkin bwt it now x we put it in r sng//dance n every thin horton movie dldld d(8) lmao it looks wel gurd n we goin watch it tomra CNT WAIT!!! we gna b laffin r eds off aint we kt hehe woooop!!
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- katy n michelle said...
- Posted on Apr 12 2008 21:38 heyyyyyyy lol i on the phone 2 michelle n weve wanted watch this film 4 ages lol n we wachin in 2 moz so exited wooooopppppp lol
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- Tessa said...
- Posted on Apr 11 2008 15:44 Sounds, and looks borning! I saw the advert and really i think this is just going to be another one of thoose American crappy films which kids find dull too. . .
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- Mike said...
- Posted on Apr 11 2008 12:04 cracking film.......had me laughing constantly! and im 21
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- Amy said...
- Posted on Apr 09 2008 14:33 This movie ROCKED!! So funny, I was laughing all the way though, even when people were not, Jim Carrey is a GOD and absolutely made the movie. This film is totally wasted on kids!! Can't wait to buy the DVD!
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- sonia said...
- Posted on Apr 08 2008 20:57 okay, this film seriously lacked any real humour.. young children MAY find it funny. i found myself falling asleep 30 minutes into the film. i'm 18 and ive taken Media studies at college and i found it hard to carry on watching this film because of the slowness.. waiting for something even remotely funny to happen killed the buzz to watch it any further. i think everyones giving this garbage too much credit!
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- ali said...
- Posted on Apr 05 2008 12:30 i get to choose a film to go c wit my mates and this one looks gr8t so i think i'll choose it i can't wait to c it
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- muse_wallaby said...
- Posted on Apr 04 2008 16:29 Hmm... Some varying comments here. Haven't seen it yet, might see it later. And as for the person who said that anyone who comments on here should get a life, maybe he don't realise what HE is doing. Our survey says *ding ding* That's right, commenting! Thanks for the useful comments, guys.
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- doodle said...
- Posted on Apr 03 2008 20:44 borrrrrring!
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- Razzle said...
- Posted on Apr 03 2008 16:43 This film was the best, the best bit was when Rupert found his true love, it was so emotional! oh wait different film MY BAD!
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- Sebastien said...
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Posted on Apr 03 2008 16:37
To all you people that have commented on this site...
Your english grammar is HORRIFIC! AND ALSO GET A LIFE! - Report as inappropriate
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Cast & crew
Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
Cast: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Dane Cook, Carol Burnett, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler, Jaime Pressly, Charles Osgood full cast
Rated: U
Duration: 86 mins
US Release: Mar 14 2008
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