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 The kids laughed the whole movie! Jan 30, 2010
This is a great movie! My 2 and 3 years old both enjoyed it and I must say that I was even able to watch it with them and enjoy it. The kids laughed the whole movie, which I usually don't hear.
I would recommend for children and adults of any age.
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 Wonderful movie but suffers from voice miscasting Jan 17, 2010
In Horton Hears a Who, the designy world of Dr. Seuss is translated brilliantly into a 3D animated movie. Whoville is abundantly filled with delightful sight gags and a rich color palette. There's quite a lot of amazing stuff in here. The "backgrounds" and environments are exceptionally rich in detail.
The biggest flaw in this film is it's a mistake to voice-cast a skinny, hyperactive guy like Jim Carrey as a fat, lumbering elephant. The conception of Horton in the original Seuss book is a deep-voiced, slightly dumb and dorky animal with a very big heart, who succeeds in spite of himself. Jim Carrey inevitably turns any character he plays into a smart aleck. Consequently, Horton as depicted here possesses both massive, jungle-rumbling size and apparently, lighting speed and hyperactive reflexes too. Every character in this movie either has ADD or is on speed.
I'm not too thrilled with the casting of Charles Osgood as the voice of the narrator, either, as I half expect to a see a CBS reporter show up in Who-ville at any moment. Still, his voice is inevitably reassuring. But again, Osgood is not a very imaginative casting choice. I'm sure there are any number of unknown voice artists who could have put some fresh wrinkles into this part.
I take this as proof that the "star system" is a time-honored practice designed to pander to the audience. This system really gets in the way of new talent rising to prominence.
Still, this is delightful movie that takes every opportunity to thrill us with the endless variety of camera moves and perspectives possible in 3D animation. It's middle-of-the-road commercial entertainment designed to attract a mass audience. The art direction and design work make this a movie well worth seeing, especially in Blu-Ray.
Quality as promised Dec 30, 2009
I knew this movie would be a hit with my kids which is why I purchased it. It was purchased "used" and had been a rental box item so I was hoping it was still in the promised condition, which it was! I was pleased with that. The movie itself is entertaining and a great choice for a family who enjoys Dr. Seuss. The voices of the characters are so much fun, even for adults!
 Great Movie teaching kids that everyone matters Dec 15, 2009
The message behind this one is great, driven in and kept fun. A great movie based on the story by Suess, a favorite of my kids and now a favorite movie of theirs. While they already had this one I did pick another copy up for my neice for X-mas. Recommended to kids and Suess lovers everywhere!
Cute! Nov 26, 2009
If you like the story, which of course you do. You'll love this film. Great voices and beautiful animation.
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