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HORTON HEARS A WHO!

With voices by Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Jonah Hill, Dan Fogler

Written by Ken Daurio & Cinco Paul (based on the story by Dr. Seuss)
Directed by Jimmy Hayward & Steve Martino

The crazy, classic, infectious and loopy world of Dr. Seuss is a unique one to say the least, and has only seen a few big screen renditions (like the Grinch and Cat In The Hat). This first big buck digitally animated feature of a Dr. Seuss story didn’t cut any corners – they already had the great story telling and wacky style as a starting point, then grabbed top end comedy voice choices and first class animators to bring it all to life.
Horton is a (rather wussy) elephant. While going about his carefree frolicking in the forest, Horton encounters a speck on a clover, and hears a voice – it is the mayor of Whoville whose world is situated on the speck! The quest is on to get the Who folks to a safe place, but there is a myriad of obstacles as we jump to and from Horton’s relentless endeavours to that of the mayor on the speck trying to convince his people of their actual orientation in the universe.
Loads of laughs for the entire family.

DVD Extras: Making-Of segments on all aspects of the production, from voice characterization to the oddly cool design of Dr. Seuss’ world.

5 / B
- Paul Blom


1 2 3 4 5 6
A
- B - C



6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temp.
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A: Multiple Viewing Potential
B: Deserves Another Look
C: Once Should Suffice

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