HORTON HEARS A WHO! (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì 

Horton Hears a Who!—computer animated—creates WOW! entertainment for nearly any audience. Exceptionally talented people took this simple children’s story and, unbelievably, made it into a full-length film that does not flag nor does it ‘stuff and fluff’ itself to create a movie that should have been a short film. Every minute of this full-length movie relies on the best story-telling techniques, fully developed characters, and a wonderful conclusion that completely satisfies.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

Horton, the elephant, hears a Who and the story is on. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you for Directors Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Bob Gordon and Bruce Anderson for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Horton the Elephant (Jim Carrey), Mayor McDodd (Steve Carel), Sour Kangaroo (Carol Burnett), The Chairman (Dan Fogler), Dr. Mary Lou LaRue (Isla Fisher), Tommy (Jonah Hill), Sally (Amy Poehler), Mrs. Quilligan (Jaime Pressly), JoJo (Jesse McCartney), and Helga (Selena Gomez). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie easily earns its watch. The perfect child/adult share. Don’t make a mistake and pass this one by. It is sophisticated, beautifully done entertainment that sits at the high end of the movie spectrum.

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Ben Meyers