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Horton Hears A Who (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]
enlarge	Directors: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino Actors: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £3.08 as of 22/11/2009 23:49 GMT details You Save: £16.91 (85%) New (21) Used (12) Collectible (1) from £1.82 Seller: twentyfiveorless Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 1490 Format: PAL Rating: Universal, suitable for all Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 83 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036038287 ASIN: B0015HUTF8 Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: October 20, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Dr. Seuss's classic 1954 book iHorton Hears a Who/i has entertained generations of children and served as the inspiration for a 26-minute, 1970 television special Dr. Seuss's iHorton Hears a Who/i and the 2000 Broadway musical "Seussical: The Musical". This 2008, full-length animated movie features the voice talents of Jim Carrey as Horton, Steve Carrell as the Mayor of Whoville, Carol Burnett as the Kangaroo, and Jesse McCartney as JoJo and promises to delight a whole new generation of children and their parents and grandparents. The technological wonders of computer animation have allowed 20th Century Fox Animation to bring to life the wacky, colourful Whoville with its minute inhabitants and the lush Jungle of Nool with its host of distinctive animals and the result is a rich, fantastical world of wonder worthy of Dr. Seuss' own imagination. p/pAll the major plot elements of Dr. Seuss' book are present, with Horton hearing the faint cry for help from a tiny dust speck atop a small clover and doing his best to protect the inhabitants of that small civilization of Whoville despite the disbelief, disdain, and persecution of his fellow animals. The feel of Dr. Seuss' original rhyming prose is partially preserved in the sparse narration by Charles Osgood that's interspersed throughout the film's dialogue and the overarching themes of staying true to one's convictions and the celebration of the power of perseverance, imagination, and kindness come through loud and clear. iHorton Hears a Who/i is a fun rendering of a classic Dr. Seuss story that's sure to entertain viewers of all ages. i--Tami Horiuchi, Amazon.com/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next » One of the best animated movies since The Lion King April 3, 2008 Ms. H. E. Turner (UK) 10 out of 10 found this review helpful I really enjoyed this film and I cannot wait until the DVD release. Horton hears a who is a perfect example of a great family film, adults will enjoy it just as much as children. The characters are colourful, charming and engaging and the messages this film puts across is friendly and sweet. Everything a classic Dr Suess story should be. A simply beautiful movie with a high spirit storyline. Go and see it in the cinema you will not be dissapointed! Excellent thumbs up! Visually striking Dr Seuss adaptation November 3, 2008 Ichabod J (Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful This film tells the story of what happens when Horton the Elephant discovers there is an entire world contained in a speck on a bit of clover. Whilst the plot is squarely aimed at kids, there is much to recommend this to viewers of all ages; anyone who likes the books of Dr Seuss and/or decent animation should enjoy this film. br /Visually, it manages to capture Seuss's style really well; the microscopic world of the Whos is especially entertaining and there are a great many incredibly detailed and inventive scenes that will amuse children and adults alike. br /Whilst there are plenty of kids films that represent pure torture for grown-ups, this isn't one of them. It made me laugh as well as my kids so scores points for that. Jim Carrey isn't everyone's cup of tea either, but his vocal performance in this is fairly understated so shouldn't prove too annoying. br /Overall, I'd say this is top notch family entertainment that has superb animation; I may not want to rewatch it quite as much as my kids will, but it's well worth a look. Just adorable October 20, 2008 Discerning (UK) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Funny and cute! Felt quite long but one not to miss if your kids are under 12. Fun, beautifully animated and with universal appeal! December 23, 2008 R. WEST-SOLEY (Birmingham, UK) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful This is a fantastic feature - not only is the animation incredible, but the humour is quirky, the dialogue snappy, and as an adaptation from Dr Seuss it's spot on. Adults and kids alike will be chuckling along, and it's hard not to fall in love with characters that have had so much attention paid to their every detail. br / br /Enjoy it as a simple tale or as an allegory for something much deeper - either way, it's great, and even thought-provoking fun - pretty impressive for something many might dismiss as just a kids' film. Simply wonderful November 5, 2008 J. H. Sanders (Bolton, UK) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful I am not usually a fan of animations but watched this for review purposes for a website. It is absolutely fantastic. Beautifully animated, perfectly cast and hilarious and touching in equal measure, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next »

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