Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!

Horton Hears a Who!

2008Movie86 minEnglish

An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve MartinoGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Horton, a compassionate elephant, discovers a speck of dust on which a tiny civilization called Whoville exists. Despite ridicule from his jungle neighbors, Horton is determined to protect the Who's and their minuscule world from harm. He faces numerous challenges, including believing in the unseen and defending his conviction that 'a person's a person, no matter how small.'

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, generally praised for its faithfulness to Dr. Seuss's original story, vibrant animation, and strong voice performances. Critics often highlighted its heartwarming message and humor that appealed to both children and adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss book.
  • Applauded for its colorful and imaginative animation style.
  • Commended for strong voice acting, particularly from Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed Horton Hears a Who!, appreciating its positive message about belief and compassion. Many viewers found it to be a fun, family-friendly movie with engaging humor and charming characters that stayed true to the spirit of the original source material.

Fun Fact

During the production, the filmmakers consulted with Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel's widow, Audrey Geisel, to ensure the film accurately captured the essence and style of her husband's work.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Clever storyline. It's also kind of funny. Not my favorite Dr. Seuss movie but it's ok. I kind of like these Dr. Seuss movies now the more I've watched from him.
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

The first one was way better. I didn't like part 2 that much. There were some funny parts. Part 1 was way funnier.
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

The first one was way better. I didn't like part 2 that much. There were some funny parts. Part 1 was way funnier.
r96sk

r96sk

A bit rubbish, this. There are some parts of <em>'Horton Hears a Who!'</em> that I don't mind, though for the most part I found this 2008 flick to be very boring. Jim Carrey, who I am a fan of, is a let down in this role, the whole side ...