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Horton Hears a Who! (Amazon.com Exclusive DVD Gift Set with Plush and Audio Storybook CD)

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When I first read this book,

I was just a tot. So,

I decided to see the movie -

And I liked it quite a lot!

I'll try to keep this short,

but I can't make promises here.

The movie is too great,

your children should not fear.

I know this book;

I can tell you the tale,

and here is that story,

in some minor detail:

The mayor gathers everyone

in town square

But Horton can't tell them -

he's really there.

All of the Who's and Who-ville

are unlike you and me,

They are people whom

we cannot see.

Of course, no one believes Horton,

which is sad -

the Kangaroo is making sure

that it will all go bad,

the animals rally around the kangaroo,

and they would say,

"We don't want Horton in the forest,

at all, to stay."

Horton's an elephant,

living in what we call "our world".

In the jungle of Nool there are animals,

young and old.

Who-Ville is on a flower,

and in it are all the Who.

No one can hear them but Horton,

but still, could you?

A great story, of course,

and as bad it is to say,

such examples of Kangaroos

can be found today.

I love this quote,

when Horton is about to fall,

He shouts, "A person's a person,

no matter how small!".

You should go see this movie,

I'm not afraid to tell,

the acting is great, the animation

is flawless, as well.

I won't ruin the movie,

but let me quote you this now,

although it's not in the book,

it sums up my review; how?

"I meant what I said,

and I said what I meant.

An elephant's faithful,

one hundred percent!"

Dr. Seuss is like a childhood staple, and it is so wonderful to see the everlasting presence he has on literature, even today. With my unending love for the writer, I'm actually shocked it took me this long to actually see `Horton Hears a Who' but I finally did and I must say that I absolutely loved it.

The film follows the tale of an Elephant named Horton who is a beloved teacher in his jungle town. When he hears a high pitched cry for help on a tiny speck floating in mid-air, he risks his life and reputation to save it. His former friends and neighbors, spurred on by Kangaroo, turn on him and label him a risk to the values of their community. If you can't see it or hear it then it must not be real. Alas, Horton is an elephant, and elephants are faithful 100%, so he presses on in his determination to find that speck a safe home. It's a good thing too, since on that tiny little speck there is an entire world of Who's, tiny people living in a world where nothing bad ever happens. The Mayor of Whoville joins forces with Horton to save his people from destruction at the hands of the mean spirited Kangaroo.

Speaking volumes about acceptance, perseverance and the power of kindness, this wonderful film captures the heart and soul of Seuss and makes it perfectly accessible to your little ones. The films themes can be taken a few different ways (depending on your personal stance), which is quite possibly the point, but the obvious moral here is one that is universally understood.

I loved the animation choices; with rich, lush backdrops elaborating the worlds created here, and I really loved the inserts of Anime inspired segments and even classic Disney'ish moments that add splashes of color and excitement.

The narration is also splendid and adds a poetic essence to the film.

I really commend this film for `going there' without forgetting their key audience. This is an animated film FOR CHILDREN and it remembers that while crafting the sequences of peril. While there are moments of tension, nothing is so extreme that children will lose themselves in fear. As much as I love and adore `Toy Story 3' and many other animated films as of late, it seems all too common to forget that young kids are easily shaken. `Horton Hears a Who' understands the importance of maintaining a certain level of innocence; so when Kangaroo bows her head in shame and then, when prompted, returns a kind deed with another, you can sit back and feel content that this film not only entertained your kids, but it taught them a valuable lesson as well (without giving them nightmares).

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 a 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.

I haven't actually watched the movie with my son yet, but the other reviewers that claim no audio CD is included are wrong- the audio CD is in the DVD case. I ordered this as a Christmas present for my son, and everything listed in the item description was included. The stuffed animal is a little larger than a typical Beanie Baby, and the DVD case includes both the DVD and the audio CD.

I don't think there's a need to compare this to the original; both in fact are good. I know it doesn't follow the original story - but I didn't care one bit. I really love the visuals of this version. My grandchildren (3, 5, & 8 yrs old) didn't even BLINK during the entire movie, for fear they'd miss something. Now THAT speaks volumes! Great job - well done, very entertaining indeed. I HIGHLY recommend this one.

Since I am basically a child at heart, and loved this when my children were small, this was an especially wonderful gift from my (now adult) daughter, and now I can share it with my grandchildren! "Horton Hears a Who" teaches tolerance and acceptance, which I find to be sadly lacking in our world today. If more people really listened, we might all be amazed at what we can hear and learn!

I have put off watching this film for many months because I didn't know if it's story could sustain a full length film. It turned out to be an amazing looking film with a lot of heart! The animation is stunning and the characters are funny with great voice work by the cast. I would love to see 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' done with CGI animation.

I have to deduct one star for the DVD as the two disc special edition is really a one disc edition with a digital copy being the only feature on the second disc. For the purchase price, this is ridiulous! I had problems with the movie disc playing in my DVD player, I had the same problem with the WALL E three disc edition and had to buy three copies before finding one that would work properly.

This is by far one of the best animations ever made. The colors vibrantly "jump out at you" and the cartoon is very entertaining. Horton the playful good-natured elephant protects the microsopic city of Who-ville in the jungle with amusing results. It teaches you that "a person is a person no matter how small." Don't miss this feel-good movie with many laughs for people of all ages.

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Great fun for Dr. Seuss fans. Animation is top notch. Talent is top notch. Digital Copy works great on my iPhone 3G - now I can watch it again wherever I am. I think more movies should include a Digital Copy...great feature. I highly recommend picking this up...you will NOT be disappointed!!