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Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
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Release Date:
14 March 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
One Elephant One World One Story morePlot:
Horton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe it exists. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Mountain High; Box Office Low (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 16 March 2009, 2:32 AM, PDT)
Malkovich To Join Brolin On Hex
(From WENN. 12 February 2009, 4:05 AM, PST)
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Finally, a film that does justice to one of Dr. Suess's childhood favorites!! moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 16 | 9:30 AM | HBO | |||
| Thur. July 16 | 6:30 PM | HBO | |||
| Sun. July 19 | 12:00 PM | HBO | more |
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Carrey | ... | Horton (voice) | |
| Steve Carell | ... | The Mayor of Whoville (voice) | |
| Carol Burnett | ... | Kangaroo (voice) | |
| Will Arnett | ... | Vlad (voice) | |
| Seth Rogen | ... | Morton (voice) | |
| Dan Fogler | ... | Councilman / Yummo Wickersham (voice) | |
| Isla Fisher | ... | Dr. Mary Lou Larue (voice) | |
| Jonah Hill | ... | Tommy (voice) | |
| Amy Poehler | ... | Sally O'Malley (voice) | |
| Jaime Pressly | ... | Mrs. Quilligan (voice) | |
| Charles Osgood | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
| Josh Flitter | ... | Rudy (voice) | |
| Niecy Nash | ... | Miss Yelp (voice) | |
| Jesse McCartney | ... | JoJo (voice) | |
| Shelby Adamowsky | ... | Hedy / Hooly / Additional Voices (voice) |
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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who (USA) (working title)Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (USA) (complete title)
Horton (Philippines: English title)
Horton Hears a Who! (Singapore: English title)
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86 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Norway:7 | Ireland:G | Sweden:Btl | Finland:K-3 | UK:U | Australia:G | Singapore:G | South Korea:All | Germany:o.Al. | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Argentina:Atp | Denmark:A | Netherlands:AL | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Hong Kong:I | South Africa:PG | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | USA:G (certificate #44194) | Taiwan:GP | New Zealand:G | Brazil:Livre | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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Rudy, Kangaroo's son, mentions in one scene an imaginary friend of his named "Thidwick". Another Dr. Seuss story is "Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose". moreGoofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The mayor explains to his son that the family has been in Whoville for centuries. A few scenes later we learn that the city is planning their centennial. Actually they are celebrating their one hundred years of happiness and peace, so his family could have been there for centuries. moreQuotes:
Morton: Just this once, be faithful 99 percent of the time! I mean, I've never gone 99 percent on anything, and I think I'm awesome. moreSoundtrack:
Agua Melao moreFAQ
Is the Whoville in this film the same as the Whoville in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?Who is yelling for help on the spec in the beginning if nothing ever goes wrong in whoville?
What is the mayor's actual name?
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For the first time in years, I can state wholeheartedly that this film is the most faithful adaptation of Dr. Suess's children's books EVER being brought to the big screen with the voice talents of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, and of course, Carol Burnett. I've never thought that Suess's cartoon illustrations can be so wonderfully spot on in this film with its bright, crisp colors, and flawless animation. What's great about all this is that they expand upon the film, rather than improving it with excess baggage like they did in 2004's live-action flop "The Cat in The Hat" which pretty much was "The Batman & Robin" adaptation of the classic children's book and I hated that film with an utmost loathsome passion. At least "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" was entertaining in its own right, though I admit it too was a little nauseating; namely because some scenes had so many garishly lit colors and was a bit too over the top. With all that aside, "Horton Hears a Who" not only will be the best animated film of the year, but may also win an Oscar for "Most Faithful Adaptation of a Children's Classic". I think this film will appeal to children and adults and for those who read the book since childhood not to mention serve as another venue of wholesome family entertainment for the general audience.