Dr. Seuss is a master of children books for one simple factor, kids enjoy the silly situations coupled with the repetitive rhymes. Because of that fact, it is amazing that film companies delight in transforming Suess' twenty page books into full length movies. In the most recent picture, "Horton hears a Who," it becomes more attainable. It is one of the best adaptations due mostly to the fact that they adapted the more plot line heavy Seuss book. The story is about "Horton the Elephant" setting out on a quest to save Whoville, which is actually a speck on a clover (in "Horton's world). With master comedians such as Jim Carrey, Carol Burnett, and Steve Carrell, a little more laughing than what was produced, was expected. That aside, the movie was "cute" in every sense.
Jim Carrey Voices "Horton," a very excitable and imaginative elephant with the faithfulness of a true friend. The best character in this movie, "Horton" cares for others and lets his imagination fly, making him a great example for kids. "Mayor," (voiced by the "Office's" Steve Carrell) is a sensible yet caring family man who becomes "Horton's" friend and his voice of reason. While "Mayor" is amusing at points, his character is forgettable. The comedic genius Carol Burnett became the voice of "Kangaroo," an anal and often unbearable rule maker who is out for the destruction of the speck, which has wrecked havoc in her jungle. "Carol Burneett" is usually amazing, but in this one her character was just a character. It made for a good conflicting point for the movie.
The computer animation was fantastic. At certain points (mostly landscapes shots), you could really believe that there are places like Whoville and that elephants can talk. Computer animation's benefit is that it creates these amazing new worlds that look so substantial that they could be real. The beauty of the colors put into the animation can make you feel like a kid again, where everything is bright and beautiful. Laughs were very well placed all throughout. While the kids could laugh (monkeys throwing bananas), the adults could too (the donkey joke was hilarious). Another plus is that the humor wasn't sarcastic. Genuine sweet joking is rare in children's media now-a-days.
"Horton" teaches the audience that no matter how small something is, it can always make a difference. Even though others may think the speck is useless, it is a small world. It should be respected like everything else of a larger size. Just because we can't see it or feel it doesn't mean it's not there. "Kangaroo" insists the opposite throughout the whole picture, but "Horton" proves her wrong. If one just steps outside their own little box, they will find new experiences to discover. Life is everywhere and in every little thing.
"Horton Hears a Who" is enjoyable for children and adults alike. Children go for the laughs and the adults for the superb message. Some may laugh, cry, sleep, or just enjoy. But in the end it really doesn't matter, because what makes a good family movie is the ability for everyone in the family to feel something different (although sleeping is probably not the best reaction). "Horton" certainly delivers.
Rachael Rizzo has been acting since she was nine years old. She uses her experience to write about what the things she loves mean to her (mostly movies and baking). She is twenty-three years old and resides in beautiful Oregon.
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