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Horton Hears a Who (Widescreen and Full-Screen Single-Disc Edition) |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: The kids laughed the whole movie!!
Comments: This is a great movie!! My 2 and 3 years old both enjoyed it and I must say that I was even able to watch it with them and enjoy it. The kids laughed the whole movie, which I usually do not hear.
I would endorse for children and adults of any age. |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: Wonderful movie however suffers from voice miscasting
Comments: 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 is 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 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. E character in this movie either has ADD or is on speed.
I am not too thrilled with the casting of Charles Osgreat 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. however again, Osgreat is not a imaginative casting choice. I am 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 delightful movie that takes e 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. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Quality as promised
Comments: I knew this movie would be a hit with my kids which is why I purchased it. It was purchased "used" and had been a rental box item so I was hoping it was still in the promised condition, which it was!! I was pleased with that. The movie itself is entertaining and a great choice for a family who enjoys Dr. Seuss. The voices of the characters are so much fun, even for adults!! |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Great Movie teaching kids that eone matters
Comments: The message behind this1is great, driven in and kept fun. A great movie based on the story by Suess, a favorite of my kids and now a favorite movie of theirs. While they already had this1I did pick another copy up for my neice for X-mas. endorseed to kids and Suess lovers ewhere!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Cute!!
Comments: If you like the story, which of course you do. you will love this film. Great voices and beautiful animation. |
