Horton Hears a Who!
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell
  • Summary: Based on the beloved children's book by Dr. Seuss, this is the tale of an imaginative elephant named Horton who hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Although Horton doesn't know it yet, that speck houses an entire city named Who-ville, inhabited by the microscopic Whos, led by the mayor. Despite being ridiculed and threatened by his neighbors, who think he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to save the particle...because "a person's a person, no matter how small." (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    If I ran the circus, the gang that made the sturdy, witty, inventively animated Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! would get first dibs on any future movie productions of the Theodor Seuss Geisel canon.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Mary Elizabeth Williams
    80
    It's a feature-length reparation for the appalling live-action versions of Seuss' books we've endured over the last few years.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    A delight, brimming with colorful, elastic characters and bountiful wit.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    60
    Charming, funny and great turns from a cast with no finger-wagging. But if you don’t like psychosis-inducing imagery, steer clear.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. RoxasS.
    10
    Hyper S, let me guess, you a forty year old, no fun kangaroo? Hmm. Just like in the movie. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll ever see the light, and be bitter forever. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T CARE FOR IT, IT'S MEANT FOR KIDS! It's supposed to be simple, and NOT SCARY! What did you think, it was a horror movie! Oooh! Anyways, this is absolutely my favourite movie, despite my age (16). I fell in love with Jojo O'Malley, the small, sad, teenage Who, who feels his father pressures him too much.… Expand
  2. Zilcell
    8
    Horton Hears a Who! may be simplistic in story, but that doesn't keep it from having charm. Great visuals and faithfulness to the book make it a very interesting animated film.… Expand
  3. JayH.
    7
    7.5/10. The movie captures the creativity of Dr. Seuss very well. Well animated, amusing screenplay and excellent voice overs. It is a very enjoyable film that all ages will enjoy. Funny, touching and well worth seeing.… Expand
  4. grandpajoe6191
    4
    Horton Hears a who! But I don't hear anything.

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