Horton Hears a Who

From the makers of Ice Age, Horton Hears a Who, based on the 1954 book by Dr. Seuss, is a wonderful tale for kids young and old.The film tells the story of Horton the elephant (played by Jim Carrey), who is kind at heart and full of good will, and his adventure to save the people of ‘Whoville.’

We follow Horton as he begins to hear little voices coming from a speck of dust on top of a flower one day in the Jungle of Nool. He tries to convince the rest of the jungle inhabitants that there is life on this speck of dust but, is met with torment and ridicule and a threat from the bossy Kangaroo (played by Carol Burnett) to put it out of his mind.

Horton doesn’t let this stop him, he takes it upon himself to save the Mayor of Whoville (played by Steve Carell) and his people by finding them a new, safer home.

The film is full of fun as Horton tries to fulfill his promise to the residents of Whoville. The animation is clear and colourful and the characters are zany which makes an interesting and entertaining watch. The film reminds us ‘A person’s a person no matter how small.’