Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

Horton Hears a Who is one of my favorite animated films, it’s truly hilarious and a lot of fun.

Steve Carell and Jim Carey lead in the film and both do fantastic. Jim Carrey is probably at one of his bests, he gives a Horton a personality that I don’t think anyone else could come close to. All the supporting cat does great as well, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Amy Poehler, Isla Fisher and so on. My personal favorite character is Vlad played by Will Arnett, doesn’t have the biggest role but its important and all of his scenes are hilarious.

The animation is great, its very cartoonish but very detailed. I haven’t read the book so I’m not sure how it compares but I can’t imagine it letting fans of the book down. It does seem to have an undertone of religion and other things like that but I don’t think its meant to be preachy like some might say, just watch it for what it is, don’t read into it.

My only complaint about the film is when they all start singing at the end. It might be because I don’t like the song but I think it was to pressured, like they were trying to hard to end it fun and light hearted so they had them sing. It in no way ruined the movie I just wish they had done it a little different.

I suggest this film to anyone, both young and old. It didn’t seem to be that popular but I think it should have been and I think most people who watch it will really enjoy it.

9/10