Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

About Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is an animated adventure and comedy film released in 2008 by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation. It captures Dr. Seuss's vibrant and distinctive illustrations, with a plot revolving around a loveable and eccentric elephant named Horton living in the Jungle of Nool. One day, Horton hears a faint sound coming from a small speck floating by. He soon realizes that an entire city named Whoville, inhabited by microscopic creatures known as 'Whos,' exists on this tiny speck. Despite disbelief and ridicule from the other jungle creatures, Horton takes it upon himself to ensure safety of the speck, championing the quote "A person's a person, no matter how small."

Making / Production

The directors of the movie are Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino. It took approximately four years to complete the production, with the animation team meticulously mirroring Dr. Seuss's signature drawing style. John Powell and the legendary Hans Zimmer composed the film's captivating and whimsical musical score.

Actors

• Jim Carrey lent his voice to the character of Horton. His performance managed to embody the charm, humour, and determination characteristic of Horton.
• Steve Carell voiced the Mayor of Whoville, bringing life and anxious energy to the character.
• Carol Burnett played Sour Kangaroo, Horton’s skeptical nemesis, with a brilliant mix of mockery and disdain.
• Will Arnett voiced Vlad, a not-too-smart but menacing vulture, using his signature comical style.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first time a feature-length film was made from the book Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss.
• The film includes a number of references to other Dr. Seuss works, including "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Grinch."
• This movie marked the second collaboration between Jim Carrey and Steve Carell since Bruce Almighty.

Awards

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! was nominated for several awards, including the Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Animated Movie and the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie: Animated.

Quotes

• “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent.” - Horton
• “In my world, everyone's a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies!” - Katie
• "A person is a person, no matter how small." - Horton

Music, Soundtrack

• The Score Album of Horton Hears a Who! was composed by John Powell and Hans Zimmer.
• The film includes pop-culture hits like REO Speedwagon’s "Can’t Fight This Feeling" and famous rock band AC/DC's "Rock 'n' Roll Train".
• The soundtrack carries the whimsy and fun that is a significant part of the storytelling.