| Category: | Movies |
| Genre: | Animation |
Horton Hears a Who has been in the cinemas last March 2008 but as always, due to our busy schedule, I never had the chance to watch this movie... Plus: When I was young, I freaked out on Dr. Seuss' story characters--- mainly because of their weird faces--bridgeless upper lips, crazy hairdos, and freakin scared of the Grinch. Yeah, yeah-- what 9-year-old could think these characters bring with them great stories with good moral lessons?
Much as I don't like Grinch movies, I happen to like kiddie stories as well. So with the help of my wab, I was able to see this!
Well, first, to know more about the movie and the voices behind, you can click onhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/.
My own personal reviews:
Voices:
Jim Carrey (Horton) and Steve Carrel (mayor of Whoville) did major justice to the two major characters of the animation. We were debating first as to who has the voice of who...both did superb work on the lip synching and the emotions of the voice. Great great job!
Story:
The story in itself brings a whole new perspective of Dr. Seuss' tale. It brings closure to my very much imagination-laden head (those who really know me agree with me 100%), especially in my questions when I was young-- How does God see us? Are we really that small? Can he hear us? Are we that important if we are that small to Him? Is the world really just a tiny little speck in the universe? And we think it is big... :) I love how Horton took care of the little speck. Makes me feel enlightened that there is someone taking care of us... It feels like God is depicted in the character of the misconcepted-crazy elephant. Plus, it brings moral lesson because of how Horton forgives without a doubt the villain kangaroo. The inserted humor is timely and fresh. It brings light to the story and leaves you sighing for more. hehehe
Production and Animation:
The animation is really great-- from start to finish, from the rushing waters to the song number (I cant fight this feeling) which rose to a great ending with Jessie McCartney's singing voice reach the highest level.. Amazing!
Overall Rating:
I am giving this animated movie a 5-star mainly because it has opened my eyes to Dr. Seuss' tales. Ready to watch the Grinch? Sure! Bring it on... :)
Much as I don't like Grinch movies, I happen to like kiddie stories as well. So with the help of my wab, I was able to see this!
Well, first, to know more about the movie and the voices behind, you can click onhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/.
My own personal reviews:
Voices:
Jim Carrey (Horton) and Steve Carrel (mayor of Whoville) did major justice to the two major characters of the animation. We were debating first as to who has the voice of who...both did superb work on the lip synching and the emotions of the voice. Great great job!
Story:
The story in itself brings a whole new perspective of Dr. Seuss' tale. It brings closure to my very much imagination-laden head (those who really know me agree with me 100%), especially in my questions when I was young-- How does God see us? Are we really that small? Can he hear us? Are we that important if we are that small to Him? Is the world really just a tiny little speck in the universe? And we think it is big... :) I love how Horton took care of the little speck. Makes me feel enlightened that there is someone taking care of us... It feels like God is depicted in the character of the misconcepted-crazy elephant. Plus, it brings moral lesson because of how Horton forgives without a doubt the villain kangaroo. The inserted humor is timely and fresh. It brings light to the story and leaves you sighing for more. hehehe
Production and Animation:
The animation is really great-- from start to finish, from the rushing waters to the song number (I cant fight this feeling) which rose to a great ending with Jessie McCartney's singing voice reach the highest level.. Amazing!
Overall Rating:
I am giving this animated movie a 5-star mainly because it has opened my eyes to Dr. Seuss' tales. Ready to watch the Grinch? Sure! Bring it on... :)
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