6/30/2023 0 Comments Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss![]() ![]() Without waxing heavy or pretentious, the story, as presented here, has theological and metaphysical implications. The essential message remains good, decent and therapeutic. The characters spout words such as “ramifications” and “precocious,” but always the narrative is planted firmly on the ground. Ignoring the feel-good demands of the council, he knows the fate of his little universe depends on the goodness of his protector, who holds Whoville dear to his trunk, protecting the town from the likes of Vlad, the eagle (Will Arnett), dispatched by the sour kangaroo to search, steal and destroy the speck of teetering and tottering humanity balanced on a clover.Īs written and adapted by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, “Horton Hears a Who” entertains children while not playing down to them. His doppelganger, the mayor, is impelled by the same beneficent set of virtues. ![]() Of course, we know the truth: That Horton’s active imagination is based in reality, and better yet, in a cloud of compassion for all creatures great and small. STARRING Voices of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Dan Fogler and Isla Fisher ![]() SCREENPLAY BY Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, based on story by Theodor Geisel DIRECTED BY Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino ![]()
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