This movie was ful of action, however I was unimpressed with the language for my daughters (4 and 20 months). While I was up and down chasing my 20 month old around (the movie definitely did not hold her attention after the first 20 minutes), I caught the use of the word "idiot" at least seven times before losing count. The word "boob" was also described in a degrading manner either to someone and/or about them. These are not words I would encourage my 4 year old to use. Also, some of the characters are menacing, scary, and downright rude, and my 4 year old hid her eyes several times throughout.
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
(2008, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Jim Carrey, Carol Burnett, Steve Carell)Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Perfect for older kids, but not preschoolers.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Crazy but fun for all
I just found this so original. The first viewing I only saw in bits - and wasn't that impressed, if not a little confused, but when I sat down and watched the whole thing I loved it and so did my son. Most four year olds won't understand absoloutely everything but will be entertained by the humour and super imaginative animation. It is also quite a beautiful story and a little deep too - gives you something to think about.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
My kids liked it.
This movie was l little crude with some of the language but if you teach your kids that some to the names they said were bad and that is not the right thing to do I think it will be alright for them to see.My kids enjoyed the movie. I didn't really care a whole lot for it, but hey its a kids movie.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Awesome!!
This movie is for kids 4 and up because you see Horton's butt and it gets sad at times but it is a great movie. It's by doctor seuse and her books and movies are very funny. This is kid apropiate.Go ahead and see it!!
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
HORRIBLE
I think this movie was AWFUL and am very thankful I screened it ahead of time. I would NEVER allow my children to watch this movie. The language was very crude and the characters were really mean. I prefer for my children to not hear the words moron, boob, stupid, ect.... from a movie that is suppose to be made for children. Alot of things that only adults would understand. I think Dr. Suess would be appalled that one of his books was distorted in this manner.
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Worth your time and money, 100%
This is a great movie. There are sound morals, there are no bad words, it is pretty funny, and the acting is superb. I had no complaints about this movie (accept for the fact I’m not big in musical numbers, but that’s my personal tastes), the worst thing you, or your family will learn is that, “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent.” The writing is spot on. It feels like the story that my mom read to me as a kid, except bigger and better. The writers hid the fact that it was a kids movie so well, that I forgot the fact that it even was a kids movie. They had some amazing morals, just take a look at this line, “A person’s a person no matter how small.” The actors they got felt like they were fully involved with this movie. They used their talents to make this move more than what most people expected it to be (an average kids movie like Clone Wars, Speed Racer, or some other bland, kids flick). You can tell that they all spent some serious time on this film.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
my little girl's first movie - a great choice!
My little girl & her older friends (ages 2-7, plus older siblings & moms) all went to the theater to see this. She is 2 & it was a great first-movie for her. She followed the story pretty well without having to ask me too many questions. When we got home & her dad asked her what it was about, she said "An elephant had a flower. There was a mean kangaroo but she cried afterwards & was sorry." So that is kind of a lesson that she learned, maybe. Everyone with our group (all ages) enjoyed this sweet little film!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Better than I thought
A great family movie to watch anytime. All ages will like it. I especially liked how funny it was.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The kangaro makes me angry!
Its a wonderful movie, the only thing wrong, the kangaroo! Go see it its great!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a great great choice for little ones!
ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKS! see it. a funny,charming,and harmwarming adventue that will teach kids that a persons a person no matter how small
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Loved it
This was the cutest movie. The Kangroo is rude but over all I loved the movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
slightly disappointed
As a big fan of Dr. Seuss, I was a bit disappointed with the movie. I think the movie was a bit hard for kids to follow. My boys were confused by the Japanese action hero part which just seemed like a time killer to me. I also didn't care for the use of words like moron, idiot, boob, and shut up. Not to mention the part about the horse's ass (non-verbal reference). While Vlad was a bit scary, he was less disturbing than the kangaroo and monkeys. My boys were both disturbed by the cruelty of these characters. On the flip side, I think Horton, the Mayor, and some of the minor characters were well done and rather enjoyable. I just wish someone could make a kids' movie that really was for kids. Is that so hard?
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
disappointing
I realize that a book to film adaptation requires some "poetic license" but,to me, this was too much. My five year old was confused about what was happening in many scenes, especially Horton's determined trek to the top of the mountain. Horton turns into a japanese super hero...give me a break!! I overlooked the fact that Jim Carrey played Horton and I wished I hadn't. It's all about Jim Carrey... as usual. The vulture was scarry to my children.. and was there actually vulture in the book? I was hoping for sweet and innocent and got...very disappointing.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
7 year old loved it, 4 year old was scared
Good message overall, but the last 3/4 of the film is constant peril without a single comic break. My almost-5 year old was covering her head with her blanket most of the time and didn't understand the storyline, but my 7 year old loved it. I loved the end when Horton reaches out to the kangaroo despite what she's put him through. He teaches that kindness is always the best way, especially when we have the courage to be kind to those who have wronged us.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Pretty darn good
My kids, ages 6 and 11, loved this movie, and I wasn't bored; that's a good thing! :) I'm even considering bringing my husband to see it, because the humor was universal and the song was great, which he would love. Enjoy!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Okay
I took my 5 and 7 year old children to see this movie, they enjoyed it, but I thought the movie had some inappropriate things for a G movie. I didn't appreciate the sarcasm from the characters and the way the mother kangaroo treated her child. I don't remember that being in the book, I think they took it too far. It was an okay movie, I won't buy it and I don't think it was worth the money I paid to see it.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Better than expected!
I went into the film with low expectations. After seeing the trailers I thought they might have ruined the film with Jim Carrey's over-the-top antics and sarcasm, but I was pleasantly surprised. While not "True and Faithful 100%" to the original story, it was a nice movie to see with my 7 year old daughter. I could see where two people (adults) watching the movie could have completely different interpretations of the message of the movie, but I used it as a starting point to talk to my daughter about standing up for your beliefs when people make fun of them, and just because they can't "see it or hear it or touch it" doesn't mean it isn't true or doesn't have value. Of course my daughter just thought an elephant running around was funny, so what can I say?!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
As an adult a little bored but 3-year-old loved it
I was bored, but my 3-year-old was pretty entertained. My daughter loved it and liked all the characters, especially Horton who I think is a great character for standing up for the little guy and what he believes in. This movie has a great message of "people are people no matter how small". There is a scene where all the animal cage Horton and also drop who-ville into hot lava and that might be scary but my daughter didn't seem to mind (I don't think she got what was going on), but great movie and an opportunity to talk to kids about bullies and standing up for other kids and not letting them be picked on. I definently recommend it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
We loved this
We took the kids to see this movie and loved it!! It was very endearing and Horton was just so lovable and sweet trying to save the Whos!!!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Disgusting
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A GREAT MOVIE THAT WILL MAKE LITTLE KIDS LAUGH OUT LOUD!!!!!
This movie is a very funny movie to watch with your family. Young children are garetied to like it. Even some adults will get atleast one laugh out of it. SOME MILD PERIL MAY BE SCARY FOR VERY YOUNG VIEWERS NOT FOR KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 4.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A Funny movie that's perfect for the whole family!!!
This latest Dr Seuss film is a funny movie that is perfect for the whole family. I think think that kids ages 5+ will love this movie . Parents won't have to worry about their kids watching this movie. There is nothing wrong about this movie. The action is mostly cartooon-ish and the language is just mild insults. I really recommend this movie to families who like animated movies that have talking animals in it. I gave this movie an A to an A -. I thought that this movie was pretty funny and that the animation was pretty good.This is something that the whole family would enjoy. I like this film a lot!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
Perfect family film.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
Perfect family film.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
bad movie...boring
BORING!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
No Matter How Small...
The movie is great and it teaches an important lesson, no matter how small you are, you are still there and you are important too. It also teaches that you can be what you want to be. the only reason why I give it 4 stars is because of the violence.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i laughed
its a really funny movie.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Not awful
This movie is not a really bad movie as far as letting your kids see it. I think it is a matter of how the adults standerds are. The worst realy thing they have in the movie is the mayor is called a boob. They do not say this word sexually at all. Its just said like someone would say idiot. Thats really as far as I saw the only bad thing. The movie is not scary but may a little scary for really really small kids. For example- SPOILER: The mother kangeroo hires a scary bird to destroy the flower that has a world on it. At this time she does not realize that there really is a world on it. At the end the people cage horton and pokes him with sticks I belive. NO blood is shown. They also almost drop the flower with the speck-world on it into like some sort of asid thing. But they save it. There is some cartoon violence like that but NOTHING graphic. I think many kids should be able to handle it. Its not really bad. Many kids should do fine!
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Wonderful!
Horton Hears a Who is one of my favorite movies! I loved & so did my whole family :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Probably the best kiddie movie I've seen in a while!
This film had beautiful animation, paying very faithful tribute to the world that Dr. Suess has created. The story also proves a positive message of perserverance. The voice acting was great, and I love the casting choice. The music made each scene that had it better and the humor was overall suprisingly smart!
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
very cute
this movie is a cute funny movie that the whole family can enjoy and most likely will enjoy. this movie is also a laugh out loud comedy. do not miss your chance to watch this movie
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Kapooly STINKS
(Kapooly is the review under mines) This movie was awsome! It was so funny and I loved the ending. Little kids would be entertained by the bright and cool effects and it is a must see movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
great movie
it was really great. i saw parts of it and it was cute. a movie for the whole family! wish it would come on dvd soon.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome movie!
I loved this movie! It was fun to watch...and I'm a teenager! Really appropriate for all ages, my baby sister (she wasn't even 1) loved watching an elephant dance around onscreen! Great message in the end! There was some slapstick humor, but nothing scary, and I loved the cast! With Steve Carrell and Jim Carrey, you can't go wrong!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Really Good For The Family!
I really liked this movie. Its great for all ages and there is nothing bad about it. I watched it again and again and again. Really cute.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very funny movie...
Having enjoyed the book,I liked this movie. I especially liked katie,Who is a very sweet puff-ball thingy.I strongly suggest this movie to all ages!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Funny, yet a bit confusing...
I really liked this movie and thoght it was very good. One thing I didn't like was when Horton turned into a Japanese superhero. I don't think that was at all nessesary. I also didn't like that they just HAD to put a song in it. Do they in EVERY kids movie now? I liked the mayor, he was funny. I also liked Horton, he was also funny, and the part about the vulture being scary, he wasn't. Seeing as I am home-schooled, I didn't like that they made fun of home-schooling by the kangaroo saying "That's why my Rudy is pouch-schooled" and of course Rudy's mother was the most insecure of the bunch. I didn't really understand "Katy" the lemur-like fuzzball, she was kind of creepy. I liked the end (except the song), Horton reached out to Mrs. Kangaroo even though she had been so mean to him. Overall, great movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
kinda bad
I wouldn't recommend this movie even though it brings a good message. It was kind of boring in parts and I lost my interest half-way through. (It's good for little kids though.) My dad fell asleep 5 minutes into the movie. He was tired though :)... I thought it was an ok movie to watch, but not good for kids over 9.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A pretty good movie
The only bad parts are when they try to boil the speck. They gab Horton with sticks and try to put him in a cage. It is a pretty good movie, but not a very good first movie for your child.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very Funny
I thought most of the movie was funny and kept my attention, as well as people my age but the end was a little iffy but over all I liked it a lot
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great movie
Horton hearsa who is a great, funny and suprising movie. I thought this was going to be bad but this is great. For violence there is a vulture named vad that might scare little tiny kids. Vad tries to kill the town of whoville. ALso, there is a mean kanagoo. For language there is some name calling buut not to bad. Those are the only things that are bad in the movie. Well, the plot is that horton finds a spect and that spect sits the town of whoville. Horton meets the mayor of whoville and needs to bring them to a safe place so they can live in peace. In the end horton learns, "A person is a person no matter how small." Ithink that is a great lesson and this a great movie for the whole family
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Disapointed.
there are some uses of boob and moron high schoolers might think thats funny,but i dont.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved the movie!
It was funny and I liked the charecters and Katie is kinda weird. But Jojo was also kinda weird. But I liked it!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
great for the whole family
i thought it was a cute movie. there was some hidden sexual referance when the mayor tells horton about his 97 kids, an horton replies "busy guy", (if you know what i mean).
