Horton Hears a Who Movie Review -- Grade: A

My husband and I were so impressed with this movie. It was funny, touching, uplifting, creative. It was thought-provoking. It was clean. Our kids love it. We love it. The messages of this movie are so applicable to our times. The heroes, Horton and the mayor, are the kinds of heroes we need today. They are not particularly powerful, slim, or smart; but they are good, they do good, and they are loving and self-sacrificing. In a time when people are losing faith, this movie depicts two believers who are able to help everyone around them believe in something they cannot see, hear (at first), or feel. In a time when the family is under attack, Horton Hears a Who is pro-family. (Notice the mayor's 97 children.) In a time where dishonesty is pretty muchexpected, Horton says, "I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful--100%." Each time I've watched this movie, I have come away feeling thoughtful and full of desire to be a better person. I have to say that even the somewhat corny song at the end, "I Can't Fight This Feeling" comes off perfect to me because the feeling created by that movie is so strong. In my belief system, the feeling evoked is that of the Spirit of the Lord. Anyway, I would recommend this movie to anyone without any hesitation. OK, one hesitation. The vulture does scare my two year-old. She shouldn't be watching TV anyway.

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