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The imaginative elephant Horton hears a cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Suspecting there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community which thinks he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to help.
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Kids/Family, Animation and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 28 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 14th, 2008 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
G |
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| Distributors: |
20th Century Fox Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$151,267,226 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"A fresh, and mostly refreshing, approach in Hollywood's pillaging of the good doctor's oeuvre." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Laura Emerick
"If you're willing to ignore the Hollywood gloss and enjoy the cinematic experience, you'll find a 'Horton' that's faithful, if not 100 percent, to the spirit of the beloved children's classic." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"Graced with some rich voice talent led by a sweetly restrained Jim Carrey, the film is far less grating than the big-budget versions of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' and 'The Cat in the Hat.' " more...
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B- |
E! Online, Glenn Gaslin
"It works. As a kid flick, as a legitimate comedy, as a worthy extrapolation from the original book." more...
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A- |
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| User Reviews |
Average Grade: B+
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A- |
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A- |
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A+ |
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A |
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