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Rating:  - Loved it.....except for that GRAPHIC SUICIDE part!
This is the 1970 version of Horton Hears a Who as produced by Warner Brothers legendary director Chuck Jones. It is fine.
Also included in this collection is the Chuck Jones directed version of "Horton Hatches The Egg". This Merry Mellodies cartoon version from 1942 (complete with that lovable theme song)is great for kids.. well up until the scene where Horton is being shipped back to civilization to be a part of the circus. A Peter Lorre-esque fish sees Horton perched on the boat (on his egg and tree of course) and replies "now I've seen everything".. He then pulls out a gun and blows his brains out. His head splatters and his limp body drifts into the sea. My wife and I were horrified as we watched in the company of our 5 year old son. I am not a prude, and appreciate a good joke. I've looked at editorial reviews of this cartoon and have seen this scene described as a "gag". Suicide might have been quite the joke in 1942... but the scene is shockingly odd and offensive in 2008. I would hate for someone who has had a suicide in their family to watch this unprepared. I must say we are still numb and I ran to the computer to write this review. If you are going to show this to kids..you should watch this scene first yourself..or perhaps skip this story all together. Sadly.. it's the best one on the DVD and I am saddened that the brilliant folks at Warner Brothers chose to keep this little scene in without some kind of warning. That scene is never showed on TV, but here it is..in its unedited glory.
Rating:  - Horton Hears a Who
This was very disappointing to receive the 1960's version rather than the one that came out this year. It did bring back memories though. Of all the DVD's I have purchased from Amazon, I think this one could have been labeled with the pertinent information to avoid my disappointment.Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who (Deluxe Edition)
Rating:  - See this movie with your children
Bond with your little ones as you relax with them to view this movie. The child in you will thank you for it. This is not a movie to see without children. Give the DVD as a gift to a little one but let the children enjoy it. Everyone is important, no matter how small is a message that sinks into you as you watch this movie.
Rating:  - charming animation
This is a charming animation of Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who.
(I took my daughter to see the new 2008 movie and it was a hit.)
Horton Hears a Who is a classic and this DVD was a treasure to find!
My daughter loves it! You won't be disappointed.
There are bonus stories and features some you will enjoy more than others.
Rating: - Delightful
I was so excited to rewatch my beloved Horton as narrated by Hans Conreid. Every bit as fresh as when I watched it so long ago, and the lessons are still so applicable today. The animation matches wonderfully with Dr. Seuss' beautiful illustrations, and makes this the unmatched and perfect presentation.
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