Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
Released: March 18, 2008
Directors: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
*****
On the surface, "Dr. Seuss´ Horton Hears a Who!" is a fun, decently
paced animated adventure based on a 1954 book. Dig deeper, as some
groups and critics have, and a whole new side to the story comes to
light: the oft-repeated "a person´s a person, no matter how small"
seems to suggest an anti-abortion approach by the good "doctor," not to
mention a more ethical debate about standing up for the little guy.
Seuss´ widow, Audrey, has maintained there was no political motive in
creating the story, just the desire to create an entertaining read.
There is one inalienable conclusion, regardless of the story, when it
comes to Dr. Seuss on the big screen: stay away.
*****
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