Review of Horton Hears a Who! (1970) by Kirstie K — 19 Dec 2008

Exceptional storytelling (far more compelling than the book itself), terrific animation from Chuck Jones & co., with a genuinely profound message, and really, really emotionally powerful for a story about an elephant and some people who live in a dust speck.

Those monkey dudes are some of the scariest villains in film history. The music is a little weak, unlike Jones' equally incredible "Grinch," which has one of the greatest musical scores ever, but it serves its purpose and doesn't detract from this practically perfect little film.