March: Horton Hears a Who
When: Mar. 14
Voices of: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Isla Fisher and a bevy of all-star voices; directed Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino
What: Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss story, Horton (Carrey), the lovable elephant, angers everyone around him as he tries to protect tiny creatures on a speck of dust. “A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Brian Says: It’s as if just this once, Hollywood has done away with the notion that animated movies are best suited for the biggest possible movie stars and enlisted comedians instead--whose voices are cartoonish to begin with. Brilliant! You’ve got Carrey, the best animated-voiceover fit this side of Robin Williams, the core Judd Apatow Troupe members (Carell, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill), and a hodgepodge of great supporting jokesters (Fisher, Will Arnett, Dane Cook, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler). What can possibly go wrong? Famous last words.
Kit Says: Carrey and Dr. Seuss have hit it off before with How the Grinch Stole Christmas, so we know the formula works. Add in Carell as the Mayor of Whoville--plus a bunch of A-list comic actors (see above)--and we’ve got the first splashy animated movie of the year. Kids will be itching to see something, anything, and parents will be thankful for it (like me).
Also watch out for:
What Your 'Tweeners Won't Stop Talking About
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour (in 3-D)
High School Musical 3