![]() Even though the members of the jungle community and the citizens of Whoville both refuse to acknowledge the other’s existence, Horton and the Mayor are committed to finding a protected place for the microscopic municipality to dwell. Protecting the flowering stalk with his oversized and versatile ears, he finally makes contact with the Mayor (voice by Steve Carell) of a miniscule town located on the speck. However, Horton won’t be deterred from what he believes. As a result, when Horton thinks he hears a sound coming from a tiny speck of dust that he catches on a clover blossom, she is quick to condemn him in front of the others. But Mama Kangaroo (voice by Carol Burnett), who orders around the other inhabitants of the tropical forest while “pouch schooling” her joey (voice by Josh Flitter), would gladly discredit his educational endeavors. Most parents are thrilled with his enthusiastic teaching methods. Horton’s (voice by Jim Carey) role in the jungle hierarchy is to introduce the young animals to the world around them. ![]() While taking this character from book form to a full-length feature film might be an elephant-sized task, the filmmakers have also managed to stay faithful to everything good and engaging about this whimsical creature. ![]() Of all of Horton’s endearing qualities, this charming and chubby critter created by Dr. ![]()
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