Horton Hears a Who, a Dr Seuss story from 1954 hit theaters on March 14, 2008. The movie was adorable, from my point of view. Although some jokes were put in place for an older demographic, such as a who checking out her Myspace profile picture, I did not think any of the content was unsuitable for children. This movie stood up to its G Rating.
My view of the impact the movie had kids may of changed if I was attending the premier in Mann Village Theater where Jim Carrey and Steve Carell were both in attendance. The main theme of the movie is that "after all a person is a person, no matter how small." A group of pro life activists saw this as an advantage to use against the ideas of abortion. After the protesters crashed the premier and delivered their ideas, they placed red stickers with the world life on their lips and marched around the event.
TMZ reported that the audience seamed outraged and started shouting sayings such as "this is a kids premiere, how dare you!" I would have to agree with the audience. Although these protesters are not getting judged on how they are "marketing" themselves towards kids, they need to pay attention to the demographic of who they speak to. Yes I agree that the message for this movie did fit with their protest, but to enter into a theater filled with stars and their young kids in not an appropriate time or place. What is a parent supposed to say to a 7 year old who does not even understand sex yet when they ask "mommy, what is an abortion?"
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