Horton Hears a Who!
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: March 14, 2008
7.7
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8
ZilcellDec 17, 2011
Horton Hears a Who! may be simplistic in story, but that doesn't keep it from having charm. Great visuals and faithfulness to the book make it a very interesting animated film.
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grandpajoe6191Oct 23, 2011
Horton Hears a who! But I don't hear anything.
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3
EvanO.Apr 6, 2008
I went into this movie thinking that it would would be one of those surprisingly funny Pixar movies, along the lines of Ratatouille or Bee Movie, but this movie was just not funny. I expected with Carell(the Office is great) and Carrey, it I went into this movie thinking that it would would be one of those surprisingly funny Pixar movies, along the lines of Ratatouille or Bee Movie, but this movie was just not funny. I expected with Carell(the Office is great) and Carrey, it would have some good jokes. But there were maybe 3 times in the entire movie that I laughed out loud. That's not very good. The plot was alright , and the moral was fine(Now that would have been hard to blow!), but overall, just a wasted opportunity.… Expand
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F86S.Mar 22, 2008
that movie is the worst movie i have ever seen. it was the only movie in my life that made me hungry. i rate it a 0 because i think that Ratatouille, which is all about food is better.
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IanB.Apr 6, 2008
Boring ans way too sappy.
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10
emiliomiceli31Apr 12, 2015
horton y el mundo de los quien es la mejor pelicula tiene buen diseño de personajes es graciosa y divertida buena y brinda una leccion "todos cuentan hasta los seres pequeños
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 1, 2016
The best in any Dr. Seuss installment. Second is "The Lorax", third is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", and dead last is... drum roll... "The Cat in the Hat." Something that's sweeter to imagine than the Lorax, actually has more feelingsThe best in any Dr. Seuss installment. Second is "The Lorax", third is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", and dead last is... drum roll... "The Cat in the Hat." Something that's sweeter to imagine than the Lorax, actually has more feelings than How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and actually works unlike the Cat in the Hat.… Expand
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10
RyanB.Mar 12, 2008
I saw an early screening and the movie is really, really good!!!
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8
CameronG.Apr 10, 2008
Overall it was a great movie and made me laugh a lot. Plus its a good movie to see with your mom.
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10
JamesM.Apr 15, 2008
The Best Animated Movie I Have Seen In Years.
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9
AlanP.Apr 20, 2008
This movie was better than I expected and much better than most expert movie critics gave it.
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TimApr 20, 2008
I loved the movie, especially the Japanese anime which was hysterical and a seeming random take-off from that genre. Although not so random as the directors put that in there as a nod towards Seuss's often overlooked anti-war propaganda I loved the movie, especially the Japanese anime which was hysterical and a seeming random take-off from that genre. Although not so random as the directors put that in there as a nod towards Seuss's often overlooked anti-war propaganda in Japan. I believe Seuss had also just returned from Japan when he wrote Horton Hears a Who. Thought the movie was very funny throughout!… Expand
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JayH.Dec 6, 2008
7.5/10. The movie captures the creativity of Dr. Seuss very well. Well animated, amusing screenplay and excellent voice overs. It is a very enjoyable film that all ages will enjoy. Funny, touching and well worth seeing.
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10
ThomasA.Mar 12, 2008
I loved it. The best last half hour of any movie I've seen in a long time. Steve Carell is great.
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ChadS.Mar 17, 2008
"Horton Hears a Who!" is "The Truman Show" for kids. This time around, Jim Carrey plays Christof(Ed Harris) as a pachyderm named Horton, and Steve Carrell is Truman Burbank(Carrey) as the Mayor of Whoville. Unlike recent animated films like "Horton Hears a Who!" is "The Truman Show" for kids. This time around, Jim Carrey plays Christof(Ed Harris) as a pachyderm named Horton, and Steve Carrell is Truman Burbank(Carrey) as the Mayor of Whoville. Unlike recent animated films like "Cars" and "Happy Feet", in particular, "Horton Hears a Who" deals with the paradox of our being. This "children's film" engages the viewer with a fairly sophisticated dialectic between science and religion. Horton is like a scientist. He knows that an invisible world exists. In this passion play of sorts, the second player: Kangaroo(Carol Burnett) is the embodiment of the religious fanatic who doesn't believe in science. Under Christian dogma, baptismals are conducted to prevent a person's soul from spending an eternity in hell. Keeping this in mind, makes the kangaroo's actions during the film's climax all the more provocative. Conversely, in Whoville, the mayor hears voices, like Abraham, or Moses, or any of the eighteen prophets. But Horton is more like a naive scientist than a god. And a scientist with ecclesiastical leanings to boot. Horton has faith that a self-contained world exists on that speck...based on empirical observations...he heard a voice. Science and religion have a pretzel logic in "Horton Hears a Who"; it's own set of rules, which makes sense. This is a cartoon, after all. This is science fiction.… Expand
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10
blarghblanginMar 18, 2008
I really liked it, funny voice acting... really good adaptation of a classic.
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PeppersmithMar 28, 2008
didn't like the animae section in teh middle - looked like they ran out of budget or time to truly complete the movie in the quality they established in the rest of the movie - concept of superhero was cute during this secion - i just didn't like the animae section in teh middle - looked like they ran out of budget or time to truly complete the movie in the quality they established in the rest of the movie - concept of superhero was cute during this secion - i just HATED the illustration style - GLAD it is not the technique used through out the movie -… Expand
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khanM.Mar 20, 2008
For kids its a 10 on 10. But if your above 15 its a waste of time. I would rather suggest wait for the DVD to come out.
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9
TomMar 31, 2008
Loved this movie. It was one of the funniest movies to come out in the last few years.
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9
SamApr 20, 2008
Great movie. It was funny, and entertaining. Horton had a great personality, and the creators were very imaginative.
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9
ChrisC.Aug 20, 2008
I love it. Simply superlative. The script is superbly written and each character is very well realized. Definitely in my top 5.
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KE.Jan 9, 2009
The only thing that I was worried about was the fact I was watching a movie this childish. But, this movie was still great.
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5
HyperSDec 4, 2008
Wasn't feeling it. Nope, not once during the whole movie was I feeling it. The plot just wasn't something to make a full length feature off of so no matter how well animated it never grabbed my attention, made me care, or peeked my Wasn't feeling it. Nope, not once during the whole movie was I feeling it. The plot just wasn't something to make a full length feature off of so no matter how well animated it never grabbed my attention, made me care, or peeked my curiosity. There was also little character development, then again since there were no memorable characters [villian stunk; Hero nothing special; victims in peril (snore)] I guess we didn't miss much. Maybe we should thank the directors for not wasting our time. Also, zippo in the comedy department. Its just a very average... very forgettable movie. Although I should say at least it was a kid friendly Dr. Suessian movie unlike that awful train wreck of a movie titled, "Cat in the Hat".… Expand
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10
DanC.Mar 13, 2008
Finally, a Dr. Seuss film that captures the heart of the book! Horton was one of my favorites growing up and my kids have grown to be fans as well. I'm coming back with the family. Love Steve Carell!!!
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9
CoryC.Mar 16, 2008
Very cute movie. My 5 year old really enjoyed it. By far the best Dr. Suess movie to date.
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6
JudyTMar 17, 2008
Okay but some of the jokes are over kides heads and it get really slow in the middle, ask my four year old grand son.
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10
Momof3Mar 18, 2008
Great film. I was laughing out loud in spots as were all of the children in the theatre. Certainly a movie for all ages!
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JoeyD.Mar 21, 2008
Amazing study this film is. Perhaps another Animal Farm to be discussed in classes for years to come? The review by Chad S (advanced Scout Team) was close, but got it backwards on the science and religion thing. The Kangaroo was the Amazing study this film is. Perhaps another Animal Farm to be discussed in classes for years to come? The review by Chad S (advanced Scout Team) was close, but got it backwards on the science and religion thing. The Kangaroo was the embodiment of the closed-minded science and atheistic community that will only accept what they see, touch, or comprehend with their own intellect. The Kangaroo represents a centralized government (communist, leftist?) that bans faith and freedom. Such things would only lead to anarchy! Only atheistic intellectuals such as herself need to be in control because everyone else is too stupid to think for themselves. So her prejudices and twisted logic drives her to whip an angry mob into arresting the Horton (the believer) and attempting to extinguish his faith from the public square. I wouldn't be surprised if the Roo is a member of the ACLU! Great movie. Go see. I would've gave it a 10 if not for that annoying anime sequence halfway through the flick. Couldn't done without that.… Expand
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BenMar 20, 2008
This was the funniest and greatest movie ever. The music empowered you, and made you hope that Whovile would stay alive, the characters made you laugh out loud from the start, and Dr Seuss' idea of a world living on a spec fules the This was the funniest and greatest movie ever. The music empowered you, and made you hope that Whovile would stay alive, the characters made you laugh out loud from the start, and Dr Seuss' idea of a world living on a spec fules the entire movie. This movie is great for EVERYONE, including not just young kids, but teenagers and adults too.… Expand
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AndreGMar 25, 2008
I should have known better, considering it's a movie for kids, but unlike every Pixar movie I've seen, this movie was extremely boring. The person I went with actually fell asleep about 15 mins into it and I couldn't bring I should have known better, considering it's a movie for kids, but unlike every Pixar movie I've seen, this movie was extremely boring. The person I went with actually fell asleep about 15 mins into it and I couldn't bring myself to wake him up so as to not miss any of the "action". That being said, it was cute enough and I'm sure parents looking for a movie to bring their 3 to 12 year olds will find something of value here. Adults looking for something of Pixar caliber, however, should probably look elsewhere.… Expand
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8
MarniG.Apr 11, 2008
Very cute even my 10 month old was entertained.
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HortonveiwerApr 15, 2008
I think the movie was full of try hard comedy,and Steve Carrell was the wrong mayor of who-ville. Worst Seuss movie to hit the big screens.
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10
SariK.Mar 13, 2008
Very cute movie!
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10
KimberlyM.Mar 13, 2008
Superbly animated and hilarious.
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10
KelseyM.Mar 13, 2008
This movie was SO adorable!! I loved it.
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EdH.Mar 13, 2008
Horton hits on all counts. While remaining true to Dr. Seuss' creative excellence, the film finally offers a real family experience. Well done!
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[Anonymous]Mar 14, 2008
The animation was incredible. The movie was incredibly boring. The actors did their best in this long and drawn out film.
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EllieR.Mar 14, 2008
Obviously these stupid critics don't know what they're talking about. The movie was made in the first place to entertain people. It's not suppose to be grim. It's suppose to be non-stop laughs, which it definitely was, so Obviously these stupid critics don't know what they're talking about. The movie was made in the first place to entertain people. It's not suppose to be grim. It's suppose to be non-stop laughs, which it definitely was, so lighten up. This movie is definitely a family fun movie, and i loved that. Steve Carell was hilarious even animated which is a hard thing to do. This is a must see movie, don't listen to the old washed up critics and go see this movie.… Expand
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10
JohnK.Mar 16, 2008
Best movie in years. Our whole family (ages 14 to 71) loved the complexity, authenticity, details, and the plot.
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10
PeterH.Mar 18, 2008
This is the first movie that my 2 yr old has ever been to. Did not disappoint either of us.
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10
GuillermoH.Mar 26, 2008
Excellent, makes your imagination fly away, a very positive trauma.
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5
kayleighmsMar 28, 2008
Directors Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino bounce us neatly between the buoyantly CGI Jungle of Nool and the impeccably stylistic CGI Whoville. (Save for an absurd anime scene, that is.) Screenwriters Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul have retained Directors Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino bounce us neatly between the buoyantly CGI Jungle of Nool and the impeccably stylistic CGI Whoville. (Save for an absurd anime scene, that is.) Screenwriters Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul have retained the morals of the classic text, but have neglected half of their audience in the adaptation; … Expand
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10
JoeM.Apr 21, 2008
It was fantastic for everyone of all ages, unless you are about 13 and too cool to see movies with the family.
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10
RoxasS.Dec 15, 2008
Hyper S, let me guess, you a forty year old, no fun kangaroo? Hmm. Just like in the movie. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll ever see the light, and be bitter forever. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T CARE FOR IT, IT'S MEANT FOR Hyper S, let me guess, you a forty year old, no fun kangaroo? Hmm. Just like in the movie. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll ever see the light, and be bitter forever. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T CARE FOR IT, IT'S MEANT FOR KIDS! It's supposed to be simple, and NOT SCARY! What did you think, it was a horror movie! Oooh! Anyways, this is absolutely my favourite movie, despite my age (16). I fell in love with Jojo O'Malley, the small, sad, teenage Who, who feels his father pressures him too much.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Oct 24, 2010
this CGI adaptation of the book from Dr. Seuss has funny gags and it stays true to the source material which is the reason why this movie is very entertaining.
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MichaelDJul 4, 2011
Jim Carrey did well in the movie and the story was well told and has a few funny jokes. This is a good family film.
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6
Khunter4382Jun 2, 2011
A beautifully animated picture with a pretty darn good choice in voice talent. However, this film isn't robust enough! It drags, and I found that I was trying to forcibly convince myself that this film was excellent. It wasn't, but it doesA beautifully animated picture with a pretty darn good choice in voice talent. However, this film isn't robust enough! It drags, and I found that I was trying to forcibly convince myself that this film was excellent. It wasn't, but it does send a good message to all.… Expand
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7
TyranianApr 7, 2019
One of the best efforts from Blue Sky with great animation, humour and voice acting.
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9
JuanoloMar 31, 2012
First off, this is a 9 out of 10. Animation is pretty good. Score all right. Jim carrey does pretty good, and Steve carrel is all right. Score all right and story is fun and sometimes funny. Great family movie.
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5
gzayas91Jul 31, 2018
This is the closest to be good, but not enough. Same problems with the other Seuss's adaptations films, the modern talk the popculture reference, and dumb humor.
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5
Annoymous1Jul 12, 2013
Hey, I can hear something. Well not really. The books short, the movie is long. Childhood favorite movie, grown up and it goes old. Just like my dead German Sheperd.
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MovieGuysApr 15, 2014
Props to "Horton Hears a Who!" for staying true to Seuss' words, but the movie, like "The Lorax" is awkward in some ways. Since the Dr. Seuss books weren't very long, it is hard to make a full-length feature film about them. Particular toProps to "Horton Hears a Who!" for staying true to Seuss' words, but the movie, like "The Lorax" is awkward in some ways. Since the Dr. Seuss books weren't very long, it is hard to make a full-length feature film about them. Particular to this movie, Jim Carey was rather annoying as Horton.… Expand
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6
RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Horton Hears a Who is magical.
A movie with great voice acting and beautiful scenery, the script is good and the laughs are prominent, all in all a very solid family flick.
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MrsBBagginsDec 29, 2013
It was a pretty entertaining movie, but completely untrue to the book. There's nothing I hate more than when these adaptions make up lines from some non-existent Dr. Seuss book. They could've stayed true to the original story but chose toIt was a pretty entertaining movie, but completely untrue to the book. There's nothing I hate more than when these adaptions make up lines from some non-existent Dr. Seuss book. They could've stayed true to the original story but chose to improvise and make everything a horrible mess, and for that I give this movie a big, fat 0.… Expand
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7
Delaforce828Oct 14, 2014
Probably the only one of these Dr. Suess adaptations that's actually good, sure theres maybe at least one or two references in there, but it doesn't harm the plot, or anything else.
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CineAutoctonoAug 1, 2015
Incredible, worth lla worth remembering the most beloved elephant world , and what better way than a film of Blue Sky , the story of Dr. Seuss is magnified.
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CriticFerJul 24, 2016
It's a good adaptation for Dr Seaus, is just is not special. The villain is not interesting and some jokes dosen't work, but they have jokes they are funny, the animation is good and the voice cast is really amazing like Jim Carry as HortonIt's a good adaptation for Dr Seaus, is just is not special. The villain is not interesting and some jokes dosen't work, but they have jokes they are funny, the animation is good and the voice cast is really amazing like Jim Carry as Horton and Steve Carrel as The Mayor. Is good but not great as Ice Age 1, Peanuts, Rio and Robots.… Expand
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FuturedirectorMay 22, 2016
Horton hears a who is a colored and funny animated picture that offers a reflexive message and a likable mound of characters for entertain every kind of audiences. Fans of the Dr. Seuss features may be "hardcored".
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
I loved the story a lot. The characters aren't as good as I hoped for. It had good voice actors. The animation was good, and helped the story. The story wasn't super funny, but was emotional, in a good way.
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JPKJun 9, 2019
Dr. Seuss Done Right
Blue Sky Studios does Dr. Seuss justice with this funny, well casted, well written, and beautifully animated adaptation.
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Sosmooth1982Dec 27, 2022
Clever storyline. It's also kind of funny. Not my favorite Dr. Seuss movie but it's ok.
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AnimaDraws2DSAug 4, 2020
The best Dr.Seuss movie in my opinion! And I also like how the added some elements in the movie
Rating: 7.4/10
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CoolPerson1234Oct 4, 2020
This is a great Dr. Seuss adaption and the only good one and will always be the best one. The way they made it is good and not garbage like The Lorax (2012) or The Grinch (2018) or that horrible movie from 2003 called The Cat in the hat. ThisThis is a great Dr. Seuss adaption and the only good one and will always be the best one. The way they made it is good and not garbage like The Lorax (2012) or The Grinch (2018) or that horrible movie from 2003 called The Cat in the hat. This movie has a charming story, great voice cast and lots of moments that you'll have fun if you're a kid. This movie works well for kids and I recommend it. It's not as great as Wall-E or Kung Fu Panda but it's still a really good 2008 animated movie of this year.… Expand
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FLInfiniteJul 7, 2021
For being the best movie adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book, this is actually pretty good. The animation is nice, the story still works, and the voices for the characters are tolerable.

It's just a shame that I will only remember this movie forFor being the best movie adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book, this is actually pretty good. The animation is nice, the story still works, and the voices for the characters are tolerable.

It's just a shame that I will only remember this movie for the two times I saw Horton's butt way too close to the camera.… Expand
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AdrianHulkJun 15, 2023
It's easily one of the best Blue Sky movies along with Ice Age and Rio
R.I.P. Blue Sky Studios
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