Dr. Seuss' The Lorax [DVD]

I absolutely loved *The Lorax*! Dr. Seuss has such a unique way of combining fun, whimsical illustrations with important messages about caring for the environment. The story is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, making it perfect for readers of all ages. It's a timeless classic that never gets old, and every time I read it, I discover something new about its deeper meaning. Highly recommend it!

This a great movie on its own. But I needed something to entertain a grandchild who was "bored" and cranky. It worked perfectly. What he really needed was some down time and he is "too old for naps".

i love that it teaches young children to take care of the environment such a powerful message. i love that it showed the impact our choices can make but also gave hope we can turn it around if we work together.The animation, voice and storyline made this a win.

The Lorax is a beautifully animated film with a powerful message about caring for the environment. The characters are fun, the music is catchy, and the story is both entertaining and meaningful. Great for kids and adults alike.

Great movie!

A story about the importance of the environment, Dr. Seuss' original story was years ahead of its time. This movie brings it into the current time, and almost ahead of it. Environmentalism is a big topic of discussion now, more than it was when the story was first written, and this movie is a very real reminder of what could happen if we ignore things for too long."Dr. Suess' The Lorax" tells the story of a boy named Ted who, acting on the words of his Grammy Norma, travels from his home in Thneedville to find the Once-ler. With a little persuasion, the Once-ler begins to tell the story of why the Truffula forest no longer exists and who is to blame for it.Several big-name celebrities lend their voices to roles, including Zac Efron as Ted, Taylor Swift as Audrey (Ted's love interest), Betty White as Grammy Norma, and Danny DeVito as the Lorax himself. Unfortunately, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift have no songs of their own. I found some of the acting to be a little wooden at times, but overall it was pretty good.The animation is wonderful. The bright colors of Thneedville and the forest before the Once-ler arrived contrast greatly with the state of the forest in Ted's time. The animators truly brought life and character to the the Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans, and Humming-Fish that made their home among the Truffula trees. Unlike the original story, the Once-ler is given a face, which allows the audience to connect with him a bit more than if he was simply a pair of arms. He also has the distinct personality of someone who is determined to make it big and isn't willing to let things get in his way. In the end, he digs his own grave by destroying the entire Truffula forest.The music is very upbeat and is meant to appeal to the younger audience. Personally, I found the musical numbers somewhat painful to listen to. I didn't feel that they were that well done, although they did immediately get stuck in my head.Overall, I enjoyed the movie. The personality of the characters and the animation more than made up for the failure of the musical numbers. It's appropriate for all ages, and although younger children will probably enjoy it more, there is humor in it that adults will appreciate. This DVD actually also includes a few special features (despite the fact the the listing says it does not). It includes a very short documentary about the designing of the movie, a few character drawing lessons from story artist Mark O'Hare, an interactive experience, and commentary from the director and co-director.

So many of Dr.Suess'books are made into modern day movies with an added innuendo for the adult's benefit. What I love about The Lorax is that it stays pure, aside from the obvious immoral dilemmas, and focuses on good, clean, family entertainment. As an adult, I always appreciate seeing books from my childhood, or any children's book made into film form, keep their integrity and innocence; After all, they're being made for children, not adults, the innuendo is just offensive. So I was thrilled to see the integrity upheld with this film, Suess would be proud!That said, I love the adaptation itself and how it includes the story while modernizing it to this day and age, creating a problem that could easily happen. The environmental issue is upon us, and while moviegoers might feel this is a bit shoved down there throat or even like an advocacy film, this is just the way of The Lorax.The vibrancy of the movie is amazing, I just love the colors and contasts of everything. The trees themselves, while looking more like cotton candy on a sick, are beautiful, as is the plastic, modern town itself. The creatures are adorable, and you can't help but fall in love with the cute little bears as they putter around, the fish as they walk on land, and even The Lorax himself as he goes out of his way to annoy and protect.The moral of the story is a strong one, and one that every child needs to watch, hear and hopefully understand. With the catchy music added, an exciting side plot and crush, most kids won't have a hard time following this at all.This movie happens to be the very one me and my now boyfriend chose for our first date almost a year ago, and we both loved it. We watched it again tonight with my six year old, who objected thinking it was a "baby movie", but then she sat through it enthralled and laughing. It was nice watching it again for us also and remembering that first date, and how the movie teared us both up. But I digress.A great film, highly recommended, five stars +

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