The Lorax is a bit more straightforward in terms of its message. As a case in point, take some time to google what Yertle the Turtle is *really* about. But if you can get past these minor distractions (and if they are a distraction I suggest simply reading the book), what’s left is a story that resonates just as profoundly today as it did when it was first created.ĭr. And if you’re going to watch it (it’s embedded below), keep in mind that the cartoon is a product of 1972 - so some parts of it, such as the songs, are going come across as dated. It’s filled with silly, nonsensical language. If you haven’t yet read or seen it, I highly recommend doing so.

Rob Riggle will play financial king O'Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted's wise Grammy Norma. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic young boy who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted's dreams.

To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.ĭanny DeVito will lend his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms will voice the enigmatic Once-ler. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted's dreams. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. Seuss' The Lorax,' an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. Plot Summary: From the creators of 'Despicable Me' and the imagination of Dr. Starring: Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Ed Helms, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Betty White So Ted tries to find another way.Release Date: Ma(3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D) But when Ted tries to go out, O'Hare who knows what Ted is doing-trying to find a tree, tells him to stop it cause it could ruin O'Hare's business. He then stops talking and tells Ted to come back tomorrow. So he chops a tree down but then a creature who calls himself The Lorax who says he speaks for the trees and all the creature s in the forest, and he says that what he is doing-chopping down a tree is wrong. And when he comes across a forest with trees with the most beautiful leaves, he thinks this is it.

So he set out to find the material he needs to make it. He asks The Once-ler what happened to the trees, he tells Ted that it began when he wanted to create something he called Thneed. So he talks to his mother and grand mother about it and his grandmother tells him to seek out someone called The Once-ler, which he does. And thinking that if he can find it will win her affections. Ted, a young man who likes a girl named Audrey who wants to see a real tree. And the air is provided by the O'Hare Corporation for a price. In the town of Thneedville, a walled city, everything is artificial even the trees.

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