Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

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  • Opened March 2, 2012 
  • 1 hr 26 min
  • PG | Brief Mild Language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 5+. More on child suitability

  • From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. 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. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White, Rob Riggle
  • Director: Chris Renaud
  • Genres: Animated, Family

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by mady2002

I took my 9 yr old and 15 year old. This movie is definitely for all ages! It was well scripted. The animals were so cute, especially the bears! I highly recommend this movie for all ages....

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The Lorax Falls a bit too Short

by vincentbarone73

First, I have to say that the animation was beautiful! I couldn't imagine better looking Truffula Trees, Humming-Fish, Brown Bar-ba-loots, and Swomee-Swans. The Truffula forest and all of it's...

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by texas0302

Loved the movie!! It is amazing on parts of the movie my 5 year old granddaughter really thought about. We had a pleasant chat about the movie and what it meant to her on the drive home. Not too...

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

The movie is like a less original "WALL•E," but it's still vibrant and touching. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Wesley Morris

It's been animated by the same company that made "Despicable Me,'' which is to say you don't know whether to watch The Lorax or lick it. Read full review

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Slant Magazine
| Nick Schager

The Lorax is a modest gem, failing to significantly enhance its source material's ideas but still delivering a zany, rollicking, multi-character version of Seuss's environmental cautionary tale. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

Someone in Hollywood ought to speak for the trees, and The Lorax does it with verve and vibrancy. Read full review

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The Lorax in "The Lorax.''