Review #22 | The Lorax

Dr. Seuss is a great storyteller and I am so happy that they are retold through the animation medium. Here is my review of The Lorax.

The Lorax, 2012

The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. 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. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

The animation style for this is simplicity. The colors, character designs, and backgrounds are simply created. The world of ‘Thneedville’ is made of plastic and everything looks unrealistic.

The Characters look one dimensional and quite forgettable. Some sequences just don’t make sense but it lets us to ignore that stuff because this movie was meant for kids. As for the story, it did try to make an interesting story but was not satisfactory. The music from The Lorax justifies the weak story.

‘How bad can I be?’ was my favorite song and played it well. Personally, I loved the movie but as most movies that are made quickly it doesn't have the details that could be detected watching multiple of times. I wish the characters were more appealing in acting.

Favorite Quote: (Once-ler) How bad can I be?

Inside Outside Rating: 64%