Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
(2012)
Directed by Chris
Renaud and Kyle Balda this animated film uses the voice talent of Zac
Efron, Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Taylor Swift. In an attempt to
impress a girl a boy from a town that is overly reliant on industry
searches for a tree.
What always stands out
most about Dr. Seuss' writing is his use of language but sadly that
has been nearly completely removed from the script of this film. The
plot is a pretty standard environmentalist story that lacks the
humour and subtly of industry leaders Pixar. Apart from Danny DeVito
it seems the cast was mostly chosen for their appeal to younger
viewers rather than because they have interesting voices.
2/5
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