DVD Review: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Combo Pack (Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)

Released: August 7, 2012

Studio: Universal Studios

Running Time: 87 minutes

ABOUT:

The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me! Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, and Betty White, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is filled with hilarious fun for everyone!

MY THOUGHTS:

I honestly had no clue what The Lorax was before we watched the movie. I knew it had something to do with trees and since it was a Dr. Seuss tale I knew it would be a good story. The movie blew me and my family away. The animation is truly amazing and we have watched this DVD more than I’d like to admit in the two weeks that we’ve had it! You can see the everything so clearly and I can’t imagine how the animators even captured all those details. The voices made my husband and I laugh as they are from popular actors/actresses including Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Danny Devito and Betty White.

The story is actually quite moving too and was perfect for me to introduce some lessons to my children. “The Lorax” is a tale of a young man, the Once-ler, who goes off on his in search for the perfect material to make his Thneed (a crazy sweater.) He meets the Lorax when he cuts down a tree and the Lorax explains how he speaks for the trees and takes care of the animals. The story goes on of course as he cuts down more trees until there is none left. As a side story there is a town in the future where there are no trees but one girl (Taylor Swift) wants one. They actually sell bottled air since the air and pollution is so bad!

So anyways a young boy (Zac Efron) goes on a mission and hears the story from the Once-ler. Can he grow a tree and save the town?

The story is great to teach kids about caring about the environment, recycling, and how one person can make a difference!

This is a must-see movie in my book, even if you don’t have kids! Truly amazing animation, hilarious songs and dancing and a great overall story.

BUY IT: You can buy “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Combo Pack (Two Discs: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy” wherever DVDs are sold or check it out online for $19.99.

Mom and More Disclosure: I was sent this DVD to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my Disclosure Policy.

Cher

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Angelina says:

August 24, 2012 at 8:14 PM

This was my families first time seeing the Lorax as well, but it definitely was not our last. I was blown away at how beautiful the animation was. The cartoons of my age were nothing like this. The message about the environment was not the only positive part about the movie but it was definitely a powerful one. After watching it the last time, my son actually asked if we could start recycling. Since I already recycle at my office at Dish it was a pretty smooth transition for me, but the point is that they care. I think this is a must watch for anyone’s children.
- Cher says:
  
  August 26, 2012 at 10:21 AM
  
  My boys got the recycling part too - the animation is so incredible!
Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says:

August 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM

still sad that my copy went back :( love the book, can't wait to see the movie