The Lorax is, of course, based on the Dr. Seuss book. To me, the book was ahead of its' time - all about environmentalism. The movie is, obviously, a longer - more fleshed-out - version of the story. I thought that it stayed very true to the book in both story and imagery (it's animated and the animations just like the pictures in the book). I thought it had an excellent mix of humour and seriousness. We took our church's junior youth group (ages 11-12) to see it last Friday and everyone enjoyed it. Afterwards we came back to the church and had an excellent discussion about it - and especially the environmental theme of it.

Paradox3 asked if I would recommend it and my answer is absolutely! I give it two thumbs up.

Thanks, Somegal!

somegalfromcan,

If you had a few kids ranging from 7-12 would it still work?

Aha, I recall that name now... I'll watch for it at our theater.

SG - there were a couple of kids sitting in front of me who looked to be about 6-7 years old and they were also really enjoying themselves. It really seemed like a movie that people of all ages could enjoy and get something out of.

here is the book itself

here's the 1972 movie of The Lorax

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BONUS One of the best movies in the world by Dr. Seuss