Author
The Lorax was originally a book written by Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as, Dr. Suess. Dr Suess wrote popular children books of poetry and cartoons. His books are well known by all generations. Therefore, The Lorax was well known even before it began screening. Actors include Taylor Swift and Zac Efron, both beloved by younger generations. These actors were selected to lure children in The Lorax's audience. Other actors include Betty White, Danny DeVito, and Ed Helms. These actors are popular among an older generation as they frequently star in more mature movies.
The Lorax was originally a book written by Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as, Dr. Suess. Dr Suess wrote popular children books of poetry and cartoons. His books are well known by all generations. Therefore, The Lorax was well known even before it began screening. Actors include Taylor Swift and Zac Efron, both beloved by younger generations. These actors were selected to lure children in The Lorax's audience. Other actors include Betty White, Danny DeVito, and Ed Helms. These actors are popular among an older generation as they frequently star in more mature movies.
Genre, Target Audience and Message
The Lorax is a flashy animation film. The movie targets children since it appears fun, colorful, and silly. While The Lorax may be considered a children's movie, its message reaches older generations as well. The message emphasizes the importance of environmental care. The animation draws children in, while the message attracts all generations, young and old. In the end, The Lorax, is a entertaining way to spread awareness.
Rating
On Rotten Tomatoes, The Lorax received a 5.9/10 for its average rating. With the ratings being only average, the reviews were not the main reason people lined up to see this movie. With Dr. Suess as the writer, however, many people were anxious to see a film on a widely idolized book.
Animation
The animation in The Lorax is breathtaking. The actors' voices fit with each character's personality well, providing emotion behind each voice. With there being no actual acting, the voices are key to making an animation film successful. The visuals throughout the whole movie truly present the beauty of nature, fitting the plot.
Past production
This is not the first movie made based on Dr. Seuss' book. In fact, just a year after The Lorax was published, Seuss wrote the screenplay for a TV short based on the book. You can watch it below. The movies are very different, with this original movie focusing more on the rhymes and preserving Dr. Seuss' aesthetic and the more recent movie centering around themes and bright colors common to the world Dr. Seuss created.
The Lorax is a flashy animation film. The movie targets children since it appears fun, colorful, and silly. While The Lorax may be considered a children's movie, its message reaches older generations as well. The message emphasizes the importance of environmental care. The animation draws children in, while the message attracts all generations, young and old. In the end, The Lorax, is a entertaining way to spread awareness.
Rating
On Rotten Tomatoes, The Lorax received a 5.9/10 for its average rating. With the ratings being only average, the reviews were not the main reason people lined up to see this movie. With Dr. Suess as the writer, however, many people were anxious to see a film on a widely idolized book.
Animation
The animation in The Lorax is breathtaking. The actors' voices fit with each character's personality well, providing emotion behind each voice. With there being no actual acting, the voices are key to making an animation film successful. The visuals throughout the whole movie truly present the beauty of nature, fitting the plot.
Past production
This is not the first movie made based on Dr. Seuss' book. In fact, just a year after The Lorax was published, Seuss wrote the screenplay for a TV short based on the book. You can watch it below. The movies are very different, with this original movie focusing more on the rhymes and preserving Dr. Seuss' aesthetic and the more recent movie centering around themes and bright colors common to the world Dr. Seuss created.