The Lorax from the 1970s is far superior to the 2012 movie version. In this original Lorax animated film, the story stays very close to the book material. Dr Suess himself (Theodore Geisel) was involved in the production of this version.
The animation is very similar to the drawings found in the book. The music is superb and draws viewers in. The music sets the tones and emotions for the scenes. Very well done on the musical score.
Voice acting is great, and Eddie Albert is perfect for his role.
The only downside is that the Once-ler is shown as a cigar smoker which has no place in a children's film, even though the addicted, self-centered, and self-destructive nature of tobacco smoking does fit the Once-ler's character.
My grade is a solid A. The 2012 movie version only gets a B- from me.
The animation is very similar to the drawings found in the book. The music is superb and draws viewers in. The music sets the tones and emotions for the scenes. Very well done on the musical score.
Voice acting is great, and Eddie Albert is perfect for his role.
The only downside is that the Once-ler is shown as a cigar smoker which has no place in a children's film, even though the addicted, self-centered, and self-destructive nature of tobacco smoking does fit the Once-ler's character.
My grade is a solid A. The 2012 movie version only gets a B- from me.