"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (Polish: "Lorax: Guardian of the Forest") is an animated film produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, based on the popular children's book by Theodor Seuss Geisel (known as Dr. Seuss). The film was released in 2012 and has an environmental message, touching on environmental protection and responsibility for nature.
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- The book The Lorax: The film is an adaptation of the children's book of the same name written by Dr. Seuss in 1971. The book is a classic story about environmental protection and the consequences of destructive human activity.
- The plot: The film tells the story of a young boy named Ted, who lives in a city surrounded by plastic fences and devoid of living greenery. Ted falls in love with a girl named Audrey and decides to find a real tree to fulfill her dream. On his journey, he discovers the story of the Lorax, the guardian of the forest, who tries to protect nature from desertification and destruction.
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Main Characters:
- The Lorax: The titular Lorax is a small character with an orangish beard who is the voice of nature and tries to protect the forest from destruction by a greedy businessman.
- Ted: The main character who wants to bring nature back to his city.
- Audrey: the girl Ted falls in love with. He dreams of seeing a real tree.
- Environmental message: The film has a clear environmental message, focusing on the need to protect the environment from destructive human activity. "The Lorax" encourages care for the planet and draws attention to the consequences of overuse of natural resources.
- Music: The film includes original songs that add a musical dimension to the story. The song "Let It Grow" has gained popularity for its message about the growth and restoration of nature.
- Commercial Success: "Lorax: Guardian of the Forest" was a commercial success, earning a significant amount of money worldwide.
- Criticism and controversy: Despite its success, the film received some criticism, especially from some environmentalists who felt that the film's message had been watered down and commercialized.
- Inspiration for environmental action: The film has inspired many people to get involved in environmental activities, especially among younger viewers.
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- Changes to the storyline: The movie "Lorax: Guardian of the Forest" makes some changes compared to the literary original. For example, in the book The Once-ler remains hidden, and his appearance is not revealed. In the film, on the other hand, he is depicted as a human figure.
- The post The Once-ler: In the film, the character of The Once-lera, who is responsible for cutting down trees and producing items from their materials-is more developed and reveals his identity.
- World building: To create the visual style of the film, the filmmakers visited locations such as the Sequoia Forest in California to understand what trees and landscapes inspired Dr. Seuss.
- References to the original: Although the film introduces some changes, it tries to retain Dr. Seuss' distinctive style, and some scenes are direct references to illustrations from the book.
- Director: The film was directed by Chris Renaud, who previously worked on popular animated features like "Despicable Me" ("Gnomes") and "The Secret Life of Pets" ("Secrets of the Sunshine Family").
- Danny DeVito as the Lorax: Actor Danny DeVito lent his voice to the Lorax character, contributing to the character's distinctive and memorable tone.
- Dr. Seuss trademark: The film's release date, March 2, 2012, also marks Dr. Seuss Day, honoring the author's birthday.
- Environmental Promotion: As part of the film's promotional campaign, Universal Pictures partnered with environmental organizations such as The Conservation International to raise environmental awareness among viewers.
- Musical successes: The song "Let It Grow (Celebrate the World)" from the film won acclaim and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
- Inspiration for children: The film "Lorax: Guardian of the Forest" seeks to convey the message of environmental protection in a way that is accessible to younger viewers, which can help raise their awareness of the importance of taking care of nature.
