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The Lorax

The Lorax

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A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

March 1, 2012 · Directed by Chris Renaud

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 26m
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Feels like1h 15m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it feels like
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Danny DeVito
The Lorax (voice)
Ed Helms
Once-ler (voice)
Zac Efron
Ted Wiggins (voice)
Rob Riggle
Mr. Aloysius O'Hare (voice)
Taylor Swift
Audrey (voice)
Jenny Slate
Mrs. Wiggins (voice)
Betty White
Grammy Norma (voice)
Nasim Pedrad
Once-ler's Mom (voice)
Joel Swetow
1st Marketing Guy (voice)
Michael Beattie
2nd Marketing Guy (voice)
Elmarie Wendel
Aunt Grizelda (voice)
Dave B. Mitchell
1st Commercial Guy (voice)

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