After hearing the catchy songs while cleaning kids teeth, I finally decided that I needed to see this movie. I believe that Dr. Suess' works are genius. He produced something completely unique and special we all have memories of loving as children. His books have challenges that apply to us as we continue to move through our different stages in life. Even though The Lorax is a children's movie I knew that it would be good.
The whole story has sort of a tree-hugger idea. I know that there are many who would automatically discard the movie because of this fact. Do not do it. I am not personally an extremist in saving the world but I think that the human race has a problem that we cannot ignore.
The movie depicts the human race in the fact that we are always trying to find how to improve ourselves. The Once-ler invents the idea of the Thneed, something everyone needs. His seller for it was that it could be anything that you wanted. Unfortunately he gets caught up in the excitement of his success that he does not take the time to slow down to realize that he is destroying the most beautiful place he has ever seen.
The Lorax warns Once-ler that "the tree falls whichever way it leans." The Lorax knew that if Once-ler lost sight of his promises that he would do exactly as he did.
In the future of Thneedville, Ted sets out to find the Once-ler to learn about what happened to the trees. At first he is set on impressing a girl but becomes passionate about bringing back the trees. My favorite thing about this movie was that the lesson applies to all things in life...
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not.
I am Katrina and I speak for the trees. We are blessed with a beautiful world. All around there are different miracles. We have a problem and it is being ignored; we are slowly destroying Earth's beauty. Do your part this week to show you are grateful to have a beautiful world. Pick up trash on the side walk. Ride the bus to work. Ride your bike to school. Walk to your friend's house.
