tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post4752132240479507600..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: A Review of The LoraxNick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-89383981466853207122012-08-15T18:46:15.379+01:002012-08-15T18:46:15.379+01:00I haven't seen this, but I've been wanting...I haven't seen this, but I've been wanting to! Glad to know it's out on DVD now :)<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-14505047336891565532012-08-11T15:52:30.742+01:002012-08-11T15:52:30.742+01:00I haven't seen this. I don't watch too man...I haven't seen this. I don't watch too many kids movies, and I think I'll pass on this.<br /><br />I read many Seuss books. I can't remember if I've read The Lorax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-70184124462270137962012-08-10T13:45:32.759+01:002012-08-10T13:45:32.759+01:00I went to see this movie in theatres and it's ...I went to see this movie in theatres and it's pretty good considering it gives plenty of messages without giving a lecture. It had great musical numbers - eg. Let It Grow. It's pure enjoyment for the whole family!Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-21675691877069366622012-08-08T06:27:13.674+01:002012-08-08T06:27:13.674+01:00Vanessa - The movie looked good alright, but then ...Vanessa - The movie looked good alright, but then we kind of take that for granted from these films now.<br /><br />Susan - I'm sure there are cases where the movie has outshone the book! I just can't think of one at 6am :)<br /><br />C. Lee - It was still better than most of the stuff the kids watch!!<br /><br />Chuck - Check out the book in the meantime! You're never too old to enjoy them - not saying you're old, of course... :D<br /><br />Lisa - Glad your daughter enjoyed it! I'm sure you'll get to see it!<br /><br />Julie - Good plan! It also takes about 1% of the time, which is a win. :)<br /><br />Jessica - I don't think it's the best known Seuss book, but it's one of the best.<br /><br />Stephen - Yeah, it is a bit one-sided, but at least the Onceler showed remorse after what he did.<br /><br />Emily - No worries! :)<br /><br />Talli - I know what you mean.<br /><br />Kathy - I don't know about the Spotted Owl thing, but I first read it in the same era (as a kid). I was heavily into Greenpeace, which is probably part of why I liked it so much!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-893863991014712722012-08-07T20:05:58.311+01:002012-08-07T20:05:58.311+01:00The Lorax is one of my very favorite Dr. Suess boo...The Lorax is one of my very favorite Dr. Suess books also. I was reading it to the kids when the Spotted Owl controversy was going on in the Pacific Northwest in the 80's/90's. <br /><br />I was happy to learn about the movie being made, but now I'll probably pass. Thanks for the great and honest review.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-6384821631894427972012-08-07T16:56:04.853+01:002012-08-07T16:56:04.853+01:00I haven't seen this, and I probably won't ...I haven't seen this, and I probably won't now... I'm generally not a fan of books into films. I always find them disappointing.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-37258669605212418812012-08-06T22:29:50.382+01:002012-08-06T22:29:50.382+01:00This is on my "to buy" list for my kids....This is on my "to buy" list for my kids. Thanks for the review!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-84081284082153292722012-08-06T19:57:10.003+01:002012-08-06T19:57:10.003+01:00We saw the movie and will buy the DVD. It was fun,...We saw the movie and will buy the DVD. It was fun, but different from the books. We try to teach our kids not all capitalism is bad and not all corporations are like what's portrayed in the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-52524618512486640842012-08-06T18:51:31.772+01:002012-08-06T18:51:31.772+01:00Hmm, interesting review. I've never read the b...Hmm, interesting review. I've never read the book.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-27284108326894938922012-08-06T16:23:17.277+01:002012-08-06T16:23:17.277+01:00You know, I've never read this book! I think I...You know, I've never read this book! I think I'm going to try to do that before I watch the movie :)Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-23809787854046096442012-08-05T23:33:36.940+01:002012-08-05T23:33:36.940+01:00My daughter and mom went to see it without me! LO...My daughter and mom went to see it without me! LOL. My daughter loved it but yeah, my mom said it was a little heavy-handed. I still want to see it though!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-13842403694533690922012-08-05T22:01:43.379+01:002012-08-05T22:01:43.379+01:00I can say this is one Suess book and character I k...I can say this is one Suess book and character I know nothing about. I am sure I will get to see it when my wife adds it to our Blockbuster queue...she loves these things.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-57508998070354855882012-08-05T20:49:25.423+01:002012-08-05T20:49:25.423+01:00Too bad it didn't measure up to Seuss's de...Too bad it didn't measure up to Seuss's delightful book. So many movies don't delight as the book does. Thanks for the heads up. I'm sure you're right, kids will still find the songs and dances.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-34648529033848368752012-08-05T16:36:42.707+01:002012-08-05T16:36:42.707+01:00I absolutely agree with your assessment. The movie...I absolutely agree with your assessment. The movie did not do justice to the book. Don't know if a movie ever can.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-12835018874019930042012-08-05T09:44:04.256+01:002012-08-05T09:44:04.256+01:00You're not the first one who thinks the movie ...You're not the first one who thinks the movie is average. A pity, because the creature looks incredibly cute :)Vanessahttp://vanessa-morgan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-20684002014324167632012-08-05T09:11:54.790+01:002012-08-05T09:11:54.790+01:00E.J. - Yeah, the problem with a lot of these films...E.J. - Yeah, the problem with a lot of these films is it's too shoved in your face. I've only seen the Jim Carrey version of The Grinch in Spanish (long story). Don't think I missed much from not seeing it in English!<br /><br />J.A. - Sounds like a plan! My three-year-old did want the book read to her at bedtime the same day we saw the film.<br /><br />Alex - I agree.<br /><br />Kyra - Ahh, sounds like you were deprived! It's not too late to catch up, though. :D<br /><br />Angela - Well, it is good for kids - there's not that many movies for them that make them think about stuff like this.<br /><br />Elise - Our kids love the book too, and they did enjoy the movie, but if they're not badgering you to go and see it, don't bother. Shame, as Horton Hears a Who was an excellent movie!<br /><br />Lynda - No issues on the animation - it is stunning!<br /><br />Crack You Whip - Yeah, I just wish the message hadn't got a little bit diluted with stuff like the love story and the action chases. It's kind of ironic that the message is anti-commercialism when the film itself is so commercialised.<br /><br />Kathy - I know - I was sceptical just from seeing the trailers!<br /><br />Amy - Like I said, kids will love it. There are worse things they could watch! But yeah - not the same as the book.<br /><br />Martin - I did check out some other reviews. It seems I'm not alone!<br /><br />C.B. - It's probably inevitable the DVD will be an Xmas present for someone in our house!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-34349141516489760372012-08-05T00:12:59.505+01:002012-08-05T00:12:59.505+01:00I wanted to see this movie in the theater, but the...I wanted to see this movie in the theater, but then decided to just wait until it came out on DVD. Your review has reinforced that I was right to wait. :-)C.B. Wentworthhttp://cbwentworth.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-64238779572061973782012-08-04T15:20:38.817+01:002012-08-04T15:20:38.817+01:00You're not the only one thinks they've ove...You're not the only one thinks they've overdone the story. Thanks for adding to the consensus.<br /><br />I read the book to my kids when they were little and this sounds like a movie I'll pass by.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-74860636139309630792012-08-04T14:13:22.457+01:002012-08-04T14:13:22.457+01:00My daughter saw this with her cousin and said she ...My daughter saw this with her cousin and said she liked it. I generally don't like all the new movie translations of these books. The original spirit seems to fade a little.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-6856771468847721112012-08-04T05:20:28.445+01:002012-08-04T05:20:28.445+01:00That's too bad. I really like the story, they ...That's too bad. I really like the story, they should have just stuck with the original.kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-4114433538723981342012-08-04T04:38:06.535+01:002012-08-04T04:38:06.535+01:00I actually like it, but love the message of the st...I actually like it, but love the message of the story overall, so that helps a lot.Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-15479916373349563022012-08-04T01:19:46.615+01:002012-08-04T01:19:46.615+01:00I haven't seen this yet. I'm not rushing o...I haven't seen this yet. I'm not rushing out to see it, but I will definitely make the effort. It's an animation after all ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-24419671883224450342012-08-03T17:32:41.492+01:002012-08-03T17:32:41.492+01:00I've read the classic version to my kids and t...I've read the classic version to my kids and they love it, me too. I think I'll skip the movie. I hate it when big production mucks up a good thing. (:Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-30643583010215175442012-08-03T17:13:53.969+01:002012-08-03T17:13:53.969+01:00My little Chipmunk has expressed much interest in ...My little Chipmunk has expressed much interest in seeing this movie so I guess we're not missing out on much.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-1630916556698092972012-08-03T17:00:18.603+01:002012-08-03T17:00:18.603+01:00Honestly never heard of The Lorax until this morni...Honestly never heard of The Lorax until this morning when I saw a trailer online! Dr Seuss was somewhat missing in my childhood! :(Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com