The film follows Ted, an idealistic young boy who lives in "Thneed-Ville", a city that, aside from the citizens, is completely artificial. He sets out to find the one thing that will win him the affection of Audrey, the girl of his dreams, who wishes to see a real tree. While attempting to find a seed, he discovers that their city has been closed off from the outside world, and meets the reclusive Once-ler, who recounts the story of how he met the Lorax, a grumpy yet charming creature who serves as guardian of the land. When the young businessman introduces a revolutionary invention from the native Truffula Tree's tufts, it tragically spirals into a mass overproduction leading to the depletion of the forest, and the creation and isolation of Ted's town. With the Once-ler's blessing, and the last Truffula Seed, Ted sets out to remind his town of the importance of nature. Unfortunately, he finds himself hounded by the wealthy mayor of Thneed-Ville, O'Hare, who has no intention of leaving any traces of the Lorax's world.
Cast
Danny DeVito as the Lorax, a grumpy yet charming miniature orange creature with a moustache
Zac Efron as Ted, an idealistic 12-year-old boy and the main protagonist. He is named after Theodor Seuss Geisel.
Taylor Swift as Audrey, Ted's love interest. She is named after Audrey Geisel, Dr. Seuss' widow.
Ed Helms as the Once-ler (In the film, he is portrayed as a human, while the original book and television special left his species ambiguous and his face is never shown)
Rob Riggle as O'Hare, the mayor of Thneed-Ville and the film's antagonist.
Betty White as Grammy Norma, Ted's grandmother
Jenny Slate as Ted's mother
The Lorax Premieres In Theaters March 2, 2012
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