The Lorax - movie review

I was given a wonderful opportunity to attend the premiere of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax today!  We have been anxiously awaiting the release of this movie and were thrilled to be invited to be one of the first to see it in Toronto. 

The movie follows the journey of 12 year old Ted (Zac Efron) who is looking to find a real live Truffula Tree to impress the girl of his dreams, Audrey (Taylor Swift).  To do so, Ted must find the Once-ler (Ed Helms) who is the only one who can tell him how to find it.  The Once-ler tells Ted the story of what happened to all the trees and about the Lorax (Danny DeVito) who speaks for the trees and fights to protect his world.  The cast also includes the villain O'Hare (Rob Riggle), Ted's mother (Jenny Slate) and Ted's Grammy Norma (Betty White).

The Lorax has to be one of the sweetest and funniest animated films I have seen in a long time.  It keeps true to the book and gives a meaningful lesson about the importance of trees in our environment.  Bella was glued to the screen the entire movie.  Normally when we go to a movie, halfway through, she will tell me she has to go potty, even when she doesn't.  It's her way of getting up and walking around when she starts to get bored.  She didn't do that once during this movie.  She was glued to the seat the entire time.  We all loved the 3D graphics.  A few times I found Bella trying to reach out and grab whatever was coming out of the screen.  I can't think of one thing I didn't like about this movie.  The movie had enough jokes and dialogue to entertain both kids and adults.  A lot of times animated movies tend to have jokes that are more geared to adults and may be confusing for children.  I can't recall any of those moments today.  I give the movie 2 thumbs up and recommend it as a fun outing for you and the kids! 

I want to thank Seventh Generation (the makers of green natural household cleaning products) for hosting this premiere and for the invite from Oh Baby! to attend.  I would also like to thank Seventh Generation for the tree sapling they handed out to all the children.  We have already planted ours in a pot as we will be taking it to hubby's grandparents farm where we will be planting it in a special place.  Bella is super excited to have a tree that she can call her own:)

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

In honour of Dr. Seuss' birthday, why not take your little one to see the Lorax.  Click here to see what I thought of it.  If going to the movies is not an option, why not go to the local library and take out some of the very many famous Dr. Seuss stories to read to your little ones.  With so many titles to choose from you won't be bored:) 

(Pictures found on Google Images)

Empire Reel Babies

Ok all my Canadian mommies, this one is for you!  How many times have you watched a trailer for a new movie coming out and thought I would LOVE to watch that movie in the theatre.  Then you remember you have a young child who you are breastfeeding so getting to the theatre to watch a new movie isn't easy.  After all, who wants to inconvenience other paying customers with the possibility of a crying baby?  Plus the movies are to loud and will definitely wake my sleeping child or scare them.  Oh well, I guess I'll just wait for it to come out on DVD or on pay per view.  Well, you no longer have to feel that way:)

Empire Theatres, found across Canada, offer a program called Empire Reel Babies.  Twice a month you can watch a new release with your baby and other moms who are in the same boat as you.  They keep the lights dimmed rather than completely off so you and your kids can feel comfortable and the volume is lowered.  I had the pleasure of watching This Means War in the Kitchener theatre today and was very happy with what I saw. 

There was a spot just outside the theatre to park your strollers.  When I walked in I noticed they had set up a change table, so there is no need to leave the movie to change your baby.  They also had a table set up with creams and wipes in case you forgot something.  There was also a bottle warmer and microwave if needed.  Walking up to my seat I noticed that in the first row there was also a baby swhng.  I thought this was perfect.  Sometimes when Gian-Michael gets really restless the swing is all that works to settle him, so this was a feature that thrilled me. (Luckily I didn't need it today but I am glad to know it will be there when I do need it).  Also, for the month of February, you can bring a friend for free.  With the purchase of one admission, you will get a second free.  Click here for more info.