| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A+ |
| Run Time: | 86 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Aug 2012 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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Why Is Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Rated PG?
Violence: The film contains numerous depictions of slapstick and cartoon-like violence. A man is knocked over when a large inflatable explodes. A tween is almost injured by abandoned axes. Characters are kicked, slapped, hit on the head, smacked with objects, threatened, shocked from static, punched, and put in peril. Animals are exposed to environmental toxins and enticed with junk food.
Sexual Content: A boy imagines kissing a girl. Later she pecks him on the cheek.
Language: Some mild name-calling is included.
Alcohol / Drug Use: None noted.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
