Review: 'The Lorax', featuring Zac Efron and Taylor Swift

Adapting the timeless works of Dr. Seuss into feature films has proven to be a lucrative, if not always creatively successful venture. The problem has always been in finding a style that can adequately capture the author's unique style. Live-action movies like How the Grinch Stole Christmas were hamstrung by leaving the animated format, and The Cat in the Hat suffered a similar fate made worse by Mike Meyers' inability to be funny. A CGI version of Horton Hears a Who! better interpreted Seuss' daffy visual style, and that model is employed yet again with equal vibrancy in The Lorax, a film that shows the author's cautionary tale is as vital today as ever.

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Sure Shots: Neil Patrick Harris; Betty White/Men in Black 3; Paranormal Activity 2

* Neil Patrick Harris is set to make his directorial debut with 'Aaron and Sarah', a romantic comedy about "a geeky guy and popular girl" who become friends as high school freshmen and have their relationship deepen over the course of four years. Emma Roberts and Josh Hutcherson are attached to star. David O. Russell(Three Kings) had been in talks for the gig, but he'll be busy with the video game adaptation, 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune'.

* Dammit, when will it stop!? Betty White is reportedly in talks to join Barry Sonnenfeld's Men in Black 3 in an undisclosed role. If they cast her as a mummy with a potty mouth they wouldn't have to waste time on make-up or a stunt double. Seriously, people. She's not funny. You only like her because she's old.

* Paranormal Activity 2 on IMAX? Why? Oh yeah. Higher ticket prices. Paramount and IMAX have confirmed that the horror sequel will be released on IMAX theaters on October 22nd. I thought IMAX was for big, high action blockbusters? Are we reaching the point where slow moving, micro budgeted indie flicks now get the treatment? Whatever.

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