
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
PG, 2014, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Miguel Arteta
Starring:
Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Megan Mullally, Kerris Dorsey, Dylan Minnette, Ed Oxenbould
Plot:
Alexander finds little sympathy from his family as he begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. But his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
1
Couple believes bad days are a matter of perspective
Themes: Facing Trials, Optimism, Perspective, Storms of Life
2
Distracted boy sets fire to science lab
Themes: Alert, Distraction, Focus, Panic
3
Misunderstood communication hurts relationships
Themes: Brothers, Communication, Words, Encouragement, Misunderstanding, Understanding
4
Family has morning where everything goes wrong
Themes: Facing Trials, Problems, Stress, Storms of Life
5
Boy fails driving test for answering phone call
Themes: Disobedience, Laws, Sin, Satan, Temptation
6
Family members blame each other for bad day
Themes: Blame, Fighting, Quarreling, Sadness
7
Man sets himself on fire during job interview
Themes: Awkwardness, Embarrassment, Failure