Big Year, The
PG, 2011, 20th Century Fox
Director:
David Frankel
Starring:
Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, Jack Black, Rashida Jones, Rosamund Pike, Jim Parsons
Plot:
An extraordinary race becomes a transformative journey for wealthy industrialist Stu, computer code-writer Brad, and successful contractor Kenny, who race across the continent on a Big Year, a whirlwind competition to see who can spot the most species of birds in North America within one calendar year.
1
Feel like you're being followed?
Themes: Bullying, Competitiveness, Deception, Influence, Meanness
2
Man uses mind games to distract competition
Themes: Influence, Mind Games, Spiritual Warfare, Words
3
Bird watcher sacrifices family to maintain record
Themes: Achievement, Ambition, Fulfillment, Obsession, Priorities, Success
4
Father belittles son's lifelong dream
Themes: Achievement, Dreams, Encouragement, Father-Son, Life's Plans, Sarcasm, Support
6
Man longs to do something bigger with life
Themes: Accomplishment, Achievement, Dreams, Fulfillment, Goals, Life's Plans
7
New grandfather meets his first grandchild
Themes: Enjoying Life, Family, Grandparents, Joy
8
Tiny, plain bird accomplishes incredible feats
Themes: Judging, Outward Appearance, Underestimate
9
Husband chooses success before wife
Themes: Choices, Decisions, Priorities, Selfishness, Temptation
10
Man's desire to win becomes obsession
Themes: Ambition, Competition, Ego, Obsession, Priorities, Success
11
Men lose contest but gain much more
Themes: Contentment, God's Perspective, Success, Victory