
Chasing Mavericks
PG, 2012, 20th Century Fox
Director:
Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
Starring:
Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Taylor Handley, John Weston
Plot:
When young Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.
1
Drowning boy rescued by surfer
Themes: Deliverance, God's Intervention, Helplessness, Rescue, Salvation
2
Boy won't give up until he successfully surfs
Themes: Determination, Experience vs Inexperience, Giving Up, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance
3
Surfer says survival rests on handling difficulty
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Facing Trials, Overconfidence, Preparation, Storms of Life, Strength, Training
4
Young surfer learns value of observation
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Observation, Overcoming Challenges, Planning, Nature
5
Boy's consciousness of guilt makes him defensive
Themes: Conscience, Guilt, Sin
6
Surfer explains: "Fear is healthy, panic is deadly"
Themes: Facing Trials, Fear, Panic, Self-Control
7
Grieving husband doubts reality of heaven
Themes: Afterlife, Blaming God, Death, Grandparents, Grief, Heaven and Hell
8
Friend keeps grieving husband from suicide
Themes: Encouragement, Facing Trials, Grief, Loss, Storms of Life, Suicide, Support
9
Surfer pursues goal, despite terrifying failure
Themes: Determination, Facing Trials, Giving Up, Goals, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance
10
Riding dangerous waves makes surfer feel alive
Themes: Accomplishment, Adventure, Danger, Enjoying Life, Risk