
Hugo
PG, 2011, Paramount Pictures
Director:
Martin Scorsese
Starring:
Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone, Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Asa Butterfield, Sacha Baron Cohen
Plot:
Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.
1
Young boy learns of father's sudden death
Themes: Grief, Hidden Danger, Loss, Surprise, Tragedy, Unexpected
2
Boy saves friend from being trampled by crowd
Themes: Encouragement, Helping Others, Helplessness, Intercession
3
Orphan's search for belonging ends in despair
Themes: Anticipation, Belonging, Disappointment, Loneliness, Orphans, Relationships
4
Shy man awkwardly approaches love interest
Themes: Awkwardness, Dating, Singles
5
Orphans wonder what is their purpose in life
Themes: Gifting, God's Plan, Purpose
6
Life's disappointments make man bitter
Themes: Contentment, Disappointment, Happiness, Pain, Storms of Life, Suffering