Leap Year
PG, 2010, Universal Pictures
Director:
Anand Tucker
Starring:
Amy Adams, John Lithgow, Adam Scott, Matthew Goode
Plot:
When Anna's four-year anniversary to her boyfriend passes without an engagement ring, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on Leap Day, Anna follows Jeremy to Dublin to propose to him -- discovering that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places.
1
Woman expecting proposal disappointed
Themes: Anticipation, Disappointment, Expectations, Frustration, Life's Plans, Planning
2
Small action causes disastrous results
Themes: Action, Carelessness, Circumstance, Consequences, Mistakes
3
Superstitious men warn woman against journey
Themes: Belief, Chance, Foolishness, Luck, Trusting God
4
Carelessness causes car crash
Themes: Action, Carelessness, Consequences, Helplessness, Mistakes, Problems, Unexpected
6
Woman's issues stem from father's unreliability
Themes: Bitterness, Control, Faith, Father-Daughter, Parent-Child Relationship, Self-Reliance, Trust
7
Man believes passion important in marriage
Themes: Commitment, Marriage, Passion within Marriage, Romance, Sex
8
Guest accidentally injures bride at reception
Themes: Apology, Awkwardness, Embarrassment, Forgiveness, Mistakes
9
Man proposes marriage to obtain apartment
Themes: Commitment, Discouraged, Love, Marriage, Materialism, Premarital Sex, Ulterior Motives
10
Woman risks everything for chance at love
Themes: Desires, Life Choices, Life's Plans, Needs, Planning, Priorities, Risk, Trusting God