Monsters, Inc.
G, 2001, Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Director:
Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich
Starring:
John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Frank Oz, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Steve Buscemi, Mary Gibbs, Jennifer Tilly, James Coburn
Plot:
Top scarer Sulley and assistant Mike work at the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. The main power source of the monster world is the collected screams of human children. Monsters believe children are dangerous and toxic, however, and they are scared silly when a little girl wanders into their world.
1
Boy frightened by monster in closet
Themes: Children, Fear, Hidden Danger, Insecurity, Terror
2
Monster trains hard to be best at job
Themes: Determination, Discipline, Goals, Practice, Preparation, Self-Control, Training, Work Ethic
3
Tiny sock causes major disturbance
Themes: Carelessness, Consequences, Crisis, Disturbance, Exaggeration, Excessive, Mistakes, Preparation, Sin
6
Monster tries flattery to win co-worker favor
Themes: Flattery, Hidden Agenda, Hypocrisy, Insincerity, Motives, Ulterior Motives
7
Monster jumps to wrong conclusion from evidence
Themes: Appearances, Assumptions, Confusion, Evidence, Misunderstanding, Presumptions, Truth
8
Monster realizes pain caused by scaring children
Themes: Conscience, Guilt, Regrets, Remorse, Repentance, Shame, Trust, Understanding
9
Monster forsakes all to save child
Themes: Choices, God's Plan, God's Will, Missions, Persecution, Priorities, Rejection, Sacrifice, Self-Sacrifice
10
Upset monster clueless of friend's beating
Themes: Communication, Distraction, Ignorance, Focus, Misunderstanding, Listening, Observation, Selfishness
11
Child faces and overcomes fears
Themes: Bravery, Confidence, Confronting Evil, Courage, Facing Trials, Fear, Overcomer, Overcoming Challenges
12
Monster and toddler sadly say goodbye
Themes: Change, Children, Emotions, Friendship, Grief, Life, Loss, Love, Relationships