Monsters University Movie Cover

Monsters University

G, 2013, Walt Disney Pictures

Director:

Dan Scanlon

Starring:

Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Helen Mirren, Frank Oz, Alfred Molina, Steve Buscemi, Nathan Fillion, John Krasinski, Dave Foley, Bonnie Hunt

Plot:

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. What follows is how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends!

1

Unpopular student invisible to peers

Themes: Belonging, Isolation, Popularity, Rejection

2

Fraternity rejects monster for being too little

Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Judging, Outward Appearance, Popularity, Rejection

3

Underdog works hard to beat lazy, talented student

Themes: Diligence, Laziness, Learning, Work Ethic

4

Team fails for not working together

Themes: Competition, Leadership, Self-Reliance, Teamwork, Unity

5

Team works together to overcome challenge

Themes: Ingenuity, Overcoming Challenges, Teamwork, Unity

6

Social misfits fear attending frat party

Themes: Acceptance, Insecurity, Rejection, Self-Esteem

7

Misfit monsters realize differences can be strengths

Themes: Gifting, Identity in Christ, Outward Appearance, Purpose, Self-Image, Success

8

Friend's encouragement helps underdog overcome

Themes: Believing in Yourself, Encouragement, Overcoming Challenges, Success

9

Popular jock and nerd share fear of failure

Themes: Confidence, Failure, Self-Image

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