
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!
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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