
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
R, 2012, Focus Features
Director:
Lorene Scafaria
Starring:
Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Adam Brody, Connie Britton, Gillian Jacobs, Rob Corddry
Plot:
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.
1
Couple receives news of Earth's impending destruction
Themes: Bad News, Futility, Hopelessness, Judgment Day
2
City reacts to news of apocalypse
Themes: Despair, Futility, Helplessness, Hopelessness, Judgment Day
3
Friends discuss plans for last three weeks of life
Themes: Being Lost, Eternity, Preparation, Unbelievers, Waste
4
Girl nearing death regrets wasted time
Themes: Life Choices, Regrets, Waste
5
Couple nearing death discuss brevity of life
Themes: Death, Judgment Day, Preparation, Unexpected
6
Man without family dreads dying alone
Themes: Family, Loneliness, Relationships
7
Girl relieved to leave heartache of dating behind
Themes: Dating
8
Man watches final news broadcast before apocalypse
Themes: Bad News, Death, Disaster, Helplessness, Judgment Day
9
Dying couple wishes for more time
Themes: Being Lost, Death, Helplessness, Judgment Day