Sing
PG, 2016, Universal Pictures
Director:
Garth Jennings
Starring:
Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Hudson
Plot:
In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists' find that their lives will never be the same.
1
Hundreds audition for singing contest
Themes: Anticipation, Competition, Gifting, Opportunity, Talent, Variety
2
Unique singing auditions continue
Themes: Competition, Greed, Talent, Variety, Volunteers
3
Misprint on flyer major problem
Themes: Family Heritage, Miscommunication, Mistakes, Misunderstanding, Problems
4
Flood completely destroys theater
Themes: Disaster, Problems, Storms of Life
5
"Rock bottom" can only lead up
Themes: Overcomer, Overcoming Challenges, Work Ethic, Perseverance
6
Family and husband proud of wife
Themes: Confidence, Entertainment, Family, Motherhood, Romance
7
Father proud of gifted son
Themes: Determination, Entertainment, Father-Son, Pride, Regrets
8
Artist determined to finish song
Themes: Community, Entertainment, Extreme, Motivation, Overcoming Challenges
9
Singer determined to "Do It My Way!"
Themes: Adversity, Determination, Father-Son, Perseverance, Skill, Worship Leader
10
Singer helped overcome stage fright
Themes: Encouragement, Fear, Gifting, Motivation
11
Distracted lookout misses cue
Themes: Alert, Distraction, Focus
12
Mom of 25 invents machine
Themes: Motherhood, Mothers, Mother's Care
13
Mouse foolishly splurges on credit
Themes: Materialism, Money, Status
14
Pampered youth struggles with purpose
Themes: Growing Up, Parenting, Wealth, Purpose
15
Failure means giving up on dream
Themes: Failure, Fear, Quitting, Giving Up, Overcoming Challenges