Harold and the Purple Crayon
PG, 2024, Sony Pictures Releasing
Director:
Carlos Saldanha
Starring:
Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani
Plot:
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
1
"Who drew me?"
Themes: Creation vs Evolution, God, God's Existence, Questioning God
2
Ignorance causes crash
Themes: Consequences, Experience vs Inexperience, Foolishness
3
Misguided "help" causes chaos
Themes: Consequences, Disaster, Foolishness, Good Intentions, Helping Others, Mistakes
4
Boy creates a Spider-Fly!
Themes: Children, Creativity, Death, Parent-Child Relationship
5
Imaginary dragon comes to rescue
Themes: Bullying, Childhood, Friendship, Meanness
6
Finding a dad is hard work!
Themes: Aging, Enjoying Life, Misunderstanding, Planning
7
Plane created for friends to fly
Themes: Adventure, Concern, Craftsmanship, Creativity, Trust
8
Breaking out of jail
Themes: Conflict, Distraction, Overcoming Challenges, Unity
9
Rivals engage in drawing duel
Themes: Competition, Creativity, Imagination
10
Work is soul crushing?
Themes: Laziness, Responsibility, Work, Work Ethic
11
"How'd I end up here?"
Themes: Fulfillment, Gifting, Life's Plans, Talent
12
Friends come to the rescue
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Community, Friendship, Helping Others