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
Distracted lookout misses important event
Themes: Alert, Distraction, Focus
2
Mom of 25 invents machine to replace herself
Themes: Motherhood, Mothers, Mother's Care
3
Mouse splurges on credit, hoping for contest money
Themes: Materialism, Money, Status
4
Pampered young adult struggles to find purpose
Themes: Growing Up, Parenting, Wealth, Purpose
5
Flood completely destroys beloved theater
Themes: Disaster, Problems, Storms of Life
6
Failure makes man want to give up on dream
Themes: Failure, Fear, Quitting, Giving Up, Overcoming Challenges
7
Bear learns "rock bottom" can only lead up
Themes: Overcomer, Overcoming Challenges, Work Ethic, Perseverance