Tolkien
PG-13, 2019, Fox Searchlight
Director:
Dome Karukoski
Starring:
Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney
Plot:
The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
1
Obsessed with language
Themes: Determination, Gifting, Imagination, Obsession, Words
2
Tell me a story
Themes: Communication, Imagination, Romance, Words
3
Boy must leave home he loves for unknown city
Themes: Belonging, Facing Trials, Loss
4
The beauty of a word is in its meaning
Themes: Beauty, God's Word, Jesus, Significance, Words
5
Man braves battlefield to find lost friend
Themes: Helping Others, Spiritual Warfare, War, War Heroes
6
Loving and being loved brought man happiness
Themes: Contentment, Happiness, Love