1 - What movie did you watch?
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
1 - What movie did you watch? The Royal Tenenbaums
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective? The main character is Royal Tenenbaum and his objective is to get close to his family again after years of estrangement.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome? He kinda has to overcome himself. He is extremely self-destructive and selfish. He lies to his family and tells them he is dying of cancer in order to win back their love.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles? Lying about having stomach cancer and using his servant to help him. And then once everything blew up in his face, he had to try to honestly get his family back.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives? Richie Tenenbaum - win the love of his (adopted) sister. Chas Tenebaum wants to be a perfect father after the death of his wife. Eli Cash just wants to be apart of the Tenebaum family.
1 - What movie did you watch?
I watched The Pursuit of Happiness.
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
The main character was Chris Gardner, and he wanted to get a good job in order to create a better future and life for him and his son Christopher.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Chris had a number of challenges to handle, being homeless, fighting for survival, losing support from his wife, taking up an unpaid internship, all the while juggling his only son.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Chris required self-determination and a great deal of ingenuity (selling medical equipment he fixed) coupled with time management skills (doing as best as he could during the internship) and strong devotion to his child’s future, as well as optimism that did not allow him to give in during hard times.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Christopher (his son): His aim was to be around the father and stay close to his father and find comfort/security in spite of their struggles
Linda (his wife): Her aim was to rise above the poverty, even if it involved leaving Chris along with their son.
Jay Twistle (Chris’s mentor): His aim was to evaluate Chris and in due course consider giving him an opportunity to earn a permanent job.
1. What movie did you watch? I watched The Whale.
2. Who was the main character, and what was their objective? The main character is Charlie, an obese, reclusive English teacher who seeks to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie, and redeem himself for past mistakes before his declining health overcomes him.
3. What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Charlie’s severe obesity and deteriorating health, which limited his mobility and threatened his life.
His guilt over abandoning his family years earlier for a romantic relationship, leading to a strained relationship with Ellie.
His emotional struggle to find hope and self-worth amidst judgment and rejection from others.
4. What were some specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Charlie used his skill as a teacher to help Ellie express herself and feel understood, even as she resisted his attempts.
He maintained unwavering optimism and compassion toward Ellie, refusing to give up on her even when she lashed out at him.
Despite his declining health, Charlie took steps to be truthful and vulnerable, writing letters and confronting his past openly.
5. What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Ellie: Charlie’s daughter, who initially wants to vent her anger at Charlie but ultimately seeks acknowledgment of her worth and connection with him.
Liz: Charlie’s close friend and caregiver, who is torn between helping Charlie and her frustration at his refusal to seek medical help. Her objective is to provide support while managing her grief over Charlie’s choices.
Thomas: A missionary who visits Charlie, believing he can save his soul, but he also seeks redemption for his own past mistakes by spreading his faith.
1 - What movie did you watch?
The Wizard of Oz
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
Dorothy wanted to go home by reaching Emerald City to see the wizard to get her home.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
She encountered a wicked witch, grumpy trees in the forest, flying monkeys, and other things that stopped her along the path of the yellow brick road.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
She had the support and help of her friends that she met along the way. She used her kindness and gentleness to get through but also assertiveness, especially when she reached the door and kept knocking to insist on getting in to the castle.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
The Scarecrow who didn't want to get picked on by crows anymore and wanted a brain, The Tinman who wanted a heart and to not be so rusty, the Lion who wanted to be courageous and not so angry. They all tried to help Dorothy while trying to help themselves reach the wizard to fulfill their objectives.
Love Jones
Darius Lovehall- to find love and a fulfilling connection
Some of the obstacles Darius experienced were emotional baggage, trust issues, and communication issues.
Some of the tactics used to overcome those obstacles include expressing vulnerability, persistence, apologizing, and patience.
Marvin-Objective was to win Nina back. Josie-Objective was to offer support to her friend Nina and to Darius. Savon-Objective was to give advise and to support Darius while dealing with his own personal struggles.
The Notebook
Noah- to get the girl, Allie
obstacles- her parents, his social status
perseverance, working to convince her to think about what she wants, not what anyone else wants for her, he keeps his promise to buy and renovate an old plantation, including the painting room overlooking the water for her
Allie- finding her happiness and love; Allie's mother- to help Allie make the "right" decision about love; Noah, as old man- to help his love, Allie, remember their story
1 - What movie did you watch?
The Mighty Ducks
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
Gordon Bombay do the community service hours he needed to fulfill to be able to go back to his normal lawyer job.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Being a role model and going back to what he loved in the sport of hockey and coaching a bunch of lower skilled kids against bis old youth powerhouse program team and coach.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Team work, motivational speaking and showing the players he not only believed in them, but they mattered and were an important part of his life.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
-Charlie Conway-get better at hockey, be accepted socially and get the attention he lacked at home from a male as his father was not present. Charlie ends up scoring the game winning penalty shot vs the hawks in the championship, the same shot Gordon missed as a kid for the hawks.
-Hans-make Gordon love the game again, that he left behind as a kid when he had a bad moment in a big game. He also wants and does everything he can to do for the ducks hockey team.
-Coach Jack Reilly-win at all costs, he doesn't care about the kids, all he cares about is winning and making sure that he beats Gordon and his team as he is still bitter that when Gordon was a kid he missed the penalty shot in the big game and they lost. You can say his only objective is to win.
1 - What movie did you watch?
The Princess Bride
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
The main character was Wesley, his objective was to find his true love: Princess Buttercup
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Wesley had to face: Inigo Montoya in a sword fight, The Giant in a strength fight, and Vincini in a battle of whits.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
The tactics used to overcome the obstacles were strength and brains
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Princess Buttercup: find her love
Inigo Montoya: avenge his father
Vincini: start a war
1 - What movie did you watch?
toy story
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
woody and his objective is to be in Andys life a shis favorite toy. at one point him and buzz get separated and their objective is to get back with Andy.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Getting separate dby andy.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Team work and with the help of the other toys.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
buzz, slinky, potato head. their objective was to help woody.
1 - What movie did you watch?
The fifth Element
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
Leeloo, her objective was to save the world.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
She had to fight off the other aliens.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
She learned to fight and about humanity.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Korben Dallas: to help Leeloo on her journey and to love her
Ruby Rhod: to stay alive, to air his show
Zorg: to kill Leeloo and the planet
What movie did you watch?
House of Carfs
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
Main character is frank Underwood. His objective is political power, with the ultimate goal of becoming president.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
They have to overcome the obstacles of political maneuvering in DC, making promises and doing favors for others, as well as having many people not like him.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Communication, manipulation, using his imagination to see how others were thinking.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Claire underwood - her objective is political power via her husband and being able to wield that power to help those in poverty.
Peter Russo - his objective is to become governor.
Zoe Barnes - Her objective is to get the most breaking political stories and be successful in journalism.
1 - What movie did you watch? Monsters University
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective? Mike's objective was to graduate from Monsters University and become a Scarer.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome? No one believed that he was scary enough to become a Scarer, including the Dean.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles? Mike practiced all of the scare tacics and practiced everyday. He joined Usma Kappa and the Scare Games to prove that he can be a Scarer.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives? Sulley's objective was to get back into the Scare program. Randall's character wanted to be a part of the best fraternity and the "cool" crowd. Don's objective was to be a part of the Scare program after his work as a salesman didn't work out.
1 - What movie did you watch?
Christopher Nolan’s Inception
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
Cob wants to get back home to see his children again
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
His subconscious is getting in the way creating barriers that present themselves as his wife that killed herself and keeps showing up and ruining his missions
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Some of the tactics he used to overcome his obstacles were manipulation of other characters, Bargaining or making deals in order to get others on board. Lying to others and eventually he risks his own sanity because he has already lost it all so he has nothing else left to lose.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Saito - wants his competitors heir to break up his company so it is no longer a threat.
Arthur - wants to ensure the mission succeeds.
Ariadne - quest for knowledge (I believe her characters objective changes the further into the world she gets.
10 Things I Hate About You.
There are actually a few main characters - but the two Main Characters would be Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona. Kat's goal was to be herself no matter what and not be subjected to a life forced on her by public opinion. Patrick's goal was to make money by wooing Kat.
Kat had to overcome people's perception of her and learn to trust others. Patrick had to give up his bad habits and realize that money is not all. He also ended up falling in love with Kat.
Kat had to socialize and spend time with people. She also started trusting. Patrick changed who he was and began to show his true self who is not all tough exterior.
Biana's objective was to date which was not allowed until her sister Kat dated. Cameron's objective was to date Bianca. Michael's objective was to teach and be supportive to Cameron. He was the mastermind in creating a plan to have everyone date.
1 - What movie did you watch?
I watched Accepted
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
The main character was Bartleby, his objective was to make his parents believe he was going to college by creating a fictious college, because he had been rejected from all the colleges (8) that he applied to.
3- What obstacles did they have to overcome?
His parents were very disappointed that he hasn’t been accepted into college and think that if he doesn’t go to college, he will have no future. Several of Bartleby's friends are in the same situation of being rejected by all the colleges they applied to.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
To satisfy their parents, Bartleby comes up with an idea to start his own college with an internet site. He creates an acceptance letter address to him. They convert an abandoned psychiatric facility into the South Harmon Institute of Technology. They will be the only students. However, the web site states that we accept anyone.
On the first day of school, they unexpectedly have a large number of accepted students that were also rejected by all colleges. With a million dollars in tuition money, Bartleby must make his fake college into a functional one. He hires Uncle Ben as the College Dean. Although, he gets caught in his own lie, he was able to be granted from the school board of accrediting to run the school on a on year probation. Final results, parents were proud of him.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Schrader, his objective was to help his best friend create this fictios college without getting of hand. On the other hand, he was trying to fit into the opposite college where he was accepted and belong to the fraternity brothers. Once he realizes that his friend needed help, he applied to the school board of accreditation,
Rory and Daryl’s objective was to help out with B’s plan in running the college.
The Wolf Of Wall Street
Jordan Belfort - make as much money as possible on Wall Street, and make a name for himself.
He had to overcome being rejected by various brokerages, getting his license, and starting his firm.
He did not have limiting beliefs. He was positive and dreamt big - the only thing that determined his level of success was himself. (Although unethical)
Donnie - another stock trader who had a similar objective of making as much money as possible and living life to the fullest. Naomi - Jordan’s second wife, she wanted a husband who made a ton of money and a life more stable than Jordan could provide. Agent Chandler - his objective was to take down Jordan and arrest him for all of the financial crimes he committed.
1 - What movie did you watch?
I watched Legally Blonde. 2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
The main character is Elle Woods, and her original objective is to get into Harvard Law to win back her boyfriend, Warner. While at Harvard, her objectives change and she focuses more on proving everyone else that she is smart enough to practice law and use her skills in court. 3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
With Elle's initial objective, the biggest obstacle was that Warner was now engaged to a smart, educated woman named Vivian. Each time Elle tried to get near Warner, Vivian was there making snide comments or pulling mean jokes on Elle. Eventually, Elle grew determined to prove that she was just as smart as Vivian was. This lead to her second set of obstacles, in that no one at Harvard believed in her, except for Emmett, her advisor. She had to prove time and time again that she was more than just a "ditsy blonde" and she was just as capable of studying law as everyone else was at Harvard.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Her first tactic in overcoming the obstacle of Vivian was to "look the part" of a Harvard student. She also would find Warner on campus and try to remind him of the great times they had in their relationship. When Vivian would share out in class, Elle made it a point to present her argument in front of the class to prove that she is capable of learning the material. Her first tactic was very superficial because all Elle cared about at that point was getting Warner back. Her determination to overtake Vivian helped Elle realize that she actually could have a career in law. This led to a new tactic in overcoming the obstacle of Harvard. In an effort to prove herself, she refocused her attention from social gatherings toward her studies. She put in the work, just as her classmates did, and she proved that she was actually learning the concepts of law. When it came time to represent a client in court, she maintained a crucial part of her identity by not revealing her client's alibi to the rest of the law firm, and was still able to win the case without the alibi. Her persistence toward her education, while maintaining her own values, led her to graduate Harvard Law with top honors. 5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
One supporting character was Emmett, Elle's advisor and eventual fiance. Emmett was a junior partner at the law firm that Elle was chosen to intern at. Emmett's objectives were to win court cases, appease the head lawyer, Callahan, and to help Elle during her time at the law firm. Another supporting character was Elle's nail technician, Paulette. Paulette's objectives included getting her dog back from an abusive ex-husband, and getting the attention of the UPS man who frequented their nail salon. She was able to do so with Elle's help. Lastly, although there are many supporting characters in the film, Vivian does deserve mention here. Vivian's objective was to marry Warner and to prove herself as a successful female lawyer. She was defensive and rude toward Elle because she was Warner's new fiance and did not want the ex-girlfriend hanging around. Later in the film, when Callahan tries to seduce Elle, we learn that Vivian felt Elle was getting preferential treatment because of her looks. At the end of the film, Vivian simply wanted to graduate with a law degree because she worked hard for it.
1 - What movie did you watch? I watched Uncle Buck. One of my all-time favorite movies.
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective? The main character was Buck, and his objective was to take care of his brother’s children while his brother and sister-in-law had to go out of town to care for her sick father. However, he also craves a connection with his brother and his family, which is not there due to obstacles.
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome? Being unemployed, not married, child-like, and absent from his nieces and nephew’s lives, he had to fight to connect and earn the respect of the oldest niece, Tia. Buck also must grow up/get a job, if he wants to keep his girlfriend, who he does love, Chanice. Growing up/acting more mature/getting a job, is the same obstacle to earn the respect of his brother.
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles? Buck tried to be friendly with her, but that didn’t work as Tia was still upset about having to move away from her old home/school/mom’s family. Buck then embarrasses her to try to get her to behave, and also a bit of retaliation. Then he tried to protect her by going to a party to scare her bad-boy boyfriend. He finally tries to understand her, and they have a real conversation and open up to each other.
Buck tries to teach the younger kids how to cook and clean and learns that you can have fun being responsible. He also realizes how much he loves his girlfriend and tries to more mature and responsible to keep her in his life by accepting her job offer and opening up to her about how much he loves and needs her. This learned maturity also helps with his brother and sister-in-law, which will bring Buck closer to his family, finally connecting in a meaningful way.
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives? Cindy’s, Buck’s sister-in-law, need to get to her sick father immediately but her obstacle is needing to find a responsible person to take care of their children. Chanice, Buck’s girlfriend, wants Buck to get a job and settle down with her, but her obstacle is Buck’s immaturity. Mazy, the youngest niece, wants to have fun and be silly and loved, her obstacle is a mean Principal at her school.
I watched the movie Salt, starring Angelina Jolie. She is a Russian spy working for the CIA. I would not say it is my favorite movie, but it is a movie with lots of twists and turns.
Evelyn Salt was trained as a child to be a Russian spy. She has spent years perfecting her life and hiding her background. When her mentor shows up, the movie gives the impression she turns back to her original training and is ready to fulfill the goal of her Russian trainers. We think her objective is to kill the Russian President.
As we move through the movie, there are many physical obstacles to overcome as there is a whole cast of “good” guys whose job it is to protect the very one Salt is intent on getting to. It is a movie, so we understand getting beat up, running down the middle of the road, and running a police vehicle off an overpass (and walking away) are not realistic. On the other hand, we must think about the mental and physical stamina involved to even be able to think through solutions in these situations.
Then we come to the part where Salt meets up with her Russian counterparts. The obstacle here is seeing her husband and then watching him be assassinated. She had to maintain absolute control over her emotions to prove she was still on board with their plan. To me, this mental front would be significantly more difficult than the physical obstacles. Any crack in her emotions would have meant her death and she knew that. She was able to maintain that control, but it is obviously with great difficulty. At this time, we understand that she has shifted her loyalty and plans to work against the Russians.
Throughout the movie, Salt must rely on her training (both physical and mental) to control her thoughts and plan her next steps. She is always thinking ahead two steps. It is that ability to think and react quickly that makes the movie a success.
Supporting characters include “Ted Winter” who we think is a friend until the end and he turns out to be at the center source of the plot. His objective is to frame Salt for the entire plan and make himself look like the hero. Also “Darryl Peabody” who we see throughout the film as intent on arresting Salt but allows her to escape in the end. They both put obstacles in front of Salt, but for different reasons.
The Monster Squad
Sean Crenshaw and his friend's objective was to find the amulet and use it to get rid of monsters.
They have to break into Dracula's house to get the amulet. They have to confer with someone they find scary to help them translate the instructions and figure out what to do. The monsters are always trying to interfere and hurt/kill them.
They gathered help from others when they were able (strength in numbers). They overcome there fears to get done what needs done. They work together as team. They make weapons to help them fight.
Phoebe (Sean's sister) - very young and just wants to help and spend time with her brother; Scary German guy - help the Monster Squad banish monsters and keep them safe; Del (Sean's dad and police detective) - do his job and keep his kids safe