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5 Films Depicting Life Changing Journeys (w. Life of Pi giveaway)

March 5, 2013 By Leticia

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Movies are often about transformation as we watch characters go through life altering events through the course of the film. Nominated for 11 Oscars and taking prizes in four categories, including Best Director, Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Original Score, Life of Pi is definitely about Pi Patel’s adventure that is truly transformational.

The incredible story is about a young man on a fateful voyage who, after a spectacular disaster, is marooned on a lifeboat with a fearsome 450 pound Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker. The movie’s plot is told through flashbacks using stunning visual effects and cinematography that further emphasize how the relationship between Pi and Richard Parker changes dramatically. If you haven’t already seen it in the theaters or Digital HD download (DHD), this incredible adventure is available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 12.

Pi experiences an incredible adventure out in open waters that affects his life forever. Here are five life changing journeys depicted in film that I think demonstrate incredible character transformation.

WALL-E

An animated film depicting a life changing journey? WALL-E is probably not one that you expected to see in this list but when audiences met WALL-E in 2008 they were taken on an unexpected emotional journey. Even though he was only a small waste collecting robot, WALL-E’s journey to save his beloved EVE not only changed his life but also decided the fate of mankind.

RAIN MAN

Tom Cruise plays Charles Sanford Babbit, a self-centered Los Angeles-based automobile dealer at war with his own life. When he learns that his estranged father died and left his $3 million fortune to Raymond, his unknown autistic brother, he goes in search of him. When he finds Raymond, he kidnaps him and takes him on an eventful trip to the West Coast as a threat to get the $3 million inheritance. Their trip almost drives Charlie insane but by the time they arrive in L.A. their bond is unbreakable. This crazy journey that changed Charlie’s life forever earned Rainman 4 Oscars in 1988 and is viewed as one of Tom Cruise’s best performances and is one of my favorite movies.

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

This quirky comedy starring Steve Carrell and Toni Collete follows a family determined to get their young daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) into the finals of a beauty pageant. As they travel across the country in their VW bus experience adventures and challenges which bring this warring family together. Dealing with everything from heart-break to drug-addicted pensioners this unique story won two Oscars in 2007 including Best Original Screenplay and remains a hit among film-fans worldwide.

LORD OF THE RINGS

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy made movie history when they were released between 2001-2003. The films were critically acclaimed, winning 17 Oscars in total, as well as wide praise for the cast and innovative special effects. Set in Middle-earth, the three films follow the young Hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) as he and a mismatched group embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring, and thus ensure the destruction of the dark Lord Sauron. This epic journey changed the lives of every character involved and remains the highest grossing movie trilogy of all time.

CAST AWAY

Tom Hanks played Chuck Noland in this tale of a modern-day Robinson Crusoe. When Noland, a FedEx executive, crash lands on a deserted island he must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Cast Away depicts the immense challenge ahead of Chuck as he engages in a battle of wits with himself and is tested mentally, physically and emotionally in order to survive.

GIVEAWAY: What movie do you think demonstrate character transformation? Leave a comment with your pick and enter to win your own copy of Life of Pi!

For extra entries, you must complete the above before doing any of the following:

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 A winner will be selected and notified via email in approximately two weeks for full rules, see Official Sweepstakes Rules. Amazon Affiliate links are included in this post. No compensation was received for this post or hosting this giveaway.

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  1. Heidi K. says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Rain Man is one of my all-time favorites. I just watched it again recently and was struck by the depth of the characters. I think the whole older-younger brother dynamic is especially powerful.

  2. saminder gumer says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    i think shawshank redemption had character transformation for andy dufrane.

  3. saminder gumer says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    voted at 181 votes

  4. saminder gumer says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    tweeted here: http://twitter.com/sgumer/status/309106453522837505

  5. Nae says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    LOVE Life of Pi! For me the ultimate character transformation is demonstrated with Celie in The Color Purple.

  6. kim c says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    tweeted here:
    https://twitter.com/cranepuffin/status/310097075201245184

  7. Tammy S says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I would have to say Castaway. It showed the true strength of a person’s will to live.

  8. Tammy S says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/310102276154982400

    • Tammy S says

      March 8, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      Correct Tweet 3/8

      https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/310103239393689600

  9. deanna says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Castaway & West Side Story
    xo

    • Tammy S says

      March 9, 2013 at 12:37 pm

      Oh West Side Story is a good one.

  10. deanna says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/310187293715607552
    xo

  11. Michelle C says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:51 am

    My husband and I just re-watched Coach Carter a few days ago and I found it to demonstrate character transformation. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  12. Michelle C says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:53 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/310251781290594306
    Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  13. Tammy S says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Tweet 3/9

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/310428747255918593

  14. Michelle C says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/310315629813043200
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  15. Cordelia says

    March 9, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I love Whale Rider! This was a movie of epic character transformation!

  16. debbie jackson says

    March 9, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Castaway debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

  17. deanna says

    March 10, 2013 at 12:31 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/310608605432934400
    xo

  18. Heather! says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:43 am

    *Cool Hand Luke* isn’t so much about a character’s transformation, exactly, but the transformation of all the characters around Luke. He is inspiring and his good nature and determination is infectious. (It’s my Very Favorite Movie!)

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  19. april yedinak says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:47 am

    I think It’s a Wonderful Life is a great character transformation film.

  20. Heather! says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/310766057956708352

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  21. Tammy S says

    March 10, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Tweet 3/10

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/310818294628245504

  22. Michelle C says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/310669878296195072
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  23. deanna says

    March 10, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    daily tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/310922153946148864
    xo

  24. G K says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Castaway

  25. G K says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:07 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/311010336041996288

  26. Heather! says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/311061012881231872

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  27. Tammy S says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:04 am

    3/11 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/311130486351224833

  28. Michelle C says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/311147128644841472
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  29. deanna says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    daily tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/311165031414894592
    xo

  30. G K says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:10 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/311388688334602240

  31. Heather! says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/311460185229107200

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  32. Tammy S says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:31 am

    3/12 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/311484263428157440

    tntschiff at gmail dot com

  33. Michelle C says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:53 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/311390754381631488
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  34. deanna says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/311686251055050752
    xo

  35. G K says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:48 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/311745503790518272

  36. Heather! says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/311834837017317377

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  37. Michelle C says

    March 13, 2013 at 10:17 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/311747789333856256
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  38. Tammy S says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    3/13 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/311882112145969154

  39. Tabathia B says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I think lord of the rings (especially for the hobbits)s

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  40. Tabathia B says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/311925401654030336

  41. deanna says

    March 13, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/311997836092907521
    xo

  42. Heather! says

    March 14, 2013 at 5:32 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/312134161555136512

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  43. G K says

    March 14, 2013 at 6:59 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/312156027506278400

  44. Michelle C says

    March 14, 2013 at 10:54 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/312102784537358337
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  45. Tammy S says

    March 14, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    3/14 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/312276454429847554

    tntschiff at gmail dot com

  46. deanna says

    March 14, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/312358243261353984
    xo

  47. Heather! says

    March 15, 2013 at 5:54 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/312502030625275904

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  48. Michelle C says

    March 15, 2013 at 9:01 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/312456244193525760
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  49. Tammy S says

    March 15, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    3/15 tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/312615973519761408

  50. deanna says

    March 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/312633928383074304
    xo

  51. G K says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:22 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/312810936991883265

  52. Heather! says

    March 16, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/312888304683065344

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  53. Tammy S says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    3/16 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/312989156009709569

    tntschiff (at) gmail (dot) com

  54. Michelle C says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/312810850970914816
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  55. Angela says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I think Forrest Gump demonstrates this.

  56. Angela says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tweeted.

    https://twitter.com/aaaaaaaangela/status/313051100259434498

  57. phxbne says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Million Dollar Baby

  58. phxbne says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/phxbne/status/313113264932388864

  59. Carolsue says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I would say Fight Club.

  60. Carolsue says

    March 16, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/313116768686206977

  61. G K says

    March 17, 2013 at 2:38 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/313177484575256576

  62. Heather! says

    March 17, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/313223219530313729

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  63. Michelle C says

    March 17, 2013 at 11:35 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/313162216859906048
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  64. Tammy S says

    March 17, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    3/17 tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/313337830325747713

  65. deanna says

    March 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/313368889302061056
    xo

  66. G K says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:17 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/313534638620557313

  67. Michelle C says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:35 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/313516431423721472
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  68. Tammy S says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    3/18 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/313713766523084801

    tntschiff (at) gmail (dot) com

  69. deanna says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/313732992080162816
    xo

  70. G K says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/313811873097199618

  71. Michelle C says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:03 am

    http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/313858966876721153
    Today’s Tweet
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  72. Tammy S says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:55 am

    3/19 Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/313997142928789505

  73. deanna says

    March 19, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/314073406469439488
    xo

  74. Heather! says

    March 19, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/314091830495043584

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  75. G K says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:17 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/314259144410554368

  76. Heather! says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:14 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/314288783027744769

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  77. Tammy S says

    March 20, 2013 at 8:53 am

    3/20

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/314358760678232064

    tntschiff (at) gmail (dot) com

  78. deanna says

    March 20, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/314422433480314880
    xo

  79. G K says

    March 21, 2013 at 2:16 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/314621459383332865

  80. deanna says

    March 21, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/314831391877652480
    xo

  81. Heather! says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/315103019379351552

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  82. deanna says

    March 22, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/315152754429526017
    xo

  83. Heather! says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/315379810262208512

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  84. Douglas Houston says

    March 24, 2013 at 8:12 am

    I would pick Frodo Baggins was the character that transformed from his ordeal.

  85. Douglas Houston says

    March 24, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/ddx155/status/315798625865326592

  86. G K says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:28 am

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/316104285479919616

  87. Heather! says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/316220546431995905

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  88. Heather! says

    March 26, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/316521392713641984

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  89. G K says

    March 26, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/316680988086394880

  90. Heather! says

    March 27, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/316910808594513920

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  91. G K says

    March 27, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/317064572110520320

  92. G K says

    March 28, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/317360459906945024

  93. Heather! says

    March 29, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/317577904164839424

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  94. G K says

    March 29, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    https://twitter.com/HiddenDarkness4/status/317742920075730944

  95. Heather! says

    March 30, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/317979948046495746

    (Is this over yet?)

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  96. Heather! says

    March 31, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Tweet!
    https://twitter.com/hybroanglid/status/318322533772455936

    Have you picked a winner for this? It would be nice to know if it’s still going on or has finished. Thanks!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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Today we’re celebrating National Rescue Dog Day Today we’re celebrating National Rescue Dog Day because we’re so glad Goldie and Murphy are part of our family! 🐶 We gave Goldie her forever home when she was 6 months old. She had been given up by her original family because she was just too much for them. She was an enthusiastic pup who loved to jump straight up in the air when she got excited and she used to hop the fence in the mornings to go visit her best dog friend, Katy, over our back fence. She still jumps from standing when she sees a deer, meets a favorite dog friend, or gets a visit from @lisatasch but now at age 5, she’s more calm and forever faithful. 🦮We met Murphy and his 9 brothers and sisters just days after he was born although we didn’t know he would be the puppy we’d claim as ours. Murphy has that puppy energy but in his quiet moments is a total love bug. He hogs the free space in our king bed (he even has his own pillow!) and loves nothing more than to press his body into me or lie directly on me. 🐾 Goldie and Murphy came to us through @labrescuelrcp and we couldn’t be happier that they’re part of our family! ❤️ #rescuedogday #labrescue #labrador #adoptdontshop
After 3 days at St. Jude Children’s Research Hos After 3 days at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, I’m leaving Memphis so very grateful to be able to support St. Jude’s mission of working to end childhood cancer. ❤️ Spending time connecting, brainstorming, and absorbing the wisdom of fellow Hero Ambassadors from around the country was inspiring because the work we do fundraising through our endurance events helps St. Jude do the incredible work they do to ensure families never receive a bill for their child’s treatment, housing, travel, or food and continue important research that will continue to reduce rates of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. I am so looking forward to running in Memphis again this December! 🎉 If you’ve ever thought of running a race that does so much good in the world, join me! I’d love to have you come to Memphis and run with me! Or you can always donate through the fundraising link in my bio. ❤️ #stjude #stjudeheroes #memphis #stjudedmv
Prom 2024! ❤️ #prom #classof2024 #senioryear # Prom 2024! ❤️ #prom #classof2024 #senioryear #lastfridaynight #latergram
When we bought our house 24 years ago, it came wit When we bought our house 24 years ago, it came with many things we didn’t love like rotted porch boards, 1 bathroom, and peeling paint (inside and out!) but it also came with things we did love like old, mature trees, crazy shaped boxwood bushes, and these spectacular peonies! 🌸 Every year when they bloom I’m so glad that these beauties conveyed with the purchase of our house and I’m glad we rebuilt our porch so we can step out our front door to admire them in their glory! 🩷#peonies #peonyseason #garden #blooms #spring
As a teacher and parent, I am well aware of the me As a teacher and parent, I am well aware of the mental health challenges our youth face and am really pleased to share that over the weekend I became certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing! 🎉 I’ve always worked to build relationships with the young people in my life- whether my kids’ friends or students- and this certification has made me more mindful of the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges so I can have important and supportive conversations when symptoms first start to appear. 🗣️A big component of the training also included developing a self-care plan which is critical when supporting others. 💕 I’m so grateful to have taken this certification for free through the University of Maryland whose blended learning format (2 hours of self paced online work + 5 hour instructor led class over Zoom) was fantastic! 💻 The teacher in me really applauds the course design and I’m glad to join the 3 million+ in the U.S. certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. 🏥 If this is something you’re interested in doing, University of Maryland has free courses on Saturdays or Sundays from 10-4pm between June-October. Swipe ⬅️ for more information, including a QR code with more information and a survey to take as part of the sign up process. And if you have any questions- leave a comment or DM me. I’m happy to help you get certified too! ❤️ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthfirstaid #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
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