Right now my daughter's favorite movie is Wreck-It Ralph. I've had the opportunity to watch it numerous times and each time I never could pin down a good application for the moral of the story until a few days ago. The lesson I felt comfortable with accepting was similar to what Elder Uchtdorf teaches in his talk "Lift Where You Stand" , and involves being grateful, humble, and innovative with where you are at in life.
I was confused because it seemed like the audience was meant to understand that it is OK to be a bad guy. In fact, it's good to be a bad guy and if you are a bad guy, then you shouldn't change because you will mess everything up. I hope this is not the message that was intended for the vast under-age audience.
Ralph wants his life to change, and thinks that by acquiring material goods he will solve his problems. In the process he begins to understand that he doesn't need material things to improve his life, moreover he needs to change his outlook on his current situation. Furthermore, the companionship and support of a friend, Ralph realized, was worth more than any medal could ever buy .
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