This film focuses on four female friends at various stages of life development. Three are married; some with children. Some couples are extremely wealthy, others are not. Olivia (Jennifer Anniston), a former schoolteacher and now a maid, is single. The film focuses on interactions among them and the dynamics of their lives.
A Small Team: The Aaron Team in Action These sequences come from two different places in the film. A titling screen separates the sequences.
The first sequence begins with The Other Aaron (Ty Burrell) saying to Aaron (Simon McBurney), “I’ve—Excuse me, I’ve …. I’ve seen you in here a lot.” This sequence ends after they discuss Aaron’s socks.
Sequence 2 is DVD Chapter 15, “Friendship Grows.” The two Aarons come out of a movie theater. Aaron says, “On top of it, I don’t get the part where the guy tells the other guy not to come to the house.” The sequence ends as The Other Aaron says, “I love your shirt, by the way.”
1. This chapter defined a group as “two or more people having common interests, objectives, and continuing interaction.” Does this film sequence have examples of each part of that definition? Identify specific moments that fit the definition.
2. Review the section “Stages of Group Development.” Apply that discussion to both film sequences. You should see examples of each stage.
3. Does the small group in these film sequences appear cohesive? Cite some specific moments from the film sequences to support your conclusion.