Pan
EST V ACT domestic box office revenue
$33 – 41MM V $35MM
Mythosis universal quests used
4
Audience appeal
1.22 – 1.49%
Script Score
0.04
Pan released in 2015 is directed by Joe Wright. The film explores the origins of Peter Pan and how he became the legendary figure known for his adventures in Neverland.
1. The invisible plot structure of Pan
1A. The script of Pan borrows 87% of its events from 4 mythological tales
Blackbeard’s quest is driven by the desire to survive a threat. The quest borrows events from the tale of Kans in Hindu mythology. Both Kans & Blackbeard fail to kill their nemesis and pay the price.
Blackbeard’s quest is also driven by the desire for finding an elusive person/object. The quest borrows events from the tale of Gilgamesh in Sumerian mythology. Gilgamesh’s search for the elixir of life is similar to Blackbeard’s hunt for the fairy kingdom.
Pan’s quest is driven by the desire for approval by others. The quest borrows events from the tale of Theseus in Greek mythology. Both Theseus and Pan strive to get accepted by those who rejected them.
Hook’s under developed quest is driven by selfishness. The quest borrows events from the tale of Valmiki in Hindu mythology. Both Valmiki & Hook are self-centred but eventually have a change of heart. and sacrifice their interest.
Lily has no quest.
NOTE: Detailed mirroring of each character’s primary quest to their respective mythological tales is in section “3A. Quests of characters and their mythological counterparts”
Mythosis plot structure
# 22,417
Tales interweaved
Kans, Theseus & Valmiki
I. How does interweaving mythological tales lead to infinite story plots?
II. Can the pursuit of a Desire have more than one quest?
2. The potential of Pan's plot structure: $33 – 41MM
The interweaving of 32 mythological tales can generate a billion unique stories. By using these 32 tales, we can extract the plot structure of any story across various genres. Our study of blockbuster, hit, and flop plot structures led to the discovery of the Mythosis Code, a set of principles for creating compelling stories. The plot structure of a story is analyzed to see how well it adheres to these storytelling principles.
2A. Plot structure evaluation of Pan
- All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. Pan has 2 universal quests of Acceptance & Preservation. The quest of Expedition is scarcely used.
- In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Pan mirrors the universal quest of Acceptance. Blackbeard mirrors both Preservation & Expedition.
- Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Pan borrows 36% events from the quest for Acceptance. Blackbeard borrows 32% events from the quest for Preservation & 10% events from the quest for Expedition.
- Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. Interweaving occurs when events of 2 quests occur simultaneously in the story. Pan’s quest interweaving score is 0.33 and is below par.
An example of interweaving the quests of Pan & Blackbeard:
2B. Box office revenue estimation of Pan
Though the plot structure of Pan borrows from 4 universal quests, the plot is weak due to the inconsistent character of Blackbeard and the inconsequential character of Hook. Blackbeard’s character quest vacillates between Expedition & Preservation. Few events in Pan’s quest don’t belong to the Theseus’ quest which creates a gap in the plot.
The Script Score measures a plot structure’s adherence to the four principles of Mythosis Code. We use the Script Score to estimate a movie’s audience appeal & revenues. Blockbuster plot structures have a score of at least 0.64 and appeal to 20% of the audiences.
Script Score
0.04
Audience appeal
1.22 – 1.49%
I. How is Mythosis Code used to estimate revenues?
II. Aren’t box-office revenues influenced by several factors beyond just the story plot?
3. The ideal plot structure of Pan
We have identified 32 mythological tales, the superset of all tales across cultures. The quests of these tales have also recurred over time periods. They represent human behaviours that are deeply embedded in our shared memories. Each tale is the richest expression of the pursuit of a human desire. The tales have a unique pattern of events spread over 5 major arcs.
Mapping a character’s quest to the relevant mythological tale reveals the gaps in their quest, if any. Plugging these gaps with the missing events deepens the character quest. The missing events also provide an opportunity for interweaving the various quests. These events strengthen the story and unlock its hidden potential.
3A.Quest of characters and their mythological counterparts
Quest 1: Pan mirrors the universal quest for Acceptance
Pan’s desire for Acceptance stems from the need for approval from others. The tale of Theseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Acceptance.
Quest 2: Blackbeard mirrors the universal quest for Preservation
Blackbeard’s desire for Preservation stems from the need to survive a threat. The tale of Kans from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Preservation.
Quest 3: Blackbeard also mirrors the universal quest for Expedition
Blackbeard’s desire for Expedition stems from the need to find an elusive object. The tale of Gilgamesh from Sumerian mythology is the universal quest for Expedition.
3B.Gaps in the current plot structure
Pan’s plot structure is marred by both inconsistent character quests (Blackbear & also Pan) and lack of character development (Hook & Lily).
3C.Unlocking the hidden potential
The plot of Pan is a subset of Mythosis plot structure # 22,417. It emerges from interweaving the tales of Kans, Theseus & Valmiki.
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Tags: Theseus, Valmiki, Gilgamesh, Kans, Acceptance, Accumulation, Expedition, Preservation, Joe Wright, Berlanti Productions, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2015