The script potential of Transformers Rise of Beasts is 145-177MM in the domestic market (actual - 157MM)
The script of Transformers Rise of Beasts will appeal to 3.76-4.60% of the population
90% events in Transformers Rise of Beasts are borrowed from 5 mythological tales
The script of Transformers Rise of Beasts will appeal to 3.76-4.60% of the population
Any story is the quest to fulfil a human desire. We have identified universal quests for every human desire. These universal quests reveal the invisible plot structure of stories. An analysis of Blockbuster, Hit & Flop plots led to the discovery of Mythosis Code. The Code reveals the story principles shared by all Blockbusters. We use the Code to estimate and unlock a story’s Blockbuster potential.
All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. Transformers Rise of Beasts has 5 universal quests of Honour, Accumulation, Independence, Tranquillity and Vengeance. It has both the quests of Honour. Every human desire has 2 quests - fulfilled & unfulfilled.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Elena mirrors the universal quest of Independence. Noah mirrors the quest of Accumulation whereas Mirage mirrors the fulfilled quest, Optimus mirrors Tranquillity and Scourge mirrors Vengeance.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Elena’s character borrows 19% of the universal quest of Independence. Noah’s character borrows 17% of the quest of Accumulation. Optimus’ character borrows 27% of the universal quest of Tranquillity. Mirage borrows 7% of the quest for Honour. Scourge borrows 27% of the quest for Vengeance.
Blockbusters interweave different quests to create a tight plot structure. Interweaving occurs when events of 2 quests occur simultaneously in the story. Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. Transformers Rise of Beasts’s quest interweaving score is 0.4 and below par. Scourge's quest is interwoven with Optimus, Elena & Noah. Noah's quest is interwoven with the quest of Optimus. An example of interweaving of Optimus’ & Scourge’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas Transformers Rise of Beasts’s script score is 0.13. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 3.76-4.60% of the population.
Though the plot structure of Transformers Rise of Beasts borrows from 5 universal quests, the plot is disjointed due to insufficient weaving. Every character is insufficiently developed since they borrow less than the threshold from their respective quests.
90% events in Transformers Rise of Beasts are borrowed from 5 mythological tales
At Mythosis, we have identified 32 mythological tales. Each mythological tale uniquely represents a human quest to fulfil a desire. These tales are the super set of thousands of tales across cultures.
We have codified the events of each mythological tale. Every tale has 5 major arcs. Each arc has a sequence of events. These events culminate into a major event. Here is the mapping of each character’s quest to the major events in their respective mythological tale.
Quest 1: Elena mirrors 19% of David’s quest for Independence (below threshold of 35%)
Elena’s desire for Independence stems from the need to be self-reliant. The tale of David from Abrahamic mythology is the universal quest for Independence.
Quest 2: Noah mirrors 17% of Valmiki’s quest for Accumulation (marginally below threshold)
Noah’s desire for Accumulation stems from the need to collect & own. The tale of Valmiki from Hindu mythology has a robust expression in Dicken’s character of Scrooge which is the universal quest for Accumulation.
Quest 3: Optimus mirrors 27% of Odysseus’ quest for Tranquillity (below threshold of 35%)
Optimus’ desire for Tranquillity stems from the need to free from anxiety. The tale of Odysseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Tranquillity.
Quest 4: Mirage mirrors 7% of Hanuman’s quest for Honour (below threshold of 35%)
Mirage’s desire for Honour stems from the need to be loyal to clan/order. The tale of Hanuman from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Honour.
Quest 5: Scourge mirrors 27% of Duryodhan’s quest for Vengeance (below threshold of 35%)
Scourge's desire for Vengeance stems from the need to confront offenders. The tale of Duryodhan from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Vengeance.
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