The script potential of LIFT estimated from its PLOT structure is 15-19MM (assuming a wide release in the domestic market)
Events in LIFT are borrowed from 3 Universal Quests of Idealism, Expedition & Preservation
The existing Plot Structure appeals to 0.42 – 0.52% of the population
The ideal Plot Structure crafted with the same quests appeals to 12 – 14% of the population
The PLOT structure of LIFT will appeal to 0.42 – 0.52% 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 plot structures led to the discovery of Mythosis Code. The Code reveals the principles for creating Blockbuster Plot Structures. Using the Code, we craft the ideal Plot Structure unique to a story. The ideal Plot Structure estimates a script’s potency and unlocks its Blockbuster potential. Here is the evaluation of LIFT's plot structure with its Ideal Plot Structure.
All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. LIFT also uses 3 universal quests of Expedition, Idealism & Preservation.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Cyrus mirrors the quest of Expedition. Abby mirrors the quests of Idealism. Jorgenson mirrors the quest of Preservation. Huxley and Cyrus’ team members have underdeveloped quests.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Cyrus borrows 24% of the quest of Expedition. Abby & Jorgenson borrow 7% of the quest of Idealism & Preservation. Every quest lacks depth making the characters weak.
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. LIFT’s quest interweaving score of 0.33 is below par. Here is an example of interweaving the quests of Cyrus & Jorgenson:
The ideal Plot Structure of LIFT has a script score of 0.41 whereas the existing script score is 0.01. Based on the script score the movie will appeal to 0.42 – 0.52% of the population. We estimate the movie’s revenues from its audience appeal to be $15 – 19MM in the domestic market.
The ideal plot structure of LIFT incorporates the missing events from the 3 Universal quests of Expedition, Idealism & Preservation. This deepens the quest of Cyrus, Abby & Jorgenson. The additional events facilitate the interweaving of quests to construct a tightly-knit plot structure. The estimated revenue of the ideal plot structure is ~$450MM in the domestic market.
92% of events in the Plot structure are borrowed from 3 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 superset of thousands of tales across cultures. They represent every possible human quest.
Every tale has 5 major arcs culminating in a major event. Mapping a character's quest to the relevant tale reveals the gaps in their quest. The ideal Plot Structure plugs these gaps by incorporating the missing events.
Quest 1: Cyrus mirrors 24% of Jason’s quest for Expedition (below threshold of 35%)
Cyrus’ desire for Expedition stems from the need to find an elusive person/object. The tale of Jason from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Expedition.
Quest 2: Abby mirrors 7% of Prometheus’ quest for Idealism (below threshold of 35%)
Abby’s desire for Idealism stems from the need for fairness & justice. The tale of Prometheus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Idealism.
Quest 3: Jorgenson mirrors 7% of Kans’ quest for Preservation (below threshold of 35%)
Jorgenson’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.
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