The script potential of Madame Web estimated from its PLOT structure is 37 – 56MM
The script of Madame Web borrows from the universal quests of Acceptance, Honour & Preservation
The Plot structure will appeal to 1.05 – 1.29% of the population
IDEAL Plot Structure would have generated 192 – 256 MM in the domestic market
The Genetic Code shared by all Blockbuster Plot Structures
The Plot Structure plays a crucial role in engaging and captivating the audience. A well-crafted plot structure can make or break a story's impact on its audience. At Mythosis, we have discovered the Code for creating Blockbuster Plot Structures. The Mythosis Code has emerged from the plot structure analysis of Blockbuster, Hit & Flop movies.
• All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests
• In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character
• Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of events from their quest
• Blockbusters interweave the quests to create a tight plot structure
Evaluation of Madame Web’s Plot Structure
Since every story is the quest to fulfil a human desire, we have identified 32 universal quests. Every quest is the pursuit of a basic human desire and represents our collective subconscious. 32 universal quests can extract the Plot Structure of any story. Examining the movie’s Plot Structure with the Mythosis Code we uncover its audience appeal and potential revenue. The Plot Structure of Madame Web borrows from three universal quests.
Adherence to the Mythosis Code
All Blockbusters have at least 3 universal quests. Even Madame Web uses 3 universal quests of Acceptance, Honour & Preservation.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. In Madame Web, Cassie mirrors 2 quests – Acceptance & Honour. Sims mirrors the quest of Preservation.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. In Madame Web, the depth of all quests is below the threshold. Cassie borrows 25% of the quest of Acceptance & 9% of the quest of Honour. Sims borrows 13% of the unfulfilled quest of Preservation.
Blockbusters interweave different quests to create a tight plot structure. Interweaving occurs when events of 2 quests overlap in the story. Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. Madame Web’s quest interweaving score of 0.33 is below par. Here is an example of interweaving the quests of Cassie & Sims:
Estimation of Madame Web’s audience appeal
The inconsistency of Cassie's character adversely impacts the movie. The potency of the existing plot structure is 0.04 whereas Blockbusters has a score of at least 0.64. Based on the script’s plot potency score, Madame Web will appeal to 1.05 – 1.29% of the population. Our estimate of the movie’s revenues from its audience appeal is 37 – 56MM in the domestic market.
2 mythological tales unlock the hidden potential of Madame Web
Each mythological tale uniquely represents a human quest to fulfil a desire. These tales are the superset of thousands of tales across cultures that reflect our collective subconscious.
Every tale has 5 major arcs culminating in a mega event. Mapping a character’s quest to the relevant tale reveals the gaps in their quest. The ideal Plot Structure can be constructed by plugging these gaps with the missing events. These events strengthen each character’s journey and weaving of quests without altering the story.
Deconstruction of Madame Web’s plot structure:
Quest 1: Cassie mirrors the universal quest for Acceptance
Cassie’s desire for Acceptance stems from the need for approval from others. The tale of Theseus from Greek mythology which is the universal quest for Acceptance.
Quest 2: Cassie also mirrors the universal quest for Honour
Cassie’s desire for Honour stems from the need to be loyal to a clan or order. The tale of Hanuman from Hindu mythology which is the universal quest for Honour.
Quest 3: Sims mirrors the universal quest for Preservation
Sims’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.
Ideal Plot Structure & Its Potential:
The ideal plot structure borrows maximum events from only the quests of Theseus & Kans. This is to ensure that Cassie’s character is consistent. Moreover, higher mirroring of the tales strengthens both the characters.
The potency of the Ideal Plot structure is 0.19 which will appeal to 5.32 – 6.43% of the population. This will generate 192 – 256MM revenue in the domestic market.
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