The script potential score of JAWS is 1.55, a blockbuster (predicted 202-223MM; actual 260MM)
The script of JAWS will appeal to 46.68 – 51.60% of the population
98% events in JAWS are borrowed from 4 mythological tales
The script of JAWS will appeal to 46.68 – 51.60% 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. JAWS has 4 universal quests of Tranquillity, Power, Preservation & Curiosity
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Hooper mirrors the universal quest of Curiosity. Brody mirrors the quest of Tranquillity. Vaughan mirrors the quest of Power & Quint mirrors the quest of Preservation.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Hooper’s character borrows 63% of the universal quest of Curiosity. Brody borrows 50% of the quest of Tranquillity. Vaughan borrows 39% of the quest of Power. Quint’s character borrows 41% of the quest of Preservation.
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. JAWS’s quest interweaving score is 0.83 and is above par. An example of interweaving of Hooper’s & Quint’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas JAWS’s script score is 1.55. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 46.68 – 51.60% of the population.
The plot structure of JAWS with a script score of 1.55 is the strongest script in the last 50 years of Hollywood productions.
98% events in JAWS are borrowed from 4 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: Vaughan mirrors 39% of Circe’s quest for Power (above threshold of 35%)
Vaughan’s desire for Power stems from the need to dominate others. The tale of Circe from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Power.
Quest 2: Brody mirrors 50% of Odysseus’ quest for Tranquillity (above threshold of 35%)
Brody’s desire for Tranquillity stems from the need to be in secure surroundings. The tale of Odysseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Tranquillity.
Quest 3: Hooper mirrors 63% of Innana’s quest for Curiosity (above threshold of 35%)
Hooper’s desire for Curiosity stems from the need to explore. The tale of Innana from Sumerian mythology is the universal quest for Curiosity.
Quest 4: Quint mirrors 41% of Kans’ quest for Preservation (above threshold of 35%)
Quint’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.
Tags:1975, Box office, Character development, Circe, Curiosity, Innana, Kans, Movie Review, Mythology, Odysseus, Power, Preservation, Script, Steven Spielberg, Story plot, Tranquillity, Universal Pictures, Zanuck/Brown Company
