The script potential of JOY RIDE is 10-12MM in the domestic market
The script of JOY RIDE will appeal to 0.25-0.31% of the population
85% events in JOY RIDE are borrowed from 2 mythological tales
The script of JOY RIDE will appeal to 0.25-0.31% 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 are made up of at least 3 universal quests. JOY RIDE uses 2 universal quests of Social Contact and Accumulation.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Audrey mirrors the universal quest of Accumulation. Kat mirrors the quest of Social Contact. Lolo & Vanessa don’t have a distinctive quest.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Audrey’s character borrows 42% of the quest of Accumulation. Kat’s character borrows 7% of the quest of Social Contact.
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. JOY RIDE doesn’t interweave the quests.
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas JOY RIDE’s script score is 0.01. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 0.25-0.31% of the population.
Strong plot structures interweave multiple quests however the plot structure of JOY RIDE is based on ONLY ONE universal quest.
85% events in JOY RIDE are borrowed from 2 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: Audrey mirrors 42% of Valmiki’s quest for Accumulation (above threshold of 35%)
Audrey’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 2: Kat mirrors 7% of Psyche’s quest for Social Contact (above threshold of 35%)
Kat’s desire for Social Contact stems from the need for a social companion. The tale of Psyche from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Social Contact.
Tags:2023, Accumulation, Adele Lim, Box office, Character development, Lionsgate, Movie Review, Mythology, Point Grey Pictures, Psyche, Script, Social Contact, Story plot, Valmiki
