The script potential of King Richard in the domestic market is 17-21MM (actual 15MM)*
The script of King Richard will appeal to 0.5% of the population
92% events in King Richard are borrowed from 2 mythological tales
The script of King Richard will appeal to 0.5% 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. King Richard has 2 universal quests of Accumulation & Independence.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Richard mirrors the universal quest of Accumulation. Venus mirrors the quest of Independence. Brandy & Serena don’t have a quest.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Richard’s character borrows 42% of the universal quest of Accumulation. Venus borrows 21% of the quest of Independence.
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. King Richard’s quest interweaving score is 0.33 and below par. An example of interweaving of Richard’s & Venus’ quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas King Richard’s script score is 0.02. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 0.5% of the population.
The plot structure of King Richard is driven by a single character. The choice of quest for Richard is surprising – it’s a contradiction to employ an unfulfilled quest in a story of achievement. Moreover, Venus’ character is underdeveloped. Brandy, Serena or the coaches don’t have a quest. *(actual revenue impacted by coronavirus)
92% events in King Richard 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.
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.
Quest 1: Richard mirrors 42% of Valmiki’s quest for Accumulation (above threshold)
Richard’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: Venus mirrors 21% of David’s quest for Independence (below threshold of 35%)
Venus’ desire for Independence stems from the need to be self-reliant. The tale of David from Abrahamic mythology is the universal quest for Independence.
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