The script potential score of Mulan is 0.13 (predicted revenue 112-125MM in the domestic market)
The script of Mulan will appeal to 3.67 – 4.08 % of the population
86% events in Mulan are borrowed from 2 mythological tales
The script of Mulan will appeal to 3.67 – 4.08 % 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. Mulan has 2 universal quests of Acceptance & Idealism.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Mulan mirrors the universal quest of Acceptance. Xianniang mirrors the quest of Idealism. Bori & Tung don’t have substantial quests.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Mulan’s character borrows 48% of the universal quest of Acceptance. Xianniang’s character borrows 33% of the universal quest of Idealism.
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. Mulan’s quest interweaving score is 0.33 and below par. An example of interweaving of Xianniang’s & Mulan’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas Mulan’s script score is 0.13. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 3.67 – 4.08% of the population.
The plot structure of Mulan borrows only from 2 universal quests thereby limiting the story’s audience appeal. Mulan’s character is powerful, consistent and well-developed.
86% events in Mulan 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: Mulan mirrors 48% of Theseus’ quest for Acceptance (above threshold)
Mulan’s desire for Acceptance stems from the need for approval by others. The tale of Theseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Acceptance.
Quest 2: Xianniang mirrors 33% of Prometheus’ quest for Idealism (marginally below threshold)
Xianniang’s desire for Idealism stems from the need for fairness & justice. The tale of Prometheus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Idealism.
Tags:2020, Acceptance, Box office, Character development, Idealism, Movie Review, Mythology, Niki Caro, Prometheus, Script, Story plot, Theseus, Walt Disney Pictures
