The script potential score of Stillwater is 0.02 (predicted 23-26MM; actual 14MM*)
The script of Stillwater will appeal to 0.81 – 0.90 % of the population
88% events in Stillwater are borrowed from 4 mythological tales
The script of Stillwater will appeal to 0.81 – 0.90 % 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. Stillwater has 4 universal quests of Family, Power, Honour & Social contact.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Bill mirrors the universal quests of Family & Social contact. Virgine mirrors the quest of Honour & Ally mirrors the quest of Power.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Bill’s character borrows 28% of the universal quest of Family & 9% of the quest of Social contact. Virgine borrows 10% of the quest of Honour. Ally’ character borrows 13% of the quest of Power.
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. Stillwater’s quest interweaving score is 0.33 and below par. An example of interweaving of Ally’ & Bill’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas Stillwater’s script score is 0.02. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 0.81 – 0.91 % of the population.
The plot structure of Stillwater is weak due to the lead character being inconsistent & all characters being underdeveloped. Bill’s character borrows from multiple quests making his quest inconsistent and creating plot gaps.
*Actual revenue impacted by coronavirus.
88% events in Stillwater 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: Bill mirrors 28% of Demeter’s quest for Family (below threshold of 35%)
Bill’s desire for Family stems from the need to nurture & protect. The tale of Demeter from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Family.
Quest 2: Bill also mirrors 9% of Psyche’s quest for Social contact (below threshold of 35%)
Bill’s desire for Social contact stems from the need for companionship. The tale of Psyche from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Social contact.
Quest 3: Virgine mirrors 10% of Hanuman’s quest for Honour (below threshold of 35%)
Virgine’s desire for Honour stems from the need to be loyal to a clan/order. The tale of Hanuman from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Honour.
Quest 4: Ally mirrors 13% of Circe’s quest for Power (below threshold of 35%)
Ally’s desire for Power stems from the need to dominate others. The tale of Circe from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Power.
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