The script potential score of Transformers The Last Knight is 0.13 (predicted revenue 105-117MM; actual 130MM)
The script of Transformers The Last Knight will appeal to 3.58 – 3.98 % of the population
89% events in Transformers The Last Knight are borrowed from 4 mythological tales
The script of Transformers The Last Knight will appeal to 3.58 – 3.98 % 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. Transformers The Last Knight has 3 universal quests of Acceptance, Order, Vengeance & Power.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Cade mirrors the universal quest of Acceptance. Vivian mirrors the quest of Order. Quintessa mirrors the quest of Power whereas Megatron mirrors the quest of Vengeance. Optimus and TRF doesn’t have a substantial quest.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Cade’s character borrows 11% of the universal quest of Acceptance. Vivian’s character borrows 36% of the quest of Order. Quintessa borrows 20% of the quest of Power whereas Megatron borrows 12% of the quest of Vengeance.
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. Transformers The Last Knight’s quest interweaving score is 0.5 and at par. Vivian’s quest is interwoven with Cade & Quintessa. Megatron's quest is interwoven with Quintessa. An example of interweaving of Vivian’s & Quintessa’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas Transformers The Last Knight’s script score is 0.13. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 3.58 – 3.98% of the population.
Though the plot structure of Transformers The Last Knight borrows from 4 universal quests, only Vivian’s character has a well-developed quest. Every other character’s quest is weak since they borrow less than the threshold from their respective universal quests.
89% events in Transformers The Last Knight 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: Cade mirrors 11% of Theseus’ quest for Acceptance (below threshold of 35%)
Cade’s desire for Acceptance stems from the need for approval from others. The tale of Theseus from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Acceptance.
Quest 2: Vivian mirrors 36% of Ram’s quest for Order (above threshold)
Vivian’s desire for Order stems from the need to maintain stability. The tale of Ram from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Order.
Quest 3: Quintessa mirrors 20% of Circe’s quest for Power (below threshold of 35%)
Quintessa’s desire for Power stems from the need to dominate others. The tale of Circe from Greek mythology is the fulfilled quest for Power.
Quest 4: Megatron mirrors 12% of Duryodhan’s quest for Vengeance (below threshold of 35%)
Megatron’s desire for Vengeance stems from the need to confront offenders. The tale of Duryodhan from Hindu mythology is the unfulfilled quest for Vengeance.
Tags:2017, Acceptance, Box office, Character development, Circe, Duryodhan, Hasbro Studios, Michael Bay, Movie Review, Mythology, Order, Paramount Pictures, Power, Ram, Script, Story plot, Theseus, Vengeance
