THRILLER, ROMANCE, FANTASY, LGBT, MATURE AUDIENCE

Martin is an ordinary man working on his day job and his new relationship with Alison. In his free time, Martin is also a writer working on a novel about drugs, sex, violence and horror. But his life changes when he sees, in person, a man right out of his books: Henry Bloomberg, the detective. From this moment on, the characters in his fiction come alive and get involved in his life, to the point the walls separating fiction and reality disappear and we don't know anymore what is reality and what is literature - not even the writer himself.

EXCELLENT

THIRD PERSON

Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT

Characterization: EXCELLENT

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: GOOD

Pace: EXCELLENT

Premise: EXCELLENT

Structure: EXCELLENT

Theme: EXCELLENT

Book profile reflects book accurately, however Short Summary could be edited and reviewed as it doesn't do the book justice.

The first thing we notice about the story is how fast the main character is shaken up from his stability and how the inciting incident is well constructed by the author - these factors entice curiosity about the narrative.

Nothing made me want to put the book down, even though some sex scenes are not for the faint of heart and most probably wouldn't be suitable for audiovisual.

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

I would watch this movie because it brings along an outstanding narrative construction and the theme is original. It challenges the logics of the audience. Pulp Fiction meets Jekyll & Hyde.

It could have a large fanbase if adapted especially because characters are emblematic and the end of the story is open to further interpretations, which can be stimulating to the audience.

It could certainly have awards potential because the story is challenging in all fronts, as it mixes up a (supposedly) fiction world with a (supposed) reality, but these lines are blurred as narrative unfolds.

MEDIUM BUDGET

JEKYLL AND HYDE, PULP FICTION, TWIN PEAKS

The originality of this story is that it begins with an ordinary setting and a standard protagonist. However, this starting point is the key to defying audience's own perception of reality as surreal scenes and characters created by the protagonist invade the supposedly real life that took place in Martin's life.

Martin is a dubious character and readers are led to get each time more curious about who he really is. Even though the mystery is not completely solved, one thing can be said: Martin is the catalyst of all events happening in the story, which are not light ones. Henry, the detective, is a mysterious character who seems to hold the key to understanding the logics behind the story - and even though this is not completely or clearly revealed, he certainly grows in the heart of the audience, opposite to Martin.

It is a rare gem.

Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming

RECOMMEND

Original story, thrilling narrative, outstanding characters and impressive writing.