COMEDY, DRAMA

Kelly is a push over who finds out his freeloading wife is a lesbian and is fired by his crappy boss while waiting for his flight. He meets the beautiful actress,Terri, who invites him on her trip to Maui. Kelly begins to put himself and his needs first which opens his life up to exciting opportunities such as the publishing of his first book.

GOOD

FIRST PERSON

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: FAIR

Pace: GOOD

Premise: GOOD

Structure: GOOD

Theme: GOOD

Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.

The tone of the story is very distinct. Kelly is a mild mannered individual who does not defend himself. He knows his wife is a lesbian and plays along with her desire to have an open marriage to keep the farce up for their parents. He is aware she takes advantage of him but still does her bidding. When he finally gets a break from her and his life is he able to reevaluate it and make changes.

This story goes in many directions. Kelly becomes more confident and writes his book. He becomes very successful. He also becomes involved in the swingers community. The story does not treat the LGBTQAI characters in a kind way. There are many nicknames for Kelly's wife that are derogatory terms that aren't necessary, especially when they come from supporting characters.

THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The hook is that Kelly breaks free from his mundane life to live the life he has never dreamed about. The story is very relatable because it shows a person making changes to live their life and not just survive. Most adults do not have life all figured out and there are periods of growth that happen with everyone.

This could have a large fanbase but it would definitely be geared towards a more mature audience. The story is about someone who did everything right. Kelly has a beautiful wife, a nice house and a stable job. But Kelly is just going through the motions and when everything falls out from under him does he realize that he needs a change. He is almost forced to by a new companion, Terri, but it starts him on a new journey.

This does not have awards potential. While this shows important moments in Kelly's life when he puts himself first, it is not a deep dive into human psyche. It is more surface level.

MEDIUM BUDGET

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, STRANGER THAN FICTION

There is nothing truly original about the story except how Kelly finds himself confronted with the state of his life. He takes a spontaneous trip with a beautiful actress to Maui. She challenges him and he grows as a result. The story of a white man living a mundane life and circumstances forcing him to change is not unique. Some diversity in the characters would make this story more unique. Asian characters lack major representation in the media and this story would lend well to an Asian American as the main character.

The lead character doesn't stand out which is the point of the story. But in the end, he is brave enough to make a change in his life to be happy.

This is not a rare gem but an entertaining story about adulthood and the choices we all make in life. The story can be improved with having a diverse cast. There are rich cultures that could be highlighted, respectfully, to add depth to the story.

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