205Z: Time and Salvation
ACTION ADVENTURE APOCALYPTIC FANTASY SCI-FI
Future
Jason Michael Primrose
TaleFlick Top Pick!
Submision Type
book
Logline
Welcome to 2052, humanity’s last year on Earth. With only 215 days left until the Apocalypse, Allister Adams, a young Evolutionary in hiding, fights for alien artifacts that promise humanity’s salvation.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Apocalyptic,Fantasy,Sci-fi
Short Summary
Allister intervenes to stop a terror attack on the District and is kidnapped by a government-organized task force of genetically advanced Evolutionaries like him. He learns he's the only living Evolutionary able to withstand the radiation of the artifacts due to his alien energy powers.
Setting
Washington D.C. Aka The District, Los Angeles Aka DeLos Muertos, Iraq Aka Man's Lost Lands
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Other,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Allister Adams
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Naive,Honorable,Insecure,Heroic,Heartthrob,Faithful,Sarcastic,Strong Moral Code,Underdog,Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Leesa Delemar
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Role: Skeptic
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Honorable,Insecure,Leader,Obedient,Blunt,Manipulative,Strong Moral Code,Secretive,Skillful,Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: Florence Belladonna
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Badass,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sarcastic,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: XBA
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Confident,Crazy,Villainous,Blunt,Power Hungry,Sarcastic,Seductive,Unapologetic
Genre
FANTASY, WAR, POLITICS, SUSPENSE, ACTION, ROMANCE, THRILLER, DRAMA
Brief
With an impending apocalypse less than a year away, a rebellious group of young adults, led by the young "evolutionary" Allister Adams, discover that certain ancient alien artifacts can save humanity. As the coming apocalypse whips the general population into a fervor, can this talented and diverse young group navigate the Byzantine political and religious forces of their society to save humanity?
Overall Rating
EXCELLENT
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: EXCELLENT
Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes - perhaps mention some of the romance that takes place. It's not central but romance broadens the overall demographics of moviegoers.
Draw of Story
The premise. I like the paradigm of "what would you do if the apocalypse were all but certain?"
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me put the book down. However, I did kinda feel like a female protagonist would have been better than a male. Maybe it's just because most YA SCi-Fi films I've seen have female leads.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Can a group of young outcasts still coming of age save the world from certain doom?
Fanbase Potential
Yes. YA films of this nature do very well. It has all the elements of a successful "overcoming all odds" journey of discovery that young adults like while also attracting Sci-Fi fans in general.
Awards Potential
Maybe in special effects.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
HUNGER GAMES, DIVERGENT, THE MAZE RUNNER
What’s New About the Story
Usually in YA stories the young protagonists are primarily trying to save themselves. In this one they have an even bigger responsibility - to save humanity. My only change would be to make the protagonist female.
Lead Characters
Their view of the world they live in makes them unique. They are outcasts who don't believe in the status quo.
Uniqueness of Story
It's not necessarily a "rare gem" but for a formulaic genre script it has a lot of potential.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series, TV Series - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
RECOMMEND
Justification
This has a good foundation for a successful Young Adult (YA) film. With a decent screenplay and central characters that are both talented and attractive, this could succeed quite well.