Bad Love Strikes
ACTION ADVENTURE WAR SCI-FI HISTORICAL FICTION YOUNG ADULT
1960s & '70s,20th Century (multiple decades),1940s & '50s
Kevin L. Schewe MD
Logline
When an ambitious teenage gang discovers a deserted World War II-era time machine, they embark on a dangerous rescue mission back to Nazi Germany that threatens to alter the course of history.
Genre
Action,Adventure,War,Sci-fi,Historical Fiction,Young Adult
Short Summary
It's the summer of 1974 in the small town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The kids in the Bad Love Gang live daring lives, filled with high adventure. When they stumble upon an abandoned World War II-era time machine, part of the White Hole Project, the word 'adventure' takes on a whole new meaning.
Traveling back on a death-defying mission to Nazi-occupied Poland, the gang finds danger, excitement, and a little love in their race to rescue a group of Holocaust prisoners from certain doom. It's Goonies meets Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Setting
USA & Europe (Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Quest,Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Bubble Butt
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Confident,Heroic,Leader,Decisive
Additional Character Details
Name: Nathan "Bowmar" Williams
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Educated,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Brianna "Cleopatra" Williams
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Educated,Honorable,Seductive,Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Jimmy "Goondoggy" Blanchert
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Engaging,Educated
Development Pitch
It's the summer of 1974 in the small town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The kids in the Bad Love Gang live daring lives, filled with high adventure. When they stumble upon an abandoned World War II-era time machine, part of the White Hole Project, the word 'adventure' takes on a whole new meaning. Traveling back on a death-defying mission to Nazi-occupied Poland, the gang finds danger, excitement, and a little love in their race to rescue a group of Holocaust prisoners from certain doom. It's Goonies meets Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Genre
ACTION, FANTASY, WAR
Brief
A group of teenagers finds a time machine from the World War II era, and they embark on a dangerous adventure to rescue Holocaust prisoners.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: EXCELLENT
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
It is accurate.
Draw of Story
The story begins during World War II when a soldier discovers a strange Boeing. It catches our attention instantly.
Possible Drawbacks
No. The writer knows how to maintain tension and to draw the audience's attention.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
It's a story that mixes World War II, Albert Einstein, time travel, and a group of kids looking for adventure. It all shows up on the first pages. To me, the hook is this miscellany of intriguing subjects.
Fanbase Potential
I do think so. The Bad Love Gang is very appealing, and the author added elements to the story that can easily engage the audience.
Awards Potential
Talking about the Holocaust can be sensitive. If the film presents the idea of saving prisoners more like "a poetic way to show our wish, as humanity, of erasing that sad chapter of our history" than trying to imply that "Americans saved those prisoners," I do believe it could win some awards.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
JOJO RABBIT - THE FANTASTIC AND AMUSING STORY OF A BOY WHO LIVES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NAZIS; STRANGER THINGS - THE GROUP OF TEENAGERS WHO RIDE THEIR BIKES AND GO AFTER DANGEROUS ADVENTURES; DARK - TIME TRAVEL JOURNEYS THAT INVOLVE TEENAGERS; INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS - WORLD WAR II GAINS A DIFFERENT, AND SATISFYING, ENDING.
What’s New About the Story
Teenagers going back in time to save Holocaust prisoners sounds original. Adding Einstein to it makes it even more unique.
Lead Characters
The group of teenagers is diverse and exciting. Each member of the group delivers an intriguing point of view and adds different characteristics to the group.
Uniqueness of Story
Not a rare gem, but this script could become a highly entertaining film.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio
Analyst Recommendation
RECOMMEND