ACTION, SUSPENSE, DRAMA

A war veteran plagued by combat fatigue (PTSD) is taken to a mysterious healing center called The Preserve. There, he realizes that the facility is not really interested in curing ex-soldiers.

GOOD

THIRD PERSON

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: FAIR

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: GOOD

Pace: FAIR

Premise: FAIR

Structure: GOOD

Theme: FAIR

The profile seems very accurate. The author makes use of every section of the page.

A war veteran who has traumas that cause him visions and give him uncontrollable feelings is an exciting start. The fact that he was sent to a facility to be cured delivers an intriguing element.

Despite being a story that holds attention, this plot of "a corrupt organization using people for its own benefit" is not very compelling and remarkable.

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The hook is this protagonist himself, trying to get rid of his war traumas and survive with sanity to be able to return to his family. It's dramatic and powerful enough to make us connect with the story.

Perhaps, due to the portray of an ex veteran's struggles, disturbed by traumas initiated in the war, the story reaches a broader audience. It's not exactly original, but the story itself deals with these veterans' lives, who are forever changed by war.

It could have more significant potential if the collapse of the traumatized veteran could be further explored than the plot of this mysterious organization that uses these soldiers for obscure purposes. I can't say this plot is bad, but the veteran's conflicts sound more fluid and natural to reach a more demanding audience.

MEDIUM BUDGET

HOMECOMING: WAR VETERANS ARE SENT TO A GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION CREATED TO ""HELP"" THE MILITARY WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS. JACOB'S LADDER: A VETERAN BEGINS TO HAVE HALLUCINATIONS THAT MIX HIS FAMILY AND BATTLE SCENES. HE TRIES TO FIND OUT, WITH A FRIEND, WHAT IS HAPPENING

The atmosphere of Hawaii, the local friend who helps the veteran, and the experiments applied to the protagonist can bring a slightly more original air to the story. However, the main focus of the story is the internal conflict this man has.

He is an interesting, credible, likable protagonist. We discover about him in a brief backstory that provides us reasons to understand his choices. His traumas give him humanity, and after all suffering, he continues to fight for his life.

Not a rare gem, but it is a story that entertains while exploring the root of the trauma, the struggle for survival, and the maintenance of the essence. It is not very original, it has somewhat obvious choices, but these elements do not destroy the experience.

Film - Streaming, Film - Indie, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series, TV Series - Streaming

CONSIDER

The main character has a disorder that affects thousands of people around the world. Other films and series have already addressed this topic, but it remains significant. The visual use of these traumatic hallucinations can allow the public to feel what the protagonist is feeling and understand the subject more deeply. However, a professional associated with psychology and therapies should accompany the creation and development process so that the result is credible and respectful. The criminal organization's plot that uses these men, already so wounded for obscure purposes, is an addition that brings conflict and dramatic power. However, it ends up falling into some clichés. The Hawaiian atmosphere gives a less dense air to this already dramatic story, which is positive. Overall, it's a story that can attract audiences due to the character's conflict and the suspense-filled plot that involves a General and an institution. However, it would need adjustments to make everything more believable, more powerful, and engaging.