Titanic Treasure

A down-on-his-luck performer who once took a tiny part in Titanic chases the chance to be legitimate—only to stumble into a real-life treasure hunt on the wreck site. With Hollywood egos, sabotage and supernatural forces closing in, he must decide if fame or the life he loves is worth risking everything.

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Overview

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Unique Selling Point

This screenplay uniquely blends Hollywood satire with Titanic mythology, creating a meta-narrative about failed actors chasing dreams while confronting literal and figurative ghosts. The fusion of supernatural elements with industry commentary creates a distinctive voice that stands out in both adventure and drama genres.

AI Verdict & Suggestions

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GPT5
 Consider
Gemini
 Consider
Grok
 Recommend
Claude
 Recommend
DeepSeek
 Consider
Average Score: 7.1
Key Takeaways
For the Writer:
To enhance 'Titanic Treasure', focus on tightening the pacing and clarifying the tonal shifts throughout the script. Streamline character arcs, particularly for secondary characters, to ensure they serve the main narrative effectively. Additionally, establish clearer rules for the supernatural elements to avoid plot conveniences that undermine the story's stakes. By refining these aspects, the screenplay can achieve a more cohesive and engaging experience for the audience.
For Executives:
While 'Titanic Treasure' presents a unique blend of adventure and supernatural elements with a relatable protagonist, it faces significant risks due to pacing issues and tonal inconsistencies. The overstuffed narrative may alienate audiences, and the reliance on coincidences could detract from its commercial viability. With focused revisions, however, this screenplay has the potential to resonate with viewers seeking both entertainment and emotional depth, making it a candidate for further development.
Story Facts
Genres:
Drama 50% Action 30% Fantasy 25% Comedy 20% Romance 15% Thriller 25% Horror 10%

Setting: Present day, North Atlantic Ocean, various boats (Josephine, Sweet Dreams, Casper), and locations in California

Themes: The Pursuit and Realization of Dreams, Perception vs. Reality / Illusion vs. Truth, Human Connection and Love, Hidden Truths, Deception, and Secrets, Supernatural and Mystical Elements / Divine Intervention, Acting and Performance as a Metaphor for Life, Overcoming Fear and Past Trauma

Conflict & Stakes: The main conflict revolves around John's quest for success in Hollywood, his relationship with Jo, and the supernatural elements tied to the Titanic's legacy, with stakes including personal redemption, survival, and the pursuit of dreams amidst chaos.

Mood: A blend of adventure, humor, and emotional depth.

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of a modern adventure with the historical legacy of the Titanic.
  • Major Twist: The supernatural elements involving ghosts from the Titanic that influence the characters' journeys.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of underwater exploration combined with personal growth and supernatural themes.
  • Distinctive Settings: The contrast between the chaotic ocean environment and the serene moments of personal reflection.
  • Genre Blends: A mix of adventure, romance, comedy, and supernatural thriller.

Comparable Scripts: The Secret of Roan Inish, Finding Nemo, La La Land, Titanic, The Pursuit of Happyness, Big Fish, The Fault in Our Stars, The Greatest Showman, A Star is Born, The Goonies

Script Level Analysis

Writer Exec

This section delivers a top-level assessment of the screenplay’s strengths and weaknesses — covering overall quality (P/C/R/HR), character development, emotional impact, thematic depth, narrative inconsistencies, and the story’s core philosophical conflict. It helps identify what’s resonating, what needs refinement, and how the script aligns with professional standards.

Screenplay Insights

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Overall Score: 7.48
Key Suggestions:
Tighten the screenplay around John’s emotional journey: streamline or remove peripheral subplots, deepen a handful of supporting characters (especially the antagonist Will and deceptive Sean), and make supernatural elements serve as symbolic extensions of character conflict rather than repeated spectacle. Add subtle foreshadowing for major reveals, shift some expository beats into visual, character-driven moments, and vary scene length so emotional beats can breathe. These changes will strengthen pacing, heighten stakes, and make emotional payoffs feel earned.
Story Critique

Big-picture feedback on the story’s clarity, stakes, cohesion, and engagement.

Key Suggestions:
This script has a wildly imaginative heart—an everyman quest, Hollywood satire, a Titanic treasure hunt and supernatural mystery—but it’s buried under too many characters, tonal whiplash, and set-piece excess. The immediate rewrite priority is focus: choose a clear through-line (John’s emotional arc + one concrete objective) and pare the cast, subplots, and spectacle to those that serve that arc. Tighten the supernatural so it has consistent rules and emotional purpose, and reshape the climax so John earns his transformation rather than being swept to it by escalating chaos. Small, surgical cuts and one strong thematic line (dreams/ambition vs. acceptance or reinvention) will convert the current sprawling draft into something emotionally resonant and dramatically coherent.
Characters

Explores the depth, clarity, and arc of the main and supporting characters.

Key Suggestions:
The character analyses point to a central creative need: make John Jackson's inner journey unmistakably active and earned. He currently carries a rich backstory and strong symbolic motifs (light orbs, 11:11, ghosts) but often reacts rather than drives major plot pivots. Tighten the script by (a) ensuring John initiates at least one major plot-turn earlier (not just reacting to invitations), (b) foreshadowing key reversals (Will's heel-turn, Sean's lie) so they feel earned, and (c) pruning or reshaping broad comic beats that undercut emotional stakes. Amplify quieter, character-specific moments (scrapbook, childhood trauma glimpses, small therapy-like conversations) to make emotional payoffs from the action sequences land. Do the same for key supporting arcs (Jo, Ben, Sandy, Paco): give each one a clearer mid-point choice that ties to the theme 'true treasure = human connection.'
Emotional Analysis

Breaks down the emotional journey of the audience across the script.

Key Suggestions:
The script has strong spectacle and emotional highs, but it overstays at full throttle in the final third and rushes key character beats (notably John/Jo and Will’s arc). Prioritize pacing and emotional contrast: insert quieter, character-driven moments (reflection, moral conflict, small vulnerabilities) between large set pieces; deepen Jo and John’s relationship through lived scenes rather than instant-soul tropes; and make supernatural occurrences build gradually and serve thematic resonance. Trim or combine redundant disaster beats so the remaining high-stakes moments land with emotional clarity and force.
Goals and Philosophical Conflict

Evaluates character motivations, obstacles, and sources of tension throughout the plot.

Key Suggestions:
To enhance the script, focus on deepening the protagonist's internal conflict and emotional journey. The evolution from seeking validation to embracing personal growth and love is compelling, but it could benefit from more nuanced interactions that highlight these changes. Strengthening the connections between characters, particularly between John and Jo, will add emotional weight and resonance to their arcs. Additionally, consider refining the balance between the adventure elements and the philosophical themes of dreams versus reality to create a more cohesive narrative.
Themes

Analysis of the themes of the screenplay and how well they’re expressed.

Key Suggestions:
Tighten the script around John Jackson’s emotional throughline: make his inner transformation (from defeated salesman to someone who values human connection over external success) the clear spine that all set pieces, subplots, and supernatural beats serve. Trim or consolidate peripheral missions and characters that distract from that arc, choose a consistent tonal register (adventure-comedy with heartfelt drama or magical realism leaning serious) and make each supernatural/genre element amplify John’s growth rather than compete with it.
Logic & Inconsistencies

Highlights any contradictions, plot holes, or logic gaps that may confuse viewers.

Key Suggestions:
The script has a huge amount of imagination and crowd-pleasing set pieces, but its emotional stakes are undermined by inconsistent character choices and recurring deus ex machina rescues. Tighten character arcs (especially Will, Phil, and Jo), establish consistent rules for the supernatural elements, and remove or harden last-minute magical saves so survival and failure feel earned. Consolidate repetitive motivational beats and montages, and give major shifts (e.g., Will’s villain turn, Phil’s breakdown, Jo’s water breakthrough) clearer foreshadowing and motivation so they land organically instead of feeling plot-driven.

Scene Analysis

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Other Analyses

Writer Exec

This section looks at the extra spark — your story’s voice, style, world, and the moments that really stick. These insights might not change the bones of the script, but they can make it more original, more immersive, and way more memorable. It’s where things get fun, weird, and wonderfully you.

Unique Voice

Assesses the distinctiveness and personality of the writer's voice.

Key Suggestions:
You have a strong, distinctive voice: witty, cinematic dialogue paired with lush, poetic scene-setting and a confident willingness to mix comedy, sentiment and the supernatural. To sharpen the screenplay, focus that voice around a clearer emotional throughline for John and a tighter tonal anchor. Decide which elements are core (e.g., John’s redemption arc, the Titanic treasure, the ghost/orb mythology) and trim or combine episodic detours that diffuse momentum. Anchor the supernatural rules so the fantastical moments reinforce — rather than distract from — character stakes. Use Scene 8 (rescue + intimate connection) as a structural and tonal template: balance spectacle with an intimate emotional beat, then replicate that economy across other setpieces.
Writer's Craft

Analyzes the writing to help the writer be aware of their skill and improve.

Key Suggestions:
You have a vivid, high-concept adventure with strong scenes, tonal variety, and memorable moments. The single craft priority is to deepen character interiority and subtext so the spectacle has emotional weight. Tighten John’s through-line (clear wants, fears, and turning points), make other key players’ motivations explicit through actions not exposition, and layer dialogue with implication rather than literal statements. Use targeted rewrites—short, dialogue-only exercises, a monologue for John, and pruning or combining scenes—to sharpen pacing and ensure every set-piece advances inner arcs as well as plot.
Memorable Lines
Spotlights standout dialogue lines with emotional or thematic power.
Tropes
Highlights common or genre-specific tropes found in the script.
World Building

Evaluates the depth, consistency, and immersion of the story's world.

Key Suggestions:
To enhance the script's impact, consider deepening character arcs by exploring their internal conflicts and motivations more thoroughly. The juxtaposition of mundane and extraordinary elements can be leveraged to create richer emotional stakes, particularly in the context of John's journey from disillusionment to self-discovery. Additionally, integrating the supernatural elements more cohesively with character development will strengthen the narrative's thematic depth and resonance with audiences.
Correlations

Identifies patterns in scene scores.

Key Suggestions:
Your script’s biggest strength is emotional resonance — high-impact, tense, mysterious scenes consistently deliver the best ratings. To sharpen the screenplay, redistribute those emotional beats earlier and through the middle so the audience stays invested before the climactic finale. Trim or repurpose the quieter, lower-stakes scenes (e.g., scenes flagged as exposition/pauses) so they either reveal character in a way that directly raises stakes or are replaced with scenes that move the plot forward. Also tighten and clarify the supernatural rules and the motives of ambiguous players (Phil, Will, Sean) so the emotional payoffs feel earned rather than miraculous.
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