I have more accurately been at this for just two years. Not six. I had to start all over again after hitting bottom when Richard quit in 2017. And I only found Patrick in June of 2018. And I've also had to rewrite my one completed screenplay completely to avoid using any of Richard's writing. And it seems I have finally got the new version as it should be and how I want it also. Here are the comments from the reader who gave it a recommend:
Sylvie and the Wogglebug by Cynthia Hanson is a sweet and compelling family animation
about a 7-year-old imaginative, nature-loving girl who finds herself in an enchanted forest
and meets Wogglebug. The premise of the movie is well-executed with the amazing worldbuilding
and the lovely character Mr. Wogglebug. The main character is well-developed as
she has a great personality and voice. There might be too much exposition in some of the
scenes that might cause confusion; however, the writer successfully makes it natural. The
tone and the style of the film matches the genre. There are minor grammar and screenwriting
errors that don't affect the flow that much but should be corrected before production.
The premise of the movie is well-executed. It focuses on Sylvie's character, who's getting
bullied in the orphanage because she loves nature and bugs. The opening image with the
butterfly and Sylvie's pure interest in the beautiful creature is heart-melting. From the first
moment, the audience will be connected to Sylvie and would want to see her succeed. With
each scene, the story moves forward as the audience will be wondering what’s going on. The
story provokes curiosity and excitement.
The structure of the script is well-planned. The inciting incident is early in the script when
Sylvia finds herself in the middle of the enchanted forest. Act breaks are on point. For
example, the lowest point (act three break) is when Sylvie turns stiff. Other than the main
plot points, there are a lot of twists and turns in the movie. The audience won't get bored at
all because of the conflicts, character dynamics, world, changing environment, and constant
twists that lead the characters into different scenes.
The main character is a very interesting girl that the audience of animation/family type of
movies would be very fond of her. Her voice is similar to Joy from Inside Out, but Sylvie loves
nature and bugs, which makes her much more lovable. The audience needs a character like
Sylvie, who supports the "nature" theme of this movie. She’s a very brave and mature girl
that is very well-written and fits the story.
The side characters are as powerful as the main character. The Wogglebug is a great
companion for Sylvie, and their dynamic is remarkable. For example, when Sylvie declares
that they can bring all the guardians of the forest and people to look at her, she becomes shy.
The Wogglebug sees this and rises to take the spotlight from his shy friend. This is a very
cute moment, and the kids and the families will be very happy watching this movie that will
make their hearts melt. The dynamic between Cristeph and Theodora is very well-written.
Moreover, Antibo, the antagonist, is also very well-developed as he's a great fit for this world
who hates the forest and wants to make things his way. He’s mean and funny, which is great
for children.
The pacing is terrific and supported by tone, comedy, style, and some lovely moments in the
script. The style supports animation/family screenplays, and the tone is similar to The Good
Dinasour and Zootopia. The visual elements are very powerful such as the moment when the
light takes over the room, and moments later, the light goes out, and Sylvie has vanished from
the room. Also, the forest, elves, pixies, and many other story elements have great visuals by
nature.
The only problem with the storyline is that the audience might sometimes feel like the movie
has too much exposition. Even though the writer successfully covers the exposition with
awesome conflicts, great character dynamics, and well-written dialogues, some expositions
might make the audience think, "Why do I know this?" For example, the scene where it's
revealed that Mr. Frank is actually Knowitall is an expected scene since the beginning of the
movie, so the revelation with Knowitall and Elysia might feel too much for the audience.
Some of them might prefer to see Mr. Frank in the end who would just smile at Sylvie from
far away. And at that moment, Sylvie's eyes can shine, realizing that Mr. Frank is Knowitall,
and he wanted her to help Wogglebug. But again, this solely depends on the audience and
the writer’s choice.
This movie is for families and kids who love animation, nature, and the theme of friendship.
Wogglebug is a great character that would shake any kid's world and make them happy
instantly. There are powerful scenes in the movie that would make the audience's heart melt.
There are also comedic scenes that make the movie fun and enjoyable. There will be a major
kid audience who would watch this movie again and again and might demand another film.
The idea is original, the world has The Wizard of Oz vibes, and the characters are
extraordinary. The budget might be different for different qualities since it’s an animation
film, but it’s medium to high budget.
Overall, Sylvie and the Wogglebug is a great adventure similar to the feeling of The Good
Dinasour and Zootopia. It has Inside Out and Coco vibes as well. That’s why this movie will be
successful in the box office or on streaming services.