Easy on the Eyes
Witty comedy about the cunning estate agent Pasha, who randomly receives a strange feature. The unfortunate realtor has to wander literally all over the world and constantly find himself next to people who remember him with an unkind word.
Despite its modest budget of $2.2M, Easy on the Eyes became a financial success, earning $4.9M worldwide—a 126% return.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
Easy on the Eyes (2014) exemplifies deliberately positioned story structure, characteristic of Evgeniy Abyzov's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 23 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.3, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Opening image establishes protagonist's ordinary world and current state before the story's disruption.. Significantly, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 10 minutes when An external event disrupts the status quo and presents a challenge the protagonist must face.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 21 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 25% of the runtime. This demonstrates the protagonist's commitment to The protagonist makes an active choice to enter the new world and commit to the adventure., moving from reaction to action.
At 42 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Significantly, this crucial beat A false victory or defeat that raises stakes and shifts the story into a new gear., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 62 minutes (75% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, The low point containing a whiff of death—something dies literally or metaphorically., indicates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 66 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. New information or synthesis provides clarity, combining lessons learned with original strengths., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Easy on the Eyes's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs systematic plot point analysis that identifies crucial turning points. By mapping Easy on the Eyes against these established plot points, we can identify how Evgeniy Abyzov utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Easy on the Eyes within the comedy genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional comedy films include The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, The Bad Guys and Lake Placid.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Opening image establishes protagonist's ordinary world and current state before the story's disruption.
Theme
A supporting character hints at the thematic question that will drive the protagonist's journey.
Worldbuilding
Introduction of key characters, relationships, and the rules of the protagonist's world.
Disruption
An external event disrupts the status quo and presents a challenge the protagonist must face.
Resistance
The protagonist resists, debates, and prepares for the journey ahead, possibly with guidance from a mentor figure.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
The protagonist makes an active choice to enter the new world and commit to the adventure.
Mirror World
Introduction of a subplot relationship that embodies the thematic counterpoint and will teach the protagonist.
Premise
The fun and games section where the protagonist explores the new world and the audience experiences the promise of the premise.
Midpoint
A false victory or defeat that raises stakes and shifts the story into a new gear.
Opposition
Pressure intensifies as antagonistic forces close in and the protagonist's flaws create complications.
Collapse
The low point containing a whiff of death—something dies literally or metaphorically.
Crisis
Dark night of the soul where the protagonist processes loss before finding new resolve.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
New information or synthesis provides clarity, combining lessons learned with original strengths.
Synthesis
The finale where the protagonist executes their plan and confronts the central conflict.
Transformation
Closing image that mirrors the opening but demonstrates the protagonist's transformation.