John Carter
John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
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- Cast:
- Taylor Kitsch , Lynn Collins , Samantha Morton , Mark Strong , Ciarán Hinds , Dominic West , James Purefoy
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Simply A Masterpiece
The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
How on Earth, Disney, managed to do such a terrible job promoting this film? The trailers killed it a long time before its premiere and critics were there to finish the work. So, well done to everyone responsible for such a terrible deed. You did your absolute worst and successfully so!I was there, I watched the trailers and immediately made the decision to never watch the movie! And, one night, I watched it by mistake.... The experience was captivating almost magical. I thought John Carter was on the same level with Star Wars, Matrix, Lord of the Rings or Stardust... For me, this movie, is complete. It ticks all the right boxes:Great performances Great characters Great (cgi) effects Great direction Great story Great timing Great soundtrack Great...If you don't believe me go and watch it. You may end up loving it, just like me!
One of the reviews here said it all and took the words right out of my mouth. I raise my hat to the reviewer who goes by the name "Metacognizant". Rather than repeat that review - which you can find yourself - let me add this: In my youth, I managed to acquire and read the entire set of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs known as "The Martian Series". The first novel is entitled "A Princess of Mars".Anyway, I was always disappointed that nobody in Hollywood ever brought this swashbuckling epic to the cinema screen. Imagine my astonishment and delight when "John Carter" (the movie) surfaced in 2012. The denigrating and scathing reviews that I waded through - at the time - made my heart sink. Nevertheless, I rented the movie and steeled myself to judge "John Carter" from what was projected onscreen, before my own eyes. By the time the end credits started scrolling, my teeth were gnashing at all the critics who besmirched this magnificent movie... What I thought of them - and still do - is truly unprintable here....take my word for it!!Apparently, Hollywood critics and Hollywood film producers can't "smell" a good movie from a bad one, anymore. Well guys, I have not, and if anybody in Hollywood wants a fellow who CAN smell a good movie from a bad one...I'm available!! Remember Kurt Russell in "The Barefoot Executive" (1971).....and how a Chimp could "smell" good stuff that studio execs could not.... Sound familiar?If you have not yet immersed yourself in this marvelous masterpiece, what are you waiting for? Why not rent "John Carter" and see for yourself who's right: the critics or the positive reviewers:- such as Metacognizant ? You will have the time of your life.....why else would I rate this movie as 10/10 ??
I love good sci-fi but this was some weird medley with shallow characters and overload of action and special effects as if that could have saved this movie. Really don't get how anyone could give it a 10.
The top user reviews I read were positive. Seeing such a low rating and especially that by supposed professional critics - as usual - affirms my low confidence in trusting said professionals.This is a highly entertaining movie in every way. And an avid movie/TV series buff dating back to the 60's, I find very little to criticize about this flick. Thereto, I would be hard put to even compare it to any other movie I've seen. The script is well-written and the acting is both genuine and at a high level.Watch it and judge for yourself. And for future's sake, NEVER trust professional critics OR even other viewers.