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From Academy Award® - winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton (Best Animated Film, WALL-E, 2008) comes John Carter - a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic novel, John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who’s inexplicably transported to 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. Stunning special effects, great characters and villains - John Carter is a heroic and inspirational adventure that will thrill you beyond imagination.

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John Car-Tur!

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Jolovesgum
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2017-06-10
I enjoyed this movie with my mom 2 days ago and we both loved it. I am owning this movie pretty soon in the future.

Good popcorn SF

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StoryDelver
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2016-12-24
Just fun. Adventrure, battles, a bit of love. Good stuff. Movies like they used to make.

My ALL TIME FAVORITE Movie !!!

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SmokieT06!
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2016-09-14
Best movie EVER to come from Disney Studios! It has me spellbound each and every time I see it! Love,Love the entire storyline!

Uh...

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Something Cool 2 Imagine
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2016-07-26
I don't care about that movie.

Better than Avatar

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Mark3785
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2016-05-28
Good hang-your-brain-at-the-door entertainment. Intelligence and reasoning just get in the way of enjoying this mindless romp.

Excellent action adventure

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nicknameolpolous
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2016-03-07
This is a fantastic movie with excellent casting, script, FX, directing and cinematography. It is fun, complex and accessible. Totally underrated.
The marketing of this movie (cover art an such) does not do it justice. Don’t pass go, don’t collect $200, just rent it.

Critics are morons

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Stormin1775
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2016-01-10
This movie was panned by critics. I read the books when I was a kid and this movie captured the essence of the books for me. I enjoyed it. The production value was outstanding. Critics are morons and are usually a good barometer if you go with the opposite of what they say.

Entertaining though not enlightening

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Flair OR
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2015-05-26
“John Carter” is a fun sci-fi/action movie. I suppose Disney used this as a warm-up for the more ambitious “Star Wars” films they are now undertaking. I did not read the book this movie is inspired by so I cannot speak to how well it followed the vein of the book. Overall it is an enthralling 2 hour experience. At the end of the you will have been entertained though you will quickly forget it.

Underrated

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BingoRiley
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2015-04-14
I waited to rent this film instead of seeing it on the big screen…huge mistake. It’s one of the best sci-fi adventure films I’ve ever seen. I hope there is a sequel in the works…I’ll buy that one too, but I won’t make the same mistake and not see it in the theatre

The Critics did know what they were talking about

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Phil in Philadelphia
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2015-03-16
This was a well-acted, well-scripted, enjoyable movie that the whole family can watch. When it was released in theaters, the critics trashed it because they thought it had too many similarities to Star Wars. Well, that is akin to trashing a production of Romeo and Juliet because it is like West Side Story. “John Carter” is based on a sic-fi novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs titled “Princess of Mars.” George Lucas has said that the novel was the inspiration for many scenes in Star Wars. Really, this was an enjoyable movie. My only criticism is that who the Therns were could have been better and more fully explained.

What a fun fun movie!!

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dan_carmo
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2015-03-07
This movie didn't do well because marketing and trailers did it no favors. I happened across this movie in PPV not knowing a thing about it and was completely captivated from start to finish.
It has Star Wars + Raiders of Lost Ark qualities, great story telling, great wardrobe, excellent leading actors, good -vs- evil, hero story...sci fi...everything adds up to an action filled fun movie to watch!
They need a series that follows the books, it has legs, even with a stumble in the first go around!!

Wonderful - Must see - Must Own

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Cowpens06
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2015-02-16
John Carter is a wonderful adaption E. R. Burroughs novel “A Princess of Mars”. The cast is great, especially Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris - she was brilliant in this role. The special effects are great. If you are familiar with the “Barroom" novels you will love it. Shame on Disney for not sticking with their plan for a trilogy. According to public information, they had the cast signed and the next script written and were ready to go with the second move when they halted it. Disney, for all the great work they do, worships the almighty dollar and with disappointing short-term financial returns they killed the two sequels. In doing so have lost the opportunity to complete the trilogy and have a great, positive influence on our culture — yes, remember they also dumped Narnia for the same reason. In the long run, Disney would have made out well if they had gone ahead. Now let’s hope another company will pick this up and finish the project. Just wish they could keep the same cast.

Best Movie I've seen in a long time, ,, it has it all !

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Chapcase
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2015-01-21
I'll probably get burned in effigy for saying this, but I thought it was hands down better than Star Wars or Star Trek. I'm not a movie expert, but I know what I like.

Best movie I've ever seen!!

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Milis1105
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2015-01-21
Somebody has to pick up on this project and give fans across the world the adventures of John Carter Of Mars!

Excellent

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Guile22
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2015-01-20
Way better then the bad hype this film received.

Snooze Fest!

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hdb80
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2015-01-09
This movie bored me to death.

A Fair Review from a Die-Hard John Carter Fan

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Tars Tarkas
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2014-11-23
I first got hooked reading the John Carter series at the age of 9 in the late 1970’s. As long, long time fan of the John Carter series, my great anticipation for a long-overdue movie was only surpassed by the expectation that it live up to the books. When I heard Andrew Stanton was leading the project, it brought great comfort—was he not, like Burroughs, a great story-teller?
Then I saw the first trailer and immediately realized I was in for long, long fall. I finally decided to take that fall last night. Here’s why the movie fails on so many levels:
1. The story doesn’t follow the books. It should have. In fact, I would make the argument that Stanton should have followed the path of Peter Jackson and shot the first three books at once. The title should have remained “A Princess of Mars.” followed with “The Gods of Mars,” then “The Warlord of Mars.”
2. The casting was fine except for the part of John Carter. That should have gone to Dominic West. In fact, I would bet that he auditioned for John Carter and was instead given the role of Sab Than.
3. I can understand Stanton’s feminist sympathies, but, sorry, Dejah, was never a sword fighter. And what happened to her name? I always pronounced it “Dee-Jah.” Very strange to hear it pronounced “Day-Sha.” (To my knowledge, Burroughs never gave us a “Hermione” moment to indicate the correct pronunciation, so it would be interesting to know how that was decided.)
4. Total fail on the White Apes. Burroughs presents them as highly intelligent killing machines in scale to the Green men; Stanton turns them in to overly large, lumbering oafs.
5. Woola should have followed the design from the book covers painted by Michael Whelan; instead they made him look like Jabba the Hut as a dog. The depiction of his great speed was silly. And here too, no time was given to develop a relationship between Carter and Woola.
6. More silliness: John Carter’s bouncing around Mars. The jump with Kantos Kan (James Purfoy—who also would have made a better John Carter) was the most silly part of the whole movie.
7. The story Stanton did craft was severely disjointed and awkward. Some of the conversations between John Carter and Dejah Thoris were ridiculous. Most disturbing, the “love interest” between the two was mutual and immediate: Dejah surrenders directly to the Tharks to be with John Carter?? But go back and read the first book: it’s essentially a long, arduous courtship between John and Dejah—the pains of longing for a girl that is out of reach (literally and metaphorically) is an intoxicating narrative for a pubescent youth. Political correctness be damned; Stanton should have played her as a visual prize to be savored for John and the viewer… and then, finally, with triumph,conquest and the boy getting the girl, comes the worst twist: banishment back to planet Earth. Agony! It was all already there for the taking. Shame on Stanton and his crew for not doing so.

UNDER RATED!

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MBM 12329577
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2014-11-18
I think that expresses it more than I can bare to type watch the movie and you'll see that the critics are for once blind when it comes to this Masterpiece

Great Movie

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Kaymin
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2014-10-28
John Carter was a great movie. I have seen a lot of movies and this is one that I would put at the top. I know that there are those out there that may have thought it a waste of time, but I say "Boo" to them. It was a great movie from start to finish. The ending was a bit of a "wait for the sequel", but with there not a lot of light at the end of that tunnel for a sequel it makes for a disappointing ending. Even though the ending was a bit of a tease, the movie was well done. I own this movie and enjoy watching it with my kids, who love it too. Great job Disney, and can only hope that you change your mind and make a sequel.

Good movie, low expectations but enjoyed

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ibdavid
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2014-10-05
I was not expecting much from this movie so perhaps i’m not as critical, but I found it enjoyable. The graphics were great, the story line was fair. It was slow at times but other times it kept me on the edge of my seat. Good rainy day, sci-fi movie.

DISNEY, MAKE THE SEQUELS!

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Frenchy in LA
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2014-09-21
The movie is a monumental work of imagination, but it's heroic swagger is so one dimensional, the dialogue so predictable, the soundtrack so pompusly innadequate, that you need to suspend your disbelief in Mars like gravity. One redeeming factor; the DOG!!!!!!!! But then there is also the subtext of Alien influences in the corridors of power on all inhabited planets, and that could make for a much more interesting story. I know the likes of Richard C. Hoagland is all over that one.

Read the book first

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Lancetar
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2014-07-21
Personally I did not like this movie. If your going to watch it read the book first (the princess of Mars) because it is so much better and the movie leaves out and changes a lot of content. I know what your thinking "every movie leaves out stuff." but this movie left out some very important moments that help better explain the story.

Amazing and completely underrated

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Huevo23
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2014-06-16
This movie blew me away and I've watched it time and again. it has it all from action to romance. definitely left me wanting more! Give this movie a chance, you'll be glad you did. Would love to see the other books in this series made into movies. John Carter deserves a sequel and a trilogy at the least.

Really actually pretty good!

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arjuna808
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2014-06-13
I think they screwed up the marketing of this movie, which I had little interest in seeing when it was released in theaters. Someone suggested I rent it, saying that it was much better than the initial reviews, and I totally agree. Visually excellent and very solid escapist entertainment.
They should make a sequel.

...pleasantly surprised...

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FL Doc
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2014-06-09
In all honesty, the only reason I watched this movie was out of shear curiosity as to why it did so poorly at the box office. I have no clue why people who normally go out to movies did not go to see this film (poor marketing?). It's very entertaining, funny, smart, other-worldly :) Action for the fellas, romance for the ladies. I would like to see a sequel. There are over 2,000, mostly positive, reviews here. I hope that in some way all the people involved in this film can appreciate that they made a good film, and stop listening to the nay-sayers. Sequel, please!

Very Enjoyable

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BelayOn
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2014-05-04
I was not familiar with the story prior to seeing this movie, but based on the reviews present I thought I’d give the movie a chance.
Very entertaining, good action, visually pleasant to watch, and over all, a good movie.
Glad I saw it.

Go read the books

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Aurasoma
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2014-03-05
Go read the books for the true story. If you do then you will see why Disney could not tell the true story as it was writen.

John Carter

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butkus57
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2014-02-23
Based on a story by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Carter "Princess of Mars." Written in 1917 modern Science Fiction is born. It's a good movie. The problem I have with it is that Disney produced it and sanitized it for kids. When a smile was brought on by a gruesome death you know Burroughs wasn't writing this for kids.

This one got away form Disney

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ERB Fannatic
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2014-02-16
If you are an ERB fan don’t watch. Disney distroyed any resemblance to the book (A Princess of Mars.) Which is the first in a trilogy. There is now way they can recover to do the next 2 books any justice, The Gods of Mars, Warlord of Mars.) If you’ve never read the books, It will probably be okay.
I read the books to my boys when they were in grade school and they both have commented how these books fueled their imagination and desire to read books on their own.

Fun to watch

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Dr. Biene
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2014-02-02
Great movie, this is going to be considered a classic in 10 years.
Much better than the Star Wars Prequels.
Only downside is the male lead, but lynn collins and her supporting cast are great.

WHAT A SURPRISE!

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anamorphica
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2014-01-31
We really enjoyed this movie. Although I would call it "old fashioned" in its storytelling, it only seems that way because every space-opera since Star Wars has mined Burrough's ideas and imagination. The character animation is reason enough to see this; Andrew Stanton's visuals are awesome. And so is Woola, the Martian dog!

Good for kids and adults

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Maria80386
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2013-10-29
Finally, an excellent telling of Burroughs' imaginative tale that sparked the "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" sci-fi epics! And, a Disney epic movie without a song every five minutes! This movie stays true to the book and imagination of Mr. Burroughs, where men are gentlemen and the women are independent and strong. There is no preaching and you're not made to feel guilty about the evil [fill in the blank political agenda here]. The kids will enjoy this as will the parents, with plenty of action without gore, a moving plot that invites repeated viewing to catch all of the nuances, can inspire kids to read the book, and the rest of the series and comics. The soundtrack is a symphony in its own right, and there are no dumbed-down sing-alongs every five minutes.

Best movie ever!!!!!!

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Kmaldana
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2013-07-23
Thats all i can think of. It is my damily and i FAVE movie

5 Stars

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MasterWhite
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2013-07-21
Amazing movie!........ Epic!!!
I haven't seen movie like that in a LONG time if say true!
original soundtrack album is fantastic too!

TOTAL INJUSTICE

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mark_pinto530
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2013-07-07
What the critics had to say about this movie is just as my title says, a TOTAL INJUSTICE, I just finished watching it, something I should have done long before now. What a terrific movie. I actually tried to dislike it, but couldn't. Not messy, not overlong, just extremely entertaining.

Loved this Movie! Watched more than once!

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ImSean2015
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2013-06-17
I was shocked that I missed this on the big screen! perhaps it was the name or title did not grab my attention. I did not read or know about the book. But this Movie was the BEST I have seen for this type since Star Wars! I dont understand the bad reviews!
Everthing about it shined as it should! I have out of 50 movies I have seen this year....I can only Name this one as the Best....If you're expecting, Sex, drugs, rock and roll, zombies, alcohol, or themes based on Christians or any other earth based Religion, then you will be dissapointed and would advise you NOT to watch it.
This was a movie I can watch more than once!

Amazing!!!!

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Regina Loyd
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2013-06-06
I have read the first 3 books, Amazing!!! Andrew Stanton vision perfect! I wish people understood that John Carter was basically the 1st Sci-Fi super hero! Was even reference as "A Superman" in 1912!! Almost 30 years before Kal-El!! James Cameron (Avatar) and George Lucas (Stars Wars), basically took ideas from their childhood hero!! READ THE BOOKS!! You will yearn for a sequel!! Mr. Stanton please take me "back to barsoom"!!!!

Flabbergasted...

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Iowa J. Adam
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2013-05-26
...that describes my reaction to the critical response to this movie. How was 'John Carter' a mess? Me, I saw a thoroughly enjoyable movie: good characterizations, good effects, good pacing, some tasty bits of beefcake and cheesecake, and a heck of an adventure yarn.
The weirdly negative critical reaction suggested some kind of insider entertainment industry politicking that normal people should be neither interested in nor subjected to.

do not waste 2hrs of your time

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SNOangel99
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2013-05-05
i can honestly say as some one who absolutely loves disney and who saw the trailer and thought this would be good that it wasn't.
Green screen effects 10
Actors/Actresses chosen 10
Plot/Storyline 0
it was confusing they kept going from planet to planet/era i could already tell what was gonna happen and it had very unoriginal dialogue…..which is why i give it a 1 star rating oh and p.s. the only thing good in this movie was the little pet woola

The critics are out of there mind

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Thebakersman1986
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2013-05-05
This movie was completely amazing. Extremely imaginative and a wicked fun ride. If you think that really amazing movies are horrible, like the critics obviously do, then this is one of the worst movies you'll ever see. But if you like really awesome science fiction movies. This is a must see!

JCM

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kittykins20
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2013-04-14
I love this movie. It had everything in it that I love and it has the makings of a great franchise. This movie's setting is fantastic. It makes sense that a person would want to change his life with riches, but ends up getting something so much greater. I would most definitely want to stay on Barsoom!

Great Movie!!!!!

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Fluke28602
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2013-04-11
This is one movie you have to watch!

Really good!

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the Luc-in-ator
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2013-02-19
I thought the movie was awesome! I can't understand why this movie didn't do better with critics. The story is great, the acting is great and the special effects are awesome! Go see it or buy it!

A real Sci-Fi Flopper

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Saiboro2
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2013-02-14
They call earth and mars in weird names, the story's bland, and the whole alien thing is just cheesy.

Top-notch entertainment

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stevepicsesMD
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2013-02-12
I expected to enjoy this movie, but this ended up being one of my favorite films of 2012, and of recent memory. Rarely does a movie of any kind come along that I feel like watching again and again. John Carter is a film I have watched many times already and will continually queue up when I want to sit back and enjoy an adventure in a fantastical world. Its a shame it didn't find an audience in theaters. Had Avatar, a movie which clearly owes alot to the John Carter stories and it's world, not come out in recent years this may have had a better chance to gather the kind of box-office numbers it deserved. If you enjoyed Avatar, or simply want a great, rousing adventure filled with fun, some great characters (human and alien), and a superbly crafted world then do yourself, and fans of this movie, a favor: watch this movie and tell everyone you know to see it!

Wonderful!

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Sankalpu
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2013-01-28
An excellent sci-fi movie.
The narration in the first few minutes is odd and the acting is a bit wooden at times. But other than that it is marvelous!!

An Adventure 100 Years in the Making

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Alex Razos
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2013-01-16
Most unfortunate that this movie failed to capture the minds of all. Released 100 years after the book was originally published (1912), this was Edgar Rice Burrough's story of a man who mysteriously gets transported to the world of Barsoom and unexpectedly becomes it's hero.
There is a retro feeling you get when you watch the movie (Flash Gordan meets Star Wars) and with an impressive budget, makes not only for a stunning visual, but the best action adventure and sci-fi movie i have seen since the original Indiana Jones movies.
My only regret is that there won't be a part two.
Contrary to any and all opinion, this movie comes highly recommended.

Fun movie

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Showtime420
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2013-01-13
I really enjoyed this film. It's reminded me of star wars and indiana jones. After finishing it I wished they had planned o do the next two films. With all the crap that comes out each year I can't believe a studio can't make these happen.

Stick to the Books!

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Mn Uke
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2013-01-01
Would have been a great movie had they stuck to the storyline from the novels. Special effects were excellent, though. This could have been a great movie franchise, with all the ERB Mars books to draw from. I was enthralled by the John Carter stories as a kid, and hoped for a movie some day. What a disappointment this movie was!

Novice film review

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Read the book they came first
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2012-12-31
Having read the series when I was a kid, when I saw they were making a movie I just had to see it. I got the books out and read the first three again before the movie hit the theatres to "refresh" myself with the story. Kinda glad I did. The movie stays true the books for the most part, but does jump around the stories a bit. (Matai Shang doesn't enter the story until the third book) But over all it's a good movie that stays true to the original storyline which doesn't happen often now a days.

Solid film & honorable tribute to the book

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earthdragon22
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2012-06-11
I'm pleasantly surprised! Not just a great scifi/fantasy flick, a great movie. Even having read the book (Princess of Mars, a classic - written in 1917!) it took me a bit to get my bearings, but it really was worth it.
While this was a different take on the book, perhaps deserving a different title, "John Carter" doesn't really do the movie justice. It's a much larger story than just one person.
It really deserves to be titled "Barsoom." Watch it - you'll see. :)

5 stars!

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Ableezzyy
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2012-06-07
Great movie!

Critics are out of their evil minds, this movie is GREAT

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Efren1
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2012-06-07
Are these critics out of their mind, this movie is awesome. Have these critics been paid lots of money to hate this movie? Really? They cannot make a good movie bad with their horrible comments. Don't believe these moron critics, they must be on drugs or paid by the someone to hate this movie. This is a great movie! I am happily surprise how good this movie is. Wow! What a shocker, this movie is decent and entertaining. It's fresh and you should come in to it with an open mind. You'll like it! Wow! Really good!

A mess !

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docray1961
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2012-06-07
Badly written, poorly acted, paper thin plot, one dimensional characters, bland, generic cinematography, cheesy special effects, laughable CGI. In short, an unwatchable mess of a movie that goes nowhere, and takes us along for the ride !

Amazing!

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Adventureland David
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2012-06-06
Great story and truly wonderful effects. Loved the movie.

This was a great movie!!

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Mja2010
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2012-06-06
I don't know why this did so terrible hope it gets a sequel!

Second viewing

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Thor39
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2012-06-06
I saw this movie when it first came out, was not totally sure about it. When someone one told me it was based on a real old book way back in the day. So I did a little digging and found out the author was way ahead of his time, so anyone thinking this movie was robbed from "Avatar" is dead wrong. The movie was kicked around for years so when the CGI generation got a hold of it then it was filmed. Any how my second viewing was worth it! It is a great adventure movie that reminded me of Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings and so forth. Great raining day movie. I would encourage the thought about how old the original story is then watch it , think of H.G Wells. Great flix.

Epic sci-fi at it's best!

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tu_mak
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2012-06-06
A very enjoyable adventure! A classic tale, decent characters, cool creatures, great special effects and breathtaking scenery... what more can you ask for!?
If you would add a few minutes with slower scenes - stuff that propably ended up on the cutting room floor because someone who shouldn't, but has a say in it was concerned about the overall run time - you might have something in the league of the original star wars trilogy! ...after all Lucas never made it a secret that he got some of the inspiration for Star Wars from Burroughs 'Barsoom' novels!

Good Movie!

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Scott s
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2012-06-06
I liked this movie and asked the same questions who is John Carter? Watched the movie now I know and hope there's a sequel. Disney should fire all the marketing people involved with this!!!!!! From the crappy box cover, to the non existent previews!

really entertaining !

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myriacl
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2012-06-05
from start to end, a pure pleasure of adventure !

Great Film!

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holypoet
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2012-06-05
Fun, exciting, fast-paced, and EPIC!

Very Enjoyable

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Av8r
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2012-06-05
I never listen to critics and I'm very glad I ignored the pans and saw this movie in a theater in 3D. It's a VERY enjoyable movie: good story, good cast, great special effects. I like this movie so much I bought the BluRay. Join the Facebook page for a sequel. Send a message. Don't listen to the critics because you never know for what kind of review they're being paid (ahem). So, check it out for yourself!

Loved It

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AE.Father
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2012-06-05
Add me to the camp of people who liked the movie and do not understand what all the bad ratings are for.

Fun & Cool

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Philip - Miami
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2012-06-05
Not sure why there was such bad press about this movie. It's a really fun Sci-Fi fantasy. Very cool look and a story that gets better as it goes.

Very under rated

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Sir Djaren
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2012-06-05
I cannot believe that this movie got as low scores as it did! Yes, may seem familiar to movies made recently like Avatar but that is because those movies were given their ideas from John Carter of Mars in the first place. The story is great and the acting is not as good as, say Inception, but it definitely surpasses most action adventure movies made in the past few years. In regards to Ralph and the swearing issue, yes there was a God d--n in the first ten minutes but more than 90 percent of the swearing is in the first 20. Overall, I'm pretty sure there are no more than a dozen swear words throughout the film. Yes, Disney usually makes cleaner movies, but there is no more questionable content than the pirates movies. I am a Christian as well and am disappointed when there is swearing in a film, but completely avoiding it is nearly impossible, and honestly, there are lot of worse movies out there. I would highly recommend John Carter to anyone 12 and over due to intense but mostly bloodless violence.

Don't do it

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Another1121
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2012-06-05
Do not spend any money on this movie!! It made no sense was so lame and just not at all worth your time don't do it....oh and VERY looooong!!! Omg I thought it would never end!!

Forger the Critics... This Movie Kicked @&$!

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DJEndlessSummer
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2012-06-04
I saw this movie the day it came out in 3D, and there was only me, two of my friends, and a family of five, and the rest of the theater was empty! I couldn't believe it! Even though there were some parts that were too violent for a Disney movie (blue blood, cutting arms and heads off), I really loved it! I had previously read the movie novelization before I went to see this, and the storyline was really easy to follow! Sadly, I missed one of the scenes because I forgot to lock my car and had to run out and run back in, but it was a great movie otherwise. My friends also enjoyed it.
My point is, don't listen to the reviews unless you have seen the movie first. It will lower the amount of courage to go see the movie. I'm definitely going to buy the deluxe BluRay edition.

DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS

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Alexander Cotten
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2012-06-04
When I first saw the commercial I have to he honest... I thought it look restarted! But I went and saw it with the family and let me just say I was NOT in anyway disappointed.
I would recommend this over avatar any day!!!!

An underrated popcorn movie

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BigRKFan
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2012-06-02
John Carter is too long, poorly scripted, and thinly acted. This movie just wasn't what fans of the books hoped it to be. But it was a lot of fun to watch. John Carter is not exceptional by any stretch of the imagination, but it's the only thing that's really important for a movie in this genre: entertaining. The courageous hero, the beautiful princess, and the exciting action sequences are what summer movies are made of and that's what you have with John Carter. If you're looking for Oscar-winning acting, a fiery and emotional plot, or A-grade special effects, you'd better look elsewhere, but if you just want to kick off your shoes, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a funny and action-packed sci-fi film, then John Carter is just what you're looking for.

Hugely overlooked & wrongfully judged.

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Aziz S.
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2012-06-02
Why did this movie get so much hate? I was fascinated by it & the ending left me with a very big smile & a child's wonder!
A few months ago my wife went to the theatre with her sister to watch (John Carter), & she left the theatre in the first half hour! When I asked her how the movie was, she told me that it was awful & advised me not to watch it. Sadly, I listened to my wife's advice & I missed the chance to see it in the theaters.
Because I'm such a curious movie buff, I torrented the film with low expectations, & I couldn't believe my eyes when I watched it, there was absolutely nothing to hate! By the first half hour I was hooked! Unlike my wife who abruptly left the theatre. I really really think this is a good movie, especially for children!
The director did a good job. (John Carter) may have been mismanaged by the marketing department, but no amount of poor marketing can change the quality of the product itself.
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! & I can't wait for the rest of the trilogy. <3
I hope the director can convince the studio to back his vision, & I'm showing my support by preordering the HD version.
Please don't listen to the critics. ;)

Pretty good movie.

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=C.
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2012-05-30
I saw this in the Theater and I was expecting it to be terrible, but it was a fun movie with some good action. I liked it.

Tomole

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TomOle
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2012-05-30
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and I have no doubt that Edgar Rice Burroughs 's would have approved as well. Quite frankly, I am at a loss at reading some of the negative press - quite frankly, I was amazed. Perhaps those folks just can't appreciate the sci-fi / fantacy genre of an eariler time. I suspect they need to stop thinking digitally and let their coffee house in vogue mentality relax and slip into the stream of enjoyment and become simply absorbed versus having it spoon fed digit by digit. Read the stories and see the movie, they are roads worth travelling. This is an excellent film.

What an Epic Sci-Fi movie should be

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EJTalley
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2012-05-24
This movie is what an epic sci-fi movie should be. I remember growing up watching such movie icons as "Star Wars" and "Tron." While these great movies, and others, helped to define my childhood, and shape how I would relate to the every movie I would ever watch in my adulthood, "John Carter" is cut from that same mold.
This movie has an epic tale of a man who travels the classical Greek Hero's journey. John faces loss and setbacks, all the while keeping to a good moral character. I cannot praise this movie enough. It was much better than other movies that came out at the same time. I feel that the ONLY reason it had a poor showing in the theatre was due to the fact that it was a Disney Movie. Had John Carter been produced by Lucas Arts, then it would have attracted the target audience in larger numbers.

Don't Listen to the Critics!

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MovieFan#538
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2012-05-23
John Carter is one of the best movies I've seen this year! Too bad Disney didn't know how to market it to the right audience...It's basically a reverse Superman. A man from Earth ends up on Mars where he has super-power-like abilities. This is like all great Sci-Fi starters, it gets out the information about the world we will be seeing in future movies! Andrew Stanton (of Finding Nemo and Wall-e fame) really wanted to bring this story to life, and it shows! And there is actually a story beneath all the fighting and explosion scenes. If you love Sci-Fi adventures, buy John Carter, you will not be disappointed!

hope there

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I got next
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2012-05-22
I think this movie is a victim of bad reviews from critics and other so called experts. I didn't think much of the trailers from this movie when i saw it in theaters. So i wrote it off. Boy was I wrong I recently just saw this film and it's Incredible !!!!! I thought it was going to be a avatar rip off but man it's a great film. Reminds me of childhood faves like star wars and krull. I can't wait for the bluray of this to be released because i must own this film. This goes right there with Dark Knight, Thor for must haves for my blurray collection. I hope this movie picks up popularity from iTunes and bluray sales .. It deserves a sequel don't believe the critics….

Awesome.

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Jungle Jimmy
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2012-05-22
It was a great all-around movie. It followed the intent of the books well and was a great starter of such.
The funny thing is that everyone who talks negatively about the movie has never read the books. Sure, they can say they have and type as such on the internet, but in the end they're lying. Anyone who did read them would know this was a great start of the bookline and just goes to show how many people actually read these days(other than their own posts).
The whole problem that this movie had was its publicity. The barely was any and it wasn't good at all. Most people didn't watch it because they didn't even know what the hell it was. People complain that it wasn't realistic and such. Try reading the books before you type. They were written after the turn of the 20th Century when space exploration was the ultimate fantasy. People at that time actually believed there were "martians" on Mars, hence the books. People are too quick to judge things without really understanding anything.
If you want realism, go watch a documenary. If you want an entertaining movie, watch this one.

Not bad at all.

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Lily Auden
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2012-05-22
Even though it was a bit too long, I thought that this was a great film. I enjoyed nearly everything about it.

Just like the book series

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Ricky4560
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2012-05-18
I read all 10 books in the John Carter Series as a kid - twice - and it was wonderful seeing Burroughs' characters come to life on the screen. The script was very close to books one and two. Thanks so much everyone involved! Loved the movie!

Loved it in the theatre

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Bgbdbrd
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2012-05-17
Can't wait to see it again. I really enjoyed this movie... it is a bit of Flash Gordon, Superman, and some cheese. Shame it didn't do well in Hollywood. I would have paid to see a sequel.

Enjoyable

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securityinfinity
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2012-05-16
This movie has been lambasted over the past four months. In my opinion it was a pretty darn good film. It followed the books quite well and also corrected anachronisms, sexism and also explored the idea that racism is an inherant condition in any society. That said it was also fun. So what if Kitsch isn't quite Harrison Ford? It's still a very ambitious and adventurous vision.

the best disney has done in years!

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HUNTER X.Y.Z
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2012-05-15
pirates was there only good movie ever. alll the others sucked. but out of the blue they have done it once again. john carter was awesome! no action movie from last year could come close. buy it. buy it!

So cool!

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MacJuggernaut
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2012-05-15
Such a cool movie. I loved the special effects and Lynn Collins was excellent. I really hope that they make a sequel.

John Carter Got a Bum Rap!

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Anthoni
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2012-05-12
Forget the negative reviews, this is one of the most exciting, entertaining, sci-films of 2012! The performance from Taylor Kitsch, and the special effects were wonderful....I highly recommend "John Carter" to everyone! I really hope Disney will work on a sequel.
I believe that "John Carter" will become a Cult Classic, it deserves better reviews than what was originally given to this film. You will have a wonderful time watching this film, worth a purchase and a rental.

John carter

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Tonny1321
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2012-05-12
Es la mejor movie q e visto asta el momento espero q alla una secuela de esta no importa los comentarios erroneos de los criticos q no supieron evaluar la pelicula en si

If It's Tuesday This Must Be Barsoom

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DaleS
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2012-05-11
After fueling the daydreams of physicists, writers and filmmakers for a century, the grandaddy of all space fantasies finally comes to the screen, and it's a beauty. While "John Carter" contains enough nods to 21st century sensibilities to hold a modern moviegoer's interest, it is at heart a work of soaring 19th century Romanticism. Think, "Ben-Hur" in space, with Roman galleys that sprout wings and arch skyward, and a hero who is a planet-saving messiah with a saber in each hand, his faithful alien hound Woola at his side, slicing through enemies for the sake of his beloved, bejeweled princess. Ripping good stuff.
Be warned however: Burroughs' Barsoom may be thinly populated, but it is densely packed with bewildering jargon. If you do not know whether tharks ride thoats or it's the other way around, and cannot identify Tars Tarkas, Kantos Kan or Sab Than as jeddak of Zodanga, you may glaze over like one of those pilgrims on a whirlwind two-week tour of every cathedral in Europe.
Watching "John Carter" in the right frame of mind, after first taking a peek at a Barsoomian glossary, can leave you as blissfully whacked-out as a ten-year-old after his first all-day Star Wars marathon.
After learning that Andrew Stanton's movie would lose $200 million for Disney, I was reminded of critic Pauline Kael's comment that some people's failures make other people's successes look puny. It may be a box-office failure, but Stanton's "John Carter" is a banquet for the senses, and for the kid in everyone's soul.

Will stand test of time

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Fletch F. Fletch
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2012-05-09
While it's a real shame this wasn't appreciated during it's theatrical release it is sure to find a healthier life on the home market. Like Rocketeer before it, this is an ambitious and satisfying adventure that failed to connect with audiences at first but constantly finds new fans as time goes by. The scope is epic in scale, the action is impressive and the acting is uniformly excellent. There's romance, pathos, humor, mystery, spectacle and excitement. Part Lawrence of Arabia, part Flash Gordon, part Star Wars and something all it's own, this is a highly recommended film.

Excellent ERB

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beartoy65
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2012-05-09
The story stays true to the original work by the author of Tarzan. The storyline has great detail supported by impressive CG elements and a compelling story that keeps you engaged up to the last minute. Those who have rated this movie with a low score have not read the book or compared the story with this cinematic release, instead they let the lack of advertising (which really hurt this film) shape their dismal review. The acting, effects and cinematography come together in an entertaining effort that the entire family will enjoy. I encourage you to see the film and decide for yourself. The only thing rotten about this film are the critic's reviews. I guess there was not enough smut, profanity, pathetic writing, or predictable plot elements to suit them.

I'm sad it bombed...

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barada2112
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2012-05-05
So many people have passed on Disney's latest live-action effort "John Carter", but in my eyes, it is a great thrill ride of a motion picture. The film was based on the stories of "John Carter of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. (the same author who created "Tarzan") Now, about 100 years after the character's debut, Andrew Stanton, director of Pixar's "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E", breathes new life to this science fiction hero, whose exploits have inspired many classic sci-fi flicks from "Star Wars" to "Avatar". The visual effects in the film are absolutely fantastic, the acting is really good, the story is riveting and the action sequnces are spectacular from beginning to end. Unfortunately, "John Carter" flopped at the box-office, so that means we will never be able to have more exciting adventures with John Carter of Mars.

A Wonderful Movie

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Neicee9
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2012-05-05
After all the negative press I heard about this movie, I thought I was being taken to something awful. But the movie was wonderful. It does have a few faults, but what movie doesn't. It has strong characters, including a kick-butt princess who is a good role model for girls - smart and independant. There is a lot of exposition, but if you listen, it is not confusing. All the kids in my group came out understanding the movie perfectly. Definately one of the best action/sci-fi movies made in at least the last 5 years that I have seen.

A Wonderful Movie Despite the Naysayers

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Ringmaster12162
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2012-05-04
JOHN CARTER is a movie you just need to see for yourself and judge it by its merits rather than the miserable boxoffice and critical narrative. I found it to be a very fun and satisfying flick, one of the best I had seen so far this year, and director Andrew Stanton does a marvelous job bringing to the big screen this classic vintage scifi story from the master storyteller Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of 'Tarzan'. Taylor Kitsch makes a very believable hero of John Carter, and Lynn Collins is perfect as the martian princess Dejah Thoris. You will find the CGI character of Woola hopelessly endearing, and the Tharks Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Sola (Samantha Morton) are wonderfully brought to life as realistic "living" characters, not mere cartoon caracatures. You will find plenty of action, a wonderful romance, delightful humor, and old-fashioned heroism that is just plain missing from alot of what goes for popular movie entertainment these days. The production values of this film will not disappoint as the special effects/CGI are just as good if not better than AVATAR. The story has heart and will leave you wishing for more by the end credits. Some critics have claimed the movie to be slow or uneven paced, or found it boring or confusing to follow. Funny, I thought it was over too soon, and had no problem following the story plotlines-- none of my family members or friends said they experienced those problems viewing it either. I have seen this four times in theatres, and each time I discovered new things in the story I hadn't noticed previously, it is that rich in detail and depth of story. Give it a try! I will bet you will come away thinking, "How was that ever a flop???" and "I want to see MORE!!! When is the sequel coming out?" This is a no-brainer for me: BUY IT!

John Carter (of Mars) Rocks!

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TrekGuy62
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2012-05-04
Kaor!
Too often derided as copying other films when in truth those films found inspiration from the original Barsoom novels.
John Carter succeeds on many levels. It gives us heroes and heroines to admire and villains to despise. And it has WOOLA!
I've pledged my metal to this film, and hope to see more in the series.
GO BARSOOM!

Loved it!!

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Gundamgirl531
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2012-05-04
Loved the movie so much I went out and bought the book and am loving the book.. Honesly cant wait for the movie to come out so I can own it. Absolutely fascinating but it had its slow moments but all movies do honestly. If it wasnt for friends who went to go see it and told me that it was good I might not have gone to go see it coz the previews didnt do the story justice.

Just Plain Good~

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cosmiccath
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2012-05-04
Ignore the critics. This is a great adventure film, and I seriously hope that (now that all the digital assets have been created) that we'll see the (obvious, and hinted at) sequel to this film. A film fin for all ages, bereft of unnecessarily graphic violence and gratuitous sex, and yet still exciting enough (and romantic enough) for everyone. This is a great film (ignore the tomato men). It is simply involved, and so requires a lot of background plot enhancement. Not to worry, so did the Lord of the Rings, and no one complained about that?
Six Stars . . . a great romp!

Incredible

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HorrorMovieAddict
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2012-05-02
The best thing about John Carter is that it feels timeless. It's the best movie of its kind since the first Star Wars. Michael Giacchino's score channels John Williams, Lynn Collins is fantastic as Dejah Thoris and the CGI is top notch. The characters are both memorable and likable. Although the action is great, it's the story and the characters that take center stage. Watching this, I felt like a kid again. Some people in my theater even clapped at the end. Can't wait until June 5th!

720p!!!

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VintageTunes
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2012-05-01
The movie gets four stars. Really fun movie. Don't believe the reviews, give it a try.
My criticism is for iTunes… 720p! Why would I buy this from iTunes in 720p when I'll be able to get a physical 1080p disc for the same price? Why did I buy a new AppleTV if new movies are going to get released on iTunes in 720p? Fail.

excellent storyline the action doesn't even matter

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SGSMN
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2012-04-28
this movie has some action and that's good but the real hit was the story this movie had such a good story the action doesn't even matter
this is by far the best disney movie ever made

Disney wanted this to fail, but it is a hell of a classic sci-fi romp

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Anondson
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2012-04-27
Of any movie deserving of an iTunes Extras additions or 1080 HD, this is one. For some reason Disney execs just want to forget this movie ever happened. Anyone who is a fan of the genre will enjoy this movie from end to end. Anyone who has read the books will get a kick out of seeing the world come to life. Fans of golden age spectacles will enjoy this throwback to an older era of cinema blockbusters.

EPIC.

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Marct5
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2012-04-27
when i went to the theatre to watch this, i wanst expecting much, but it was AMAZING!!! it brought me back to my childhood when i read the book "Transall Saga" which was amazing. Watch this movie, iyou wont regret it!

Amazing sci fi fantasy

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Bak68
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2012-04-26
If you are willing to "suspend disbelief" John Carter takes you on an amazing adventure to another world. Wish it was still in theaters to see again in IMAX 3d.

AN AMBITIOUS SCI-FI ADVENTURE!

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Broken Headphones
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2012-04-25
As far as action-fantasy blockbusters go, "John Carter" is one of the most enjoyable offerings I've seen in the past few years. It manages to pay tribute to many large-scale, big-budget movies of the past, while also staying consistently faithful to its source material. Yes, the story does have its flaws here and there, but the stunning visuals and fantastic character animation are just about enough to compensate. In fact, the beautiful imagery itself is what mainly helped this film stand on its own to begin with.
Based on the classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, "John Carter" follows the story of the titular character (Taylor Kitsch), a war-weary, former military captain who is inexplicably transported to the planet of Barsoom (Mars). While there, he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including an alien leader named Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the beautiful Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity and his destiny when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
Although the acting is nothing to rave about, Kitsch does a surprisingly great job on his own as the lead character, despite the fact that his dialogue can become tiresome after a while. Lynn Collins also delivers a striking performance as the princess of Barsoom with her commanding presence, as does Dafoe, who makes for a surprisingly believable alien. And even some of the other characters, while not very memorable, are fun to watch whenever they're on screen. On a different note, I was a little disappointed by the story. The pacing felt uneven at times and the plot was usually too incomprehensible to follow along with. But in the end, it's the action that counts here, and boy does it count! The battle sequences are truly epic in scale and quality, and there's a surprisingly large amount of bloodshed throughout (although none of it is red). For a Disney film, "John Carter" can get pretty intense and violent at times, but it's all in good fun. With its astounding special effects and strong visual palette, it's a blast to watch from beginning to end!
It's a shame that this movie performed so poorly here in the US than it did overseas, because it really is a well-crafted action-adventure. Director Andrew Stanton (whose filmography includes "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E") did a fantastic job bringing Burroughs' epic fantasy world to life, and his creative choice to put style over substance mostly paid off in the long run. And as always, Michael Giacchino didn't disappoint with his brilliant score. Other than the plot's unfortunate convolution and choppy pacing, this is an amazing adventure flick with plenty of pulpy thrills and superb imagery to spare. I wouldn't exactly call "John Carter" a masterpiece, but it's an impressive, marvelously entertaining experience that's definitely worth checking out.