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• Dean !

  
  I saw this not knowing too much about it, although heard it got bad reviews. It's impressive in terms of scope, production and cast. The plot and story seem to have been made up of quite a few well known plots from other sci-fi films. Definitely felt like a mix of Stargate and… More
  I saw this not knowing too much about it, although heard it got bad reviews. It's impressive in terms of scope, production and cast. The plot and story seem to have been made up of quite a few well known plots from other sci-fi films. Definitely felt like a mix of Stargate and even Star Wars attack of the clones at times. The big budget visuals and action does keep your attention though as does the actors on show. Overall it was quite enjoyable.

• Cynthia S

  
  This wasn't a bad movie at all. No Raiders of the Lost Ark, but most definitely entertaining...

• Jon L

  
  It was good. I'll never get used to CG physics.

• UUd I

  
  my friend told me that its like another gladiator movie with a mars background without watching it. I think its not just a gladiator movie. there's another story than a gladiator movie

• Alexander D

  
  Review coming soon.

• Anthony L

  
  Well I actually quite liked it. Here I am again in the minority but unlike other favourite sci-fi books I read as a child (The Hitch-hikers guide to the Galaxy comes to mind) this is actually pretty close to being a perfect adaptation. Many have said that they should have maybe… More
  Well I actually quite liked it. Here I am again in the minority but unlike other favourite sci-fi books I read as a child (The Hitch-hikers guide to the Galaxy comes to mind) this is actually pretty close to being a perfect adaptation. Many have said that they should have maybe updated the story, given that it has influenced so much (pretty much everything) Sci-fi in the last 100 years but then what would the point of that? I'm really glad a real fan has brought this to the screen and stuck to the books. I wish it was called John Carter of Mars and I'd of liked an adaptation for each book but with fickle cinema goers who can't even be bothered to read anymore he did the very best he could and what he has made is pretty good in my book. Now, if someone could now make The Stainless Steel Rat and Bill, the Galactic Hero books my childhood will be complete.

• Bruce B

  
  Everyone should know what this is about, all I will say it deserves 5 stars. Hope a sequal appears soon 5 stars

• Jeff "

  
  Pretty bad Sci Fi action film that could have been much better, John Carter is impressive with great visuals, but doesn't deliver a compelling story, instead the dialogue and acting is very weak and it ends up being a very flawed film. The film had potential in being a fun,… More
  Pretty bad Sci Fi action film that could have been much better, John Carter is impressive with great visuals, but doesn't deliver a compelling story, instead the dialogue and acting is very weak and it ends up being a very flawed film. The film had potential in being a fun, entertaining ride from start to finish; instead it ends up being one of the worst films this year. I really wanted to enjoy this film, but I was very disappointed in the finished product. To me, it seems the filmmakers concentrated more effects than to create an effective plot that would make this film worth seeing. This is a poorly constructed Sci Fi film that really doesn't entertain and it's no surprise it bombed at the box office. This is possibly the worst Sci Fi film since The Fifth Element. The problem with the film is that it's too dependent on its effects, thus it offers nothing else to the viewer. Don't expect anything memorable with this flick. John Carter's formula has been done before, and done better. This is a dull movie that just doesn't deliver anything interesting on-screen. I found the film to be very boring and full of clichés. John Carter simply doesn't work. This could have been much better, but it failed. I really wanted to enjoy the film, but I ended up hating the film. Visually, this film is great, but that's the only thing going for it. This is a failed attempt at trying to tell a great story that is just not present due to a lacking script and considering that this film was directed by Andrew Stanton, you'd expect something great, unfortunately this is not the case with this film. John Carter has got to be the most disappointing film of 2012, and if you're looking for a great Sci Fi film, pass up on this one.

• zach l

  
  There is one thing I want to point out before I start this review..... Andrew Stanton is amazing! I love his work which is why this review is so difficult to write. This movie was so-so at best. Every time I started getting engaged in the story It ran off in a totally different… More
  There is one thing I want to point out before I start this review..... Andrew Stanton is amazing! I love his work which is why this review is so difficult to write. This movie was so-so at best. Every time I started getting engaged in the story It ran off in a totally different direction. Sometimes the complete opposite direction. All together this isn't a horrible movie, it is surely one that is confusing and sometimes irritating because of its uneven pace.

• Crash E

  
  A little bit silly movie at the beginning, get more exciting in the second half, with a few fun scenes and a great supporting cast.

• Luke B

  
  What made John Carter such a bomb? Well first, that awful title. It's just a name that means nothing to most people. Why not call it Barry Higginbottom, or George Doe. Atleast include the 'Mars' part of the story. Second, this is everything we've seen before. Not… More
  What made John Carter such a bomb? Well first, that awful title. It's just a name that means nothing to most people. Why not call it Barry Higginbottom, or George Doe. Atleast include the 'Mars' part of the story. Second, this is everything we've seen before. Not because it's unoriginal, but because the book is 100 years old. Of course other stories have plundered specific ideas and plotpoints, so to come and do a fairly faithful adaptation is just madness. It needed a fresh edge. The CGI is good and believable, but not really caring about the story leaves it all a bit worthless. The performances are strong, when not being too campy. Unfortunately Dominic West snarls and struts around without ever being truly threatening. The landscape of Mars doesn't really result in sweeping visuals. It's all dry and desert. Stanton does what he can, but feels more at home with the CGI creations. Unlike Brad Bird, who made a great jump to live action for MI4, Ithink Bird needs a better story to work from.

• Wildaly M

  
  Action-packed fantasy that actually surprised me in how thrilling it was after a rather botched start. The characters were a bit over the top, the acting was uneven at times and some parts were just so plain predictable that I just wanted to shoot myself but in the end it actually… More
  Action-packed fantasy that actually surprised me in how thrilling it was after a rather botched start. The characters were a bit over the top, the acting was uneven at times and some parts were just so plain predictable that I just wanted to shoot myself but in the end it actually left me wanting more. Just for that it gets an extra half a star.

• Sergio G

  
  What a dissapointment. When you hear Disney is doing great movies like National Tresure, The Prince of Persia, for some of you..."Tron" =S...well, I was expecting something great of this movie. Edgar R. Burroughs made a best seller with this. Disney made...just another… More
  What a dissapointment. When you hear Disney is doing great movies like National Tresure, The Prince of Persia, for some of you..."Tron" =S...well, I was expecting something great of this movie. Edgar R. Burroughs made a best seller with this. Disney made...just another movie. Besides the FX, the story is quite boring, the acting is plain...anyway I enjoy my popcorn.

• A.D. V

  
  I'll never understand how something so derivative as Avatar can become such a huge money-making success but John Carter which is so much more fun and interesting can bomb. Whatever, this film is great and I wish their would've been a sequel.

• Joshua W

  
  This film has no idea what it wants to be. I dont even know where to start with this film. The pacing in this film was horrific. At the beginning it felt like this was the fastest paced cowboy pic EVER! Bryan Cranston is in the first 10 minutes of this movie... why? Why is he in… More
  This film has no idea what it wants to be. I dont even know where to start with this film. The pacing in this film was horrific. At the beginning it felt like this was the fastest paced cowboy pic EVER! Bryan Cranston is in the first 10 minutes of this movie... why? Why is he in this? Doesn't he know he doesn't need to take small crappy roles like this? I do have to say thou, the scenes he was involved in were the most entertaining and most well acted IN THE ENTIRE FILM! As soon as the science fiction comes in, I got lost. I was confused and I wanted to leave. I understand this is a childrens science fiction film (even though it's got blue blood and gore in every other scene... and a decapitation) but the FICTION of the science fiction is so out of left feild I just gave up. I tried turning my brain off and just enjoy this for an action film but when I did it slowed down and there was a good 30 minutes of just boring crap that caused everyone in the theatre to doze off for a few minutes. The only reason I gave this film a star is because of the cool effects, even if it's all horse s**t. The other half star is for Lynn Collins... come on, I'm only male. I can understand why this film flopped. There's a good 1 hour they could have cut out but then it would only be a 58 minute film. Do yourself a favor Disney, stick to what you do best. CARTOONS! If it ain't broke, dont fix it. 3/10

• Al S

  
  It`s everything the Star Wars prequels wanted to be and much more. A brilliant and mind-blowing epic adventure. A spectacular action-packed thrill-ride from start to finish. A visually dazzling and beautifully crafted piece of entertainment crafted with ambition and style. A triumph.… More
  It`s everything the Star Wars prequels wanted to be and much more. A brilliant and mind-blowing epic adventure. A spectacular action-packed thrill-ride from start to finish. A visually dazzling and beautifully crafted piece of entertainment crafted with ambition and style. A triumph. A strong story with even stronger characters and is filled with eye-popping battles and action sequences. The special effects are extroadinary, some of the best visuals and craftmanship since Avatar. A wicekdly entertaining and awesome movie. An unforgettable and outstanding action classic. The all-star cast is incrediable, they look great and deliver bigtime. Taylor Kitsch gives a strong and fanastic performance, showing plenty of star power and capability in the lead role proving he is gonna be an exciting new movie star.

• Everett J

  
  I've never been much of a sci-fi fan, but I always try to keep an open mind when watching movies. I've heard some good and some bad about "John Carter" and had thought about going to see it in the theater. But ultimately, decided to just wait for the DVD. Must… More
  I've never been much of a sci-fi fan, but I always try to keep an open mind when watching movies. I've heard some good and some bad about "John Carter" and had thought about going to see it in the theater. But ultimately, decided to just wait for the DVD. Must say, I'm glad I waited, because for 10 bucks a ticket, this isn't worth it. It's the story of a man named John Carter(Taylor Kitsch) who is a former Military captain, who is transported to Mars. There, he becomes a hero caught in the middle of a war, while falling in love with a princess(Lynn Collins). The story is pretty generic and very predictable. The performances are honestly, pretty bad. I don't know what it is about Taylor Kitsch, but he just doesn't do it for me. He looks more like a model than an action star. He lacks the charisma and personality that most leading men possess. Even with the generic story, this could have been better with someone else in the lead. The only reason to check this out are the special effects. Very good and eye popping, the aliens look amazing, and the ships are pretty impressive. Are there movies with better effects? Sure. But this is still easy on the eyes. Worth a watch, but not really worth the money to spend on watching it.

• Manu G

  
  Lost in Our World. Found in Another. Good movie! I didn't loved it but wasn't bored also, I didn't read the books or plan to and that's probably why I was so lost at the end of the film. While the acting, character development, and plot are nothing spectacular in… More
  Lost in Our World. Found in Another. Good movie! I didn't loved it but wasn't bored also, I didn't read the books or plan to and that's probably why I was so lost at the end of the film. While the acting, character development, and plot are nothing spectacular in and of themselves, they combined well and set the stage effectively for what should be a series of John Carter films in the future.This movie is for everyone who likes Star Wars or Avatar. It's for everyone who ever wished they could go to Mars. It's for everyone who likes a love story between a handsome hero and beautiful, spirited Princess. It's for everyone who wants to see a great movie and escape, literally, to another world for 2 hours. It's for everyone who likes a simple Sci Fi story. It's for everyone who likes a layered story they can think on a little later. As a throwaway popcorn muncher for the kids, this movie might prove a winner. The simple inch-deep characters and the generic comedy/action certainly seemed fun enough as long as you're not looking for more. But my warning to adults who decide to take the kids is to expect to be bored, and endure a long dark two hours of the soul. I think ever since The Pirates of the Caribbean series of movies, Disney has changed and more dark or violent movies have arrived, I can't say i'm disappointed but i am shocked to see this and I can't really say for sure if it's safe for kids to watch this PG-13 Disney movies any more. John Carter, a Civil War veteran who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join. But he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. Later he meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars. And he learns there's some kind of unrest going on.

• Mike S

  
  John Carter begs the question: Where did all the money go? It certainly wasn't spent on the screenplay, that's for sure. And with a gargantuan budget of $250,000,000, you'd think the visual effects would look a little better. I've seen films that have done far more… More
  John Carter begs the question: Where did all the money go? It certainly wasn't spent on the screenplay, that's for sure. And with a gargantuan budget of $250,000,000, you'd think the visual effects would look a little better. I've seen films that have done far more with less than half of those sums. No wonder it became such a huge fiasco at the box-office. Placing Taylor Kitsch in lead wasn't such wise move either. Granted that he doesn't have a lot to work with, but he lacks both the appeal and charisma to really carry a film like this by himself. In the supporting cast it looks a little brighter though, including as many as three of the stars from HBO's <i>Rome</i> - one of my personal favourites in the TV realm. Again, however, they are served mere scraps and bones of dialogue, in a very watered-down story. It isn't a complete and total failure though; on the whole its quite entertaining and thought they did a really good job with the creature- and production design. I bet George Lucas would love this film; particularily as it more or less borrows the whole Geonosis arena battle from "Attack of the Clones". It's an unmistakable parallel, that is impossible not to draw. How sad though to see such an epic squandering of time, talent and money. Director Andrew Stanton, who have previously given us delightful adventures like <i>Wall-E</i> and <i>Finding Nemo</i>, makes a flawed and bumpy transition from animation to live-action. Maybe pressure from Disney is to blame, I don't know, but this soulless overload of blue-screens and CGI, doesn't even remotely resemble the warm and heartfelt features from Pixar studios. Not bad altogether, just grievously, inexplicably and spectacularly average.

• Joe M

  
  It's certainly no Transformers 3.

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