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John Carter (2012) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 199,473 users
Metascore: 51/100
Reviews: 713 user | 455 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior. Director:Andrew Stanton |
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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. 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. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
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Lost in Our World. Found in Another.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 March 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Princess of Mars See more »Box Office
Budget:
$263,700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$30,180,188 (USA) (9 March 2012)Gross:
$73,058,679 (USA) (22 June 2012)Company Credits
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John Carter: Alright then, Sola. Just play along.
John Carter: [Carter rides his lizard-horse creature closer to Dejah and suddenly grabs her rains] What do you think I'd do once I saw your city and not some river?
Dejah Thoris: What do you mean?
Sola: Cloras Anthorea, they should be at our backs by now. You lead us toward Helium!
Dejah Thoris: Once we reach there, you would see for yourself the virtue of our cause.
Dejah Thoris: ...
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Written by Jared Leto
Performed by 30 Seconds to Mars
Produced by Steve Lillywhite & 30 Seconds to Mars
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Did You Know?
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Andrew Stanton often sought advice from people he had worked with at Pixar on animated films (known as the Braintrust) instead of those with live-action experience working with him. also was quoted as saying, "I said to my producers, 'Is it just me, or do we actually know how to do this better than live-action crews do?'" See more »Goofs
John Carter is shown to be a widower because of the War Between the States. However, in the book, John Carter's own words state that he never had time for romantic involvement, except on a temporary basis. Dejah Thoris is the only woman he ever loved. See more »Quotes
Sola: [as they follow Dejah who is supposed to be taking them to the river Iss] Dotar Sojat. Carter! I do not think she leads us to the Iss.John Carter: Alright then, Sola. Just play along.
John Carter: [Carter rides his lizard-horse creature closer to Dejah and suddenly grabs her rains] What do you think I'd do once I saw your city and not some river?
Dejah Thoris: What do you mean?
Sola: Cloras Anthorea, they should be at our backs by now. You lead us toward Helium!
Dejah Thoris: Once we reach there, you would see for yourself the virtue of our cause.
Dejah Thoris: ...
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Crazy Credits
The Disney castle logo at the beginning and end is tinted a deep blood red. See more »Connections
Referenced in Conan: John Carter 2: Just Kidding, That Will Never Happen (2012) See more »Soundtracks
Kings and QueensWritten by Jared Leto
Performed by 30 Seconds to Mars
Produced by Steve Lillywhite & 30 Seconds to Mars
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We just saw a pre-release showing of this movie and I had to pick my jaw up off the floor a few times. The movie is simply stunning. While there may be small details to niggle at for the most die-hard Burroughs fans, this is "inspired by" a Princess of Mars, it isn't a straight adaptation. The movie is a whirlwind of amazing visuals, powerful dialog and soul-wrenching storytelling.
I'd had high hopes that this movie would live up to the hype surrounding it. It surpasses it, the hype doesn't even come close. From beginning to end, this movie focuses on story, and expands on a great story with stunning effects as opposed to just using great FX in place of solid storytelling.
It also has one of the strongest pieces of non-verbal storytelling outside of Up.
Do not miss this film. Do see it in the theaters. Do see it in 3D.
You will not be disappointed. I'm certainly chomping at the bit for release day so I can see it again and I'm already hoping for a sequel based on The Gods of Mars.