John Carter

Originally posted by Robtard
Conspiracy forum.

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Sorry, if I'm hyping this too much for peeps, but can't help but post this (I'm just posting the end of the review which has no spoilers)... wow...

UGO Review - Gregg Katzman

Director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E) has already proven to be a talented director when it comes to animation, and I'm thrilled to say his work with live-action is equally exciting. Stanton manages to make John Carter a virtually perfect package. The humor is frequent and well-timed, the action is a blast and each character lures you into the universe in their own unique ways.

There was some concern surrounding Kitsch being the lead, but the Friday Night Lights actor brings more than enough charisma and confidence to Carter. Collins, West and Dafoe each give respectable performances as well, but Strong nails his unique and almost emotionless character and I found him to be the most amusing character out of the batch. The purpose of his role also delivers a very powerful underlying message: societies are self-destructive, which I believe is unfortunately overlooked.

Some seem to be playing the "it's a ripoff of this and that" card or labelling the film as unoriginal, but the movie is based on the novel A Princess of Mars, which is 95 years old. In spite of the fact that many of the situations have been seen in movies a thousand times since then (an arena battle, for example), Stanton manages to win us over by playing everything out in a very absorbing and refreshing manner. There were a handful of moments when I thought to myself, "this is how the Star Wars prequels should have felt!"

Films like John Carter are the reason why I love going to the movies. We shell out our cash for a ticket so we can sit down and be completely immersed in a world. The film is worth the price of admission if it takes us out of our seats and throw us into something amazing. That is exactly what John Carter manages to accomplish. With its beautifully-crafted world and epic tale, John Carter makes us forget that we're sitting in a theater and transports us into a whole new world. Director Andrew Stanton said he hoped to create a timeless adventure, and I wholeheartedly believe the man has succeeded.

Seems like that's what some of the Pixar folk are trying out next, Doing actual movies that aren't animated

first Brad Bird and now Andrew Stanton.

Yeah, I didn't realize he did The Iron Giant. I've been meaning to see that. And Ratatouille is supposed to be good..

Well, here's a couple more RT quotes...

"[A] dreary Disneyfied inconsequence [that] features all the bigotries of century-old pulp fiction and none of the romance, neither the sexual nor the adventurous kind."

MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

I read some of her full review and it's not very good. She even admits, "I never understood all the political machinations among the humans." And when she discusses Dejah Thoris, she sounds like she wanted it to be some feminist soapbox. Boo.. 👇 Get over it lady, the story was written 1912, and the simple fact remains, Men are typically larger and stronger than Women physically. So regarding the mixed reviews, my analysis is this: with Sci-Fi movies of this sort, there's always going to be people who just don't get it and just aren't going to enjoy the ride. They'd rather have ordinary, boring 'ol earth dramas or something. But when there's critics saying stuff like this, it's probably a very good thing...

"For me, this is the first movie of its kind in a very long time that I'd willingly sit through a second or even third time."

Glenn Kenny
MSN Movies

So, honestly: 67% so far for a film like this is sounding pretty excellent.

Just bought my tickets for Friday night. Whoo hoo. Now RT says the movie is just under 2 hours. They can't seem to make up their mind about the run time.

I've just come back from seeing and enjoyed it at least a 9/10 from me.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Just bought my tickets for Friday night. Whoo hoo. Now RT says the movie is just under 2 hours. They can't seem to make up their mind about the run time.

i've read its 2 hrs and 19mins

Now that's the first time i've heard those numbers. I wonder if different versions of the movie are being shown?

Originally posted by Kazenji
I've just come back from seeing and enjoyed it at least a 9/10 from me.

Would you care to elaborate any more than that? 😐

Well what do you want to know?

Uh, I don't know... what do movies have? Characters, story, special effects...? Pacing? I guess you've never read the books, so you probably can't speak on how it's been translated, but a little more than a number grade would be lovely..

Well going by what the movie showed for Characters, story, special seemed to have been done pretty good

Special effects.....i went to see the 3D version did'nt seemed to be alot of things that stood out for it.

Some more good positive quotes from this guy...

In the hands of Oscar winner Andrew Stanton ... it glides into place as one of the best big screen adaptations of any source material ever. Granted, there are parts that may not flow as effortlessly as others, and one imagines a longer, more powerful cut sitting around waiting for the inevitable special edition DVD, but for what is up on the screen, Disney should be proud.

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John Carter is that rarity in today's hyperactive slam bang film arena -- a true thinking man's thrill ride. It makes up for its lack of practiced pyrotechnics with a stealthy combination of head and heart.

Bill Gibron
AMC, filmcritic.com

Diggity DAMN. shock

I saw the movie yes'day...2nd session of the 1st day of release, pouring down rain outside...jus me & 4 other people in the cinema...I had an awesome time escaping into the world of John Carter.

Screw Pandora...teleport me to Barsoom anyway.
Everything about John Carter was just pure fun for me.
The tiny little homages scattered throughout the film filled me with geeky joy knowing & understanding the references they were making.

The action was non-stop & no where once did any of the action sequences feel repeated, over done or unnecessary.

I had no idea who Taylor Kitsh...I thought he looked a bit skinny, a bit feminine for the role (based on previews) but within 30 minutes into the movie, he proved me wrong.

I won't bother with spoilers or criticisms until more posters have seen the movie.

My only criticism was some of the subtle inconsistencies with John Carter's powers on Mars...but for the sheer enjoyment of the film, they were easily overlooked.

This is a movie where I walked away thinking, "When can I see it again?"

I'm going tomorrow night! Effing psyched. Glad to hear from a real fan that it delivers. Fu*k the critics, it sounds like. They aren't getting it or are judging it on the wrong merits. I can see if you're not familiar with the book then it might be a bit overwhelming and bulky/over-the-top... but that's the whole point!!

I am a little worried that it's not going to do very well. It's only got about 13,000 interested on RT, while The Avengers has like 75,000. That's crazy. I want sequels so badly... PLEEEEASE do well. Please... hopefully worldwide profits will keep it alive..?

taz

Probably shouldn't be hoping for sequels until you've seen the first, bro. It well could just be a turd.

You really don't need to have any knowledge of the novels it's based on...there's 2 in-joke references made.

And until you see the movie yourself...I think you'll enjoy the angle of homage at the start & end of the film.

No. I already know I want sequels. Even if it is a turd, (as you so eloquently put), which I seriously don't think it is because of the reviews I've read, the next book has a pretty epic story-line that I would love to see created. I think it appeals to me more than the first book.

Originally posted by Esau Cairn
I think you'll enjoy the angle of homage at the start & end of the film.

I'm assuming they do a book-end thing with the journal (or whatever) that he kept? Oh, and don't tell me how he's transported to Mars... I'm extremely curious, haha... but I'll just wait and see.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech

I'm assuming they do a book-end thing with the journal (or whatever) that he kept?

Yup...it's who ends up with the journal brings a nostalgic tear to the eye... 😎

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
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I am a little worried that it's not going to do very well. It's only got about 13,000 interested on RT, while The Avengers has like 75,000. That's crazy. I want sequels so badly... PLEEEEASE do well. Please... hopefully worldwide profits will keep it alive..?

The thing with Avengers you've also got the millions and billions of comic book readers also interested in it too

I read one review for John Carter saying it is entertaining but as soon as you leave the cinema you'll forget about....its the one for The Age newspaper.

Originally posted by Kazenji
The thing with Avengers you've also got the millions and billions of comic book readers also interested in it too

Yeah, I know. Comic book fans are large in number.

Originally posted by Kazenji
I read one review for John Carter saying it is entertaining but as soon as you leave the cinema you'll forget about....its the one for The Age newspaper.

That's the case with casual fans of anything. I can guarantee you, though, I'm not going to forget it when I walk out of the theater because I've read and enjoyed the book and I love sci-fi adventure stuff. I'll probably walk out planning when I'm going to see it again. But even if I am disappointed, I'm not gonna forget it.