John Carter [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]
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- Product Name: John Carter [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Immortals of Mars
If you consider yourself to be a big sci-fi fan, John Carter is the movie for you. If you're like me then most of you sci-fi fans out there tend to compare sci-fi and fantasy movies to the big two: Star Wars and Star Trek. That being said John Carter takes to you to a whole new "universe” diversifying it substantially from the big two, thus leaving you wanting more. Examples would be Avatar, The Matrix and the Harry Potter films. All I can say is Disney shot themselves in the foot with under whelming movie trailers, a poor marketing campaign, and not to mention the worst possible title for a movie. Considering Disney originally planned to make a total of 3 movies, the other two being title Gods of Mars and Warlord of Mars . . . what were they thinking with this one? John Carter is a must see, too bad it wasn't titled: Immortals of Mars.
This review is from John Carter [DVD] [2012]
Posted by zj13
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Edgar R Burroughs 100 year old Princess of Mars
I went into the theater to see John Carter, knowing only that the guy who played Gambit in Wolverine Origins was in it. That’s about all I got out of the trailer. I went to an IMAX the first time. I noticed the score right off the bat. It was wonderful. When these weird guys with tattoos were fighting, I didn’t know if I would even like this movie. 3 creepy dudes came floating in and gave the only man left standing some sort of weapon. I kept an open mind. But suddenly there was the guy who played Gambit. I know now this is Taylor Kitsch and I suspended my disbelief and doubts and went for the ride. And what a ride it was. I loved the story. The themes of a reluctant hero haunted by tragedy , a stranger in a strange land with new abilities, and trying to figure just where in the world he was. As the movie progressed I saw loyal, friendship, honor, and doing the right thing for the right reasons. And the best was yet to come because there was an interplanetary love story that made me swoon. It was unabashedly romantic and such a treat. The ending was pitch perfect, making me long for more. I need to know what happens next to John Carter and Princess Dejah. I wanted to go back to Barsoom.
This review is from John Carter [DVD] [2012]
Posted by diegomom50
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thrilling, romantic adventure!
"John Carter," adapted from the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs tale, has become one of my all-time favorite movies. Writer/director Andrew Stanton ("Finding Nemo," "Toy Story 3") has put the exciting and emotionally charged story front and center. The special effects are superb but serve that story, rather than the other way around as in so many other films. The actors, both leads and the supporting cast, are charismatic. "John Carter" reveals a world to which you will want to return many times. First the film draws you with its great heart, and repeated viewings reward you with its depth.
This review is from John Carter 3D [4 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2012]
Posted by Woolagan
