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.
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
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Disney's head of marketing during the production was MT Carney, an industry outsider who previously ran a marketing boutique in New York. See more »
Goofs
The white ape's blood is blue, so it makes no sense that its mouth, gums and tongue are light red. See more »
Quotes
Tardos Mors:
Dejah, ever since you were a little girl you've always met the expectations placed on you...
[Dejah gently places her hand on his]
Tardos Mors:
It's Sab's terms.
Dejah Thoris:
What are they?
Tardos Mors:
He will spare Helium if you accept his hand in marriage.
[Places his hand upon hers but Dejah quickly takes it away]
Dejah Thoris:
No. He is a monster! You must refuse him!
Tardos Mors:
He's already on his way here.
Dejah Thoris:
But all of my work... I just need a little more time.
Tardos Mors:
Dejah.
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Crazy Credits
At the end of the movie, a title card comes up that says John Carter of Mars. See more »
I did only have modest expectations of this film as the trailer reminded me a bit to much of Dune. Really surprised to find a film which had a good plot line (albeit cynics will liken it to Avatar-lite), well acted, reasonable characterisations, brilliant visuals and a surprisingly good hero figure in Taylor Kitsch. I saw the preview screening this morning - don't really care how much it cost to make - what I found was a big budget film that I really enjoyed from start to finish. My advice - don't follow the cynics and naysayers - see it for yourself. I will normally not go see 3D films (they give me a headache) but the 3D wasn't too intrusive on this one.
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I did only have modest expectations of this film as the trailer reminded me a bit to much of Dune. Really surprised to find a film which had a good plot line (albeit cynics will liken it to Avatar-lite), well acted, reasonable characterisations, brilliant visuals and a surprisingly good hero figure in Taylor Kitsch. I saw the preview screening this morning - don't really care how much it cost to make - what I found was a big budget film that I really enjoyed from start to finish. My advice - don't follow the cynics and naysayers - see it for yourself. I will normally not go see 3D films (they give me a headache) but the 3D wasn't too intrusive on this one.