John Carter

Now when I watch movies I go in wanting to be entertained. I wanted to review this movie for my blog because it got a major bad rap in my opinion. Yes it’s now in textbooks as how not to market a movie. I saw enough in the trailers to make me run out and watch it so I'm not totally sold as that being the main reason. Whatever the reason may have been I think the critics got it completely wrong.

When you go to a movie you want to be entertained and this movie had boatloads of it. Yes there was sections of long drawn out dialog but you do need it at times to get the story moving. The movie was beautiful. The ships in which the people of Mars flew on were well created and the city the evil doers were in was amazing. It moved around on legs like an insect, destroying everything below it. So looks wise I think the movie nailed it on the head.

Story wise is where many people I know have complained. I think it;s just silly. How people can watch Die Hard and not go...wait, wait,, wait….he does this all on his own? but watching a movie where a guy from the ol’ West heads to Mars, no that can't happen! The movie was based on a book written in the early 1900’s if I remember correctly and honestly, who cares? It’s a movie! Star Wars didn’t really happen (as far as we know) so why couldn't this? I did find parts of the story somewhat lacking. I don't want to give much away but the story is told a la The Princess Bride in some respects. Our here is voicing over as a kid reads. You only get this during the parts you see the kid so no worries, there is no narration in this movie.

This movie was great and got nailed way before it ever had a chance. Much like the animation Titan A.E. did. If you want a fun movie with lots of action, great looking visuals, and sorry but yes, I believe a great story, then this is well worth the watch.

Entertainment - 7/10

Visuals - 9/10

Story - 8/10