John Carter – Movie Review

Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton (“Wall-E,” “Finding Nemo”) is making his live action debut with “John Carter” for Disney. The story, set on the arid planet of Mars (Barsoom, as it's known to Martians), might limp and stumble here and there, but o... [ read more >> ]

“John Carter” is based on an Edgar Rice Burroughs story from 1912

Disney reportedly invested over $250 million (€189.8 million) in the film

On Mars, John Carter spends a lot of time shirtless

Princess Dajah is also a warrior – and quite a beautiful one, while we’re at it

Dominic West as the villain Sab Than, who plans to become the leader of Barsoom

The King of Helium and his daughter, the one who can save the city from being conquered

John Carter can’t seem to find his place on Earth

John Carter’s dog-like pet on Barsoom, the adorable Woola

Tharks are warriors

Tharks don’t fly, but the people of Barsoom do

These insect-like flying ships are powered by the sun

Tharks refuse to take sides in the conflict, but they do like John Carter a lot

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On Mars, John Carter spends a lot of time shirtless