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Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

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80 Comments for John Carter - Trailer Talk

March 09, 2012 at 8:41 AM, said ...

This movie looks like it's gonna be shit
March 09, 2012 at 5:10 AM, said ...

Alright, will the lot of you calm down and either take the film for what it's worth--which is a lot more than the shitty B and C-grade knockoffs--or read the goddamn book?
March 09, 2012 at 2:04 AM, nhan mai said ...

The whole movie should of been CGI or traditional animation. All the alienfest we see would be more "believable" and it's a Disney film; animation it's their niche. It woulda help separated them from Star Wars and Pandora-shit.
March 08, 2012 at 11:58 PM, said ...

So I guess according to Cyrus Avatar was the most original movie ever.
March 08, 2012 at 11:48 PM, said ...

@ Jennifer: Because the stuff he wears in the book would be just a LITTLE beyond the pale for a Disney movie.
March 08, 2012 at 11:13 PM, said ...

Liked it a lot but the 3D was pointless.
March 08, 2012 at 10:08 PM, said ...

Just saw it 30mins ago I do not know why it was 3D as it was pointless no use of the 3D AT ALL!!!! Apart from that it was one of the worst movies I have seen recently. This was a FUCK YOU for me I wanted to walk out 4 times ... it made me mad and bored.
March 08, 2012 at 6:31 PM, said ...

Lol at Leon, I need one of you to take back and join the justice league. hahah nice
March 08, 2012 at 6:10 PM, said ...

both George Lucas and James Cameron has came out and said that they were 'inspired by a priness of mars'. priness of Mars being the first book in the John carter series
March 08, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Amanda R said ...

I thought it was Prince of Persia on Mars, and only Jake Gylenhaal had the charisma to make that thing bearable.
March 08, 2012 at 2:55 PM, said ...

Why is he wearing hide armour?
March 08, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Vincent Forge said ...

For the love of god.. somebody say.. "OF MARS" i hate disney.. great films by really rotten bastards.
March 08, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Justin said ...

This reminds me ALOT of Prince Of Persia but that's me.
March 08, 2012 at 7:02 AM, said ...

Yor is the MAN!
March 08, 2012 at 6:27 AM, C.H. Gorog said ...

Co-host: "Is this a goddamn adaptation of Star Wars: Episode 2: The Attack of Shit"?

*cricket, cricket*
March 08, 2012 at 6:22 AM, said ...

Superman was inspired by John Carter he even predates all the classic Sci-Fi Hero's like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. If anything you owe John Carter as the forerunner of modern Science Fiction.
March 08, 2012 at 6:06 AM, said ...

The problem with this is that it's soo visually dull. I don't want a realistic Mars. I want blood red skies, crimson lands and rich saturated color. Avatar and, yes, even the SW prequels were beautiful to look at. But everything about John Carter is fucking generic in every way including the lead actors who are bland as fuck. They couldn't have even went with a cool title like The Princess of Mars and picked "John Carter" for fuck sakes.

It's too bad that Paul Verhoven hadn't of Directed this and cast Kelly Brook as the princess and had her constantly naked. I'd throw my wallet at the screen for that movie.
March 08, 2012 at 5:22 AM, said ...

John Carter's famous look was created by Frank Frazetta.
March 08, 2012 at 4:57 AM, max maushardt said ...

I don't think think movie will be terrible but I do think it will be a bellow average science fiction film. It would have to get really good reviews for me to become even remotely interested in seeing this movie.
March 08, 2012 at 4:02 AM, said ...

Great trailer talk!
March 08, 2012 at 3:41 AM, Patrick said ...

@Fungusmonkey

Yeah, I wish that they would follow the influence of films that were financially successful and well-received as opposed to following the influence of films that have only been successful at cashing in on a name. In fact, that's the main reason why it's such a poor marketing move in my opinion; yes, the prequels made a lot of money, but they are part of a film franchise that has been revered for decades. Unfortunately, the fact that the prequels are the herpes of the Star Wars universe is of no consequence when it comes to a business standpoint; the films will make money regardless of their quality. John Carter does not have that advantage working for it.

I am of the opinion that if the film bombs, the marketing will primarily be to blame.
March 08, 2012 at 2:51 AM, BOWENARROW said ...

I saw this last weekend at a free screening and the fact that is was free was the only reason I went because the trailers didn't interest me at all. The trailer doesn't really do the movie justice. It does have some problems, the biggest one being (perhaps it was just me) is that I couldn't understand what the bald guys were really planning and why,. It didn't make sense to me. Still the effects were pretty good, I liked the characters, it was exciting and funny and overall I enjoyed it.

The screening was in 3D and the 3D is pointless. It brings nothing to the movie.
March 08, 2012 at 2:30 AM, said ...

The first trailer had me pretty excited. The second had me really worried.
The third felt like a warning from the editor that no one at Disney could see how terrible of a trailer it was.
For the sake of that first trailer, I really do hope this is pulp done right and not the combined effort of a bunch of executives who don't know how to make movies.
March 08, 2012 at 2:30 AM, said ...

hey co-host has a nose for BS ok! he's been pretty spot on on these trailer talks!
March 08, 2012 at 2:20 AM, said ...

@Shegaw What reference? Where?

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