John Carter - Movie Review

John Carter is the story of an American War soldier who has superhuman powers -- Mars gravity, to name one. John carter is played by taylor kitsch who has done an exceptional job playing JOHN CARTER- the super hero of mars, Reason enough from him to be transported to the planet Barsoom (read Mars)? No, for there are bigger problems awaiting his arrival. Carter is caught in a conflict of epic sorts amongst the green skinned warlike nomads (Tharks) and the red skinned humanoids (Martians). To be precise, Tars Tarkas ( Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris ( Lynn Collins). Of course, it is only later that Carter acknowledges the need for being blessed with all that superhuman powers -- he's got to save the locals.

Now just when you thought that John Carter is all about a fierce battle, you realise there is a whole lot to choose from. First, it's the Martian character Woola, John Carter's ugly but cute pet, you just can't get enough of. Second is the no nonsense ideology brought out by the age old war between the good versus evil. Third is the superhero in touch with his emotional side -- Carter rescues Dejah from the clutches of the Zodagans simply for love. Watch out for the Kitsch-Collins chemistry. Fourth is the 3D effect -- Zodangan's moving city, the dragonfly-like aircraft.... Fifth it's Taylor Kitsch himself (as John Carter) with his action cuts who turns out to be Burrough s' most apt Martian Tarzan.

 
Andrew Stanton has made a modern movie with a very classic sensibility. favouring story and character over mindless action and pointless special effects. There is action in this movie and the effects are definitely special but they all serve to move the story forward and develop the characters.
 Not an oscar winning movie but I would say that the movie is  definitely worth a watch. Credits goes to taylor kitsch for his amazing acting and Andrew Stanton for making us believe showing us the world of mars on big screens with such passion and heart.