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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.
Have you ever been to a movie where the audience claps at the end? John Carter is that kind of movie. Non-stop action, stuff blowing up, humor, smexy hero, beautiful heroine and romance. This movie has it all. Having never read any of the books in this series I went in with no expectations so maybe that is why I was able to enjoy it so much.
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| this was a kick-butt scene! |
If I had to describe it I would say it was a cross between Star Wars (yes, I went there!), Raiders of the Lost Ark, Thor, Avatar and Somewhere in Time (the awesome time-traveling romance that starred Christopher Reeve). Matter of fact, there were some scenes in John Carter that seemed like they were taken right out of these movies, almost like Easter eggs Disney put in for us. I thought the special effects were great, but then again, I am not a CGI snob <G>, and the story was fabulously clever (remember I haven't read the books and had never heard of John Carter before)
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| if anyone finds a breeder, call me! |
I went with my husband and 10-year-old daughter and fun was had by all. Be warned, if you take your child they will want a Mars Pug dog (a term I got from author Dani Harper). Also, be warned your husband will want a Mars princess of his own. To be fair, she was beautiful and great with a sword. But don’t worry ladies; there is enough John Carter to keep you satisfied too! Don’t let the Disney label scare you away. It may be family-friendly, but there is plenty of heart-stopping suspense and just the right amount of angst to connect you to the characters and have you rooting for them.
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| hey, look at those bodies...they work out! |
Don’t listen to the nay-sayers, if you like this type of movie then you will leave happy. This is pure entertainment that everyone can enjoy. Yes, it is all that and a bag of chips
4.5 Sheep
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