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51 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 290 Ratings

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  • Starring: Lynn Collins, Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe
  • Summary: Born in Virginia and a veteran of the Civil War, John Carter is an honorable and courageous man. However, the war let him dispirited and broken. Accidentally transported to the planet of Barsoom, he soon finds his strength and jumping abilities greatly amplified. He must use these newfound powers to survive the centuries-old war between the native inhabitants and save this dying world. (Disney)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Mark Holcomb
    Mar 10, 2012
    80
    The achievement of John Carter is that it takes the elements worn to nubs by everything from "Star Wars" to "Avatar" to TV's "Fringe" and makes them fresh again.
  2. Total Film
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Crocker
    Mar 18, 2012
    60
    Get your ass to Mars? A handsome new sci-fi adventure that feels rather familiar. Enjoyable enough while it lasts, John Carter is big on ambition and disappointingly short on action.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Mar 9, 2012
    25
    Interminably long, dull and incomprehensible, John Carter evokes pretty much every sci-fi classic from the past 50 years without having any real personality of its own.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 115 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 146
  3. Negative: 15 out of 146
  1. TitanHorde
    9
    Excellant movie. Alot of fun action packed moments. Followed the book very well but also added to the material. Wish it would have done better in the states. Not looking good for a sequel.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. GoonCommando
    5
    Interesting sci-fi concept but I feel they stretched out parts that were boring and shortened the parts where you expected action. The love story part feels tacked on and not well placed throughout the story. I'm betting a part two will come up, and I hope they improve the story just a bit. Also for note I saw it in 2d.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PaperThing
    3
    Not bad, But for a film encompassing the character John Carter, it is ultimately depressingly mediocre. Good Points; - Awesome visuals; - John Carter's, pseudo-super powers (It's not a spoiler, it's in the trailer); - Interesting character dynamics; - Intricate world; Bad Points - Goddamn DISNEY-ISMS! (a cute animal does not a good movie make!) - Ridiculous dialog at points; - Lack of story coherence (feels like The Phantom Menace) Overall; Don't waste your time… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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