John Carter
2012

John Carter

★ 6.6 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Andrew Stanton
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Synopsis

John Carter, a Civil War veteran, is mysteriously transported to Mars, a planet known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. There, he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the planet's inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris. Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people are at stake.

Did You Know?
  • The film marked the live-action directorial debut of Andrew Stanton.
  • John Carter is based on a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
  • Lynn Collins did most of her own stunts in the film.
  • The film took almost 30 years to develop and produce.
  • It's the first film to be released in Disney Digital 3D.
Iconic Quotes
  • "A man can change his armor but not his heart."
  • "I would rather die in your arms than live without you."
  • "We did not cause this. But we will end it!"
  • "Barsoom. So you name it and claim it for your own."
  • "I am not a fool, John Carter. But I can hope."
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

Appears in  Cinematic Sinkholes →
The movie had a budget of over $250 million, but failed to win over audiences and grossed only $284 million worldwide
Appears in  Flops of Fortune →
Due to its high production and marketing costs, it lost an estimated $200 million