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John Carter[2012] HD Download
Review: John Carter (2012)
It seems as though John Carter may end up disappointing the Disney folks. They obviously put a great deal of money into the production ($250,000,000 to be more exact) but will most likely see little return. It isn’t for lack of a good film; to the contrary, John Carter held my attention throughout, despite the 2 ½ hour running time and the complexity of the plot. The problem is that Carter will go up against The Lorax, which is expected to reel in parental dollars across the board; subsequently, this film will probably get left behind. Unfortunately, it’s too bad, because the originality here is staggering in a market that usually recycles older films for 3D. Speaking of which, Carter does have a 3D release, but I opted for good old fashioned 2D. I’ll explain why at the end.
There is no single way to follow this storyline; it comes at the viewer from different angles. Taylor Kitsch is John Carter, a Virginian and veteran of the Civil War whose outward appearance is like every other man in the late 19th century. Carter is suddenly and unexpectedly transported to Mars, a barren, clay-like planet with a vast landscape and widespread nothingness. Right away, this film exposes itself as something different. The Civil War? Virginia? Mars? These are worlds that don’t really belong together; one is historic, the other futuristic. Carter quickly learns he can jump long distances, as if bouncing from an invisible trampoline. The new talent confuses him, but enthralls Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe), a tall, gangly creature who appears out of nowhere. Actually, Tars is but one of thousands of these creatures inhabiting the planet. They resemble turtles with elephant tusks, looming over the dusty terrain with weapons, and look upon Carter as a foreign entity. Despite Carter introducing himself as “John Carter, from Virginia,” Tars can only comprehend the latter half of the introduction and continues to call him “Virginia.” The only thing he wants “Virginia” to do is jump – jump high and far. Confused? I was too, at first.
After being carried back to their city, Carter is thrust into an alien world, increasingly frustrated by the odd language and archaic customs. Meanwhile, Sab Than (Dominic West) is the ruler of a neighboring city, guided by Matai Shang (Mark Strong), a shape shifter who speaks softly and wears a massive robe. Sab is interested in power and control, and at the center of his plan for dominance is Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), the Princess of Barsoom (Mars). Sab wants to marry Dejah; joining the two cities means Sab’s governance over everything. Dejah is, of course, repulsed by the prospect of marrying Sab, though her father Tardos Mors (Ciarán Hinds) essentially gives her away, lest he anger Sab and endanger the city. It appears as though Carter has survived one Civil War only to find himself in another, this time on a different planet with strange beings, human-like armies, flying ships, and a Colosseum-esque arena where insubordinate citizens are forced to defend themselves against giant white apes. Still confused? Don’t worry, you won’t be.
John Carter has a lot going for it. The film is full of rich visuals and high production value. The fictional Barsoom is brought to life so effectively that it no longer seems foreign; it feels like a place we could all visit if fate abruptly decided to teleport us. I would definitely visit if it were possible. I digress. Carter is a mixture of many different genres. It begins as a period piece, with an accurate depiction of postwar Virginia life, horses and carriages, rainy streets, and telegram offices. As soon as we’ve settled in and become comfortable, everything becomes science fiction – not cheesy science fiction with stereotypical UFOs and laser beams, but the kind of science fiction that a kid from the 1950s would read under his blanket with a flash light. John Carter would be the hero; Barsoom would be a real place, tucked away in the depths of imagination. Yes, Carter became that kind of science fiction, and I was promptly fixated. But that’s not all. There are comedic situations and dramatic scenes. All of the ingredients are in place and the film progressed nicely.
While I felt the acting was superb all around, I’ve also heard varying opinions. Many people are upset over Taylor Kitsch playing the lead role. Kitsch is relatively unknown, save for a successful run on TV’s Friday Night Lights. In fact, the projected failure of this film is already being blamed on Kitsch, which is a little ridiculous considering he did fine as the title character. The general consensus thinks that a really well-known actor could have made John Carter a box office smash. Really? Like who? Pitt? Clooney? Harrison Ford? None of them would fit. This is a unique film; had it been led by a superstar, I honestly think it would have lost something. Taylor Kitsch was a good choice, in my opinion, for what it’s worth. I also enjoyed Lynn Collins as Dejah. She is a princess without the prissiness of the rank, a tough acting, down-to-earth beauty who could easily prance around but prefers to fight. I’ve liked Dominic West since discovering him on The Wire, so it was nice to see him in a substantial role. His character was drunk with power and thirsty for more, but somehow, he wasn’t detestable. There was something likable about him, even though his quest for authority meant defeating the other leads. Mark Strong played villainous as he often does (Green Lantern, Kick Ass, Sherlock Holmes, etc…), though his Matai Shang was a little different. The character isn’t really….evil, per say, but rather authoritative and a bit devious. Strong plays it well (and looks three times bigger than he actually is).
John Carter is a good movie. I’m not worried about naysayers who can’t follow the unorthodox plot or theatergoers who expect Star Wars and leave disillusioned. I was glad to find a movie unlike something I’ve already seen. I appreciate the immense amount of work that went in to the set design, the clothing, and the appearance of an unknown world. I chose to see this film in 2D for a couple of reasons. First, I’m tired of everything being released in 3D. The novelty was fun as a kid in the 80s, but then Hollywood forgot about it until Avatar descended on us and set a new standard for surrealism. In wanting to keep up with the Camerons, every filmmaker began to release 3D “as you’ve never seen it.” Well, I have seen it and it’s beginning to lose its luster. Sometimes, I feel it is overcompensation for a weak plot. Secondly, wearing the glasses for over two hours is exhausting.
The film is based on the novel “A Princess of Mars,” written in 1917 by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Ten sequels were written to supplement the original novel, and it would stand to reason that John Carter may have sequels of its own to follow the storyline. But if the preliminary reports are any indication, our visit to Barsoom may sadly end here.
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