My father introduced me to what he called "Pulp Trash Novels," and I still display them prominently at home, right next to my more serious books—they even get the best shelf space. Because of that background, I went into this film with apprehension, and those worries were completely justified. I’m willing to accept changes from the original stories; I didn't anticipate a direct adaptation. However, I had hop…

It’s disappointing because the film doesn’t quite reach its potential and might even seem like an attempt to copy *Avatar*, yet I still ended up enjoying it to some degree. Taylor Kitsch is passable; I do appreciate his work, but the main character needed a stronger portrayal. The supporting cast, despite including familiar faces, don't really make much of an impression. Willem Dafoe does okay as Tars Tarkas, most…

We decided to watch this film on Blu-ray yesterday evening as a pleasant way to finish our day out. It's an enjoyable movie, but it really could have been (considerably) better. The film itself and its special effects are pretty good. I’d say the special effects are very well done. The airships look fantastic. The design successfully evokes the retro feel of the book without seeming ridiculous. I do think they mad…

Edgar Rice Burroughs created his John Carter books at a time when space travel was still largely in the realm of imagination. This movie prioritizes adventure and romance over scientific accuracy. This is the strongest adaptation of *A Princess of Mars*, the initial book in the series, that I’ve encountered. People who enjoy the John Carter novels are likely to find something worthwhile in this film. Although …

It's hard to recall anything about this; it felt completely generic and relied heavily on tired tropes.