Review of John Carter (2012) by Dimitri C — 18 Aug 2014

A rather underrated movie that should have made so much more money for the love that was put into it.

This review of John Carter (2012) was written by Dimitri C on 18 Aug 2014.

John Carter has generally received positive reviews.

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