Review of John Carter (2012) by Lynn H — 01 Sep 2013

Such a horrible mess, I stopped half way and vowed to never view the ending.

This review of John Carter (2012) was written by Lynn H on 01 Sep 2013.

John Carter has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of John Carter

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Maggie D (53) on 06 Jan 2018

Had some interesting ideas and cool creatures and environment, but man, that acting was as stiff as a board…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Waylan J (33) on 02 Jan 2019

My favourite movie of all time. I was born in 86, I seen alot. I enjoy John Carter personality, the romance and war torn Mars…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Bob S (742) on 01 Apr 2018

Proof that critics don't really appreciate science fiction unless it is an metaphor for society or tech heavy…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Chip R (74) on 29 Nov 2017

The biggest negative about this movie was apparently it's marketing. This film is definitely underrated…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Peter M (1,292) on 10 Dec 2018

The plot is quite confusing and it lacks on logic. The story is not that bad but I think Disney could have managed it in a better way…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Rahvinn (1) on 16 Feb 2022

This movie deserves a 10/10, it is a fun paced movie full of thrills, action and comedy in equal measure…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Leon C (66) on 14 Feb 2018

No Idea why this has such bad reviews. I thought it was a really good film and I'm actually gutted there's not going to be a sequel…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Jon W (769) on 24 Nov 2017

Defies the laws of physics a bit more than it needed to, and seems to copy some of the style of Star Wars Phantom Menace, but otherwise this…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Daryl F (4) on 06 Nov 2018

It's a good movie the first time round…

Read Review

Review of John Carter (2012)

By Bob C (141) on 05 Dec 2018

I loved the John Carter and consider one of those movies I can watch over and over again no matter what. Great story…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

By Richard Porton (36) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 01 Jan 2000

The real stars of this film, however, are its dazzling cinematography and production design…

Read Review

Review of Nowhere (1997)

By Shane M (526) on 01 Jan 2004

This movie is like a bad acid trip....scene after scene of vile, disgusting images with no redeeming qualities whatsoever…

Read Review

Review of Transformers (2007)

By Alfavita (1) on 29 Sep 2009

Transformers was about a prototype of American dream perfect family icon, in classic style of Greek mythology, wise parents, smart children,…

Read Review

Review of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

By Chrisjames (2) on 25 May 2011

Just a bad, bad movie. I sat through this hoping for it to get better and unfortunately it never did…

Read Review

Review of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

By Jackalope93 (2) on 14 Sep 2015

The film was absolute garbage…

Read Review

Review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

By Sean O'connell (919) for Charlotte Weekly (185) on 01 May 2008

(Minkoff) botches the film's fantasy elements, saturating these segments with cheesy effects…

Read Review

Review of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

By Akashvijay (49) on 19 Jan 2015

A superior sequel…

Read Review

Review of The Dirty Dozen (1967)

By Pj P (157) on 24 Nov 2007

Hero'izing scum of the earth, no thankyou…

Read Review

Review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966)

By Alexander N (134) on 03 Jun 2014

It had its moments, but far too few of them. Overall, very dated, very slow, and very boring. Most of all, boring. Having trouble sleeping…

Read Review

Review of The Hunt for Red October (1990)

By Jja23 (1) on 11 Sep 2018

This movie was so boring until the the last 20 minutes.For most of the movie their was so much backtracking about the Russian submarines being…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Split

2017

71%1,218 Reviews

Where the Crawdads Sing

2022

63%92 Reviews

Joker

2019

81%299 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

War for the Planet of the Apes

2017

78%1,656 Reviews

Alien: Covenant

2017

61%1,909 Reviews

Upgrade

2018

76%696 Reviews

Dune

2021

77%276 Reviews

Barbie

2023

68%382 Reviews

Dark Waters

2019

76%68 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

John Carter

2012

62%1,133 Reviews

Back to the Beach

1987

60%81 Reviews

In My Room

2018

59%6 Reviews

Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter

2012

36%20 Reviews

Babylon A.D.

2008

44%633 Reviews

Samson and Delilah

2009

72%169 Reviews

Les Misérables

2012

72%1,074 Reviews

Trust the Man

2005

49%388 Reviews

Mrs. Miracle

2009

64%12 Reviews

Ice Age

2002

74%798 Reviews