Review of John Carter (2012) by Muloblanco — 24 Mar 2012

I don't remember a movie that I liked so much that was reviewed so poorly. It is not Casablanca but if you're in the mood for an adventure film with a solid story a really great special effects and aratsy visions of alien cultures, this is it.

It's a matinee adventure with classic hero/heroine/evil doers. The bad rap it has so universally received from paid movie reviewers is very unfortunate and does not jib with the audience reaction, which has been predominately positive.

. The movie deserves much better. I have seen a half dozen of this genre in the past year or so that were far less entertaining, Green Lantern, Percy Jackson. . and I'm a fan. . .to name only two. Go see this movie.

Drop your Andrew Sarris precious-ness, open the kid-part of your brain (if it still exists, and I hope it does) and you'll have fun. My 12 year old son and I both liked it a lot.