John Carter (Blu-ray 3D)
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John Carter (Blu-ray 3D). He soon crosses paths with Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), the fierce Princess of Helium, who is seeking allies to stop the conquest of her planet. John Carter is a 2012 Disney sci-fi action film based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic 1912 novel, A Princess of Mars. It follows a war-weary American Civil War veteran who is magically transported to Barsoom (Mars). Thanks to the planet's lower gravity, he gains superhuman strength and becomes humanity’s unlikely savior. Key Details The Hero: Played by Taylor Kitsch, John Carter is a reluctant, haunted former Confederate captain prospecting in the Arizona territory. After stumbling into a cave, he is unexpectedly teleported to a dying, war-torn Mars. The Setting: Known to locals as Barsoom, the planet is populated by warring city-states (Helium and Zodanga) and the Tharks—a nomadic race of 12-foot-tall, four-armed green barbarians. Superpowers: Accustomed to Earth's heavier gravity, Carter finds himself with incredible agility, the ability to jump immense heights, and superhuman combat strength. The Plot Carter is initially captured by the Tharks but quickly earns their respect and the friendship of their leader, Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe). He soon crosses paths with Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), the fierce Princess of Helium, who is seeking allies to stop the conquest of her planet. Carter reluctantly drops his pacifist ways to become a champion for the Barsoomians, fighting alongside magical alien technology to save the planet from destruction. Legacy and Box Office Directed by Andrew Stanton (in his live-action debut after working on Pixar's WALL-E and Finding Nemo), the film is visually spectacular and boasts massive world-building. However, it famously underperformed at the box office, becoming one of Disney's biggest financial misfires. Despite its initial commercial flop, the story’s deep historical influence on sci-fi (such as inspiring Star Wars and Avatar) has helped it build a dedicated cult following.
