Director Andrew Stanton (of Finding Nemo and WALL-E fame) treated the source material with genuine pulp-fiction sincerity.
, the story follows a war-weary former Civil War captain who is mysteriously transported to the planet Barsoom (Mars). On this alien world, he gains superhuman abilities, befriends alien warriors, and becomes a central figure in a planetary conflict. Reception and Performance
The plot follows John Carter (), a weary American Civil War veteran who is inexplicably transported to Barsoom (Mars). Upon arrival, he discovers that the planet’s lower gravity grants him superhuman strength and leaping abilities. He quickly becomes a pivotal figure in a world-ending conflict between the red-skinned humans of Helium and Zodanga, and the four-armed, green-skinned Tharks. Why It’s Worth Watching
The 2012 sci-fi epic John Carter remains one of the most talked-about films in Hollywood history. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ seminal novel A Princess of Mars , the movie has transitioned from a box-office disappointment into a cult classic. Today, many sci-fi fans seek out the film to experience its groundbreaking visuals and ambitious storytelling.
Disney famously dropped "of Mars" from the title, leaving audiences confused about the plot.