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KubrickFan · 12-02-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Elandyll

1) Avatar was great escapism and a technical marvel

2) I'm going to tell you and Moviefan right now that you might as well move on imo...

This film is definitely not meant for you because
a) the original novel is -pulp- fiction. It was meant to be basic entertainment for the masses. I think this movie will have the exact same goal, and that shouldn't be a problem.
b) the movie seems to follow directly in the shoes of Star Wars, Prince of Persia and Avatar (wonder if the blue paint on JC is meant as a tribute to Avatar), which you seem to have a problem with (to speak politely)

Just my 2cps

I have no problem with escapism. Raiders of the Lost Ark is great escapism. The original Star Wars movies are great escapism movies. Inception is, too. Avatar felt like an insult to my intelligence. Predictable ideas, a poorly written script and characters, nothing that came close to the technical marvel that the hype was making it out to be, and you have to wonder what all that's good for, if you don't have a proper script. None of which have anything to do with John Carter of Mars. I don't mind entertainment at all, and Pixar's movies (well, with one or two exceptions) are high on that list, so I have faith in Stanton. It won't be the first time trailers have given the wrong impression about a movie.

Duffy12 · 12-02-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy12

Anybody happen to know what the budget for this is?

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WOW!

Checking around other message boards, I am hearing rumors of $300 million with it approaching $400 million partially due to overshoots!

I wonder how true this is?

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P@t_Mtl · 12-02-2011, 08:07 PM

I like the look of the trailer, pretty much what I was expecting. It as a feel of Prince Of Perisa to me and I did enjoy that one.

I am wondering if they will explain how John Carter get's to mars or if they will just make him "native" there from the start of the movie?

Duffy12 · 12-02-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I like the look of the trailer, pretty much what I was expecting. It as a feel of Prince Of Perisa to me and I did enjoy that one.

I am wondering if they will explain how John Carter getÈs to mars or if they will just make him "native" there from the start of the movie?

It appears that they are following that part pretty close to the original book judging from the 1st teaser trailer-

P@t_Mtl · 12-02-2011, 08:37 PM

Thanks Duffy, I had not seen this first teaser, glad to see they are staying with the book on this.

pikeman1 · 12-02-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy12

WOW!
Checking around other message boards, I am hearing rumors of $300 million with it approaching $400 million partially due to overshoots!

I wonder how true this is?

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I read some sources saying that the budget is about $250 miilion

I don't think it needs that much ($400 million?

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Moviefan1203 · 12-03-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pikeman1

I read some sources saying that the budget is about $250 miilion

I don't think it needs that much ($400 million?

)

If the budget is that high, I don't see it making much money.

Safari-1969 · 12-03-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

To Teenagers, I guess.

Disney doesn't have a family problem. They have a teenager problem.

A quick look at the YouTube comments for the trailer proves this. It's the usual bashing. "It's Disney? Lame!", the usual... What a shame. I wonder how many of these people actually watched a single Disney animated classic.

bainbridge's_stache · 12-14-2011, 10:41 PM

IMAX poster:

Duffy12 · 12-17-2011, 01:05 AM

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2 New JOHN CARTER TV spots

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52312

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Delta09 · 12-17-2011, 05:56 AM

Sweet Poster!!!

Wally Q · 12-19-2011, 02:11 AM

First themes from Giacchino's John Carter score

Listened to the elements of the John Carter score and wow, evoked the sensation of 1970s sci-fi romanticism and there were elements of which also gave me the feeling I was experiencing Raiders of the Lost Ark with the love theme and also a flirtation with the style of Horner. I want the score more than the film!

pikeman1 · 12-24-2011, 05:01 AM

Japanese trailer, shows a little background on John Carter and how he actually ended up on Mars.

NorCo_1806 · 01-05-2012, 09:40 PM

If you have a Kindle you can get a collection of the first 5 books in the series for $1. I've finished the first book....will keep reading on. Wasn't sure at first....but it moved quickly and kept me interested.

Rizor · 01-05-2012, 11:36 PM

I read the first trilogy of books for the heck of it. It's good pulpy fun, but pretty forgettable.

Snicket · 01-06-2012, 12:49 AM

This looks terrible.

1. Strong protagonist in he-man like clothing.

2. CGI aliens

3. Sexy female

4. CGI battles

5. Forgettable characters and plot

Yep, looks like cookie cutter B movie that Hollywood has been oh so happy to spoon feed to the masses. I hope this fails and teaches Disney a lesson.

Strevlac · 01-06-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

This looks terrible.

1. Strong protagonist in he-man like clothing.

2. CGI aliens

3. Sexy female

4. CGI battles

5. Forgettable characters and plot

Yep, looks like cookie cutter B movie that Hollywood has been oh so happy to spoon feed to the masses. I hope this fails and teaches Disney a lesson.

I bet whoever greenlit this movie is going to be shitcanned, if he/she hasn't been already.

Moviemaniack1993 · 01-06-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

I bet whoever greenlit this movie is going to be shitcanned, if he/she hasn't been already.

I cannot agree more. I cringe everytime I see a trailer for this movie. It is going to flop miserably.

Snicket · 01-06-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Imrahil2001

How is it substantially different from any other fantasy actioner in recent history? Most of those did fine. Conan is the only flop I can think of in recent memory.

Don't you see that's part of the problem? Its the same thing we have seen over and over again, I would not pick Clash to compare things to since it barely scraped by and it had a smaller budget than this inflated CGI mess.

Col. Zombie · 01-06-2012, 02:46 PM

Well, I've seen the trailers and TV spots, and haven't read the books. I also thought the first trailer was rather

but the second hooked me.

I'm definitely interested in seeing this one and will probably go opening day.

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12-02-2011, 08:07 PM	#143
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I like the look of the trailer, pretty much what I was expecting. It as a feel of Prince Of Perisa to me and I did enjoy that one. I am wondering if they will explain how John Carter get's to mars or if they will just make him "native" there from the start of the movie? Last edited by P@t_Mtl; 12-02-2011 at 08:36 PM.

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12-02-2011, 08:37 PM	#145
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Thanks Duffy, I had not seen this first teaser, glad to see they are staying with the book on this.

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Duffy12 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Among the Tuatha’an 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:272	. 2 New JOHN CARTER TV spots http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52312 .

12-17-2011, 05:56 AM	#151
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12-19-2011, 02:11 AM	#152
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2004 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	First themes from Giacchino's John Carter score Listened to the elements of the John Carter score and wow, evoked the sensation of 1970s sci-fi romanticism and there were elements of which also gave me the feeling I was experiencing Raiders of the Lost Ark with the love theme and also a flirtation with the style of Horner. I want the score more than the film!

01-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#154
NorCo_1806 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:465 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:1	If you have a Kindle you can get a collection of the first 5 books in the series for $1. I've finished the first book....will keep reading on. Wasn't sure at first....but it moved quickly and kept me interested.

01-05-2012, 11:36 PM	#155
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	I read the first trilogy of books for the heck of it. It's good pulpy fun, but pretty forgettable.

01-06-2012, 12:49 AM	#156
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:625 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	This looks terrible. 1. Strong protagonist in he-man like clothing. 2. CGI aliens 3. Sexy female 4. CGI battles 5. Forgettable characters and plot Yep, looks like cookie cutter B movie that Hollywood has been oh so happy to spoon feed to the masses. I hope this fails and teaches Disney a lesson.

01-06-2012, 02:46 PM	#160
Col. Zombie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:I've gone into outer space to destroy another race. Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:435	Well, I've seen the trailers and TV spots, and haven't read the books. I also thought the first trailer was rather but the second hooked me. I'm definitely interested in seeing this one and will probably go opening day.

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