John Carter

"Lost in our world, found in another."

Mar 9 2012 PG-13 2h 12m
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Plot

John Carter, a Civil War veteran, who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join, but he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes, and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians, and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there, he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. He meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars, and he learns there's some kind of unrest going on.

Written by

Andrew Stanton, Mark Andrews, Michael Chabon

Directed by

Andrew Stanton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
292,004
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA