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- Review count3
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- First reviewJune 26, 2011
- Last reviewMarch 10, 2012
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Not bad, but not great
PostedMarch 10, 2012
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Spectacular images. Action sequences were exciting. Story was interesting -- think I should read the Burroughs books. However, the script was weak. And the audience in the fairly full theater I was in seemed underwhelmed rather than pumped up at the end. There was little originality in the film making. The one-man flying machines racing through obstacles (a machine this time) has been done before.
The John Carter character was hastily developed. The whole back-story of his wife and child kept appearing, but were not made especially relevant because there was nothing known about them other than what they looked like.
If you are going to see this, though, it needs to be seen in a theater. It's made for the big screen.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Slightly Too Long
PostedDecember 27, 2011
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One of the best characters is Sherlock's brother. Played by Stephen Fry, he adds another degree of quirkiness to the already demented family.
Ritchie concentrated a little too much on special effects, explosions, and slow motion fighting. What's most entertaining about this franchise is the clever dialogue and give and take between the main characters.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it a lot. The theater was packed, and the audience applauded at the finish. The success with the audience should prompt the filmmakers to proceed with the sequel telegraphed at the end.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1960s Saturday Matinee
PostedJune 26, 2011
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Nostalgic look back at a time that we remember as more innocent than it was. Kids did a great acting job, which is likely a tribute to Abrams. It has the feel of ET but has those moments when you are made to jump. If you take children, just be aware that these kids use strings of four-letter words that I don't want my children to use.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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