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- First reviewNovember 6, 2009
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By the book -- John Carter great storytelling
PostedMarch 23, 2012
mswriteok
from Oklahoma City
From the opening, "John Carter" follows the Edgar Rice Burroughs book to the letter, a rarity in these "do anything to jazz up a story" times.
Carter, a former Confederate soldier, discovers a hidden cave with strange writings and awakens on a place called Barsoom, which he discovers is Mars.
This planet though has air and water and a variety of intelligent creatures who mostly keep to themselves. They are all warlike, but seem to fight amongst their own kind.
Carter first discovers Tharks, four-armed giant green creatures who live more like Vikings than humans. They aren't sure exactly what he is, but his ability to jump long distances and great strength intrigue them.
He is stunned to see flying vehicles and fighting among them is a beautiful woman.
He saves her life, and discovers she is a princess of the city of Helium.
Her knowledge of science and his planet astonishes him.
Their adventures, the defense of Helium, his quest to return to Earth, his discovery of other intelligent species on the planet and his conquering of all of them make this movie a delight to watch.
This movie is a good famiily one, as long as parents go with their under-13 children. This might be a reason to read the Burroughs series, then the rest of his work.
While this is not "Harry Potter" style fantasy, its well done in all regards and will give viewers many subjects for discussion, a rarity with today's cinema.
I'd been told that the better you know the book, the better the movie and this is absolutely true.
It's like the movie "Dune" this way. It will make much more sense if you are famillliar with the plot before you go, but that is true of "Harry Potter," "Twilight," and yes, "Hunger Games" as well.
This movie has not done big box office business for the above reason, so at least read a "Cliffs Notes" version of this book and go see "John Carter" before it leaves theaters -- which will be very soon.
Carter, a former Confederate soldier, discovers a hidden cave with strange writings and awakens on a place called Barsoom, which he discovers is Mars.
This planet though has air and water and a variety of intelligent creatures who mostly keep to themselves. They are all warlike, but seem to fight amongst their own kind.
Carter first discovers Tharks, four-armed giant green creatures who live more like Vikings than humans. They aren't sure exactly what he is, but his ability to jump long distances and great strength intrigue them.
He is stunned to see flying vehicles and fighting among them is a beautiful woman.
He saves her life, and discovers she is a princess of the city of Helium.
Her knowledge of science and his planet astonishes him.
Their adventures, the defense of Helium, his quest to return to Earth, his discovery of other intelligent species on the planet and his conquering of all of them make this movie a delight to watch.
This movie is a good famiily one, as long as parents go with their under-13 children. This might be a reason to read the Burroughs series, then the rest of his work.
While this is not "Harry Potter" style fantasy, its well done in all regards and will give viewers many subjects for discussion, a rarity with today's cinema.
I'd been told that the better you know the book, the better the movie and this is absolutely true.
It's like the movie "Dune" this way. It will make much more sense if you are famillliar with the plot before you go, but that is true of "Harry Potter," "Twilight," and yes, "Hunger Games" as well.
This movie has not done big box office business for the above reason, so at least read a "Cliffs Notes" version of this book and go see "John Carter" before it leaves theaters -- which will be very soon.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Brilliant!
PostedDecember 23, 2009
mswriteok
from Oklahoma City
James Cameron's "Avatar" takes movies to a new level. He has created an entire world that is totally believable and stunningly beautiful.
The plot is flawless and not a minute of this film is wasted.
When the movie ended, I wanted to see it again -- right then. I know I'll be seeing "Avatar" at least three more times, to catch things I missed the first time.
It's essential to see this movie in 3-D. It puts you into the movie and you become a participant.
There are no words to describe the beauty, grace and horror of "Avatar."
Cameron, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana should be dealing with an armful of awards for this amazing leap forward in film making.
The plot is flawless and not a minute of this film is wasted.
When the movie ended, I wanted to see it again -- right then. I know I'll be seeing "Avatar" at least three more times, to catch things I missed the first time.
It's essential to see this movie in 3-D. It puts you into the movie and you become a participant.
There are no words to describe the beauty, grace and horror of "Avatar."
Cameron, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana should be dealing with an armful of awards for this amazing leap forward in film making.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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This Is It
PostedNovember 6, 2009
mswriteok
from Oklahoma City
This is a fitting tribute to a troubled man but a brilliant entertainer. It's all about the show, and WOW it delivers. I was impressed with his dedication and knowledge of everything to do with his music, his choreography and his own moves.
It's a real shame we lost this man before we got to see this tour live. It would have been awesome.
It's a real shame we lost this man before we got to see this tour live. It would have been awesome.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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