John Carter

About John Carter

John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction action film directed by Andrew Stanton from a screenplay written by Stanton, Mark Andrews, and Michael Chabon. The film was produced by Jim Morris, Colin Wilson, and Lindsey Collins, and is based on A Princess of Mars, the first book in the Barsoom series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story follows John Carter, a Civil War veteran who is mysteriously transported to Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Here, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between various Martian species and ultimately falls in love with Princess Dejah Thoris.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and shot in the United States and the United Kingdom with a budget of about $263 million. Despite its poor performance at the box office, John Carter has a loyal fan base and continues to be appreciated for its visual effects and action sequences.

Actors

• Taylor Kitsch as John Carter - A Civil War veteran who is transported to Mars.
• Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris - The Princess of Helium and love interest of John Carter.
• Willem Dafoe as Tars Tarkas - A Martian who befriends John Carter.
• Mark Strong as Matai Shang - The story's antagonist, a Thern leader.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the novel 'A Princess of Mars' published in 1912.
• It is the live-action debut for director Andrew Stanton, known for his work in animated films for Pixar.
• John Carter was announced in 2008 but went through numerous shifts in casting and production before it was eventually released in 2012.

Awards

Despite not bagging any major film awards, John Carter received appreciation for its production design and visual effects and was nominated for awards in these categories at various events.

Quotes

• "When I saw you, I believed that something new can come into this world." - John Carter
• "You are ugly, but you are beautiful." - Tars Tarkas

Music, Soundtrack

• "John Carter of Mars" - Composed by Michael Giacchino
• "A Thern for the Worse" - Composed by Michael Giacchino
• "Get Carter" - Composed by Michael Giacchino