Andrew Stanton makes the jump from Pixar animation to live action with the lavish John Carter.
But is it any good?
Kitsch makes for a perfect square-jawed matinee hero, and hes supported by some engagingly-wrought supporting characters.
It really does have to be seen in a cinema to be truly appreciated.
John Carterisnt a perfect film, admittedly.
Its 3D is unobtrusive rather than dazzling.
Mark Strong is much better his charisma helps but his motivations are often somewhat muddled.
WhatJohn Carterdoes have in its favour, however, is charm, and lots of it.
Its fight scenes are well shot and at times extraordinary.
This is best summed up, I think, in a sequence where Carter has just arrived on Barsoom.
In one scene, Stanton leads the character and the audience from bewilderment to exhilaration.
Rating:
4 out of 5
