![]() The Tharks “survival of the fittest” and the wedding vows which speak of “celestial lovers rising from the sea” are both subtle nods to darwinistic theory which, contrary to the scientific method, begins with an unproven premise that there is no god.Ī word about male/female role modeling. Interesting to note how both mythological and actual demonic names often find themselves in movies with exactly the same spelling. The goddess is given the name of Isis, on a few occasions. On Barsoom many believe in the “goddess,” and the legendary Therns are said to be her holy messengers. Dejah even admits, regarding her wedding dress, that “this is vulgar for my tastes.” When John Carter is first placed with the Thark hatchlings (babies), they are all bathed together, though the scene is so quick that nothing explicit is shown. Nothing beyond kissing is shown but the women’s attire, especially on Dejah Thoris is very revealing and cleavage is usually pronounced. The PG-13 rating is appropriate, as the violence is not acceptable for children under 12. Many are simply disintegrated by the Thern’s energy weapon. ![]() People, aliens, monsters and baby monsters (not seen) are killed, and one is beheaded. Though for the most part bloodless, with the exception being a scene involving giant white apes, violence is very present throughout much of the film and includes the use of swords, bullets, cannons and energy weapons. Later, upon finally understanding where he is, John Carter says, “Good God, I’m on Mars!” which is acceptable, as Jesus himself said in reference to God the Father that, “There is only One who is good…” - Matthew 19:17. The Lord’s name is misused once (G_damn) during the prologue, which takes place in the wild West of the 1880’s. “Hell” is the most frequently used curse among the few objectionable words in the film. He is soon captured and then “adopted” by Tars Tarkas (voiced by Willem Dafoe ) the leader of a race of fifteen-foot tall, green, multi-limbed beings called the Tharks.Ĭan John Carter, a stranger to this world, forge an alliance between the compassionless, war mongering Tharks and the scientifically advanced “red men” long enough to end the war and save a planet? Upon arriving, John Carter discovers that Mars’ lower gravity gives him the ability to leap great distances, as well as great strength. They have chosen to give Sab Than (Dominic West) the power needed to force the rival state of Helium to surrender and for its Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins) to marry him. ![]() Emily Tierney … Pretty Woman in NYC DoorwayĬaptain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is a former Confederate “rebel” who, soon after the Civil War, discovers a cave that, through either science or magic, transports him to the red planet Mars-or “Barsoom,” as the natives call it.Ī thousand year war is drawing to a close, thanks to the sudden intervention of the mysterious hidden race of Barsoom called the Therns. ![]()
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