Michael Corvin

If there's a remote chance of a sequel, I'm sure that's the direction the titles will take.

TomOpus

Since they don't like "of Mars" in the title, wouldn't it be like "John Carter and the Princess" or "John Carter: Warlord".

Shinobi

Right, but if they're not mapping the book titles to the film(s) (and they're not), I figured they might as well have a fairly interesting name for the first (and possibly only) film. A name that describes the general saga, rather than specifically the first story. Because I really doubt that we'll even get to a third movie.

Matthew Chmiel

I really doubt that we'll even get a second movie based upon how the film is trending.

Hell, look at Tron: Legacy. The film made over $400 million worldwide during its theatrical run (but had a $170 million production budget plus who knows how much Disney fueled into prints and advertising), but we will probably never see a sequel to that either.

TomOpus

I doubt it too unless it really catches fire and does Avatar-like business. You never can tell, but I just don't see it. Man, how the hell did that budget get to be so huge?

Solid Snake

goddamn...just saw the budget. $250 million?! WTF, mate? For those of you that saw it...does it looks like it's worth $250 million?

whotony

Isn't that sop for a if budget action flik these days.

Solid Snake

English, motherfucker. Do you speak it?!

whotony

Yikes. That was iPad speak for....

Isn't That sop(standard operating procedure) for a big budget action flik these days.

Matthew Chmiel

Motherfucker, did you not read my original post?

So, yes, you obviously see where the money went as the film was shot mostly on location other than a few moments that were shot either on sound stages, in front of a green screen (such as a specific chase sequence towards the end of the second act; picture of such said scene here), or composed completely of CGI (which was maybe a handful of shots at most).

bluetoast

I don't give a damn how bad the ads are, it's by Stanton and that will get me in theaters. Pixar directors + Live action = success.

Artman

Yeah, they certainly know about pacing and how a film should flow. The biggest hurdle is probably managing the sheer scope of the production, location shooting, etc. It's not like they're starting in the shallow end either - doesn't get much bigger than M:I 4 and JC.

filmerp

Once you see the movie, you'll see that the title isn't really just JOHN CARTER

The Bus

Seeing this on Thursday night at the world's largest IMAX screen (eight stories high).

I admit I had some serious reservations as the tickets were an eye-watering $33 each.

Dr. DVD

If you're interested in the books and have a nook, you can get all of them for $ 0.99 , pretty good deal.

Everyone already writing this one off as a flop?

Dr. DVD

I think this movie technically is A PRINCESS OF MARS. FWIW, the first Pirates movie was considered a joke until it started getting decent notices and word of mouth.

macontosh2000

I got to see an advance screening yesterday at Hollywood Studios and I have to say i actually really liked it. I agree with some of the reviews that say its kind of a mix of OT Star Wars and Avatar (and i didnt like Avatar). My only problems with it was (other than the sound in the theater) that it was was kinda confusing at times, they throw in lots of mythology at you and I think I got half of it, which got me through the half I didn't (like the first season of The Wire), and i think they tried to hard at times to put Humor in it. They showed it in 3D but i didnt think the 3D was anything special, but i also just dislike 3D movies. My audience seemed to really enjoy it, so if people actually come to the theater it could be a hit.

The Bus

Here's a good pull-quote:

"Like the first season of The Wire" - Macontosh2000, DVDtalk.com

Dr. DVD

Great logic. I also bet if I eat something before I see the movie, I will have been fed.

Ash Ketchum

I think what he meant was: if opening weekend audiences come in force the word of mouth will be so positive that the film will become a hit, but if they stay away, the movie won't have a chance to build.

macontosh2000

I did mean what Ash said. This movie isn't on most peoples radar, the only reason i saw it was because it was free. To me it looked like another Prince of Persia (with aliens), and because of its March release date it felt like Disney was trying to dump it. But like i said if people actually come and give it a chance, it could do well with word of mouth, and i personally thought the ending was really effective, it left me wanting a little bit more.

Dr. DVD

I had a feeling that was it, I just saw the opportunity to make the remark and went for it. Didn't mean any offense, just a bit of fun.

I think it's interesting the remark you make about it not being on many peoples' radar. They've been shoving ads down people's throats on TV for quite some time. However, I think the tiresome exposure is what's turning people off of it.

Solid Snake

I really dig this. I'm there. Always good to see Cranston. Can't get enough of him.

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Giles

you have to be really old to get confused with "that" John Carter -

PopcornTreeCt

I think of Terminator 2 -- yes I know it's John Connor and not Carter... but it's the first think that pops in my mind.