"We're living in an age that calls darkness light." (2)

[greygirlbeast]

We're just back from a matinée of Andrew Stanton's John Carter, and before I say anything else, I'm going to say this film is an absolute and masterful delight. It's been a long time now since I've wanted to sit down and immediately watch a film a second time, but I did at the end of John CarterThat said, we had to drive to Attleboro, Massachusetts

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[vulpine137]

I'm hoping it will still be in the theaters around here this weekend.

[greygirlbeast]

I think it should be. Also, as we move away from its opening, it's moving to more 2D screens.

[greygirlbeast]

Which is a good thing as 3d gives both of us a headache, so we avoid it when we can.

It's a horrid gimmick, and I only hope its decline in popularity soon leads to its extinction.

Agreement

[poesillchild]

I've been away from your blog much too long. Everything you've said about "John Carter" is true. The advertisements I've seen on network and cable this week promoted the film better than previous ads which made me wonder why Disney hadn't used them first. If only each of us who loved the film, my wife included, could convince a few people to give this film a chance. I hope to see it again this week before it disappears.

Best
Jeff

Re: Agreement

[greygirlbeast]

The advertisements I've seen on network and cable this week promoted the film better than previous ads which made me wonder why Disney hadn't used them first.

It's complicated, and goes back to allowing the director final say over the initial advertising. I love to see creators given that sort of control, but just because you know how to make a great movie, doesn't mean you know how to market it. And Disney knows that.

If only each of us who loved the film, my wife included, could convince a few people to give this film a chance.

There might be a slim chance that positive word of mouth could at least make it a sleeper hit.

[ashlyme]

I saw it last week (on a 2D screen). Pretty bloody impressive, and it does not deserve to be a flop. I haven't read the Barsoom books, but I enjoyed it a helluva lot; glad you did, too.

[greygirlbeast]

I haven't read the Barsoom books, but I enjoyed it a helluva lot; glad you did, too.

I'm not sure how I'd feel about them all these years later. Burroughs was far from a great writer, butt, damn, he had a hell of an imagination. And, too, the movie should be judged independently of the novel. It is an adaptation, but it's also it's own thing.

[rkbwrites]

When it doubt, check Lincoln Mall Cinema World for showtimes, free parking and $6 before noon. I used to go to PVD Mall for shows but Lincoln's free and easier parking is worth the trip.

[greygirlbeast]

Thank you!

[humglum]

Definitely have to check out that theater. It's nice to have more options. We never go the the PPM, though. Rather drive to Warwick or Attleboro.

[rkbwrites]

And, they've got Dels on tap. :)

Well, so long as you arrive late enough, too early and they're still making it...

[greygirlbeast]

You're the second author I've seen say it is a wonderful movie.

I wish more would do so.

WE're wanting to see it simply because Burroughs was, essentially, the father of SciFi,

Well, Jules Verne and others might argue, but...I found myself wondering today if he were the first person to propose terraforming in A Princess of Mars.