tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post8021990830686051201..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: John Carter: A ReviewCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-24733453121724954962013-10-13T11:07:17.416-05:002013-10-13T11:07:17.416-05:00Charles:
Just saw "John Carter" for a s...Charles:<br /><br />Just saw "John Carter" for a second time and I have to say it was much better than mainstream media made out. It seems to me they got all the borrowings - from Star Wars etc. - backwards. Burroughs was there first. <br /><br />I agree with your points about some of the weak spots but that's because you know Burroughs and Carter. Solid review.<br /><br />DonIssa's Untidy Huthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352841590717991698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-26922389162896807132013-10-13T11:07:00.946-05:002013-10-13T11:07:00.946-05:00Charles:
Just saw "John Carter" for a s...Charles:<br /><br />Just saw "John Carter" for a second time and I have to say it was much better than mainstream media made out. It seems to me they got all the borrowings - from Star Wars etc. - backwards. Burroughs was there first. <br /><br />I agree with your points about some of the weak spots but that's because you know Burroughs and Carter. Solid review.<br /><br />DonIssa's Untidy Huthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352841590717991698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-7146289783553492272012-06-20T17:03:01.983-05:002012-06-20T17:03:01.983-05:00I'd heard that Disney was gunshy with Moms fro...I'd heard that Disney was gunshy with Moms from Mars cartoon flop and didn't want anything to do with the planet, but who knows marketing? lolLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998346902027037420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-77846389621534522432012-06-20T16:45:01.210-05:002012-06-20T16:45:01.210-05:00Cool. Seems to me like the biggest mistake was the...Cool. Seems to me like the biggest mistake was the movie title. Why not have called it <i>John Carter of Mars</i>?Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-17729886980116333382012-06-17T22:34:15.072-05:002012-06-17T22:34:15.072-05:00Was the the no-where name that caused it to bomb i...Was the the no-where name that caused it to bomb in the theaters, I wonder...Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-82066516111863204102012-06-16T10:58:43.911-05:002012-06-16T10:58:43.911-05:00That kind of impression was my biggest fear when L...That kind of impression was my biggest fear when LOTR was in development. I was so worried that I would like it, but wish it had been better. Fortunately, I'm left with no such feeling. I love the entire movie series.<br /><br />Of course, now I have that feeling back about The Hobbit.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-17742497105787198532012-06-16T10:09:55.381-05:002012-06-16T10:09:55.381-05:00X-Dell, good advice!X-Dell, good advice!Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-79965573412736590422012-06-15T14:58:13.122-05:002012-06-15T14:58:13.122-05:00As they say, never judge a book by its movie. You...As they say, never judge a book by its movie. Your review reminds me of my reaction to seeing <i>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</i>.X. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561609651507566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47626245057553384442012-06-15T12:46:26.385-05:002012-06-15T12:46:26.385-05:00Prashant, I like Tarzan at the Earth's core qu...Prashant, I like Tarzan at the Earth's core quite a bit. Also good are ihs "the Land that Time forgot" series.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-15159218577215609642012-06-15T00:50:16.715-05:002012-06-15T00:50:16.715-05:00Charles, thanks for the fine review of A PRINCESS ...Charles, thanks for the fine review of A PRINCESS OF MARS and its film adaptation JOHN CARTER. I am yet to read the book or see the movie and it won't be long before I do both. Not long ago I read TARZAN: AT THE EARTH'S CORE in a couple of sittings. It had some amazing characters, creatures and settings. Your review has rekindled my interest in ERB's work.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-52989919382261930292012-06-14T21:05:10.149-05:002012-06-14T21:05:10.149-05:00Laughingwolf, if you read Swords of Talera then yo...Laughingwolf, if you read Swords of Talera then you know the kind of book and movie it is.<br /><br />Golden Eagle, the original book is awesome. Of course, it might not be as powerful to you now since you've read lots of things probably that are derivative of it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56737676247522918662012-06-14T17:41:38.341-05:002012-06-14T17:41:38.341-05:00Thanks for the review! I've been seeing a lot ...Thanks for the review! I've been seeing a lot of this movie since it was released; I haven't read the original book by Burroughs, but it sounds like an interesting story.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-49745566529653561322012-06-14T15:52:26.332-05:002012-06-14T15:52:26.332-05:00not seen; can't recall reading the book... may...not seen; can't recall reading the book... may see it on dvd - if i can find itlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-67791094520897927562012-06-14T13:28:14.538-05:002012-06-14T13:28:14.538-05:00jayraven05, thanks for the input. Glad you enjoyed...jayraven05, thanks for the input. Glad you enjoyed. I agree, the 'telegraphing' idea worked better than the original mystical ERB concept. I should have mentioned that. Definitely a good update. I too liked the green sparks.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-52811206572294660822012-06-14T12:41:01.310-05:002012-06-14T12:41:01.310-05:00Good review Charles. I like how you divided it up ...Good review Charles. I like how you divided it up into sections and talked about each. I hadnt thought of Josey Wales angle that Bill mentioned. The major "steal" I noted in the movie that kinda bothered me was JC's flyer escape between the moving legs of Zondanga. Exciting but done already in both Empire (tantans) and Return (forest chase). I did love the brief night scene of JC flying to Helium under the moonlight. Readers of the series must have also appreciated that since its a frequent one in the books. Shows the majesty of Barsoom. I liked the "telegraphing" to Barsoom idea better then the mystical approach ERB took in the books. It especially worked based on the new version of the Dejah character when she explained it in the image on the floor to Carter. Making it more technical seemed an appropriate updating to the times for me. One thing not mentioned often is the nice addition of a green spark on the rocks when JC is being fired at. Thank god they didnt go with a laser beam type thing (around the time of Star Wars they sure would have). I also liked having Dejah in full armor briefly. Really helped to make her a more then one dimensional character. And JC firing that big cannon! Now THAT was ERB action.JHardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975399049775935074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-43525498506789879442012-06-14T12:39:03.617-05:002012-06-14T12:39:03.617-05:00Good review Charles. I like how you divided it up ...Good review Charles. I like how you divided it up into sections and talked about each. I hadnt thought of Josey Wales angle that Bill mentioned. The major "steal" I noted in the movie that kinda bothered me was JC's flyer escape between the moving legs of Zondanga. Exciting but done already in both Empire (tantans) and Return (forest chase). I did love the brief night scene of JC flying to Helium under the moonlight. Readers of the series must have also appreciated that since its a frequent one in the books. Shows the majesty of Barsoom. I liked the "telegraphing" to Barsoom idea better then the mystical approach ERB took in the books. It especially worked based on the new version of the Dejah character when she explained it in the image on the floor to Carter. Making it more technical seemed an appropriate updating to the times for me. One thing not mentioned often is the nice addition of a green spark on the rocks when JC is being fired at. Thank god they didnt go with a laser beam type thing (around the time of Star Wars they sure would have). I also liked having Dejah in full armor briefly. Really helped to make her a more then one dimensional character. And JC firing that big cannon! Now THAT was ERB action.JHardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975399049775935074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47776656961517952472012-06-14T10:44:32.160-05:002012-06-14T10:44:32.160-05:00Deka, I thought they were both great. I liked Woo...Deka, I thought they were both great. I liked Woola a lot in the books as well.<br /><br />Mark, I hope you feel better soon. :)<br /><br />Lyn, in the book, he was trapped in the cave and paralyzed by a gas. then he strained very hard and something snapped and he suddenly found himself outside under the stars. He lifted his hands to Mars and was drawn there. Like in the movie, his body was left behind on earth but he also had a body on Mars.<br /><br />Chris, this may be one I'll buy and I don't say that about many movies.<br /><br />Joe, yeah, the second time you can skip over the little things and go with the flow more.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-655705685913477112012-06-14T08:45:05.835-05:002012-06-14T08:45:05.835-05:00I am mostly in agreement with you. The problems I ...I am mostly in agreement with you. The problems I had with the film are not worth mentioning. I watched it again and enjoyed it more the second time around. For all its faults, I believe this film has legs.Joe Bonadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053954733485203286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-22154959790361453742012-06-14T08:29:13.765-05:002012-06-14T08:29:13.765-05:00I don't have anything to say that others haven...I don't have anything to say that others haven't said, other than to join the crowd who liked it. I saw it in the theater and will likely see it again now that it's out for home consumption.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070278104646895235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-73281634884109376432012-06-14T06:17:13.165-05:002012-06-14T06:17:13.165-05:00I saw the movie on the big screen and it was a lot...I saw the movie on the big screen and it was a lot of fun. Didn't think it deserved the panning it received. A little long, but overall an entertaining adventure. I've not read the original, so clarify something for me - did John Carter go to Mars or was he faxed there like in the movie? :)Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998346902027037420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-27879151478144103322012-06-14T06:11:31.448-05:002012-06-14T06:11:31.448-05:00You know for once i can't think of one smart a...You know for once i can't think of one smart ass thing to say. I must need a nap.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-5162171234109001442012-06-14T04:15:04.499-05:002012-06-14T04:15:04.499-05:00Great review Charles. Because is a perfect example...Great review Charles. Because is a perfect example of a opinion well explained. Very very good.<br /><br />Btw. I've talked with people who didn't knew ERB or the Barsoom books. And you know what? In every single case, the most loved character were Woola and Tars Tharkas.Deka Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328847551867893941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-19002800558427552542012-06-14T00:26:38.222-05:002012-06-14T00:26:38.222-05:00Bernard, you'll get a kick out of it I'm s...Bernard, you'll get a kick out of it I'm sure.<br /><br />David J., I may buy a copy too. I could do a few rewatches.<br /><br />Sage, She made a good Dejah Thoris. Turns out she has been in other movies but I hadn't really paid attention.<br /><br />Scott, I'd definitely see a lot more movies if we had more like it.<br /><br />Jeff M., oh yeah, the title. I forgot to mention that. Really an awful title for the movie.<br /><br />Ty, it's good fun, even with a few flaws.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-62673117618616730002012-06-13T23:19:25.071-05:002012-06-13T23:19:25.071-05:00I've been waiting to see what you thought of t...I've been waiting to see what you thought of the movie. I've yet to see it myself, but I wanted your opinion before doing so (since I consider you my S&P go-to guy). Sounds like I've got a movie to watch.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192814826756623212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-14523084065984086032012-06-13T22:08:51.295-05:002012-06-13T22:08:51.295-05:00Good review. Solid points. I'm disappointed t...Good review. Solid points. I'm disappointed that it under-performed at the box office. I do wish they would have left the title alone, I actually talked to a couple of people thought it was about John Conner from Terminator fame. I doubt if there will be others in the series. Cant complain too much though, I saw it made<br />which is more than I could have wished for ten years ago.evildmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365812717229067172noreply@blogger.com