Captures some truly magical moments from the pages of Burroughs' stories. Apart from a few issues I have with the main villain, I love everything about this movie. It's a delightfully old-fashioned pulp adventure rooted in a rich mythology. Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins were perfectly cast after all, while the green Tharks, and especially Carter's beloved watchdog Woola, make fascinating and endearing alien creatures. Michael Giacchino's music soars, but is also enchanting in its tender, quieter moments. Director Andrew Stanton will probably never get the recognition he deserves; this was a tricky movie to pull off, and I for one think he did Burroughs proud.
One of the year's best movies.
One of the year's best movies.