American movies have commonalities, but also individuality (like the non-protagonists Sura and Ula)

Lemuel 2021-10-20 17:32:17

The film is adapted from a novel written by the famous science fiction writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. The original novel was published in 1912. This film is based on the first novel in the series. It tells the story of John Carter (Taylor Kutcher), a former military officer who was traumatized during the American Civil War, was taken to Mars inexplicably. Due to different gravitational forces, John became infinitely powerful. The "Superman", who bounced like flying, was then forced to be involved in an unprecedented conflict between several major ethnic groups of local residents. This is the first time the character of John Carter has appeared on the big screen in a live-action movie. And the year he appeared on the big screen also happened to be the 100th anniversary of this novel.


This new masterpiece brought by the famous Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton is an epic action-adventure masterpiece with the mysterious and magnificent Mars as the background. Recalling what is described in the trailer introduction: However, the pain caused by the war on the earth has long made John unwilling to fight; although several major groups regard him as a key person who can save Mars, he can really leave the past and bear the burden. Take up the important task of defending the people, save this dire world, and reverse the fate of alien battlefields? The answer is yes, he can! Americans are very good at shooting this kind of heroic blockbuster. There is always such a person-always at the critical moment-with the total ability to turn the tide. In most cases, there is also a beauty with beauty and wisdom, or beauty, wisdom, courage, and beauty. Opposing scenes, this is the classic expression of American films.

When watching this movie, it reminded me of the story of "Brave Heart" William Wallace and Isabella; it reminded me of the story of "Prince of Persia: Blade of Time" Dustan and Princess Tamina of Alamut story. The background is very grand, but the ending is sad and happy. The expression of tragedy is stronger than the perfect ending of the story. Because of this, "Brave Heart" has become the supreme classic in many people's hearts. Also in this film, heroism, free will, honor, rights, teamwork, love, passion, etc. are also promoted, and the emotions of the audience are pushed to a climax.

Some people say it looks good, while others say it is not good, and it is hard to tune in. There are two sides to everything. Personally, this film still feels pretty good. The director portrayed a beautiful and mysterious cave fantasy world on Mars, which is as deserted as the Gobi Desert. In terms of character performance, everyone has a distinct personality. There are four The shape of the alien with one hand is very cute, especially his body movements; in terms of artistic expression, the alternation of the past and the present is interspersed, and people can't help but think of the foreign version of "Moonlight Treasure Box", and it is very delicate. The emotional depiction of the characters, such as the loyal Martian dog "Ula", who is loyal and inseparable. Although it looks ugly like a hippopotamus, it is ugly and gentle, loyal and brave. If I raise a dog in the future, I will call it "Wula". For example, the subtle emotions of "Sura" and her leader's father are also touching. The brave leader will let go of power in spite of his own safety and fled John and his daughter. This is a father's instinct. Have you ever seen a Martian who can cry? The tears that Sura’s father shed when he saw John and the Princess of Mars kissing each other were not the tears of a crocodile. When Sura wiped the tears gently for his father, it was enough to understate but it was a finishing touch to portray a daughter. All the love and respect for my father seems to be as light as a feather but as heavy as Mount Tai.

Sometimes watching foreign movies requires great care, otherwise you may not know what the story is about until the last ten minutes. The details of the foreign film may be the clues of the whole film. The beginning of this film mentions John's unexpected death and the strange requirements after his death, which paved the way for the reproduction of the final character. (I can see it, I guess he didn't die, it was a fake death!-said smugly) Dear you, do you see it? When John lay in the tomb again, holding an artifact in his hand and chanting the ancient and mysterious password to pass through, the responsibility and greatness of love edified the soul of every movie viewer.

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John Carter quotes

  • John Carter: Fifty millions miles apart, and no way to bridge the gap, no way to return my body and my soul to their true home. Like a fool I'd thrown away my medallion. Then I recalled Matai Shang, his knowledge of earth, of my history. It mean Therns were a presence on this world, the cave in Arizona was proof. There might be other such proofs, other Thern way stations hidden all around the world. I knew now what the cave of gold must be used for. So for ten bitter years I searched, on the trail of rumor and legend, I fared it out every possible evidence of Therns, but I found no medallion. And then it came to me. And once it came, there were many plans I had to make in secret. I could trust no one else. I had long suspected that the Therns were following my movements. Now you'll understand the cause of my sudden death. The reason for my bizarre funeral instructions. Why the door can only be opened from the inside. For if my body dies on earth, then my copy dies on Mars. You are the key, this is the task I entrust to you along with all my fortune. Protect my body, the Therns will attempt to destroy it. In the time it has taken you to read these pages, they may have already done so.

  • Edgar Rice Burroughs: I am the key. I am the key! I, Edgar.

    [he looks for clues on the mausoleum door]

    Edgar Rice Burroughs: Ed! E... D!

    [he presses the letters E-D in 'Inter Mundos' engraved on the mausoleum door, but nothing happens, frustrated Burroughs takes out the telegraph Carter had sent him and reads]

    Edgar Rice Burroughs: 'Dear, Ned'. He never called me Edgar. He called me Ned!

    [he presses the letters N-E-D in the 'Inter Mundos' engraved on the mausoleum door and the door opens, Ned is shocked to discover his uncle's body is missing, Matai Shang appears behind him, about to kill him, but Carter appears and shoots him]

    John Carter: Hello, Ned.