In the first film, Taylor Kitsch was criticized by some for being a bit stoic. Here, he owns the role. He is no longer the confused Civil War veteran; he is a Warlord of Mars. His chemistry with Lynn Collins remains the emotional anchor of the film. Collins gets more to do this time around, proving she is not just a damsel in distress but a brilliant scientist and warrior in her own right. Willem Dafoe (Tars Tarkas) continues to deliver a motion-capture performance that is nothing short of Oscar-worthy.
The film follows John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), a Civil War veteran mysteriously transported to Barsoom, where he becomes entangled in a civil war. Despite a dedicated fan base, the film was a major financial disappointment, losing Disney an estimated . After this colossal bomb, Disney immediately shelved the planned sequels . john carter 2 filmyzilla exclusive