John Carter (formerly John Carter of Mars) is about a Civil War soldier who is mysteriously transported to Mars and then... does stuff... and fights... or something. I already think that "Cowboys & Aliens" is a risky proposition but this seems almost like a surefire box office disappointment. (And this almost seems like a companion piece. Instead of aliens invading Earth, one earthling goes to Mars.) Maybe if it was a Disney animated feature for kids, I'd have more faith but as it is I'm not sure who is really going to be fired up about this. Sadly, I don't even think the quality of the film matters; it just strikes me as a film that, even if it is good, will immediately become an overlooked gem.

I'm also starting to question whether Taylor Kitsch (aka Friday Night Lights' Tim Riggins) has what it takes to be a leading man. He seems more like a second star or 1C in an ensemble type player. We shall see.