I would disagree with the review.
I have read all the books and but for a few tweaks it is faithful to the spirit and major plots.
It rare I spend any money for the theater experience but this was worth the money.
The one scene where John Carter sends the princess away to escape while he holds off an attacking hoard is a perferction.
I do hope they go into the other books.
(does anyone know where to buy a stuffed woola toy?)
So, do I need to see it in a theater? I rarely see things at the movies and usually wait til they’re on ppv, but some things call for the big screen. This seems like one of those.