
John Carter
PG-13, 2012, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Andrew Stanton
Starring:
Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Taylor Kitsch, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West
Plot:
Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.
1
"Gods" help evil ruler win battle
Themes: Demons, Spiritual Realm, Spiritual Warfare
2
Man repeatedly tries to escape captors
Themes: Determination, Escape, Perseverance, Resistance
3
Man learns to walk in altered gravity
Themes: Christian Walk, Determination, Failure, Frustration, Learning, Success
4
Man and alien attempt to communicate
Themes: Communication, Misunderstanding, Understanding
5
Man fights army single-handedly to save friends
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Helping Others, Self-Sacrifice
6
Petty "gods" feed off wars of men
Themes: Abuse of Power, God's Character, Spiritual Realm, Spiritual Warfare
7
Chained man defeats giant beasts
Themes: Evangelism, Friendship, Impossible Odds, Overcoming Challenges, Victory