The story follows , a war-weary former military captain from the American Civil War era. While seeking refuge in a mysterious cave, he is inexplicably transported to Mars. Because of the planet’s lower gravity, Carter discovers he possesses superhuman strength and the ability to leap incredible heights—powers that quickly make him a target and a potential saviour.
The film features a stellar cast that delivers strong performances, even in the CG-heavy environment of Barsoom. Description Taylor Kitsch A Civil War veteran with superhuman agility on Mars. Dejah Thoris Lynn Collins The intelligent and fierce Princess of Helium. Tars Tarkas Willem Dafoe The Jeddak (leader) of the Tharks who befriends Carter. Matai Shang Mark Strong The mysterious and calculating leader of the Therns. Sola Samantha Morton A compassionate Thark and daughter of Tars Tarkas. Production and Technical Feats
Directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton (the creative mind behind WALL-E ), the film transports viewers to the exotic and war-torn planet of (Mars). For Indian audiences, the Hindi dubbed version has allowed for a much wider reach, bringing the tale of the "ninth ray" and Martian civilizations to life in a more accessible language. Movie Overview and Plot Summary