Character actors James Purefoy and Mark Strong (Hollywood's go-to villain, having apparently inherited the mantle from fellow Brit Ian McShane) stand out in their performances, and many of the best lines are from the giant Tharks, voiced by Samantha Morton and Willem Dafoe. John Carter's slightly involved story isn't a tightly woven point-A to point-B journey it's more like The Odyssey, with Carter having to overcome seemingly never-ending obstacles before he and Dejah Thoris proclaim their love and save Barsoom from evil machinations. The chemistry between Kitsch and Collins - whose princess Dejah Thoris is fiercely intelligent and brave, as well as beautiful - will keep teen girls entertained while also proving that not all damsels in distress are useless when it comes to defending themselves. But Carter's broody personality and longing gazes are a good fit for Kitsch, who memorably starred in TV's beloved Friday Night Lights. He's not exactly brimming with the charisma and gravitas of other epic heroes (most of whom, from Aragorn to Maximus, are obviously alluded to in Carter). Let's start with the obvious: Kitsch definitely looks like an action star, but he's also a reluctant, laid-back protagonist.
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