Wonder Woman
A sweeping, earnest adventure that moves from mythic island to muddy trenches, mixing rousing heroics with a tender romance and a sincere belief in human goodness.
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John Carter
A grand, pulpy adventure that leaps between dusty Earth and a dying desert planet, sweeping you along with spectacle and romance despite a tangled plot.
About 2012 film directed by Andrew Stanton
Genres fantasy, action, adventure, science fiction, planetary romance
Directed by Andrew Stanton
Written by Michael Chabon, Andrew Stanton, Mark Andrews
Starring Bryan Cranston, Willem Dafoe, David Schwimmer, Thomas Haden Church, Jon Favreau, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton, Daryl Sabara
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 132 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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