Good news for "John Carter" movie

Though critical reviews (and probably anticipation for "The Hunger Games") diminished the returns on John Carter, it's doing well enough overseas, including China, that it might break even.


'John Carter': China Box Office Surprisingly Strong 

With a current domestic box office total of $63 million, $172 million internationally (not including China or Japan), and China's 10 day total of $29.8 million, "John Carter" is currently sitting at around $264 million in total box-office earnings, with openings still set for Japan on April 13.

Not everybody has disliked "John Carter"; critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes clock in at 51 percent positive, while users have been a bit more forgiving. Fans have given the film a 70-percent Fresh rating.

Good.  While not perfect, I thought it was well-made, and ambitious.  Definitely not a stale idea.