Carter (2012) — John

If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out on the literal blueprint for Star Wars and Avatar . It’s a sweeping, high-stakes space opera with a heart of gold. 🌌✨

While it was a financial "bomb" due to its massive $250M+ budget and poor marketing, it has earned a devoted cult following. [13, 16]

Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and John Carter’s friendship is the soul of the film. [25]