PRINCESS OF MARS

Cinemavixion Review

Mark Atkins' "Princess of Mars" plunges viewers into a familiar yet engaging Martian landscape, loosely inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic tales. The film follows a U.S. soldier, portrayed by Antonio Sabato Jr., who finds himself inexplicably transported to the Red Planet. There, he becomes embroiled in a brutal interspecies conflict, a scenario that tests his combat skills and moral compass. While the production may not boast the grand scale of some blockbuster sci-fi epics, it compensates with a focused narrative and a commitment to its pulpy roots. Sabato Jr. delivers a serviceable performance as the bewildered but capable protagonist, supported by Traci Lords and Matt Lasky. The plot, as summarized, emphasizes survival, the mastery of new abilities, and the formation of unlikely alliances. The film attempts to blend elements of action, survival, and even a touch of romance as the soldier navigates this war-torn alien world and its inhabitants. "Princess of Mars" offers a B-movie charm, prioritizing a straightforward adventure with sci-fi flair. It's a film that aims to entertain with its core concept of a terrestrial warrior thrust into an extraterrestrial war, making it a potentially enjoyable watch for fans of direct-to-video science fiction.