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After watching Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote to Walt Disney about adapting his novel of an ape-man into a feature animated cartoon. Some 60 years later, the tale is finally told with brilliant design work that looks unlike any previous animated film. The story is a natural for Disney since the themes of misunderstood central figures have been at the heart of its recent hits. Disney's Tarzan doesn't wander far from the familiar story of a shipwrecked baby who is brought up by apes in Africa. What gives the film its zing is its clever use of music (the songs are sung by Phil Collins himself rather than onscreen characters) and the remarkable animation. Deep Canvas, a 3-D technology, was developed for the film, creating a jungle that comes alive as Tarzan swings through the trees, often looking like a modern skateboarder racing down giant tree limbs. The usual foray of sidekicks, including a rambunctious ape voiced by Rosie O'Donnell, should keep the little ones aptly entertained. The two lead voices, Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan and Minnie Driver as Jane, are inspired choices. Their chemistry helps the story through the weakest points (the last third) and makes Tarzan's initial connection with all things human (including Jane) delicious entertainment. Disney still is not taking risks in its animated films, but as cookie-cutter entertainment, Tarzan makes a pretty good treat. --Doug Thomas
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Disney Studios turn their attention to Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic tale with this lively animated adaptation. Tarzan (voiced by Tony Goldwyn) is a human who was taken in and raised by gorilla Kala (Glenn Close) when his parents were killed by Sabor the leopard. Now a grown male, Tarzan has never been fully accepted by Kala's husband Kerchak (Lance Henriksen), the head of the tribe, but has female gorilla Terk and elephant Trantor for friends. When explorer Professor Porter (Nigel Hawthorne) arrives in the jungle with his daughter Jane (Minnie Driver) and adventurer Clayton (Brian Blessed), Tarzan discovers his human heritage for the first time, gradually learning how to speak and spending time at the visitors' encampment. However, although Porter merely wishes to study the gorillas, Clayton secretly plans to capture them and take them back to England, and tries to trick Tarzan into leading him to the tribe.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Being a Disney fan I am slightly prejudice, however sincerely this is a great film! The animation is superb bringing to life Tarzan, Jane and all the other 'secondary' Disney characters that usually steal the show. I found the film both laugh-out-loud funny as well as touching, hitting on genuinely important issues in an entertaining way. This film is a must for both the little and big kids of the family!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stampy
Format:DVD
A man, who has spent his whole life being raised by gorillas, must discover who he is and where he belongs when humans visit the jungle where he lives.
In perhaps one of the most underappreciated Disney films of the 90's, viewers are given an insight into the life of a man who must question who and what he is in the face of danger and humanity. The plot is a very romantic tale about the human spirit and has a very intriguing point of view upon humans, who are again in the darkness as villains in this Disney picture.
Tarzan embodies the good nature about the human spirit with a heroic and loyal ideology towards the lives of others, but the humans who come to investigate the gorillas such as Clayton are the epitome of evil, and through the use of good vs evil and loyalty does the plot excel as a sharp and sentimental story about finding who you truly are.
Humour is thrown in as good measure with the very enjoyable Jane, Terk and Tantor who all have their moments in this lovable tale.
Though the humour is frequently used throughout, this is one of the most serious Disney films of recent years, and that is shown through the use of man against animal, and the inhuman nature of the humans, a very serious issue and one particular shot towards the end when the gorillas are all looking down, all sitting peacefully in their trees, all quiet and minding their own business, shows them as they are, extremely beautiful animals who are being disturbed by a group of violent money thirsty selfish humans.
Its sad that there aren't many 2D animations being made now, as classics such as these look so brilliant and are basic, but with technology being so advanced, it is hard to see a way back into this brilliant format.
The soundtrack by Phil Collins is exceptional and one of the best ever created for a Disney picture.
Though the plot can be inconsistent and the direction not on top form, it is a sentimental and humours tale which examines the differences between animal and man.
8/10
In perhaps one of the most underappreciated Disney films of the 90's, viewers are given an insight into the life of a man who must question who and what he is in the face of danger and humanity. The plot is a very romantic tale about the human spirit and has a very intriguing point of view upon humans, who are again in the darkness as villains in this Disney picture.
Tarzan embodies the good nature about the human spirit with a heroic and loyal ideology towards the lives of others, but the humans who come to investigate the gorillas such as Clayton are the epitome of evil, and through the use of good vs evil and loyalty does the plot excel as a sharp and sentimental story about finding who you truly are.
Humour is thrown in as good measure with the very enjoyable Jane, Terk and Tantor who all have their moments in this lovable tale.
Though the humour is frequently used throughout, this is one of the most serious Disney films of recent years, and that is shown through the use of man against animal, and the inhuman nature of the humans, a very serious issue and one particular shot towards the end when the gorillas are all looking down, all sitting peacefully in their trees, all quiet and minding their own business, shows them as they are, extremely beautiful animals who are being disturbed by a group of violent money thirsty selfish humans.
Its sad that there aren't many 2D animations being made now, as classics such as these look so brilliant and are basic, but with technology being so advanced, it is hard to see a way back into this brilliant format.
The soundtrack by Phil Collins is exceptional and one of the best ever created for a Disney picture.
Though the plot can be inconsistent and the direction not on top form, it is a sentimental and humours tale which examines the differences between animal and man.
8/10
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being an avid Disney DVD fan I've added this Collector's addition to my collection.
The film is very good and in the typical Disney mould. There's animal's that talk and Tarzan overcomes his enemy to get the girl.
The extra's leave a lot to be desired. There's how the film was made etc, but not much for the kids, like with say Beauty & The Beast Collector's Edition.
My tip is to buy the single edition, unless your mind is set on getting every Disney DVD like me...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Old but great
Grandsons wanted this Tarzan film they have really enjoyed watching it so have I the peace has been fantastic and they will watch it again.
Published 11 days ago by Mrs. D. Procter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Our granddaughter loved it!
Bought this for our granddaughter to add to her library of Disney dvds.We watched it together and all enjoyed it - an original take on the Tarzan story. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Fozzy
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TARZAN
This film has it all. I spent what I consider to be quite a sum of money on getting this but after watching it once and then instantly pressing play again it hit me that it was a... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Alexander Burrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Huge Disney fan, so bought this as part of my growing colection.
Great story in this one, with a lovely moral behind it.
Great music and deffinitely a must see.
Great story in this one, with a lovely moral behind it.
Great music and deffinitely a must see.
Published 25 days ago by KateVoisey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
It's disney, it's Phil Collins and a star packed cast! what more could you want from a disney DVD. Nothing.
Published 1 month ago by Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Disney films
I purchased this item as part of a collection for my son and it arrived early and it works well
Published 1 month ago by Mrs S. A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tarzan
Happy with the movie but view was it not put out in a combo 2- disc pack, so sad that this was not done, but nice to have on blu ray just the same. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Barbara J. Petersen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
GREAT Film for everyone, one of the Disney best. If you want a good Disney film, I say get this one.
Published 2 months ago by Darryll
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get lost in the jungle for an hour and a half..
Ok the dvd/bluray could be better. But the movie remains superb whatever the format it really does deserve the Disney 'Classic' stamp - which everything! Read more
Published 2 months ago by G Bottrill
5.0 out of 5 stars
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great film!!! Must watch before you die :) on the bucket list now.....one of the best disney films i have seen
Published 3 months ago by Sophie Hudson
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