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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's Tarzan, a breath-taking jungle adventure full of humourous characters, is a magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's Classic story of the ape man. Deep within the African jungle, a mother gorilla names an orphaned baby boy "Tarzan" and adopts him as her own, even though the silverback leader Kerchak shuns the "hairless wonder". Growing up alongside his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic elephant pal Tantor, Tarzan developes all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal, "surfing" and swinging through the trees at lightening speed. But with the sudden appearance of Tarzan's own kind - humans - including the beautiful Jane, the only world Tarzan has ever known and the one in which he belongs collide with extraordinary force! Driven by five powerful songs written and performed by pop superstar Phil Collins, and starring the voice talents of Minnie Driver, Glenn Close and the hilarious Rosie O'Donnell, Disney's Tarzan delivers incredible adventure as well as important reminders about acceptance and family.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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!
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...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Every once in a while Disney release something special. Tarzan is indeed up there with the likes of The Lion King. This is Disney animation at its best with never before seen techniques that just blow you away. Driver and Blessed contribute some great voice work while Phil Colins' music is spot-on. The score music is also quite beautiful which adds to the great world that the animators have created. Disney have out-done themselves and Tarzan would be difficult to top. As for the DVD itself, this edition is the only one to buy with so much content. Like Men in Black and Fight Club this is how DVD's should be and it's what your player needs to be fed regularly !
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Classic Disney
This film is an upto date classic Disney story, full of songs, fun, morals and laughs. Its fantastic and defo 1 for the collection
Published 9 months ago by PandaPooooo
Tarzan DVD
Started to watch it and they are singing which put me off! So that's it really have not attempted to watch it.
Published 11 months ago by E. C. Wormald
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Being a Disney film, I had high hopes. And they were met. . My 6 year old daughter and I really enjoy watching this film. . laughter and tears both happened.. from both of us! Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Cribben
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Very good quality. quick shipping. thanks a lot.
Published on 11 Oct 2005 by "anniprice03"
only disney could do it!
this is 1 of my favourite if not my favourite disney animation ever! not only is the story brilliantly animated with both funny and sad scenes but the music is excellant from Phil... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2005 by "kerriearmitage16"
Tarzan Rocks!
I recently bought this second hand on VHS. I had never seen it before and people had said it was good.
What can i say but WOW! it is an AMAZING film! Read more
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Published on 11 Feb 2004 by "theverynk"
Best Ever
My two year old has been glued to this every spare moment morning, noon and night for two weeks now. What's more it's the only Disney film I can sit thrrough without cringing.
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Published on 7 Dec 2000
Watch it before deciding to buy it
This film pleasantly surprised me. I was expecting the usual Disney mix of top animation, cliche, over-sentiment, and worst of all those awful musical scenes that Disney insists on... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2000 by hal_mustafa@hotmail.com
A Must Have DVD!
This is a must have DVD.With loads of extras! I still havent finished looking at all of them yet! The picture and sound quality are excellent and i recommend spending a little more... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2000
A must have!
Being somebody who buys all the Disney releases as and when they come out, it was a foregone conclusion that I would get this one too. It has to be one of the greatest ever made. Read more
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