Manages to get the setting, the characters, and best of all the spirit of Tarzan almost right.
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Tarzan (1999)
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Reviews Counted:100
Fresh:88
Rotten:12
Average Rating:7.5/10
Consensus: Disney's Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces..
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: Tarzan is an adventure that traces the story of a human baby who is orphaned in the African jungle and lovingly raised by a family of apes. Tarzan's peaceful and sheltered world is turned upside... [More]
Starring: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Nigel Hawthorne
Director: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Reviews for Tarzan
Here, we have animation at its very best; the hero swings through the trees on vines as if he is on a roller coaster.
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Not without its engaging moments.
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There's ne'er a dull visual moment!
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Tarzan offers glimpses of Disney emotional storytelling at its finest.
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Everything a quality animated feature should be: intelligent, accessible to both kids and adults, and most important, genuinely fun.
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Disney's Tarzan is a corker; a robust, remarkably kinetic realization of Burroughs' grand, preposterous fable.
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An instant classic that's fun for viewers of all ages.
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A pleasure to watch, full of excitement and fun, and not over-heavy on the sentiment.
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Tarzan surfs and slides and sails through the trees throughout the film, and it's a spectacular effect, almost dizzying at times.
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Tarzan has the guts to defy animation conventions.
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Aan enjoyable movie for the entire family to see.
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Tarzan is a cut above new-generation Disney animated movies for many reasons, but one is clearly the story's emotional resonance.
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With this new, rollercoaster-ride three-dimensional approach, Disney has indeed heralded a new age in animation.
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Gives a fresh look to one of the world's popular myths.
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Rich animation, with layer upon layer of dense jungle; lively, well-developed characters; skilled voice talent; a driving, compact story; and Phil Collins' robust songs.
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From a purely visual standpoint, this may be the most impressive of all of Disney's traditionally animated features!
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Though it relinquishes some of Disney's toehold on an adult audience for animation, Tarzan is sprightly and likable in ways that are hard to resist.
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Top CriticThe best cinematic version of Edgar Rice Burroughs' ape-man tales since Johnny Weissmuller first put on the loincloth.
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Disney's Tarzan is extraordinary; so far, the best film of 1999!
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Latest News for Tarzan
December 15, 2006:
Del Toro To Go Loincloth Route in "Tarzan" Pic
"Hellboy" director Guillermo Del Toro will soon be tackling tamer stuff than demonic heroes and twisted fairytales as he has signed on to direct a "Tarzan"... More...
January 13, 2006:
Sarandon Gets "Enchanted"
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that celebrated actress Susan Sarandon will join James Marsden and Amy Adams in Kevin Lima's "Enchanted," which will combine... More...
August 01, 2005:
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May 26, 2005:
"Tarzan" Director Gets "Enchanted"
Variety shares some good news for director Kevin Lima. Disney was looking for a filmmaker to bring their "Enchanted" project to life, and seeing as the movie is a... More...
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