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Tarzan on DVD (1999)

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Average rating: 69%
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3.5
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Starring: Brian Blessed, Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn, Nigel Hawthorne, Lance Henriksen, Wayne Knight, Rosie O'Donnell, Alex D. Linz
Director: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Studio: WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO
Run time: 88 mins
Certificate: U
Collections: 100 Big Adventures
Genres: Children, Family
Languages: English
Hearing-impaired: English
Released: 04/09/2000

Brief synopsis of Tarzan

Walt Disney Pictures' animated adventure "Tarzan" is an innovative and entertaining exploration of the classic tale by Edgar Rice Burroughs. With music by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Phil Collins, "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 down by the arrival of a human expedition and the revelation that he is one of them. As he struggles to decide which "family" he belongs with, his dilemma is further complicated by his feelings for a beautiful young woman named Jane and the discovery that a trusted member of his new human "family" is plotting to harm the apes. With an inspired cast of vocal talents and new technological breakthroughs that bring added depth and dimensionality to the jungle settings, Disney's animated version of "Tarzan" captures the fantasy, excitement, and imagination of this literary favorite as never before.

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Rating of 2 stars out of 5 Radio Times

Despite its adherence to the usual “outsider who wants to belong” formula and some visually arresting action scenes, the first ever cartoon based on the classic jungle hero falls way short of Disney's recent output. With weak comic relief provided by assorted “Animalz N the Hood”, this vine, women and song saga is a frenetic mix of George of the Jungle and Gorillas in the Mist, with constant bouts of animated mayhem to keep the kids amused. Heaven forbid there should be any quiet, reflective moments as Tarzan (voiced by Tony Goldwyn) decides whether to stay in Africa or return to England with Jane (Minnie Driver). Lacking the epic sweep of Mulan or The Lion King, and laced with feeble background songs from Phil Collins (inexplicably awarded an Oscar), this King of the Swingers may be merchandise-friendly, but it's no jungle VIP.

New York Times

"...One of the more exotic blooms in the Disney hothouse, what with voluptuous flora, hordes of fauna, charming characters and excitingly kinetic animation that gracefully incorporates computer-generated motion..."

Time Out

Consolidating the computer-aided advances in 'deep focus' cel animation made in Beauty and the Beast and elsewhere, the... Read more on www.timeout.com

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Rated - 4 stars

mandy#3 from BODMIN , 24/12/2003

My children of 6 and 2 thought this was a very funny film, as did my husband. I also found it entertaining. Well worth watching and watchable more than once!

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Rated - 5 starsExcellent

A customer from Salisbury, England , 13/06/2004

A beautiful offering from Disney. Lovely music and graphics and a very heart-warming message with genuine humour.

My children (6 and 3) both love it.

Highly recommended.

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Rated - 5 starsfab

A customer from London , 29/05/2005

Daughter loved it, she watched several times over.

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Rated - 5 starsOne of Their Best

A customer from Orpington, England , 09/08/2005

What a wonderful family film! I would say this is one of Disney's best of later years (although it still doesn't beat The Little Mermaid and Beauty & The Beast in my opinion).

The animation is superb and the songs actually stay with you for longer than a few minutes after the credits. Definitely one to watch as a family, as everyone will love it.

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Rated - 5 starsFamily Film Fantastic

A customer from Lincoln, England , 08/05/2007

I didn't think I'd enjoy this movie but it was one my ex-husband said was worth seeing, we watched it about 10 times before it was due back! The music, action and all around fun was well worth it, now I'm going to get my current husband to see it as I personally can't wait to see it again! The soundtrack is fantastic especially the jazz and comedy type music. Excellent for all ages and the music helps housework go by quickly!!!

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Rated - 5 starsExcellent

A customer from Salisbury, England , 13/06/2004

A beautiful offering from Disney. Lovely music and graphics and a very heart-warming message with genuine humour.

My children (6 and 3) both love it.

Highly recommended.

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