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List Price: $29.99 | | Label: Walt Disney Video
Salesrank: 13541
Released: February 1, 2000 |
| Our Price: $19.95 |
| Used Price: $9.83 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
After viewing 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. Sixtysome 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. (Ages 5 and up) --Doug Thomas
Tarzan Reviews:
tarzan 
2009-09-29 - now i have it on DVD ... loved it as a kid ... i still love it now as an adult.
Fantastic for any Disney Fan 
2009-08-31 - This movie is a great action/drama film from Disney. The DVD is just as great as the original VHS that came out. The quality of the picture and audio is great. The extra DVD specials are interesting and I just love the cover! It's a must have for any Disney Fan.
Great movie
2009-08-21 - Another amazing Disney Movie....our familty watches it over and over again. Definitely one to be put with all the other Disney Classics.
One of those movies.
2009-05-06 - Tarzan is a classic that I can watch over & over like Lion King, Aladdin, Wall-E, etc. It has some awesome songs by Phil Collins too boot!
Animated Tarzan A Pleasant Surprise
2009-05-04 - I found this surprisingly good because not only was animation well done - which they all seem to be in the past decade - but an involving, action-packed story that was interesting start-to-finish. The action is not overdone, however. The color in here is magnificent and it looks spectacular on DVD. I'd like to see this on Blu-Ray some day.
The film turned out to be a good combination of drama, action, comedy and romance. I would think this would be a little too frightening, however, for little kids, for those wondering about that. The only negative I had was listening to the grating voice of Rose O'Donnell. Otherwise, I have nothing but good things to say about this film.
