Tarzan |  | Directors: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Actors: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Brian Blessed, Nigel Hawthorne
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  337 reviews
Sales Rank: 12462
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 078881785X
UPC: 717951004291
EAN: 9780788817854
ASIN: B000035Z2T
Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1999
Release Date: February 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
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 Mature, beautiful animation is the hallmark of this fine movie February 7, 2010
Gregory N. Perkins (Frankfort, KY USA)
The Walt Disney Company's 1999 animated feature "Tarzan" is a nearly flawless work of art highlighting a touching story. With the voice talents of Tony Goldwyn,('Ghost"), Minnie Driver,("Good Will Hunting") and Glenn Close("Air Force One") this is superb entertainment.
Adapted from the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs, this film utilizes an animation technique called Deep Canvas, which imbues the jungle environment with a hyperrealistic texture that arrests the eye. Tarzan himself moves fluidly through the trees, with swift grace, endowing the audience with a complete assurance of verissimilitude. These scenes render the classic Johnny Weissmuller vine swing hollow and silly.
I give Disney particular credit for making Tarzan a nuanced and intelligent character, who is even suspicious of Jane when he first sees her. After all, he is defending the apes, who represent the closest kinship ties he's ever had in his life. His mother ape loses her natural offspring at the same time Tarzan loses his natural parents in an intense opening sequence. The blossoming romance between Tarzan and Jane is handled with brilliantly understated symbolism.
Also featuring touching songs by Phil Collins highlighting the varied definitions of family and growth and a great vocal turn by Brian Blessed(Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves") as a nasty villain, "Tarzan" is very entertaining.
great classic Disney December 2, 2009
Ariella Vaccarino (Los Angeles)
I always loved this film and now my boys are fans. The characters are really strong, and the animation is beautiful!
tarzan September 29, 2009
Faye Marie Tsai
now i have it on DVD ... loved it as a kid ... i still love it now as an adult.
Fantastic for any Disney Fan August 31, 2009
C. Bui (california)
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 August 21, 2009
B. Kramer
Another amazing Disney Movie....our familty watches it over and over again. Definitely one to be put with all the other Disney Classics.
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