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Tarzan
1999 88 min United States of America G 0+
★8.3
Animation, Family, Adventure
Director: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
🎭 Based on
«Tarzan of the Apes»
byEdgar Rice Burroughs
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Description
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...
Budget:
$130M
US Gross:
$171.09M
Worldwide:
$448.2M
Starring
Tony Goldwyn
Actor
Minnie Driver
Actor
Brian Blessed
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2000
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Disney's Tarzan is widely considered a visual and musical masterpiece of the studio's Renaissance era, praised for its groundbreaking integration of hand-drawn and 3D animation. While the narrative is a familiar coming-of-age story, it is elevated by its emotional depth and a celebrated soundtrack by Phil Collins.
| Production | The blend of hand-drawn character animation with 3D "Deep Canvas" backgrounds created a lush, naturalistic jungle aesthetic that remains highly impressive. | |
| Score | Phil Collins' soundtrack, featuring iconic tracks like "You'll Be In My Heart," is widely cited as one of the best and most memorable in the Disney canon. | |
| Theme | The film balances poignant themes of self-discovery, identity, and the conflict between human and animal worlds effectively for all ages. | |
| Acting | The character performances are viewed inconsistently; while some find the vocal acting and distinct designs expressive and soulful, others find certain characters like the protagonist or the villain to be uncharismatic or poorly written. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided; some critics admire the lean, efficient storytelling, while others argue the script is uninspired and relies on inconsistent logic. |