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Tarzan
2013 94 min Germany, United States of America G 6+
★4.7
Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Director: Reinhard Klooss
📖 Based on the novel
«Tarzan»
byEdgar Rice Burroughs
Trailers
Description
One of the most classic and revered stories of all time, Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan returns to the big screen for a new generation. Tarzan and Jane face a mercenary army dispatched by the evil CEO of Greystoke Energies, a man who took over the company from Tarzan's parents, after they died in a plane crash in the African jungle.
Worldwide:
$44.1M
Starring
Kellan Lutz
Actor
Spencer Locke
Actor
Les Bubb
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2013 adaptation of Tarzan is a divisive technical experiment, praised by some for its breakthrough 3D motion-capture and immersive jungle environments. However, many critics and viewers find the film marred by a shallow, illogical screenplay and a jarring blend of sci-fi tropes with the classic source material.
| Production | Advanced 3D motion-capture technology creates visually stunning, lifelike environments and convincing animal movements. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on clichéd, fragmented storytelling that struggles to balance the original Tarzan premise with forced sci-fi and environmentalist themes. | |
| Score | The musical score provides a dramatic, pleasant backdrop that enhances the emotional beats of the film. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the narrative pacing are split; some find the 88-minute runtime brisk and effective, while others describe the development as rushed and disjointed. | |
| Emotion | The tone is highly polarizing, with some viewers appreciating the child-friendly fairy-tale approach, while others find it emotionally hollow, tonally inconsistent, or overly simplistic for adults. |