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The Legend of Tarzan
2016 109 min Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Director: David Yates
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Description
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
Budget:
$180M
US Gross:
$126.64M
Worldwide:
$356.74M
Starring
Alexander Skarsgård
Actor
Rory J Saper
Actor
Christian Stevens
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Key opinion
The Legend of Tarzan is a polarizing attempt to modernize the classic myth by transplanting the hero into a colonial political drama. While some appreciate the visual style and commitment to a serious tone, most critics and viewers find the film hampered by a disjointed narrative, uninspired villainy, and a lack of emotional resonance.
| Production | The production design and cinematography create an immersive, albeit muted, visual environment that stands out as the film's most polished element. | |
| Acting | Alexander Skarsgård's performance is viewed inconsistently; some appreciate his restrained, aristocratic take on the character, while others find him emotionally distant and lacking the necessary ferocity. | |
| Production | The CGI and visual effects regarding the jungle environment and animals are generally considered competent, though opinions diverge on whether they are truly impressive or merely functional. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on intrusive and poorly integrated flashbacks that interrupt the flow of the main story without providing meaningful depth. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is criticized for being uneven, failing to successfully balance its attempt at a gritty, anti-colonial narrative with the requirements of a high-budget action blockbuster. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is frequently described as inconsistent, with many viewers finding the transition between London life and jungle action disjointed and poorly handled. | |
| Acting | Christoph Waltz's performance as the antagonist is widely seen as a repetitive, low-effort recycling of his previous "villain" archetypes. |