Tarzan (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed, Glenn Close, Nigel Hawthorne, Lance Henriksen, Wayne Knight, Alex D. Linz, Rosie O'Donnell, Beth Anderson, Jack Angel, Joseph Ashton, Chris Buck, Kevin Lima, Bob Tzudiker, Brian Pimental, Burny Mattinson, Carole Holliday, Chris Ure, David Reynolds: DVD

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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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It's the dish--mistakes, unused footage, creative differences, embarrassing behind-the-scene stories--that makes collector's editions so much fun. Unfortunately, this goes against the Disney philosophy of picture-perfection, and this two-set disc shows it; only half of the new materials are engaging. The other half of this second disc, the "Tarzan Archives," is slickly produced filler--more publicity fluff than deep insight on the development of the film and the animation process. Much better are the three abandoned scenes (with voices and storyboards), including a much fiercer opening and ending, plus dozens of sketches made over the years as the designers pursued the luscious look of the film. The original audio demos Phil Collins made for the film are also intriguing (mostly filled with dummy or place-holding lyrics). The new audio commentary (by the producer and two directors) is a "fireside chat" variety, hardly worth more than one listen. Two side-by-side comparisons of storyboards to final film are a great tool to show youngsters how the animated process works, as is animator Glen Keane's talks on animating Tarzan. Also for kids: a read-along book and trivia game. --Doug Thomas

Wonderful! Oct 28 2011

By beluga

Format:DVD

Tarzan is as delightful as I remember with wonderful music by Phil Collins.
This is a great one for the fmmily collection.

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Tarzan DVD May 30 2011

By Dede

This is a great movie...love the music as well! The product was well handled and is now a wonderful addition to my movie collection. Thanks

My son's favorite! April 13 2010

By Daniel Bradford

Again, I order this video and it was here in no time. My son's favorite disney video.

A woman version of Tarzan sound terrific

I think that movie is a terrific one. If Disney can come up with female version of Tarzan named "Tarzana" sounds like a terrific idea. Read more

Published on Dec 27 2009 by Kevin Barton

*****Wow!******

This is a great movie but its the kind that you can get a little tired of after a while. I didn't really care for Minnie Driver's voice for Jane Porter; it didn't fit somehow. Read more

Published on July 10 2004

AWESOME MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!

i am a disney movie collector and tarzan is one of my favorites among the disney collection.great animation great story.this movie is a must to get!!!!

Published on May 27 2004 by Armand Herpe

Anyone else notice....

....the shadow of the dead body hanging in the noose?! Probably not....most folks set their kiddos in front of a Disney movie hoping for some quiet time. Read more

Published on Mar 18 2004 by Mom N. Teacher

good movie, great music, lame dvd treatment

I suppose we are meant to wait for Disney to give this a decent two-disc treatment. Right now there are few extras on the dvd (though the languages are rather amazing). Read more

Published on Mar 10 2004 by audrey

Not bad

it's just one of those Disney movies. Nothing bad, nothing really good.
Pluspoints are in the music and the animation, which is Disney's best so far.

Published on Feb 20 2004 by M. Buisman

Characters die in this movie!!!

This movie is really about the laws of the jungle. Animals and humans get killed by other animals and humans.

I like this movie even more than the first Lion King. Read more

Published on Dec 13 2003 by Tim

Great Fun - Kids and Adults Will Both Enjoy This

We own a lot (a LOT) of Disney animated DVDs, and our kids watch them often. Some (like Pocahontas and Hunchback of Notre Dame) get viewed once and then shelved because the... Read more

Published on Nov 21 2003 by Regular Dad

Me Tarzan, You UnImpressed

This movie just doesn't cut the mustard. It's like they were sitting around thinking, O.K. Guys, we got to get a movie out this season... Yeah, o.k. Well, how about Tarzan??? Read more

Published on Nov 15 2003 by Alicia Walker

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