Review of Tarzan (1999) by Steven (Mogi) . — 10 Jun 2009
Fast paced and quite thrilling, Tarzan is one of Disney's darkest and most mature animations, dealing with death, loss and identity. However, along with the darker themes is the message of love, acceptance and the appreciation of nature through characters representing the two extremes of man: his desire to learn and his desire to profit.
Minnie Driver easily steals the show as quirky, down-to-earth and positively charmingly raspy-voiced Jane. She's not the atypical heroine and has no trouble in getting her hands dirty and adapting to the jungle's way of life.
Phil Collins' Oscar winning theme song has a frenzied energy which matches Tarzan's keep-on-your-toes jungle life and one can't help but find oneself humming the tune after the film's over.
Once gain, however, major props to Disney for stretching the boundaries of children's animation and not shying away from the harsher facts of life (case and point, Clayton's shocking fate). With that in mind, Tarzan is great fun for adults and older kids but might be a bit frightening for younglings.
This review of Tarzan (1999) was written by Steven (Mogi) . on 10 Jun 2009.
Tarzan has generally received very positive reviews.
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