Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2662 in VHS
• Released on: 2000-09-04
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Animated, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 88 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
After watching 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. Some 60 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. --Doug Thomas

Synopsis
The classic tale of Tarzan, an orphan, who is brought up by apes and believes them to be his family. This changes when, on an expedition, he rescues Jane and discovers that he is human after all. Now he must decide where he really belongs. The songs are by Phil Collins.

From the Back Cover
Disney's Tarzan, a breath-taking jungle adventure full of humourous characters, is a magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's Classic story of the ape man. Deep within the African jungle, a mother gorilla names an orphaned baby boy "Tarzan" and adopts him as her own, even though the silverback leader Kerchak shuns the "hairless wonder". Growing up alongside his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic elephant pal Tantor, Tarzan developes all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal, "surfing" and swinging through the trees at lightening speed. But with the sudden appearance of Tarzan's own kind - humans - including the beautiful Jane, the only world Tarzan has ever known and the one in which he belongs collide with extraordinary force! Driven by five powerful songs written and performed by pop superstar Phil Collins, and starring the voice talents of Minnie Driver, Glenn Close and the hilarious Rosie O'Donnell, Disney's Tarzan delivers incredible adventure as well as important reminders about acceptance and family.

Customer Reviews

Disney still knows how to entertain!
Being a Disney fan I am slightly prejudice, however sincerely this is a great film! The animation is superb bringing to life Tarzan, Jane and all the other 'secondary' Disney characters that usually steal the show. I found the film both laugh-out-loud funny as well as touching, hitting on genuinely important issues in an entertaining way. This film is a must for both the little and big kids of the family!

Good film. Extras leave a lot to be desired
Being an avid Disney DVD fan I've added this Collector's addition to my collection.

The film is very good and in the typical Disney mould. There's animal's that talk and Tarzan overcomes his enemy to get the girl.

The extra's leave a lot to be desired. There's how the film was made etc, but not much for the kids, like with say Beauty & The Beast Collector's Edition.

My tip is to buy the single edition, unless your mind is set on getting every Disney DVD like me...

This is what DVD was made for.
Every once in a while Disney release something special. Tarzan is indeed up there with the likes of The Lion King. This is Disney animation at its best with never before seen techniques that just blow you away. Driver and Blessed contribute some great voice work while Phil Colins' music is spot-on. The score music is also quite beautiful which adds to the great world that the animators have created. Disney have out-done themselves and Tarzan would be difficult to top. As for the DVD itself, this edition is the only one to buy with so much content. Like Men in Black and Fight Club this is how DVD's should be and it's what your player needs to be fed regularly !