Tarzan
1999 · Directed by Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Original language: English
- animation
- family
- adventure
The story
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...
What it’s like
Lush, painted jungle in saturated greens and warm sunlit gold, with bright river light and sweeping, almost watercolor backgrounds beneath bouncy hand-drawn characters, and a stampede that rolls across the screen with real momentum. The score pairs swelling orchestral strings with tribal drums and vocal chants, and the soundtrack's pop ballads give quieter scenes a wistful lift. The mood is warm and playful, with an undercurrent of childhood longing and a loving, comic cast of apes. Pacing is brisk and bright, with an easy rhythm between jungle play and emotional beats about belonging. Intensity is mild: a few tense chases, a leopard threat, and some peril from a menacing hunter, but no gore and little real cruelty. It suits a family movie night, a cozy afternoon, or a comfort rewatch, and it's for people who want gentle adventure, an adoption story about finding where you belong, and animation that feels warm and hand-made.
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