Tarzan II
Directed by Brian Smith
- adventure
- animation
- family
The story
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated hand-drawn animation of a lush green jungle, with sunlit canopies, warm golden clearings, and rain-soaked leaves that glisten under soft daylight. The look is classic family-cartoon: rounded, expressive characters, broad colour blocks, and gentle camera moves through forest and tree-house spaces. The soundtrack leans on bouncy jungle rhythms and sweeping adventure swells, with light comic beats. The pace is brisk but unhurried, with short episodes of mild peril that resolve quickly. The emotional register is warm and earnest, centring on a young man in the jungle who doubts whether he belongs with his family and slowly learns to trust them again. Intensity is low: some cartoon threats, falls, and chases, with no gore, no sexual content, and little real cruelty. It suits a lazy afternoon, a comfort rewatch with children, or a relaxed evening when you want something bright and easy. It is for people who want a gentle, good-hearted animated adventure about family.
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