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Tarzan (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
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Directed By: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Theatrical Release: June 18, 1999
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Brian Blessed, Nigel Hawthorne
Swing into action and adventure with Disney's original classic, TARZAN(R), packed with fun-filled bonus features and award-winning music such as the memorable "You'll Be In My Heart" and "Trashin' The Camp." Disney's magnificent animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's story of the ape man begins deep within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. Even though he is shunned as a "hairless wonder" by their leader, Tarzan is accepted by the gorillas and raised as one of their own. Together with his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic elephant pal Tantor, Tarzan learns how to "surf" and swing through the trees and survive in the animal kingdom. His "Two Worlds" collide with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a "civilized" life with the beautiful Jane and the life he knows and loves with his gorilla family. Filled with humor, heart, and hilarious fun, TARZAN is an unforgettable adventure you'll watch again and again.~~TARZAN(R) Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. And Used by Permission. TARZAN (C) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
User Submitted Tarzan (Special Edition) Reviews
July 24, 2008
2 Disc Collector's Edition
Somewhere in 2000, Disney quietly launched a special 2 disc collector's edition of "Tarzan" the same year as its paltry one disc edition. For some reason it advertised the one disc version heavily, which is a shame because the collector's edition is a gem not to be missed by fans. Unfortunately I didn't know about it until years after its release, and by then it was out of print, hard to find, and expensive. Luckily I found a copy that was decently priced, and was finally able to get my hands on this remarkable edition. I see this as the "Tarzan" DVD for adults: instead of cartoony illustrations on the jacket, there's Glen Keane's famous sketch of Tarzan peering at you with those intense eyes. The menus are extremely well designed and the commentaries are entertaining and insightful. It's filled to the brim with extras not found on any other edition (not even the more recent "special edition"). Instead of one long making-of documentary, you are treated to several smaller documentaries devoted to specific topics. This makes it easier to watch what you want. I was astounded at the sophistication of this DVD, especially considering it came out at a time when DVD's were a relatively new phenomena and just starting to come into their own. It demonstrated early-on Disney's capability of designing DVD's that are sophisticated and ahead of the curve. I wish they would do that with all their DVD's.
December 7, 2007
Great Movie
I've always loved this movie!! Bought it this Christmas for my sister. She'll love it!!!
August 23, 2007
Surprising
I didnt think it would be that great but it is actually very sweet and endearing. The animation is top notch and the voice acting is wonderful. Kids will love this movie, as will adults. It feels very modern and new but it still maintains the classical 'Disney feel'.
June 27, 2007
Tarzan
Son enjoyed the movie. I like the little educational bits (like the one included here about jungle) Disney has put in some DVDs.
May 14, 2007
Tarzan
purchase made as a gift for a child. good price, very good delivery time, perfect condition when received.
May 7, 2007
My kids love this movie
My kids love this movie. They are 5 and they ask to watch it all the time. I am glad I got it.
February 11, 2007
Borken when I got it.
Definatly Not new product Scratched and Cracked when I recieved it. My first time burned on line!
January 9, 2007
Tarzan
Great story for young and old alike. Phil Collins music is top-notch. The story offers a beautiful lesson of everlasting love.
December 21, 2006
A schmaltzy, misguided version of the Tarzan legend.
Yes, it's Tarzan: the musical. Complete with baby Tarzan being sung to by his gorilla mom and.... (wait for it) Rosie Odonnel as his funny ape sidekick. If that isn't enough to disturb you, you must be a diehard Disney fan (and certainly not a Edgar Rice Burroughs fan).
There are glimpses of what the movie could have been. An action sequence where the adult Tarzan slays a leapard stands out. The background songs by Phil Collins work alright. When Tarzan meets Jane there is some charm in the situation of this man who has never seen a woman before. But against that we have to weigh the obligatory sappy family situation of Tarzan wanting acceptance from his ape father. A long introduction with cute, young Tarzan teasing elephants on a dare, and a musical number with Rosie Odonnel's character beating on tin pans in a jungle camp.
There are no lost golden cities, no Jagbalga the lion, or other great things from the Burrough's source material. It sort of puzzles me that some people have said this is pretty faithful to the material. It isn't. It's Tarzan for the kiddies, which I guess is what some people wanted and expected. But if it's adventure you want, you'd be better off with Disney's Atlantis or Dreamworks' Sinbad.
December 5, 2006
A Real Winner!
Only one word can describe this DVD: amazing. The people at Disney sure made one heck of a family film. The animation is superior (I'm especially impressed with how they animated Tarzan himself--all those muscles look real convincing; Glen Keane, the designer of Tarzan, must really know his anatomy), the music is awesome (I just love Phil Collins), and the characters are a scream, especially Terk and Tantor.
Throughout this entire film, you are kept right on the edge of your seat. This DVD is packed with action, humor, and even a little bit of romance. The behind-the-scenes stuff is pretty cool too, which contains several deleted scenes (including an alternate opening and an alternate fighting sequence between Tarzan and Clayton), a few games, and awesome music videos that you'll hardly find anywhere else.
On a scale of one to ten, I give Tarzan a 15.
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