Tarzan (UK)
An immortal legend. As you`ve only imagined
Certificate: U
Running Time: 85 mins
Retail Price: £22.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Wild with exotic adventure and laughs, Disney`s Tarzan is a magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs` classic story of the ape man!
Raised by a family of gorillas, including the loving Kala and the wisecracking Terk, Tarzan develops all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal. But with the sudden appearance of Tarzan`s own kind, including the beautiful Jane, two very different worlds are about to become one.
Driven by five powerful songs from pop superstar Phil Collins, and starring the voice talents of Minnie Driver, Glenn Close and Rosie O`Donnell, Disney`s Tarzan delivers incredible adventure as well as important reminders about acceptance and family!
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
History & Development - An insight into Edar Rice Burrough`s original vision of Tarzan has been turned into a reality by Disney Animators
Music Of Tarzan - Phil Collins talks about his involvement with Tarzan
Includes 2 full length music videos
Story & Editorial - Showing how Tarzan was made from black & white drawings right through to final full colour film with music
Two Read Alongs
Triva Game - Find out how much you know about Tarzan & his friends with this fun game
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.66:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English
Directed By:
Kevin Lima
Chris Buck
Written By:
Noni White
Bob Tzudiker
Tab Murphy
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Starring:
Lance Henriksen
Nigel Hawthorne
Tony Goldwyn
Minnie Driver
Glenn Close
Brian Blessed
Casting By:
Ruth Lambert
Mary Hidalgo
Soundtrack By:
Mark Mancina
Phil Collins
Editor:
Gregory Perler
Producer:
Christopher Chase
Bonnie Arnold
Distributor:
Disney Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
The famous story is told in a beautiful manner both for kids and grown ups (like myself).
The video transfer (1.85:1) is excellent. The colors are amazing and the picture is always sharp. As can be expected, there are no compression signs at all.
The DD 5.0 (yeah, there`s no LFE) is excellent. The jungle comes alive very realistically and the dialog is always balanced. The movie comes in 6 different languages:
English, Polish, Hungarian, Greek, Croatian and Hebrew. Some of the versions are presented in DD stereo and some in DD surround, but thankfully, the English and Hebrew versions are DD 5.0.
The musical score is also very good.
The menus are still and dull.
The extras include nothing. Really.
Bottom line - a spectacular presentation of a great story. Don`t miss it.
"Tarzan" revisited - February 2005
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Almost four and a half years after watching the movie for the very first time, I got a chance to watch it again.
I`m still at awe. While the story is well known (and sort of predictable, I must say) the visuals are nothing short of stunning! The rapid movement of the camera during the jungle scenes in nothing short of amazing.
Too bad this version of the movie comes on a bare disc. The special edition is, therefore, the obvious choice.