Visually stunning

Rating: 7/10 (6 February 2000)

Tarzan has never moved like this before. Not even Johnny Weismuller could execute the moves that the animated Tarzan does, and Weismuller is the best Tarzan! Disney's version of the Edgar Rice Burroughs story brings a grand, lush visual splendor to the jungle that can only be seen in animation. What's nice about this Disney adventure is the fact that the characters do not break out into song. Phil Collins' songs reinforce the images on the screen and do not intrude on the narrative. The film is light on its feet and hits all the right buttons. The vocal casting is good. Lance Henrikson brings the right amount of menace to Kerchek and Minnie Driver was perfectly cast as Jane. As stated before, the film is animated in a lush manner that no live action film could accomplish easily. The deep canvas technique that was employed moves the action so effortlessly, you might get a little dizzy from all the twists and turns. All in all, a fine adventure from the folks at Disney.