Tarzan returns to the "classic" Disney feel.

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 1999)

Everyone has their favorite Disney film(s). From more of the classic movies (Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty) to the newer films (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King), I've had more of my share. I had better find a space in there for Tarzan.
Tarzan, simply put, was amazing. The animation was the usual Disney quality (top-notch), the story didn't wander as far off track as some of the other films, and Tarzan and Jane were great characters. Minnie Driver's slightly scatterbrained twist on Jane made for a very enjoyable character, and Tarzan "surfing" through the trees and his fascination with the human world made for one of the best depictions of the character I've seen (I'm so glad they didn't use the "Me Tarzan, you Jane" cliche). I was also impressed on how well they handled the death issues in the movie. The subject wasn't dropped halfway through the film, but it wasn't constantly focused on, and what little was seen was brief.
Tarzan was a beautiful film to watch, and though many seem to criticize Phil Collins' singing, I didn't have a problem with it. I found myself wishing that the film would have gone on longer than it had.
My only complaint? I found Clayton to be too much of the stereotypical "bad guy". Sure, he was the kind of character that you could "boo" at through the film, but I would have liked to have seen more depth to him. I don't see him joining the "Great Disney Villain" pantheon anytime soon.
Even if you've been "burned" by past Disney films, this is one to see, and will easily find its place in my movie collection. Highly recommended.