A True Triumph for Disney and for the Lord of the Apes...

Rating: Null/10 (26 June 1999)

I was fortunate enough to see Tarzan over this last weekend, and I really didn't know what to expect. I had seen that it had fairly good reviews, but I was wary because primarily of two things: Disney and Rosie O'Donnell.
How pleasantly surprised I was! This was not only a very faithful and respectful depiction of Tarzan, but also the best animated production Disney has put together since The Little Mermaid. It featured superb animation, very realistic and very fluid, and incredible scenery and action sequences. The voice-over work was very good, as well, especially by Minnie Driver as Jane Porter, Tony Goldwyn as the Jungle Lord, and even Rosie O'Donnell as young Terk. O'Donnell's ape sidekick never once detracted from the film, and neither did Wayne Knight's Tantor the elephant.
I was very moved by this film, something that happens only rarely. When Tarzan yelled his classic jungle cry, I definitely misted up. This is the way Tarzan should always be portrayed! While many purists will see this film as diverging from the immortal E.R. Burroughs' storyline, it still shows the reverence and respect that this character has always deserved but never attained.
Very satisfying and highly recommended for children of all ages.