Product Details

• Actors: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed, Glenn Close, Nigel Hawthorne
• Directors: Kevin Lima And Chris Buck
• Writers: By Edgar Based On The Story "Tarzan Of The Apes, Screenplay By Tab Murphy And Bob Tzudiker & Noni W
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Special Edition
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: October 18, 2005
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (444 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000AAF1TU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #848 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #39 in Movies & TV > DVD > Kids & Family
• Learn more about "Tarzan (Special Edition)" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After viewing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote to Walt Disney about adapting his novel of an ape-man into a feature animated cartoon. Sixtysome years later, the tale is finally told with brilliant design work that looks unlike any previous animated film. The story is a natural for Disney since the themes of misunderstood central figures have been at the heart of its recent hits. Disney's Tarzan doesn't wander far from the familiar story of a shipwrecked baby who is brought up by apes in Africa. What gives the film its zing is its clever use of music (the songs are sung by Phil Collins himself rather than onscreen characters) and the remarkable animation. Deep Canvas, a 3-D technology, was developed for the film, creating a jungle that comes alive as Tarzan swings through the trees, often looking like a modern skateboarder racing down giant tree limbs. The usual foray of sidekicks, including a rambunctious ape voiced by Rosie O'Donnell, should keep the little ones aptly entertained. The two lead voices, Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan and Minnie Driver as Jane, are inspired choices. Their chemistry helps the story through the weakest points (the last third) and makes Tarzan's initial connection with all things human (including Jane) delicious entertainment. Disney still is not taking risks in its animated films, but as cookie-cutter entertainment, Tarzan makes a pretty good treat. (Ages 5 and up) --Doug Thomas

Product Description

With 47 previous movie adaptations, TARZAN(R) is said to be the second most-filmed subject in Hollywood history (topped only by DRACULA) and one of the all-time most popular with moviegoers.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie - But Flawed Audio! February 4, 2000

By SALVATORE ALIOTO

Format:DVD

The movie is great, I like it at home as much as I did in the theater, BUT...There appears to be a glitch with the sound. The front left and rear right audio channel is SWITCHED. Disney is aware of this problem (on 1.5 million disks) and isn't doing ANYTHING about it!

67 of 84 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars How to make a gem without violence! November 30, 1999

By Eduardo Middleton K.

Format:DVD

Technically, this movie is perfect. Great songs, beautifully designed scenarios, endearable funny characters and a strong feeling of nostalgia for movies that aim to a higher message. Regretfully, whoever is a parent these days is having a lot of trouble to explain the violence shown in cartoons to their sons. Moreover, it's hard to endorse any t.v. cartoons other than Pinky and the Brain or history related ones. Tarzan demonstrates that there is such thing such as a Family Film and that you can create visually stunning gems as this movie and, still, send a message other than gross scenes or blood and guts spilled all over. Thank you, Disney.

79 of 101 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars From Idianapolis.. Great Movie November 20, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

I have to say that the person from Chicago is way to analytical! This is a childrens movie without a doubt.. Take it from a mother that is very protective of the tv programs that her children watch.. This was very animated and there was no gross violence that all the new cartoons these days have in it.. It was a love story, a frienship story, a happy and a sad story. As an adult, I loved it and highly reccomend it for you and your children. It is something that you can sit down as a family and enjoy together.. Try not to analyze this movie, just enjoy it, it's great!