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The Legend of Tarzan

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
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Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie in The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
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Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
IMDb RATING
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179K
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POPULARITY
1,130
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    • David Yates
    • Adam Cozad(screenplay by)
    • Craig Brewer(screenplay by)
    • Edgar Rice Burroughs(based on the "Tarzan" stories created by)
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    • Alexander Skarsgård
    • Rory J Saper
    • Christian Stevens
    • David Yates
    • Adam Cozad(screenplay by)
    • Craig Brewer(screenplay by)
    • Edgar Rice Burroughs(based on the "Tarzan" stories created by)
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    • Alexander Skarsgård
    • Rory J Saper
    • Christian Stevens
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    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • John Clayton…
    Rory J Saper
    Rory J Saper
    • Young Tarzan (18 Years)
    • (as Rory J. Saper)
    Christian Stevens
    • Young Tarzan (5 Years)
    Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz
    • Leon Rom
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • George Washington Williams
    Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie
    • Jane Clayton
    Sidney Ralitsoele
    • Wasimbu
    Osy Ikhile
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    • Kwete
    Mens-Sana Tamakloe
    Mens-Sana Tamakloe
    • Kolo
    Antony Acheampong
    Antony Acheampong
    • Kanam
    Edward Apeagyei
    Edward Apeagyei
    • Kimanga
    Ashley Byam
    Ashley Byam
    • Kasai
    Casper Crump
    Casper Crump
    • Major Kerckhover
    Adam Ganne
    • German Force Publique
    Aleksandar Mikic
    • Muscular Force Publique
    Gary Cargill
    Gary Cargill
    • Unruly Force Publique
    Shaun Smith
    • Medieval Faced Mercenary
    Ian Mercer
    Ian Mercer
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      • David Yates
      • Adam Cozad(screenplay by) (story by)
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    • Trivia
      Alexander Skarsgård said that one of the main reasons he took this role was to impress his father Stellan Skarsgård. He said, "My dad is a massive Tarzan fan. Growing up, we had these VHS cassettes of the Johnny Weissmuller films, and that was my introduction to the character. But those films are seventy years old, and so much time has passed, that I think mine is a fresh take. I'll never compete with Johnny Weissmuller, but I just wanted to impress my father. He was thrilled. He was more excited than I was." Oddly enough, his father was considered to play Tarzan in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984).
    • Goofs
      The film mentions that the Force Publique is a European mercenary force and it is depicted as (almost) exclusively white (European). In reality the Force Publique was a native (i.e. black) force commanded by European officers (some regular, some mercenary).
    • Quotes

      John Clayton: Your son killed the only person who ever cared about me.

      Chief Mbonga: It was an animal.

      John Clayton: She was my mother.

      Chief Mbonga: How was he to know? My son was just a boy! Not like you! Where was your honor?

      John Clayton: I... I had none. I had none.

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      Written & Produced by Rupert Gregson-Williams & Lebo M. (as Lebo Morake)

      Performed by Zoe Mthiyane

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    7/10
    (heavy sigh) It's OK, but it could have been great
    The core Tarzan story is not only iconic, it speaks to something deep within us. It is at the same time the ultimate Romance and the ultimate Action tale. It is no coincidence that, almost a century ago, when young Hollywood looked to find a franchise for its new "talkie" motion pictures, they turned to the Tarzan tale, and spawned a franchise so successful that it literally outlived the shelf life of its star.

    In my lifetime I have seen well over a dozen versions, retellings and re-imaginings of the Tarzan story. I have no doubt that after I am gone, producers and writers will continue to be attracted to it and continue to "make their bones" by bending it to their unique style.

    That said, this one is not especially good. After a great opening scene, there is the filmic equivalent of "dead air" for about 35 minutes and when the script does finally get in gear it stumbles and falls, subject to a wildly disjointed narrative and equally bizarre editing.

    Alexander Skarsgård has been impressive in other films (a race driver, a superhero) and I think with different material and a different director he could have connected. Christoph Waltz and Sam Jackson remain two of the most over-exposed stars in Hollywood and, good as they are, they are running out of clever ways to play the same character over and over. And over. And over.
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      • July 1, 2016 (United States)
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      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
      • Jerry Weintraub Productions
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • Auro 11.1

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