The legend of Tarzan is told in breathtaking fashion, from the loss of his parents in Africa to his adoption by a gorilla mother, Kala, to his rescue of Jane and the revelation that he is a human. Tarzan must decide where he belongs in life, while falling in love and saving his gorilla family from outsiders. An exciting film for the whole family, with songs by Phil Collins. The film's music was nominated for two Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe.
Theatrical release: June 18, 1999.
TARZAN is the 37th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.66
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
Additional Release Material:
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary: Filmmaker's Audio Commentary
Music Video:
1. Featuring Phil Collins And 'N Sync
2. Music Video - Everlife
Featurette:
1. RESEARCH TRIP TO AFRICA - DISCOVERING TARZAN
2. DISNEYPEDIA - LIVING IN THE JUNGLE
Interactive Features:
Interactive Games: TERK'S TREE SURFING CHALLENGE
Distributor Notes: Tarzan(R) Special Edition
Swing into action and adventure with Disney's original classic, TARZAN(R), packed with fun-filled bonus features and award-winning music such as the memorable "You'll Be In My Heart" and "Trashin' The Camp." Disney's magnificent animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's story of the ape man begins deep within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. Even though he is shunned as a "hairless wonder" by their leader, Tarzan is accepted by the gorillas and raised as one of their own. Together with his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic elephant pal Tantor, Tarzan learns how to "surf" and swing through the trees and survive in the animal kingdom. His "Two Words" collide with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a "civilized" life with the beautiful Jane and the life he knows and loves with his gorilla family. Filled with humor, heart, and hilarious fun, TARZAN is an unforgettable adventure you'll watch again and again.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Director of Animation
Glen Keane:
Music
Phil Collins: Singer/Songwriter/Actor
Story
Edgar Rice Burroughs: Author, TARZAN
Art Director
Daniel St. Pierre: Art Director
Review 1:
"...Once again Disney has assembled an impressive roster of voice talent....Likewise, Disney has once again reached new heights in animation art....This film, simply put, is beautiful..."
Source: Box Office
p.58 08/01/1999
Review 2:
"...A lot of fun. It has scenes that move through space with a freedom undreamed of in older animated films..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.31 06/18/1999
Review 3:
"...[Disney] unveils its most vibrant and virile hero in ages....The script is remarkably well built..." -- 4 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.1D 06/16/1999
Review 4:
"...A spirited return to form....This TARZAN swings..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.164
Review 5:
"...TARZAN is admittedly a triumph of caricature..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.58-9 11/??/1999
Review 6:
"...Disney's most elegant animated 'classic' in years..." -- Rating: A-
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.101-2 05/25/1999
Review 7:
"...One of the more exotic blooms in the Disney hothouse, what with voluptuous flora, hordes of fauna, charming characters and excitingly kinetic animation that gracefully incorporates computer-generated motion..."
Source: New York Times
p.E10 06/18/1999