Warner Bros. released their summer blockbuster, The Legend of Tarzan, on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 11. The story is ultimately a romance with CGI action and the Blu-ray includes some interesting behind the scenes features.
John Clayton III, formerly known as Tarzan, is living in England with his wife, Jane. While they want for nothing, they are unhappy there. When the opportunity arises to return to Africa to investigate slavery in the Congo, they leap at it. Jane is immediately captured by Leon Rom who wants to trap Tarzan and trade him for the fabled diamonds of Opar. Can Tarzan save Jane without being captured? Will they find happiness in Africa? Can they stop Belgium’s slavery tactics and live to tell about it?
I enjoyed the romance aspect of this adaptation of Tarzan because Jane isn’t a wilting flower. She has spunk and stands up for herself. In the long run, Tarzan needs her just as much as she needs him. The storyline is also different than past Tarzan films. Instead of taming the beast within, the story instead follows John as he sheds his aristocratic skin and releases his inner beast once more. He becomes the true version of himself which leads to a happier relationship with himself and his wife.
While the CGI animals move like CGI rather than real creatures, the action sequences still hold some excitement. The Blu-ray has some great behind the scenes features explaining how they created the big CGI moments of the film. Also included in the special features are a mini documentary about how Tarzan was reenvisioned for a new generation and one explaining how they made a soundstage in London into an African jungle.
Overall, this was a fun film for families with older children. The story is a bit predictable and it’s somewhat far-fetched, but what Tarzan film isn’t? If you’re looking for a flick with a lot of action (or you just want to stare at a shirtless Alexander Skarsgard), pick this up for your next movie night. Just remember to take it at face value and not read too much into the plot.
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