The Legend Of Tarzan

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  • 2016


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49 %
35 % Rotten
$ 9 Million
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Positive Reviews 73
Negative reviews 72
Average Rating 2.6/5
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2.8
The movie tees up an exciting, likable yarn but never really takes off. Av Club
1.5
Those dusty old paperbacks may thrill the occasional curious soul, but theyll never make it back to the best seller list. Den Of Geek
1.8
By turning Tarzan into just another superhero, David Yates blockbuster origin story wastes one of literatures great wild men. Indie Wire
2.0
Of course, if you can look past the problematic aspects of this and every Tarzan tale, Yates film is not without cinematic merit. We Got This Covered
3.0
Visual magic, by now, must be second nature for director David Yates, who helmed the last four Harry Potter movies, and is currently finishing up work .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The king of the jungle returns to wow us all with his swinging style and spectacular pecs This high energy, big budget new spin on the old Tarzan stor .. Time Out
1.0
Along the way, Tarzan tries to sell its protagonist as a superhero with incredible strength and superior survival skills. Screen Daily
2.5
It tries to be a sequel and has enough inventiveness to qualify as one.The story shifts between too many sub plots but never loses sight of coherence. .. ETimes (TOI)
0.5
The Legend of Tarzan plays it so safe at every turn that it forgets that a daring adventure should be daring. Collider
1.5
The Legend of Tarzan plays it so safe at every turn that it forgets that a daring adventure should be daring. Collider
1.5
The Legend of Tarzan is unlikely to spawn imitators.This commercial vine is likely to snap, and The Jungle Book has the monkey man franchise sewn up. Vulture
2.5
For what its worth, The Legend of Tarzan is several unpretentious cuts above the pompous, leaden Greystoke of over thirty years ago. Rogerebert
3.0
You wont be in my heart.Edgar Rice Burroughs Lord of the Apes swings back onto the big screen in The Legend of Tarzan, an out of touch adventure epic .. IGN
2.0
The myth is that of Edgar Rice Burroughss vine vaulting Lord of the Apes, raised in the jungle, rescued back to England, and in this films extrapolati .. Telegraph
2.5
For a summer blockbuster, it has its enjoyable and honestly thrilling moments. The Young Folks
3.5
Thats the only excuse I can conjure.Youll still be laughing at the stampede when The Legend of Tarzan concludes, which is a shame. Cinema Blend
3.0
While the commercial prospects seem a tad dire, should the series go on theres some real potential here for a fun series of adventure programmers, wit .. JoBlo
2.5
Advertising Theres a great Tarzan adventure somewhere in Legend of Tarzan, but the movie is too overstuffed and rough around the edges to fly high. Screen Rant
2.5
Its a fascinating act.Too bad The Legend of Tarzan isnt a better movie. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The set pieces are fun, if not as spectacular as those in Jon Favreaus adaptation of Kiplings similar The Jungle Book.And the plot moves at a nice pac .. Philly
3.5
It tries to be a sequel and has enough inventiveness to qualify as one.
4.0
Screenplay writers Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer have succeeded in making this film into something more than just another adventure story. Spirituality And Practice
2.2
But while they get the spectacle mostly rightup until the big, chaotic finale the CGI is reasonably good, and Henry Brahams cinematography gives the w .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
A dreamy looking film filled with fear of offending someone, of disappointing audience expectations, of failure. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
The animals are all digital, the story smacks of revisionist history and such an expansive story loses the simplistic romantic adventure story appeal .. Sover
2.5
Years after the man once known as Tarzan left behind the jungles of Africa for a gentrified life in London as Lord Greystoke with his beloved wife, Ja .. Blu Ray
2.0
Tarzan is one of the most widely known and frequently iterated characters in modern media history, having been the subject of more than 30 books, 50 f .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Its almost as if Yates is as bored with the traditional concept of Tarzan as the screenwriters are with the notion of subverting that tradition. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
And while it looks great with its gorgeous computer generated foliage and realistic animals, the story focuses too much on its stiff hero and a one no .. Usa Today
4.0
The Legend of Tarzan is a Marmite blockbuster that will repel and attract in equal measure. The Times
2.5
So the filmmakers have chosen to skip the customary origin story, a laudable impulse in the Age of Reboots. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Samuel L. Jackson offers comic relief, but half heartedly, as if its hardly worth the effort.Nice CGI scenery, though. News Review
2.5
Whether audiences will show up in droves or just a trickle is yet to be determined. Screen It
3.1
But its hard to fault director David Yates, who captained the last four Harry Potter movies, for having ambition. Rolling Stone
2.0
The plotting of this new film from director David Yates (the man behind the last four Harry Potter films) offers about as much surprise as Waltzs vill .. The Wrap
1.9
The movie wants to provide the thrills of an old fashioned action adventure (its directed with high Hollywood gloss by David Yates, of the final Harry .. News Day
2.8
The Legend of Tarzan, directed by David Yates, who is fresh from the Harry Potter franchise, doesnt go in for a lot of Me Tarzan, you Jane stuff.No, t .. Cs Monitor
2.0
Along with its talk to the animals tricks, the Burroughs worldview may be too old fashioned to use in movies anymore.Director David Yates, late of the .. Film Journal
4.0
Hes Tarzan, you are Jane. He will come for you. There couldnt have been 10 more perfect words to sum this movie up. And Christoph Waltz, bless his one .. Hindustan Times
3.0
Harry Potter franchise director David Yates deploys dazzling special effects; the computer generated gorilla tribe conveys more internecine tensions t .. The Guardian
2.0
The Legend of Tarzan and The Neon Demon reviewed the Dailies film podcast Read more Earlier this year, The Jungle Book was remade with most of the son .. The Guardian
2.0
But its too little, too late.The Legend of Tarzan ends up being a garbled, clunky production that tries to please everyone and ends up pleasing no one .. The Guardian
2.0
One minute, its a sincere period drama; the next, its a campy, over the top comic book; then, its a bloated spectacle.Yates, unfortunately, cant make .. Az Central
3.0
Its a spirited performance in line with the current trend in dauntless female heroes. Smh
2.5
Yates turns his many combat scenes up to full Harry Potter spectacle. Star Tribune
2.5
It wont take much to convert the movie into a theme park ride, which it frequently resembles. Q Network
3.2
What follows wont surprise even the most credulous moviegoer; the whole thing feels almost endearingly old fashioned in plot and execution, despite a .. Ew
2.0
Punchy action and Henry Brahams alternately moody and sun kissed cinematography keeps it intermittently entertaining but, by attempting to appease tra .. Flim List
2.0
What transpires is an adventure story, only without the adventure. Empire
4.0
After helming the final four Harry Potter films, director David Yates knows how to juggle the intricacies of narrative story telling with visually swe .. Susang Ranger
3.8
You have to admire the sheer physical scope of this epic, even if there are no animals in it. Observer
2.0
This loud, violent, action packed adventure isnt for young kids, and its not nearly as good as the recent update of The Jungle Book, either in terms o .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Here is a fun fact Tarzan is the most rebooted and reimagined franchise of all time. Flickering Myth
1.3
The Legend of Tarzan is not without stray moments of cinematic charm. Sf Gate
3.0
Why should You Watch this Film: Watch this film because its been too long since you watched the original. Book My Show
2.0
A starry cast and hordes of CGI animals dont elevate the proceedings much. Book My Show
2.5
The classic adventure tale has been admirably reconfigured to meet modern sensibilities, but the resulting film is simplistic, condescending, and iner .. New Yorker
4.0
Its also weird and beautiful and daringyou have to laugh a little at its audaciousness, but its so completely irony free that to deride it would only .. Time
1.9
Yates is also adept at shooting the build up to the films action set pieces. Slant Magazine
3.5
You never lose sight of what is at stake here, and there is no time for cheap thrills. The New Indian Express
4.5
John doesnt hesitate to reject the idea, saying Africa is too hot. The New Indian Express
2.5
After announcing its grave bona fides, it continues to engage in a lot of narrative throat clearing, much of it dedicated to seeding Burroughss founda .. The New York Times
2.5
The whole endeavor feels like an uphill battle of an old fashioned, light hearted adventure against a mudslide of gloomy brand reinvention with hardly .. The Film Stage
1.9
Today the fantasy retains its popcorn appeal (and sex appeal) but crumbles the moment you hold it up to any sort of scrutiny. Boston Globe
3.2
There are many nits to pick with David Yatess production...but there is no denying that it is a rousing adventure and grand romance set within Belgium .. Reeling Reviews
3.2
A bizarre buddy cop blend of King Leopolds Ghost, Quigley Down Under, and Dr. Doolittle. Worth it to watch Hollywood try to turn a eugenics poster boy .. Uproxx
1.0
Its all very solemn and very dull, including the often incoherent action sequences. Flickfilosopher
2.0
The films commendably well meaning attempts to right on ify its source entails a plundering of history: a scramble for the scramble for Africa, if you .. The Irish Times
2.0
Unfortunately, hes also kind of a bore, and while True Bloods Alexander Skarsgard might have amazing abs, his Tarzan is grim faced and dull. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
They are seamlessly incorporated into the main narrative and never seem intrusive or awkward.When it comes to recycling heroes of yesteryear, The Lege .. ReelViews
3.5
At its best, the film achieves what its makers clearly set out to do, to create a sweeping adventure that embraces the old in a new way. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Yates, who directed the final four installments of the Harry Potter saga, is well versed in staging stunning sequences. Lyles Movie Files
1.5
It identifies itself as: a film about the essential harmony of man and nature (its tagline: Human. Deccan Chronicle
2.0
When the big man here swings on a few vines and lets out two niggardly yodels you find yourself wishing you were watching a bonkers B movie, such as 1 .. Standard
2.5
But if you think the story is ridiculous, wait until you see the ending!.It is so stunningly idiotic it would ruin any movie, much less this one that .. Tony Medley
2.0
Some of these moments are quite effective, but quitting while its ahead is not something thats in this films vocabulary. Los Angeles Times
1.3
Even though Yates is able to stage some solid chase sequences, while Henry Brahams (Nanny McPhee) cinematography is lush and electrifyingly alive, non .. Movie Freak
3.2
Anyone secretly hoping for a campy tale of a man in a loincloth will be disappointed. Detroit News
2.0
A talky and mostly turgid attempt by British director David Yates to build on the epic vision he brought to the final four Harry Potter movies via ano .. Variety
3.8
David Yates and company have made something that is often lovely, eventually thrilling, and even occasionally kind of arousing, and this pulp adventur .. Hit Fix
2.5
It is not designed to be one movie, its designed to be at least three movies. Aisle Seat
2.5
The movie moves from one big action set piece to another, propelled by old fashioned action adventure sequences that are the stuff of solid summer pop .. Forbes
1.5
Beyond its gender/racial issues, it is painfully bland and by the numbers. Forbes
2.0
Him Tarzan. The one without the shirt. Nothing going on above the abs but an absent stare. Looks like he got left behind after the Magic Mike gang wra .. Herald Sun
2.2
Tarzan is too dull to offer consistent pulp excitement, too self serious to let itself have fun, and too reliant on same y CG spectacle to truly thril .. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
(Cusack, unfortunately, delivers what just might be the worst performance of his career here.) Reel Film
1.9
The box office reaction to this bust of a blockbuster should send it loud and clear. Nj
2.0
Maybe thats all the film should have tried to accomplish.The Legend of Tarzan is at its best when it shrugs off its seriousness and goes for the joyou .. Vox
2.0
But this David Yates endeavour rejects that notion, and is far from your archetypal origin story instead taking place a decade on from the setting wev .. Hey U Guys
2.5
The Tarzan tale and the man himself get lost in the narrative undergrowth. The Star
1.8
The same stocky, solid action concepts seen in the Potter movies are at play here, but this movie doesnt show evidence of the same strong guiding crea .. The Play List
3.8
You can find fault, and easily, with its prose, but when its right, its right in exactly the right way. Film Freak Central
2.0
The whole thing is too laborious to be any fun.By the time, Tarzan flexes for a smackdown with a CGI ape, the momentum is gone, killed by white guilt. Now Toronto
4.0
The new movie from Harry Potter director David Yates is very serious in its resurrection of a character thought to be best suited to cheaply produced .. Scroll
3.8
The result is a film that is thoughtful, visually arresting and brimming with style but that sacrifices too much on the altar of entertainment to achi .. Deseret News
3.5
It is quite a different take on the Tarzan tale, and once the film finds its groove, is an entertaining and satisfying adventure with exotic elements. Urban Cine File
4.0
Though always entertaining and engaging, The Legend Of Tarzan suffers from a case of cinematic split personality disorder. Film Ink
2.0
Tarzan pushes through the jungle with Williams, who offers modern sounding asides that might as well be delivered direct to camera. The Age
2.5
Its all rather flat and predictable, a story weve seen many times before even if youve never seen a Tarzan movie.The reason this seems to have been ma .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Provided you treat this as strictly disposable popcorn entertainment, theres plenty to enjoy here, particularly some terrific special effects.But a cl .. Mirror
3.1
Samuel L. Jacksons character is the one fresh element to the story and he provides some much needed comic relief and a sense of fun that the rest of t .. Three Movie Buffs
2.2
The plot is far too busy for summer movie pleasure, crowding out ideas that couldve been entertaining. Tamp A Bay
1.3
Perhaps most punishingly of all for Skarsgards True Blood fans, it fails to ever put our hero in a skimpy loincloth. New York Post
3.0
The CGI will have you swinging from the trees; its immersive and effective at drawing the creatures of the jungle into the narrative, and bringing the .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
The comic moments and soft focus romance flashbacks relieve the story of its intensity, but weaken the overall tone in their frequency. Nz Herald
2.5
The Legend of Tarzan is all over the place; moody in the vein of a Christopher Nolan Batman movie, ponderously romantic and dramatic, and funny and co .. Nz Herald
2.0
A good cast, impressive cinematography, a decent director in Harry Potter regular David Yates and expertly rendered CGI animals sadly cant save The Le .. Digital Spy
2.0
Lacking in spectacle overall, light on adventure, and weakly written, its hard to see how were supposed to consider this legendary viewing. Flicks
1.9
Who exactly is the audience for this boring and inappropriate extension of a childrens movie Red Eye Chicago
1.5
But some concepts resist modernization despite their creators best intentions. Screen Crush
1.0
The makers of this $180m action blockbuster have clearly thought about all that, and come up with a cunning solution. Independent Ie
3.0
Its still an entertaining action romp, but it could have been a lot more. Contact Music
4.0
Nevertheless, as the film gambols toward its inevitable fiery climax, it gets sloppier and sloppier with its storytelling and political restraint. Ar Kansas Online
2.0
For most, this will be a missed opportunity.For others, The Legend of Tarzan will be a concept that should have been left to its era. Film Racket
2.0
However, Williams, a veteran of the American Civil War and the murderous Indian wars, has got wind of what the Belgians are really up to. The Arts Desk
2.5
Tarzan, that old yodeler, has been trapped in a defective vehicle. Wsj
2.0
The most satisfying moments of THE LEGEND OF TARZAN barely involve the humans at all. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
The Legend of Tarzan had the makings to be something quite good, with a solid choice for director in David Yates (who helmed the last four Harry Potte .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
The story will keep crumbling in front of your good judgement and the only thing that will salvage your desire for entertainment are the visuals. FilmFare
3.2
Skarsgard looks fine on the vine in this reboot helmed by Harry Potter director David Yates. Patriot Ledger
2.5
1 of 11 View Caption This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Djimon Hounsou in a scene from The Legend of Tarzan. Sltrib
3.0
Warner Brothers is clearly hoping this film will launch a new action franchise, but in a marketplace dominated by mutants and machinery, is there spac .. Scmp
2.8
The lack of a long winded introduction creates more room for a fuller action adventure. The Film Pie
3.1
But theres always been something a bit ridiculous about the whole Tarzan premise, and while the talented cast and a solid director make for a servicea .. Chicago Sun Times
3.1
If the film can find an audience, Skarsgard is a worthy successor to the actors whove portrayed the Ape Man, and every studio wants a new franchise th .. Movie Crypt
3.0
Solemn condemnations of colonialism, environmental degradation, and genocide follow.These are apparently Yatess notion of what makes a summer blockbus .. Straight
2.0
But the really remarkable thing is that it isnt long enough to twirl. Sandiego Reader
2.0
Yates film is an undeniably handsome one, stacked with striking vistas and solid special effects. Cinemix Tape
2.5
But Skarsgards portrayal is so dull that even an entirely fresh story does little to salvage it. Straits Times
3.5
The movie is so devoted to offering a clever course correction of the Tarzan myth, while still staying true to that myth, that it overlooks its own im .. The Ringer
2.0
The set pieces look like bland video game cutscenes, but theres nothing to cut back to. Metro New York
4.4
Just when you thought we didnt need another adventure based on Edgar Rice Burroughs king of the jungle, David Yates breathless, atmospheric The Legend .. Daily Herald
2.0
And even though the majority of the films action sequences are frustratingly inert, the gigantic climax is glorious, with an impressive sense of scale .. Crave Online
2.5
David Yates adaptation of the literary heros story shines in a few areas. Polygon
3.1
Its fun entertainment.But either that jungles not really so humid, or they kept the AC on high in that Rolls Royce plant. Post Gazette
3.0
Yates movie is all filtered photography, establishing shots of junglescapes and slow motion violence; a film with all the vitality and energy bled out .. The Ooh Tray
3.0
And Jackson adds humour to his role as the films moral conscience.Along the way there are bursts of dashing jungle action. What So
3.2
The movie assumes youre smart enough to put those pieces together yourself based on snippets and glimpses of the past. Guide Live
2.5
Just a thought.Ultimately, this movie is pointless and utterly unmemorableit doesnt even have well, its kind of stupid, but totally Netflixable in a y .. The Mary Sue
3.0
Instead, director David Yates has managed to orchestrate an old school adventure with an unshrinking social conscience. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
But with such a surfeit CGI, the film is more hollow than heroic. The National
3.0
Still, its a solid enough adventure yarn even if you wont be bellowing its virtues from the tree tops. Sky
3.2
Yates (who directed the last four Harry Potter films) is cautious about racial politics. M Tv
2.0
The Legend of Tarzan movie trailer He left the jungle years ago and now lives in London, but Tarzan gets called back to his former home to investigate .. Tri City Herald
3.0
IF Boris had lasted another week he would have loved this one.Here the yodelling Lord of the Apes is recast as a macho English toff who swings into ac .. Daily Star
2.0
Unfortunately, theres a reason Tarzan hasnt succeeded in recent times, and thats because its a largely hokey premise that is firmly rooted in the sens .. Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
Theres a page in Herges Tintin in the Congo (1931), first serialized in a Belgian newspaper, where the nativeslooking as much like apes as menrun into .. Vue Weekly
1.5
It didnt have to be this way.Just three months ago, The Jungle Book illustrated how to create a fully immersive and entertaining call of the wild expe .. Us Magazine
2.0
Unfortunately, the legendary fictional characters to exist fails to really register with modern movie audiences in part due an overly complicated and .. Cairo 360
3.1
The standout character here is Williams and Jackson manages to eke some fun and excitement out of this traditional story. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.0
While animated flicks and new creations can rely on slapstick setups, hilarious side kick characters, modern song medleys and loud, loud, loud colours .. Film Ireland
2.5
The digital versions of the animals too vary quite significantly in quality.The apes, enveloped by the shadows of the thick Congo rainforests, are pre .. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
Given the challenges, which the filmmakers tiptoe through with surprising agility, the new Tarzan is quite adequate in delivering old fashioned advent .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.5
Unfortunately, the movie industry is in a downward spiral of adventure movies, in which every successful pitch seems to either be a sequel or a preque .. Metro Active
3.1
Whats changed is that instead of the usual escapist adventure fun, the filmmakers are careful to frame their tale as a story of European imperialism r .. Heral
2.0
The man behind the last four Harry Potter films clearly has a way with adventure fantasy. News
3.0
Despite its problems, The Legend of Tarzan is still an enjoyable popcorn movie with enough momentum and energy to keep you riveted the whole time. News
2.8
The costumes and visuals are top notch.And the villainous Rom is just a man with zero special powers. Review Journal
2.0
It was an old story bent into the shape of a Disney blockbuster.Anyone who thinks these texts havent dated is wrong; its inevitable given the way atti .. Impulse Gamer
5.0
Whether Tarzan is encountering a pride of lions (touching), a troop of apes (frightening) or a herd of elephants (breathtaking), Yates brings all the .. Illinois Times
2.5
Its this last piece of entertainment value that the new film forgets. The Film Experience
2.0
Mbonga agrees to give Rom the diamonds in exchange for Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgard).If you stop to think about the manner in which this deal went down .. Abc News Go
3.8
Also welcome: The movies episodic, river chase story structure and old school action adventure are relatively modest for a would be franchise igniting .. Commercial Appeal
3.0
The film was created to be a simple blockbuster and the story experience lies in the sweeping visuals that look great on the big screen. Iol Co Za
2.5
The Legend of Tarzan Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson Directed by David Yates Rated PG 13 Release da .. Parade
2.0
Perhaps its a way of compensating in advance for the movies action scenes, a lackluster jumble of weightless CGI and chiseled abs. Bbc
3.0
Even though it is an over the top performance it is part of the grand family entertainment the film provides. Huffing Ton Post
3.5
This Tarzans a wild adventure with breathtaking cinematography and impressive CG animals. Showbiz Junkies
2.5
Its a pleasant idea but strangely naive in the way it rewrites history. Twin Cities
1.5
The anti slavery and blood diamond themes add modern touches and concerns to an old vehicle. Dwight Brown Ink
1.9
It might not be one of Disneys most memorable films, but it does a much better job with the character. The Blus Pot
1.9
It is slowly paced, overrun with fake CGI animals, and feels like a high school drama class adaptation of Burroughs classic creation. Reel Bob
3.0
Truly, here is the Victorian representation of the Renaissance man in all his improbable majesty.The welcome thing about The Legend of Tarzan is how i .. Houston Press
3.8
Romance! as its abundant exclamation worthy elements.Although the real posters prominently feature a shirtless Alexander Skarsgard and CGI gorillas, I .. M Live
3.5
Yates clearly understands every level, but he doesnt sacrifice the matinee charm for any grandiose message. Ex Press
3.8
Its a fun homage/allusion, and the visuals in this film are dramatically detailed, especially in 1080p HD. Family Home Theater
1.0
Even the jungle itself feels empty and soulless as actors navigate the artificial set pieces trying to avoid the thousand yard stare.If computerized e .. Franks Reel Reviews
2.5
It rarely pays off the way Yates, Cozad and Brewer may have planned, but their attempt proves more interesting than the film otherwise ought to. Arts Hub
2.5
The Legend Of Tarzan has some great moments and plenty of bland ones, which makes it an average movie. Dcw50
4.5
Who knew that Tarzan and Jane once again could become the screen duo of the year Blog Cleveland
1.5
It is a strange feeling to be watching a movie that seems to be apologizing for itself as it goes along. Spliced Personality
3.1
All the CGI is pretty good (director David Yates directed a few Harry Potter movies). Buffalo
1.0
There is so much collective charisma that this movie should be a joy, no matter how inane the plot! Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
2.5
Despite a long cinematic history, Tarzan remains one of the more maligned literary characters in making the leap to film. Money Cnn



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