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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

The king of self-indulgence, David Yates manages to squeeze the soul out of yet another charming childrens tale, ruining it with a silly story and distracting special effects.

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shaunmedJul 9, 2016

Terrible on so many different levels. Unlikable broody for no particular reason Tarzan, feminist appealing unrealistic Jane. Completely screwed up timeline. Boring love affair with no chemistry between actors.

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CharlieBrown8Jul 6, 2016

Absolutely terrible movie. Cheesy beyond limits, a boring storyline which considers 2/3 of the movie just exposition and that leads really nowhere, and action scenes that seem to come straight out of a comic book in their believably. I wasAbsolutely terrible movie. Cheesy beyond limits, a boring storyline which considers 2/3 of the movie just exposition and that leads really nowhere, and action scenes that seem to come straight out of a comic book in their believably. I was also very uncomfortable with the latent "white-guy-helps-the-natives" complex underlined with African children singing songs etc. which is really inappropriate. What's worse is that it doesn't take its historic context seriously in which 10 million Congolese were slaughtered in a Genozide by the Belgians (and none of the major powers at the time prevented). Does leave a bitter taste to the small victory that Tarzan and his gang celebrate at the end. Stay away from this garbage!… Expand

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marco34laJul 2, 2016

There was absolutely no point to this movie whatsoever. What a SLOG. Nothing happened and for 2/3 of the film tarzan is in civilian attire. Just ridiculous. Such a bore. There were like 2 or 3 action sequences. HOLLYWOOD NEEDS A WAKE UP CALL.There was absolutely no point to this movie whatsoever. What a SLOG. Nothing happened and for 2/3 of the film tarzan is in civilian attire. Just ridiculous. Such a bore. There were like 2 or 3 action sequences. HOLLYWOOD NEEDS A WAKE UP CALL. Look at all the bad movies they consistently put out. People should boycott any movies that don't earn a 70 on metacritc… Expand

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TheSantSantSantJul 17, 2016

The Legend of Racism...

I felt this movie was incredibly insensitive. It takes more than a british director to slap a couple bandaids on an issue he cant even fully comprehend. To continually 'white cast' actors also offends me deeply. IsThe Legend of Racism...

I felt this movie was incredibly insensitive. It takes more than a british director to slap a couple bandaids on an issue he cant even fully comprehend. To continually 'white cast' actors also offends me deeply. Is it too much to ask for a more diverse cast, especially in lead roles?… Expand

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odyssicJul 16, 2016

Brace yourself. This is Africa, where wealthy white guys walk digital alligators on leashes as though it were outside the cantina on Mos Eisley. Aside from a few touching moments, a few chuckles aimed at children, this movie is pure,Brace yourself. This is Africa, where wealthy white guys walk digital alligators on leashes as though it were outside the cantina on Mos Eisley. Aside from a few touching moments, a few chuckles aimed at children, this movie is pure, unadulterated Hollywood drivel. You can tell by the generic soundtrack theme, as it swells at the most predictable moments. Samuel Jackson, perhaps looking for a paycheck and having seemingly no fun at all, is tiresome as the obligatory comic relief sidekick, and now and again the character digs into soulful narratives about war and his regrets, groping for soul and coming up empty. The flashbacks are awkwardly timed and paced, particularly those of the young Tarzan, and are spliced in randomly throughout the narrative. Sometimes the gorgeous scenery makes for a scene in itself, and the few times I had that thought, breathing at the chance to relax for a second, there was an awkward cut to some other random shot. The Jane character is pure eye candy, the quintessential damsel in distress, revamped for the politically correct feminist era, though not quite to the point where she can actually take care of herself in the wild. The villain, who's motivations are wildly unclear, comes to her rescue when she finds herself cowering before a awkwardly rendered CGI Gorilla. His modus operandi is to choke people with a bracelet, and for some reason, that renders him almost invincible (the villain, not the gorilla, though neither would have been plausible in the slightest). There is a joke about priests in there somewhere, I guess, because the deadly bracelet, the deadliest piece of jewelry in a movie in decades, has a cross on it. The evil 'mercenaries' are as faceless and nameless as the soldiers guarding the slaves, who Tarzan mercilessly beats to a pulp, with his uncanny animalistic version of martial arts. I couldn't tell if the characters or the CGI creatures were more lifeless, so this inquiry was almost entertaining. It's one of those movies that is made in tandem with the video game, and I could almost predict where the different levels would be. Level one, shoot dust covered africans guarding the diamond mine. Level two, wrestle with gorillas. Level 3, run along faux digitally rendered branches with a rifle, etc, etc, ad nauseum. Now, there are some pros. The general message of man living in gentle harmony with nature, as contrasted to the more exploitative traits of the slave traders, is relevant. Looking into a digital elephant's eyes was sweet, though Samuel Jackson's stiff period acting ruined that; Tarzan rubbing heads with lionesses, and Samuel Jackson's rote astonished look. Jane and Tarzan had some chemistry, if in a predictable, cologne ad sort of way. Now, I still like the Tarzan archetype, so it was watchable. I just had to squirm in my seat to overlook plot holes and limp characters. The digital gorillas bonding with the young Tarzan is touching. Oh and Tarzan eventually meets with the tribal leader who's son he killed decades before (obviously), and that fizzles out almost immediately after some anticlimactic scuffling... there is supposed to be some subtle catharsis (I guess), and Tarzan runs ahead, leaving behind a teary african in a leopard head suit. Oh, and I'm glad Jane birthed a jungle baby at the end. I hope that's not a spoiler. I saw it coming from the first flicker of the first scene.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Jul 21, 2016

I do not understand what Hollywood has before. Will it destroy itself?
The umpteenth Tarzan film we presented one and then also the worst so far.
Here is unacceptable. Just beautiful pictures are not enough today.

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Rebecca31Jul 9, 2016

You would think a Tarzan remake directed by David Yates, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, and Christoph Waltz would be good or at the very least entertaining. Instead why not subject yourself to the longest hour and 50 minutes ofYou would think a Tarzan remake directed by David Yates, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, and Christoph Waltz would be good or at the very least entertaining. Instead why not subject yourself to the longest hour and 50 minutes of what can only be described as torture. This is by far one of the worst movies of 2016, nothing remotely good about it. Amongst the endless mess of CGI there is a story that is constantly being interrupted by a pointless flashback attempting to add depth to its characters and failing miserably. I couldn't wait for this to be over. Not recommended, even a shirtless Skarsgård is not enough to pay money for this rubbish.… Expand

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Kar_RwenJul 25, 2016

One word, BORING. Samuel L. Jackson is funny but not enough to redeem this long snooze fest. Though the plot tries to divert from the original story, it is too simple and thus very predictable. A disappointment.

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Antgiog1202Jul 17, 2016

The issue with "The Legend of Tarzan" was that I didn't give a rat's ass about any of the characters. It tries to create a romance between Tarzan and Jane so heartfelt and magical, but it doesn't have the slightest bit of affection in myThe issue with "The Legend of Tarzan" was that I didn't give a rat's ass about any of the characters. It tries to create a romance between Tarzan and Jane so heartfelt and magical, but it doesn't have the slightest bit of affection in my eyes. There chemistry was like a bag filled with garbage about to be burned by an incinerator filled with fire. In addition, it has a big issue with it's pacing. The film starts out slow by introducing us to the important characters, but it stays that level throughout the entire two acts. When the third act commences, it starts to build up into this brutally action-packed load of nonsense. I would rather have that dispersed in those two acts and then have another over the top scene at it's conclusion. You want to watch a good Tarzan film? Watch the animated version of Tarzan back in 1999. The Legend of Tarzan ain't Tarzan the Monkey Man I know and love.

Rating: 3/10

A+ = 10
A = 9
A- = 8
B+ = 7
B = 6
B- = 5
C+ = 4
C = 3
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shession7Jul 12, 2016

both me and my partner watched this film and the first thing we said to each other upon exit was 'did you get it?'. the graphics were great as we watched it in 3D but there was absolutely no story line. there was a bad guy who was trying toboth me and my partner watched this film and the first thing we said to each other upon exit was 'did you get it?'. the graphics were great as we watched it in 3D but there was absolutely no story line. there was a bad guy who was trying to catch Tarzan for an unknown reason (something to do with these crystals) and there was barely any detail about Tarzan growing up from a child to a man. all of a sudden at the beginning he was a grown man in Britain planning to return to Africa to protect something or prevent something from happening. albeit, me and my partner were both drunk and alternated going to the toilet to urinate but there was never a point where neither of us were watching the film and filled each other in upon return. I personally didn't understand the motive of Tarzan's feud against these ivory hunters, who knows perhaps I am wasted but it ended so abruptly that I had to entertain myself somehow.… Expand

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frankymilanJul 14, 2016

L'histoire est nul,Tarzan aussi, les ennemis sont inintéressant, Les effets spéciaux on été fait par un stagiaire.
1 point pour Margot Robbie car en plus d'être harley, c'est la moins mauvaise par rapport aux autres.

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ClintspiceJul 16, 2016

Tarzan sets a new low standard for big budget summer movies in terms of writing, directing, and acting! Western culture is depicted as hopelessly corrupt and evil while the black African people are all stereotypically portrayed as the nobleTarzan sets a new low standard for big budget summer movies in terms of writing, directing, and acting! Western culture is depicted as hopelessly corrupt and evil while the black African people are all stereotypically portrayed as the noble savage. There is plenty to take offense at in this movie from all sides. While the black tribal people are portrayed as wise and passionate, they are also apparently incapable of accomplishing anything until a white aristocrat (Tarzan) comes to solve all their problems for them. Some of that patronizing plot line comes out of the original story I supposed but is so over the top in this movie as to be cringingly offensive to both white and black patrons.

The animals are all humanized to Disneyesk proportions. I am willing to suspend disbelief for a well written story, but found this to be impossible as the ludicrous plot unfolded. A well written and told story can keep you engaged in even extreme flights of fantasy, but this movie jerked me back to reality so often I just stopped caring.

If you are Christian or specifically Catholic be aware that this movie goes out of its way to take jabs at your faith. The antagonist is a cookie-cutter amalgam of several evil movie and cartoon villains. He constantly carries a rosary, which he uses to restrain and strangle his innocent opponents. At one point he mentions that he was given the rosary by a priest friend when he was nine. This is followed by a ham-handed insinuation by the heroine (Jane) of pedophilia.

The acting in this movie is atrocious. Tarzan, as played by Alexander Skarsgard, is flat, insipid, and hopelessly boring. Jane, played by Margo Robbie, is so awfully portrayed as to be off-putting. Take some acting lessons people! Having a pretty face was apparently the only casting requirement for these two. Talented actor Samuel L. Jackson plays the sidekick role and does attempt to make something out of this sows ear of a film, but his effort is all for naught. The supporting cast are all crippled by the lazyness or incompetence of the director in that each were apparently assigned a single personality trait and made to doggedly stick with it regardless of context. There is zero character development in this film.

The writing and directing are the crowning turds on this steaming pile of a movie. Amateurish, and hopelessly politically motivated are the best I can say about either effort. It appeared to me that the director had simply watched other films and copied the visual effects randomly throughout this film adding little or no creativity of his own - Boring. The writing speaks for itself and could have been penned by a high school coach who occasionally subs the drama class.

Finally the score is utterly forgettable and obviously cut and pasted at final edit from generic stock music with labels like “Dramatic” or “Awe Inspiring”’, etc.

The Coke and popcorn were excellent however, as was the seating in the newly refurbished Grand Prairie Cinemark Movie 16 - so it wasn't a total waste.… Expand

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GumdropMar 27, 2023

So we're supposed to believe that a man raised by gorillas has somehow learnt to shave and wax his chest. Somewhere, in this isolated jungle he's found a container full of Gillette razors and wax. And you have to assume one of the higherSo we're supposed to believe that a man raised by gorillas has somehow learnt to shave and wax his chest. Somewhere, in this isolated jungle he's found a container full of Gillette razors and wax. And you have to assume one of the higher intelligence gorillas taught Tarzan how to shave. Or maybe there's some jungle spa out there.… Expand

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AliceASep 10, 2016

This movie is stupid. Even Samuel L Jackson could not save this overly CGI turd. Not only was there a lot of CGI it was poorly done and not essential to the plot.

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skeptic303Sep 28, 2016

A lot of people actually liked this Tarzan remake, and it performed better than expected. Unfortunately, this was not a good remake for several reasons.
The first 50 minutes could have been chopped down to 7 minutes, as it was mostly a wasteA lot of people actually liked this Tarzan remake, and it performed better than expected. Unfortunately, this was not a good remake for several reasons.
The first 50 minutes could have been chopped down to 7 minutes, as it was mostly a waste of time. Those 50 minutes didn't build anything, whether it may be characters, conflict, or even the plot. In light of this very sluggish opening, it only gets slightly better.
The characters were still one dimensional, as was the conflict. Jane really was just a damsel in distress despite some efforts to go a different direction and Tarzan had a motivation, but no character arc or deep interactions with anything.
It may have became entertaining after those sluggish 50 minutes in the opening, but by no means does that save this movie, let down by almost everything else, from a seal of expendability.… Expand

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Tohubohu7Jul 26, 2018

What a boring **** movie I really want my money and time back just to not support this actual soulless movie in any way

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HeisenburgerFeb 26, 2017

Jaxon said this movie was dodgy - "Nothing happened, I fell asleep." Come on Hollywood. Do better. Poor form. The animated version was better and had better action in it.

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