Tarzan (1999)

Nathan calls it a polished, entertaining return to classic Disney storytelling. He singles out its strong story and superior animation, while noting that its villain falls short of the best Disney antagonists.

The critic calls it one of Disney’s best, praising its lively, energetic adventure. They single out the fluid animation and spectacular jungle visuals, alongside well-choreographed action.

Ehrbar regards Tarzan as a beautiful, worthwhile film that looks especially impressive on Blu-ray. He singles out Glen Keane’s animation and the near-seamless blend of 2-D artwork and computer-generated depth.

The critic finds Disney’s adaptation a lively, credible realization of Tarzan, even as it softens the original story. He especially praises the animation’s intimate portrayal of the apes and Tarzan’s exhilarating movement through the jungle.

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McCarthy finds the film engaging and visually arresting, but not among Disney’s top animated features. He praises its richly detailed animation while faulting its relentless action and lack of quiet, emotionally resonant moments.

Jones says the film falls well short of Disney’s best output. He praises its visually arresting action scenes but criticizes the weak comic relief.

Duncan finds the animated adventure entertaining and its storytelling-and-animation combination successful, despite occasional mawkishness. He especially praises the exhilarating jungle-swinging sequences and Minnie Driver and Brian Blessed’s voice performances.