The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan

The Legend of Tarzan

2016Movie109 minEnglish

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users52%
Director: David YatesGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

Years after leaving the jungles of Africa behind for a life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, in Victorian London, Tarzan is invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary, unaware he is a pawn in a deadly game orchestrated by the nefarious Captain Leon Rom. With his wife Jane by his side, Tarzan must confront his past and fight for the future of the Congo against the greed and corruption of those who seek to exploit it.

Critical Reception

The Legend of Tarzan received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visuals and action sequences but criticism for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences had a similarly divided response, with some enjoying the modern take on the classic character and others finding it to be a forgettable addition to the Tarzan legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive visual effects and the dynamic between Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie.
  • Criticized for a familiar and overly complicated plot that struggles to find a new angle on the Tarzan mythos.
  • Samuel L. Jackson and Christoph Waltz were often cited as highlights amidst the film's shortcomings.

Google audience: Google users were divided on The Legend of Tarzan. While some appreciated the modern interpretation and visual spectacle, many found the story to be predictable and lacking the charm of previous Tarzan adaptations. The performances were generally seen as strong, but not enough to elevate the film as a whole.

Fun Fact

Alexander Skarsgård trained for four months to achieve his muscular physique for the role of Tarzan, reportedly consuming only 7,000 calories a day during his intense workout regime.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_The true 'sequel' to "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan," 32 freakin' years later_** "The Legend of Tarzan" (2016) stars Alexander Skarsgårda as John Clayton (Tarzan), Margot Robbie as Jane and Samuel L. Jackson as Tarzan's American fri...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

This was the most underwhelming Tarzan movie that I have ever seen. A typical product of some Hollywood producer trying to make a "modern" take of Tarzan not really knowing or caring for the Tarzan that Edgar Rice Burroughs created.  In ...
Reno

Reno

**Yep, this is a different Tarzan, an updated one.** Recently the Indian jungle boy, the live-action Mowgli film was made and so its time for Africa's. This is not a Disney film and that's one of the disappointments for the Tarzan fans. ...