The Legend of Tarzan

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.

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.

• 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.

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.