Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...
When a young boy is orphaned in the African jungle, he is taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, becoming Tarzan. Years later, he encounters Jane Porter, a young English woman who has ventured into the jungle with her father. Tarzan's world is turned upside down as he grapples with his human heritage and his love for Jane, while also facing threats from poachers and his own kind.
The 1999 animated film "Tarzan" was met with generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. Audiences appreciated its lush animation, exciting action sequences, and musical numbers, considering it a strong addition to Disney's animated renaissance. The film was praised for its mature handling of Tarzan's identity crisis and its beautiful depiction of the jungle.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "Tarzan," highlighting its beautiful animation and exciting adventure. Many viewers found the songs catchy and the story captivating, making it a favorite family film. Some minor criticisms noted a departure from the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novels.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "You'll Be in My Heart." Won Annie Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer (Minnie Driver) and Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production.
The filmmakers went to Africa to capture authentic jungle sounds and visuals, recording over 1,000 hours of ambient sound and taking thousands of photographs to ensure the film's realism.
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