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After viewing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote
to Walt Disney about adapting his novel of an ape-man into a feature
animated cartoon. Sixtysome years later, the tale is finally told with brilliant
design work that looks unlike any previous animated film. The story is a
natural for Disney since the themes of misunderstood central figures have
been at the heart of its recent hits. Disney`s Tarzan doesn`t wander far from
the familiar story of a shipwrecked baby who is brought up by apes in Africa.
What gives the film its zing is its clever use of music (the songs are sung by
Phil Collins himself rather than onscreen characters) and the remarkable
animation. Deep Canvas, a 3-D technology, was developed for the film,
creating a jungle that comes alive as Tarzan swings through the trees, often
looking like a modern skateboarder racing down giant tree limbs. The usual
foray of sidekicks, including a rambunctious ape voiced by Rosie O`Donnell,
should keep the little ones aptly entertained. The two lead voices, Tony
Goldwyn as Tarzan and Minnie Driver as Jane, are inspired choices. Their
chemistry helps the story through the weakest points (the last third) and
makes Tarzan`s initial connection with all things human (including Jane)
delicious entertainment. Disney still is not taking risks in its animated films,
but as cookie-cutter entertainment, Tarzan makes a pretty good treat.