This new take on an old classic is an interesting re-imagining of the story of Tarzan. A more realistic style of CGI animation creates a jungle which is not cutesy and cartoony, but wild and violent. The themes are quite adult, with lots of quite shocking deaths. Definitely not one for sensitive children - and definitely worthy of the PG certificate. The human characters bear an uncanny resemblance to SIMS characters, which humoured the older children no end.
Starting with a prehistoric meteor crashing to Earth, the story focuses on the ongoing search by Greystoke Energies for the powerful rock that possesses its own natural energy and has spawned its own ecosystem. During one such mission, Little Tarzan loses his parents in a helicopter accident and becomes adopted as part of a family of gorillas, where he learns how to be the 'hairless ape' of the jungle.
Years later he ends up in conflict with the new CEO of his late father's company, the ruthless William Clayton, looking to exploit the area and its resources at any cost.
Jane is a conservationist who joins forces with Tarzan to help protect the jungle from the destructive intentions of William Clayton. Romance blossoms between the pair and Tarzan is on hand to rescue her from the dangers of the jungle (in true classic Tarzan style).
This film was indeed quite brutal in parts and the storytelling was aimed at older children. Freddy cried at some of the more heartbreaking moments but cheered as Tarzan's famous battle cry united the jungle against the bad guys!
Out from 25th August from retailers such as Amazon where it is priced at £10 to pre-order on DVD or download to watch online.
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