THE LEGEND OF TARZAN REVIEWED
“The Legend of Tarzan” exists because every couple of years, someone thinks they have a fresh take. Mixing the writing stylings of the guy who brought you Black Snake Moan with the director of the lesser Harry Potter movies produces something odd. Striking after the major Tarzan tales, this late entry takes us from London and back into the jungle. Margot Robbie shines as Jane, but Waltz is starting to enter into generic villain territory. Samuel L. Jackson has a strong supporting role that offers a tepid take on the Belgian slaughter of Central Africans. But, all of this quickly forgotten for ape murder and Leopard men. It’s worth an afternoon jaunt, but nothing more.
FILM STATS
- PG-13
- 1 hr and 50 mins
- Warner Brothers
