Ralph Richardson,
Ian Holm,
James Fox,
Christopher Lambert,
Andie MacDowell
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Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a reverent retelling of the Edgar Rice Burroughs original, with a 1980s-sensibilities slant. Shipwrecked on the coast of Africa, Lord Jack Clayton ... read more
DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004
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September 6, 2008Quite an entertaining live action Tarzan film. One more for the kids though.
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October 1, 2007A great film with equally great scenery. Greystoke has become awefully forgotten, despite the fact that it's miles better than director Hugh Hudson's very overpraised( and multi-oscar winning) Chariots of Fire.
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July 14, 2007A more literary and intelligent treatment of the Tarzan story, the quality cast and well fleshed out characters make for a far more fulfilling film than the usual Dr. Dolittle/swinging/yodelling combo.
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December 10, 2006Christopher Lambert seemed like a great acting discovery at the time, it is now clear that the role of someone half-ape, half-man was perfect for him.
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January 15, 2007Tarzan comes to England. A little slow for a movie about the King of the jungle.
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March 1, 2010It is certainly the most realistic and believable Tarzan film made, thus far. Fine performances, especially Ralph Richardson. Impressive production. Beautifully photographed, and the score is one of the best from the 1980's. Lush art direction and costumes. The story is not quite... read more
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June 29, 2008I like this movie because of its weirdness. My favorite part is when the young Tarzan pees on the ape leader. He deserved it.
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September 4, 2007Liked C. Lambert in this. The junge scenes are the best at the begining and at the end. His roar is believable...not like Johnny Weismiller's from the 40's.
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July 26, 2007Would almost be called the best tarzan movie out there. Again a child left alone surviving the harsh forest life and raised by gorillas until humans invaded the forest once more. Taken home to learn once more his lost humanity, they teach him to read and all things on civilize li... read more
Critic Reviews
October 20, 2005
Luis Martinez, Cinenganos
April 5, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
vivid and involving
August 27, 2004
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
It's a different approach and will not satisfy viewers intent on seeing thrilling fights and derring-do. Full Review
June 16, 2004
Matt Brunson, Creative Loafing
A bit too rigid to offer the proper degree of high adventure synonymous with the Tarzan trademark yet full of memorable sequences and strong performances. Full Review
October 5, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
No review available.
September 23, 2005
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy
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