Movie Review: "The Legend of Tarzan"
Movie Review: "The Legend of Tarzan"
by Wilson Kosasih
It's been 17 years since we knew "Tarzan" as one of the most exciting animation movie ever. Then, Warner Bros decided to make a live-action movie sequel. It starts when Tarcan (Alexander Skarsgard) left Africa and lives with Jane (MArgot Robbie) in England. Danger lurks on the horizon as Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz), a treacherous envoy for King Leopold, devises a scheme that lures the couple to the Congo. Rom plans to capture Tarzan and deliver him to an old enemy in exchange for diamonds. When Jane becomes a pawn in his devious plot, Tarzan must return to the jungle to save the woman he loves.
First of all, i thought that this movie will be a box office flop, and yes it really is. Badly developed story, two main characters bad acting, no character development, and by far, the worst ending and the most cliche story ever.
It was exciting to see Margot Robbie to play as Jane, but after i watched the movie, immediately change my mind. She doesn't have the feel to be Jane, and the acting supports on how bad she is. Alexander Skarsgard doesn't deserve to be Tarzan. Yes, he looks quite a lot with Tarzan, but the way he talks isn't. Fortunately, viewers are entertained with Samuel L. Jackson's performance. He's funny, and fits in perfectly on the movie. On the other half, Christoph Waltz's not better than two main characters, he could have been better, if he has more screen time.
Overall, this movie isn't for the one who loves nostalgia. It doesn't has any feel of "Tarzan" animated movie. It's just too cliche. Moreover, this movie has a "sex scene" that got cut when i watched it.
Score: 5.0 (Bad)
Cast: Alexander Skarsgard, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Christoph Waltz
Distributed by: Warner Bros Pictures
Release Dates: July 1, 2016 (United States)
Running time: 110 minutes
Budget: $180 million
First of all, i thought that this movie will be a box office flop, and yes it really is. Badly developed story, two main characters bad acting, no character development, and by far, the worst ending and the most cliche story ever.
It was exciting to see Margot Robbie to play as Jane, but after i watched the movie, immediately change my mind. She doesn't have the feel to be Jane, and the acting supports on how bad she is. Alexander Skarsgard doesn't deserve to be Tarzan. Yes, he looks quite a lot with Tarzan, but the way he talks isn't. Fortunately, viewers are entertained with Samuel L. Jackson's performance. He's funny, and fits in perfectly on the movie. On the other half, Christoph Waltz's not better than two main characters, he could have been better, if he has more screen time.
Overall, this movie isn't for the one who loves nostalgia. It doesn't has any feel of "Tarzan" animated movie. It's just too cliche. Moreover, this movie has a "sex scene" that got cut when i watched it.
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Cast: Alexander Skarsgard, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Christoph Waltz
Distributed by: Warner Bros Pictures
Release Dates: July 1, 2016 (United States)
Running time: 110 minutes
Budget: $180 million
I liked the animated version more than this one. I watched it with my kids last month. Now, they are busy watching shows by Andrew Yeatman and so it is difficult that they will watch the new movie. It is hard to decide what is right and entertaining for the kids. I have struggled a lot.
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