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| CATEGORY: | Video |
| DIRECTOR: | Hugh Hudson |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 30 March, 1984 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Warner Home Video |
| MPAA RATING: | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Action / Adventure, Feature Film-action/Adventure, Movie |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 085391530534 |
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Customer Reviews of Greystoke: Legend of Tarzan: Lord of the Apes
Setting the record staright This film was an attempt to do justice to teh original idea of Tarzan that ERB had intended. There was just too much in the orignal story that could not be done in a single film, but I think this version has been the best attempt to date. <
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>And the comment in the official Amazon review that having a French accented actor play Tarzan was a "mistake" shows that the reviewer never read the orignal book. The first human SPOKEN language that Tarzan learned was French which he learned from a French officer whom he had rescued. The Ian Holm character was in the original book. He was not an "add on." So not only was the casting of Christopher Lambert appropriate; it was true to ERB's orignal story line.
The Review Of Greystoke-The Legend of Tarzan
Loved the movie but didn't really like the waiting to get it in the mail. But I can tell you where I live that waiting for it was worth it because I couldn't find that movie anywhere in town.
Exquisite Remake...Gorgeous DVD
This review refers to "Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan - Lord of the Apes" DVD(20th anniversary transfer/Warner Bros)...
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>Director Hugh Hudson has done a remarkable job remaking an old favorite and classic of the silver screen. It's a breathtaking look at the story of "Tarzan" as he is plucked from his home, where he has been raised by apes since his birth, and dropped into the "civilized" world to take his rightful place in society.
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>The first half of the story takes place in the jungles of Africa. The Earl Of Greystoke and his wife have been shipwrecked, and soon after the birth of their son, both tragically die. The infant is raised by the apes, taken by a mother ape who has lost her own baby. We watch as Tarzan grows up in the ape community, and as he becomes a man and knows no other langauge or way of life, rises within the group to become "Lord of the Apes". When an expedition of British and French men are attacked by natives, one man, Phillipe, is rescued by Tarzan and nursed back to health. Eventually, Phillipe discovers the true identity of this "white ape" and after months of teaching him the langauge and ways of the white man, brings him back to his family and his rightful place in society.
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>Tarzan, or John as he is now called, must try and fit in with this new civilazation, but he soon finds he is a man with no home. Even his new found love for Jane, cannot reconcile what he percieves to be the human way of doing things. He has made remarkable accomplishments in this society, but inside him, he aches deeply for the life he knew.
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>This film is an exquisite remake. Filmed in Cameroon, Scotland and England, it takes in the breathtaking beauty of the jungles of Africa, and the grandeur of the "Greystoke" estate. The performances by seasoned actors such as Sir Ralph Richardson(in his final film), and Ian Holm will draw you into their every word. The film also introduces us to two newcomers at the time, Andie MacDowell as Jane and Christopher Lambert as Tarzan. And after viewing this film, you will know why they both became the stars they are today. Lambert's performance of growing up in a family of Apes and then trying to adjust to society is extraordinary.
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>The music composed by John Scott and performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is as beautiful as this sweeping saga. A big part of the film of course, is the Apes, and the actors who were a part of those scenes were outstanding, as was the costuming and special effects.
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>The DVD is gorgeous. Presented in widescreen, it takes in all the brilliant cinematography, and vivid colors. The sounds of the jungle surround you in DD 5.1. There is commentary by Director Hudson, which may be viewed during the film. Subtitles are in Eng, Fr and Sp.
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>The film is rated PG, which I thought was about right. There is some violence(mostly in the jungle scenes)which may scare very young children. The one love scene bewteen Tarzan and Jane, is very mild and very short.
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>A wonderfully touching story of two worlds colliding. A brillant, adventurous, and romantic remake, not to be missed by fans of the old Tarzan films or of the Edgar Rice Burroughs's book, "Tarzan of the Apes".
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>Enjoy....Laurie
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