Tarzan, the Ape Man

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Robert P @Superbad 1 day ago I use to watch Tarzan movies on TV when I was young thus my *4* star rating! See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom May 11, 2026 Tarzan the Ape Man is, in my view, one of the best classic films to come out during the Great Depression era. It offers pure escapism at a time when audiences needed it most, delivering adventure, wonder, and a sense of freedom that felt bigger than the hardships of the real world. The film is anchored by the iconic performance of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan, whose physical presence and screen energy define the character in a way that became legendary. The jungle setting feels immersive for its time, and the chemistry with Maureen O'Sullivan adds emotional warmth without overcomplicating the story. Overall, it remains a timeless piece of adventure cinema that still holds up as an influential and entertaining classic. Its simplicity, atmosphere, and charm are exactly why it continues to be remembered so fondly. I rate it a 10/10. See more David K @RT61474040 Apr 12, 2025 There are so many Tarzan movies out there, but this one is close to being the definitive, must-see entry. The first one. I had seen this one long ago but many others in the interim. Coming back to this one as part of TCM's April 2025 Spotlight on films based on pulp fiction novels, I was reminded how good it was, not the tired entries of later years. See more michael d @RT16138633 Dec 14, 2021 This film introduced the chimpanzee Chetah and provided the first yodel yell. This was the first to introduce Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. See more dave s @RT68722908 Mar 28, 2021 Many an hour was spent on Sunday mornings when I was a kid watching Tarzan movies on TV, so from a nostalgia perspective, Tarzan, the Ape Man is great. Unfortunately, the movie itself isn't all that great. It takes what seems like an interminable amount of time to get Tarzan involved in the action and once he arrives, it becomes a repetitive cycle of Tarzan leisurely kibitzing with Jane followed by a fight with a threatening animal, usually a lion, equipped with nothing but a knife and his good looks. Most scenes drag on much longer than they have to and many of the scenes that incorporate rear-screen projection are downright embarrassing. And the pygmies have to be seen to be believed, especially the one that gets tossed by the elephant. See more Jun 18, 2020 The best. Still amazingly exciting. See more Read all reviews

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