Tarzan 2: La leggenda ha inizio

Tarzan II is another example of an unneeded Disney sequel (or midquel in this case). It may be a slight improvement from Tarzan & Jane with some good animation and a nice score coming from Phil Collins that's traditional to its predecessor, but the execution ended up making this an easily forgettable adventure with a basic plot, weak comedy, characters that are downgraded into a bland cast, and a pointless trio of villains that often throw out filler than having legitimately evil moments. In terms of my recommendation, I'll say that if you really want to know more about Tarzan in his childhood, maybe this would be it. Outside of that, I honestly think it's best to just stick with the original film. I can tolerate this over Tarzan & Jane, but this one is not the kind of jungle I'll be returning anytime soon.

"Tarzan 2," directed by Brian Smith, is a direct-to-video prequel that explores Tarzan's childhood before he becomes the jungle hero we know. The story follows young Tarzan as he struggles to find his place in the jungle, feeling different from both the animals and his adoptive ape family.

The film features solid voice performances, with Harrison Chad voicing young Tarzan, bringing a sense of curiosity and vulnerability to the character. Glenn Close and Lance Henriksen return as Kala and Kerchak, adding continuity and depth to the narrative. The animation maintains the vibrant, lush quality of the original film, immersing viewers in the jungle's beauty.

While "Tarzan 2" lacks the epic scope and emotional weight of the first movie, it provides an engaging and heartfelt look at Tarzan's formative years. The storyline is simple yet charming, emphasizing themes of self-discovery and belonging. It's a suitable watch for younger audiences and fans of the original film, offering a light, enjoyable adventure that expands on Tarzan's backstory.

I have been a huge fan of Disney for years, but their sequels have tended to be rather disappointing, with weak scripts and/or bad animation plaguing the productions.

After watching this, I must say, this is one of the best sequels to come from Disney. The animation quality is what most impressed me- it was cinema quality. The action sequences, effects, and the characters themselves were all rendered meticulously, with a lot of attention to light and color given as well.

The characters' acting (both in animation and voice) was very good, and Turk (who I found obnoxious in the first film 'Tarzan') was actually very endearing this time around. I was impressed with the children's voice acting, as they had to carry a good amount of the film, and they managed to do a good job with both the humorous scenes and the few more serious ones.

The adult voice acting was very very good, with some of the original cast such as Glenn Close and Lance Henriksen in the periphery, and the added great talents of George Carline, Estelle Harris, Brad Garret and Ron Pearlman.

It is not a story as grande or powerful as the big Disney classics, and doesn't hold quite as much 'awe' as 'Tarzan', but it was a nice tale for kids, with enough humor and production quality that the adults can enjoy it as well.

7/10

I didn't see this film until fairly recently, and since I loved the original film and the fact I am a huge animation fan I thought why not check it out? And I liked it very much, it is not as good as the original, which I think is wonderful, but it is better than Tarzan and Jane, which was mediocre.

Now I don't hate all the sequels, in fact some of them I have liked, King of Thieves, Enchanted Christmas, Simba's Pride, Bambi 2 and Brother Bear 2, though none of them are as good as their originals, and then there are some like Cinderella 2, Little Mermaid 2 and Jungle Book 2 that almost completely lack the heart and charm of their predecessors.

This sequel(or midquel perhaps) as I have said is not as good as the first Tarzan, but it does have the original's heart and charm, that is one main reason why it is one of the better Disney sequels. I do agree that the story is lacking a bit and drags in spots and the film is too short. However, there is some nice humour, and some parts are even touching. Even better though is the animation, this is easily one of the better-looking sequels. The animation in the original undoubtedly was absolutely fantastic, but here the landscapes, colours and characters are just as gorgeously rendered. And I liked the soundtrack as well, not as catchy but it is still nice and upbeat and gives the film its heart and soul.

Tarzan himself is very likable, strong and charismatic even as a young boy, yet loyal to his family and friends, and I liked Terk as well, she was funny without being completely over-the-top. The voice acting is strong, Harrison Chad does a great job, as do Glenn Close, Estelle Harris and Lance Henrikson, while Brenda Grate was surprisingly good as Terk.

Overall, not as good as the first Tarzan, but it is for me one of the better sequels, as it is very well animated and has charm and heart. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Disney's "Tarzan II" is a fun family film to watch, and I must say that it is much, much better than "Tarzan and Jane." This sequel centers around Tarzan's childhood, and what he had to go through while seeking his real identity. All the lovely characters are back of course, with other new fun characters. The animation of this film was quite satisfying and the songs by Phil Collins were also lovely. I have to say, however, that this film is mostly for kids but it has some good laughs for adults though . Also, do not expect this sequel to be better than the original "Tarzan" but still, it is a good one compared to other sequels, and is worth watching.