Tarzan (2016)
"The Legend of Tarzan" is a 2016 adventure film directed by David Yates. It is based on the character Tarzan created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and stars Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, and Christoph Waltz. The story follows John Clayton (Tarzan), who, after moving to London, is convinced by George Washington Williams to return to his former home in the jungles of Africa to investigate claims of slavery.
The film was released in the United States and Canada alongside other movies and was projected to gross $25-33 million in its opening weekend. It opened across 3,561 theaters and 6,700 screens, grossing $14 million on its opening day, including $1.4 million in IMAX showings.
The film features a talented cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, and Christoph Waltz. Alexander Skarsgård, who played the title role, expressed that one of the main reasons he took the role was to impress his father, who is a massive Tarzan fan. He aimed to provide a fresh take on the character, distinct from the earlier Johnny Weissmuller films, which were his introduction to the character.
The story revolves around Tarzan, who has acclimated to life in London but is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. The film received a scattered international release pattern to take advantage of the competitive landscape surrounding the UEFA Euro 2016. The movie received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the action and finding it to be an interesting take on Tarzan, while others criticized its colonial optics, CGI, and plotlines.
