A review by teawiththefates
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

3.0

Some very problematic imperialism / colonialism ideas, racism, and sexism. Buried beneath all that is a pretty dumb but also cinematic and entertaining story. The only really developed character is Tarzan himself; half the other characters exist as comic relief, and Jane is basically an object to be desired and/or controlled by every male in the story. Tarzan is the only one who actually seems to care about what she wants (which is maybe the point??). I liked it enough that it made me want a better version of Tarzan, so I'm going to rewatch the Disney version and let the sweet sounds of Phil Collins sooth my conflicted feelings.