A fairly nice trek muddled by disjointed narrative and clash in styles. There's attempt to mask this with flash editing, not only that it doesn't work this rustic camera cut negates any impact on the action scene. When the movie gives an organic camera angle or rapid motion, it eventually turns in CG fest. However, it doesn't take off as the focus on CG affects the authenticity. For the exotic location, it does showcase some good cinematography. It wants to have strong characters, social backdrop and occasional light comedy, although it throws them together, even in the same span of five minutes, more often than not it is not effective. Humor is relatively decent for light adventure, mainly In Samuel's expense, but the delivery is implemented in wrong way, thus it sometimes ruins the supposed intense atmosphere or just misses completely. Expect the same charmingly brash Samuel here. Jackson performs as the sidekick William, also a vehicle for audience as he's new to the jungle.
Margot Robbie is the new Jane, an attempt for more spunky and powerful female, but she's trapped in usual pretty damsel in distress role, which ironically the movie points out hoping for the opposite effect. Christoph Waltz as Leon Rom is almost identical to his other villain roles, down to the creepy table exchanges and only differs in attires. The problem is Tarzan and both his foes and allies are entirely predictable.
Alexander Skarsgård also looks the part for the brawny slightly beastly protagonist from his speech and mannerism. This different path is a welcomed change and surprisingly the little touch on these scenes are effective in setting his character. The story plays after the events of his origin, and the past is retold with several flashbacks. Tarzan or John (Alexander Skarsgård) returns to Africa after reclaiming his birthright, a conflicting homecoming as he deals with slavery and conspiracy. Summer 2016 is going to bring an epic Marvel movie, new Ghostbusters, a very friendly giant, some angry birds and some of DCs biggest villains. It becomes an overly familiar sighting that barely presents the characters above their stereotypical roles. Unfortunately, the admittedly nice view is encumbered by myriad of issues, contrasting tones and shallow social and political showing. The story of Tarzan has been known for decades, the movie tries to capitalize this in expectation that audience will follow its two timelines and many branching subplots.