TARZAN IN MANHATTAN

Cinemavixion Review

In "Tarzan in Manhattan," the legendary jungle hero swaps his vines for the urban sprawl of New York City in a rather unconventional adventure from 1989. This made-for-television film sees Tarzan (Joe Lara) venturing into the concrete jungle to rescue his chimp companion, Cheetah, from a nefarious animal experimenter. He finds an unlikely ally in Jane (Kim Crosby), a resourceful cab driver, who aids him in his mission. While perhaps not reaching the epic heights of previous Tarzan iterations, the film offers a unique premise blending action and a fish-out-of-water narrative. Lara embodies Tarzan with a quiet intensity, navigating the bustling city with a familiar, yet distinct, portrayal. The film's charm lies in its peculiar premise and the visual contrast between Tarzan's primal nature and the metropolitan setting, making for an interesting, if somewhat quirky, entry in the Tarzan canon.