
Tarzan
2013

Representation Score
Limited
2005
GDirector
Brian Smith
Runtime
72 minutes
Average Rating
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Tarzan II functions as a conventional family adventure that prioritizes established character archetypes. While the leads are competent, the film lacks the intentionality needed to engage with complex identities or disrupt traditional social hierarchies. The narrative relies heavily on the biological bonds of the animal kingdom, shifting attention away from human racial or cultural diversity, resulting in a story that feels geographically specific but socially narrow.
Category Breakdown
The film strictly follows traditional heterosexual norms. The central romance between Tarzan and Jane does not include any representation of diverse gender identities.
Jane is portrayed as an intellectual explorer with specialized scientific knowledge. She plays a significant role in the story but the narrative focuses on a collaborative partnership rather than challenging traditional gender roles.
The jungle setting uses anthropomorphic animals to drive the plot. Therefore, the story lacks significant human racial diversity or casting that challenges historical norms.
Themes emphasize the preservation of the nuclear family and Western values of parental guidance. The story operates within a standard moral framework focused on responsibility and belonging.
Characters are defined by the physical competence required for jungle survival. There is no representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters with narrative ability to act.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him.

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