Colour finally hits the Tarzan film in this otherwise unmemorable entry. A plane load of squabbling white people crash in the jungle and Tarzan has to help them out. He’s hindered by a great white hunter who, while he pretends to help, is actually doing deals with the natives to offer the people up as sacrifices.
Most of the film is still shot in the studio, with some stock footage thrown in (love it when they’re in the plane and you see this massive close up of an elephant). There’s a lot of trudging along – through the jungle, then a swamp for variety – pursued by black warriors.
There’s a scene where two of the women ogle Tarzan as he goes for a swim – “I bet he does everything well” says one – but still no romance for Tarzan. There is some ok action, Tarzan chats about his origin in the jungle, and a climax which surely must have influenced Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom – the hero and lead baddie are on a bridge which collapses and they to climb to safety next to one another.
Scott is alright – he moves fast, and looks strong, but hasn’t made the role his own. Wilfrid Hyde White adds a spot of humour to the support cast.
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