Diagonaldi
Very well executed
GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
CrawlerChunky
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Gurlyndrobb
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Leofwine_draca
I watched THE NEW ADVENTURES OF TARZAN havin no idea that it was the condensed version of a long-length serial, which explains the confused, disjointed nature of the running time. Much of the material comes from the first episode of said serial, and it's a lively enough story, with Tarzan on a rescue mission and lots of wildlife interaction to add colour and excitement. It does get rushed at the climax though, and as someone who avoids abridged editions at all cost, I recommend skipping this in favour of the whole thing.
wes-connors
This is the first of two feature-length films re-edited from the original 12-chapter serial (also titled) "The New Adventures of Tarzan" (1935). The main storyline involves the search for an ancient relic known as "The Green Goddess". As is common with most serial-to-feature works, something is lost in the translation. In the early running, the film spends an inordinate amount of time on its new jungle location footage. "Rough cut" scenes are not edited properly. And, there is juxtaposition of scenes that don't make sense."Tarzan" goes from cultured "Lord Greystoke" to swinging in the jungle and back again, with no transitional information.Muscularly handsome Herman Brix, later known professionally as Bruce Bennett, is fine in the role; but, his Tarzan yell sounds partially wounded. The character is much truer to the original Edgar Rice Burroughs' novels. The chimpanzee "Cheeta" is "Nkima". Those watching the MGM Johnny Weissmuller films should see this Tarzan as fast-forwarded to the near future; our hero has discovered his noble British identity, but occasionally returns to the jungle for new adventures. The ending picks up the pace.**** The New Adventures of Tarzan (1936) Edward Kull ~ Bruce Bennett, Ula Holt, Ashton Dearholt, Lewis Sargent
robdonkers
Forget about this feature version of 'The New adventures of Tarzan', and get the complete serial! Too many sequences showing Brix in action are missing from this feature version. Inspite of the long jungle shots and poor sound track- and slow-editing of the material you will come to the the conclusion that Herman Brix is the best movie Tarzan ever.His action scenes will thrill all Tarzan fans. He worked under harsh conditions in the deepest jungle's of Guatamala. doing his own stunts (unlike Weissmuller)He completed the serial even when he got very ill,lost a lot of weight, was down with jungle fever etc. And all this without even getting paid for the job! Now there's a real Tarzan for you! No wonder Edgar Rice Burroughs (writer-and creator of Tarzan)pointed Brix out as the best film-Tarzan ever...
pmcenea
How do you say slow in chimpanzee? Now consider this: this is the condensed (70 minutes) version of a 12 episode serial, a total of 257 minutes. If you remove the long jungle pans and the many shots of the jungle fauna, this movie is maybe 40 minutes long. The plot is pretty thin and confusing until the end. One tends to lose sight of the fact that Tarzan is on this journey to find a lost friend. There is also another person, a Ula Vale, who's motives are never made clear. If you are going to watch this movie on tape, I would suggest you keep your finger on the fast forward button and use it liberally. If you do like jungle shots, you will love this movie.
