The Legend of Tarzan, a 2016 film directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, and Samuel L. Jackson, has started streaming on Max, a major streaming service. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, with a 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film generated significant revenue at the box office, earning over $350 million worldwide on a budget of $180 million. The film’s story follows Tarzan as he returns to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment, a concept adapted from the original Tarzan stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
The film’s script was written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer, who have both worked on other notable projects. Cozad, who has only written one screenplay since penning The Legend of Tarzan, previously worked on Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, while Brewer is known for writing Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film’s success at the box office is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Tarzan name, and its new availability on Max could potentially attract a new audience.
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Max, which is currently featuring a popular show called House of the Dragon and a workplace drama called Industry, is also home to several popular movies, including Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Grown Ups. The addition of The Legend of Tarzan to its lineup is a major boost for the streaming service, offering viewers a new option to choose from. Despite its poor reception upon its initial release, the film’s presence on Max could bring new life to this story, allowing viewers to re-evaluate its merits and discover something that they may have missed the first time around.
The Legend of Tarzan’s streaming update on Max is a significant development for both the film and the streaming service. Its presence on the platform offers viewers a new option to choose from, and its potential to attract a new audience make it an attractive option for fans of the Tarzan franchise. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film’s success at the box office and its new availability on Max make it a fresh start for the story, and a testament to the enduring appeal of the Tarzan name.
