Legend of the Seeker | |
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Also known as | 'Wizard's First Rule' |
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Created by | Sam Raimi The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind |
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Theme music composer | Joseph LoDuca |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 44 (list of episodes) |
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Production location(s) | New Zealand |
Running time | 42 minutes |
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Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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Original network | First-run syndication |
Picture format | HDTV |
Original release | November 1, 2008 – May 22, 2010 |
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Legend of the Seeker is a television series based on novels in the series titled The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series for first-run syndication with Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle, and Kenneth Biller serving as executive producers. The show premiered on November 1, 2008 and ran for two seasons before its cancellation in 2010.
The series follows the journeys of a long-awaited 'Seeker of Truth' named Richard Cypher (Craig Horner), a Confessor named Kahlan Amnell (Bridget Regan), a wizard named Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (Bruce Spence), and a Mord-Sith named Cara (Tabrett Bethell) as they defend the people of their realm against tyranny and destruction. The story depicted in the television series was changed from that as portrayed in the written series to fit the different format.
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Plot[edit]
The story takes place in the world created by author Terry Goodkind in his fantasy novel series, The Sword of Truth. The three main provinces are Westland, the Midlands and D'Hara. Westland is separated from the Midlands by a magical boundary, which was created to prevent any magic from entering Westland. On the other side of the Midlands is D'Hara, which is ruled by Darken Rahl. Seekers are accompanied by a Wizard of The First Order and Confessors, an ancient order of women, who oversee the welfare of the people of the Midlands and the Seeker.
The first season is loosely based on the first book of The Sword of Truth series Wizard's First Rule. Some of the stories feature events and characters not encountered in the books, while others loosely adapt events from the book. The story begins after the invasion of Darken Rahl's army into the Midlands. Kahlan Amnell, a Confessor, ventures into Westland in search of a wizard and the Seeker, who has been prophesied to defeat Rahl. Kahlan finds the wizard, Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, and the Seeker, a young man named Richard Cypher, who is forced to accept a destiny he never knew about. Together, they set off on a quest to seek out and defeat Darken Rahl. The second season is loosely based on Stone of Tears, the second book in Goodkind's series. It tells the story of how Richard, Kahlan, and Zeddicus discover that their quest during the first season caused them to unintentionally help the Keeper of the Underworld create tears in the veil which separates the land of the dead from the world of the living. Their new quest is to find the Stone of Tears, seal the rifts between the worlds, and defeat the Keeper. They are joined in this quest by Cara, a Mord-Sith and their former enemy.
Cast and characters[edit]
Main cast[edit]
- Craig Horner as Richard Cypher[1] (seasons 1 and 2) – The Seeker of Truth. When Darken Rahl sent his soldiers to kill every first-born son in Brennidon, Zedd helped Richard by bringing him into Hartland and giving him to George and Mary Cypher. In season 1, episode 1, 'Prophecy', Kahlan arrives in Hartland to find Richard and Zedd. Zedd tells Richard who he really is - the Seeker destined to defeat Darken Rahl. Together, they stand to defeat Darken Rahl, but when they defeat Rahl, they caused a tear in the veil which separates the World of the Living from the Underworld and they have to find the Stone of Tears to seal the rift. It is later revealed that Richard's half brother is Darken Rahl and that he is to inherit the throne, which he decides to reject.
- Bridget Regan as Kahlan Amnell[1] (seasons 1 and 2) – The Mother Confessor. (Only named Mother Confessor in the first season, episode ten, 'Sacrifice.') After Richard is named, she is sworn to protect him with her life and proves worthy to the team because, during battles, when she gets the chance, and when necessary, confesses people (uses her powers to put people under control) so that they can find out information and temporarily add someone to their team.
- Bruce Spence as Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (seasons 1 and 2) – The First Wizard and a Wizard of the First Order. After Richard is named as the Seeker of Truth, he swears to protect him with his life. He proves worthy to the team, especially on matters involving magic. When there is no one Kahlan can confess, he normally finds the right answer. He never rushes, always considering the consequences of his actions, and never fails to consider what has to be done. In episode 4 of season 1, he reveals to Kahlan that he is Richard's grandfather.
- Tabrett Bethell as Cara Mason[2] (season 2) – A Mord-Sith. She is the one who helped Richard kill Darken Rahl. In season 2, episode one, 'Marked' when her Sisters of the Agiel betray her, Richard rescues her. After that incident, and realizing that Richard is the rightful Lord Rahl, both protect each other with their lives. Cara is always feisty and sharp-tongued and has the stomach to kill good people when none of the rest can. She approaches problems with the simplest, most direct and usually most violent solutions, often to the chagrin and amusement of the others.
- Craig Parker as Darken Rahl (seasons 1 and 2) – Richard's half-brother and the emperor of D'Hara. Darken Rahl once sent his assassins to kill every first-born child in Brennidon so that the Seeker may be one of the children killed and this can keep the 'destiny' of the Seeker from being fulfilled, but Zedd escaped with Richard and raised him in Hartland. After that, Darken Rahl tries everything he can to kill Richard. In season 2, Darken Rahl forces Richard to resurrect him, and Rahl returns to the world of the living. After realizing that his defeat has also caused another threat which involves the prophecy saying that the Seeker will deliver the Stone of Tears to Keeper, he reluctantly join forces with Richard to destroy the Keeper for good, by sending the group of Mord-Sith in order to help Richard and the others reach to the Pillars Of Creation. In the original novel, Darken was Richard's father, not brother.
Recurring cast[edit]
- David de Lautour as Michael Cypher (season 1) – Richard's stepbrother and First Councilor of Hartland. Michael always looked down on Richard and never told him his origin because their father, George Cypher, made him promise not to tell Richard. In season 1, episode 14, 'Hartland', Michael is killed by a D'Haran while trying to help Richard and Kahlan.
- Brooke Williams as Jennsen Rahl (seasons 1 and 2) – Richard's sister and a Pristinely Ungifted. As a Pristinely Ungifted, Jennsen cannot be affected by magic, nor can she use magic. In season 2, episode 21, 'Unbroken', the Keeper sends the Sisters of the Dark to drink her blood in order to become immune to magic themselves, killing Jennsen in the process; however, this takes place in an alternate timeline.
- Tania Nolan and Gina Holden as Dennee Amnell (seasons 1 and 2) – Kahlan's younger sister and a Confessor. From childhood, Dennee has always looked up to Kahlan. In season 1, episode 10, 'Sacrifice', Dennee and the remaining confessors (except Kahlan) flee to Valeria with Dennee's son (a male Confessor), but the Mord-Sith eventually kill them all. In season 2, episode 7, 'Resurrection', Denna and a wizard resurrect her, but she escapes them and lives with the child of the woman whose body her spirit had been put in.
- Jon Braizer as Thaddicus Zorander (seasons 1 and 2) – Zedd's brother. From childhood, Thaddicus has always held resentment towards Zedd, since the latter had magic like their father, while he did not, and has gotten frequently into trouble. He has taken every opportunity to kill Panis Rahl, the man who murdered their father.
- Jay Laga'aia as Dell 'Chase' Brandstone (season 1) – The boundary warden of Hartland. Chase has always done everything he can to help Richard.
- Danielle Cormack as Shota - The witch woman of Agaden Reach. In season 1, Shota tries to help the team with her knowledge of prophecy and witch woman skills. In season 2, Shota tries to kill Richard and name a new Seeker because of the prophecy saying that the Seeker will deliver the Stone of Tears to the Keeper.
- Kevin J. Wilson as General Egremont – Lord Rahl's most trusted adviser. General Egremont has never double-crossed Rahl and will even lay down his life for him.
- Jessica Marais as Denna – A Mord-Sith. When she fails to break Richard, Darken Rahl gives her a second chance. When she fails again, Richard allows her to flee to escape Rahl's wrath. In season 2, episode 7, 'Resurrection', she kills Richard and puts a trained D'Haran general's spirit in his body. Kahlan kills the general and a wizard and Cara resurrects Richard. In season 2, episode 8, 'Light', Cara shoots her through the chest with an arrow and she falls off a cliff and dies.
- Elizabeth Hawthorne as Annalina Aldurren – The prelate of the Sisters of the Light. Ann will do anything to fulfill 'the Creator's will'. First, she traps Richard in the Palace of the Prophets, then she leaves him to die in the Valley of Perdition, and, finally, she sends a false Creator to execute him. Richard escapes every time, however.
- Jolene Blalock and Emily Foxler as Nicci – The former leader of the Sisters of the Dark. When Nicci fulfills a promise by the Keeper that he will protect her if she serves him, she becomes one of his most loyal and deadly servants. This changes when Richard convinces her that her strength is hers and hers alone and that she does not need to serve the Creator, Keeper, or himself. From then on, Nicci serves herself only and ceases serving the Keeper.
- Elizabeth Blackmore as Marianna – The current leader of the Sisters of the Dark. After Nicci leaves, Marianna takes over leadership. Marianna has never betrayed the Keeper and is very loyal to him. She appears as a recurring villain from episodes 39 to 44. In season 2, episode 22, 'Tears', Richard eventually kills her with the Sword of Truth.
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
Sam Raimi became interested in adapting The Sword of Truth novels after his business partner Joshua Donen encouraged him to read the books,[3] and he in turn gave the books to Robert Tapert to read.[4] Raimi considered adapting the first book into a movie or a five-part miniseries, but later settled on making a weekly television series after speaking to the books' author Terry Goodkind.[3] A weekly television program would allow them to include most of the stories and important aspects of the series. Goodkind had resisted selling the rights of his books on multiple occasions before he met Raimi because he was not confident that other producers would maintain the integrity of his stories and characters.[5] Raimi, who had produced Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess with Tapert and Ned Nalle, saw this as an opportunity to return to the first-run syndicated television business. However, the syndicated television business had diminished after the loss of crucial foreign markets around 2000. But with the former minor networks, UPN and WB, being replaced by a still struggling The CW that may disappear, the timing seemed right.[1]
ABC Studios agreed to fund the project and greenlit the production for 22 episodes in March 2008, after it was cleared for broadcast to stations representing 84% of the United States, with Tribune Broadcasting being the primary launch group.[1][6] The show, which is heavily action-oriented and requires visual effects, was given a 'network-sized' production budget of US$1.5 million per episode.[1][7]
Originally named Wizard's First Rule (after the first book in The Sword of Truth series), the show was retitled to Legend of the Seeker at Goodkind's suggestion since the producers wanted to differentiate the show from the books, it would have been too restrictive for them to only include plot lines from the first book, and because this would allow them the opportunity to cover the story within all the books in the series.[5]
Writing[edit]
Executive producers Raimi and Tapert intended Legend of the Seeker to be 'just about telling the stories of these characters and the sacrifices they make for each other. Sometimes it's about the meaning of real friendship. And always, it's the stories of the hero's journey.'[8] Tapert added, 'We didn't want to have the '90s postmodern attitude where the audience is in on the joke. Seeker is much more serious than Hercules and Xena.'[9]
With show's production based in New Zealand and a writing staff based in Los Angeles, one of the biggest challenges has been dealing with the time differences and the communication issues.[10]Kenneth Biller noted that the biggest challenges the writing staff faced were to create standalone episodes while integrating the storylines and mythology created by Terry Goodkind, and to 'honor the books without literally translating them'.[10] As such, the series contains some stories from the books and new stories and events created by the series' writers. Raimi's reason for the changes is that the structure of a novel differs from a weekly one-hour television program.[11] Tapert and Raimi maintain that while the writers have had to create events that are not portrayed in the books, they have remained faithful to the characters, themes and overarching story of the books:
...I think the most important thing, at least for me, is that we remain true to the heart and soul of the characters, what they represent, what they stand for, the good things that they're fighting for, what are their weaknesses and how to overcome them, what the villain represents to the hero, the love story. Those will all be intact and brought as close as possible by our writers to the screen. The actual plot of it, though, happens in a slightly different order and sometimes different stories will be told, as depicted in the series of novels.
Book 1
Goodkind released a message to his readers on his official website prior to the show's production, saying: 'No series (or mini-series, or feature film) can follow the underlying book exactly. Sam Raimi and his team want to keep the TV series true to my vision, so rest assured that I am going to be intimately involved in the writing of each of the episodes.' He added, 'If you love the book just the way it is, then enjoy the book for what it is and come to the TV series prepared to enjoy the show for what it is.'[12] However, after production started, Goodkind released another press statement in response to questions posed to him by fans: 'I want you all to understand that ABC studios chose not to consult me on actors, scripts, or any other aspect of the show,' he stated. 'I have had no input whatsoever on the TV series, so I am the wrong person to write to or complain about the show. If you wish to make comments, positive or negative, please direct them to Disney/ABC.' He continued, 'For my part, I trust in Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert to at some point be able to exert their immense creative talent and do a great job at bringing to life the characters we all love.'
Casting[edit]
When casting the role of Richard Cypher, Tapert recalled that when he saw Craig Horner's audition tape, he 'absolutely thought he was the guy, instantly'.[11] Raimi thought that although Horner is older than the character he plays (even though he actually is not), he was 'very believable' and that 'he's got enough good qualities in him, in real life, and he will probably make the audience believe that he's taking that ride towards making a responsible person and that growth of character that's so important for me in the stories of Terry Goodkind.'[11] Horner had not heard of the books prior to the audition, and was convinced by a friend to read the books and try out for the role.[13]
For the role of Kahlan Amnell, Raimi credits Tapert for finding Bridget Regan, whom he saw on one of the audition tapes they received. Raimi thought that she grounded the fantastical situations by being 'very human and real', and recalled, 'I was moved by her and I believed her and I thought we couldn't ask for anything more.'[11] Like Horner, Regan had not read the books prior to the audition.[14] Horner and Regan were brought together for a 'chemistry reading' in Los Angeles, upon which the producers concurred that they had found their two lead actors.[11]
Filming[edit]
Production was set to begin in May 2008, but it was delayed by six weeks.[6][15] The series was shot entirely in New Zealand in high-definition. Though based in Auckland, filming took place in various places in and outside of the city: at Henderson Valley Studios,[16] in the city's outskirts and in the mountainous region around Queenstown.[15]
Cancellation[edit]
Tribune Broadcasting, the major station group carrying the show, decided not to renew the series on March 4, 2010, but according to a statement from ABC Studios,[2] this was not a deciding factor of its cancellation. After an apparent deal with Syfy fell through,[17]Ausiello Files reported on April 26 that Legend of the Seeker had been cancelled and would not return for a third season.[18] Fans of the series responded by launching an ongoing renewal campaign titled 'Save Our Seeker'.[19] Terry Goodkind expressed his support for the campaign.
Episodes[edit]
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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1 | 22 | November 1, 2008 | May 23, 2009 | ||
2 | 22 | November 7, 2009 | May 22, 2010 |
The series premiered on November 1, 2008 in the United States and was broadcast weekly on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the local television station. It is based on the novel Wizard's First Rule. In addition to the 22 episodes of the first season, the series was renewed by Disney for a second season.[20] All aired episodes from the first season are free online at Hulu.
Filming of the second season started in July 2009; it was based on the sequel to Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears. The first episode aired on November 7, 2009. The season consisted of 22 episodes. Streamable episodes appeared on the show's official website, HuluPlus, and Netflix.[21] They are currently available on Netflix (DVD only) and HuluPlus for active members (monthly subscription required).
Reception[edit]
Ratings[edit]
Legend of the Seeker premiered on the weekend of November 1–2, 2008 in the United States and attracted more than 4.1 million viewers over the two days.[22] The first two episodes obtained an average of 1.5/3 Nielsen rating among 54 metered markets with a 1.4/3 rating on Saturday and a 1.7/3 rating on Sunday. In addition to improving its broadcast time periods in several top markets, Legend also improved the audience numbers in the key 18- to 49-year-old demographic in all airings.[23] Over its first month of airing, the show averaged more than 3.6 million viewers.[24] It was renewed for a second season after obtaining a 2.0 household rating average for its first ten episodes.[20]
Critical reception[edit]
The series premiere, which consisted of the first two episodes, received generally mixed reviews from critics, earning a 53 out of 100 average rating as calculated by Metacritic.[25] It was criticized for not being as 'fun' as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess (also produced by Robert Tapert and Sam Raimi),[26] and not having enough excitement.[27] Another complaint about the show's premiere was its lack of distinguishing features and that it was 'too derivative of other works' like Star Wars and The Matrix, with the '300-style' slow-motion action sequences often cited as an example.[26][28][29] Brian Lowry from Variety called the show 'a hodgepodge of better sci-fi/fantasy fare',[28] while Ray Richmond from The Hollywood Reporter described it as '[b]ig on style but more challenged in terms of substance' with 'too little provocative/evocative interaction aside from the ultra-violent kind'.[30] Diana Steenbergen thought that the series' third episode was 'far more entertaining than the previous two that were weighed down with too much exposition.'[31]
Legend of the Seeker was praised for its high production value and the use of New Zealand exteriors,[28][29][30][32] with Robert Lloyd from Los Angeles Times commenting that the show is basically 'good-looking fun'.[33] Although both Lloyd and Steenbergen from IGN commended the performances of the lead actors Craig Horner and Bridget Regan, they were not pleased with the supporting performances.[28][29][33]
Awards[edit]
In 2009, the series won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series. In 2010, the series was nominated for an Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music Emmy. In 2011, Costume Designer Jane Holland, Cinematographer Kevin Riley, and Sound Designer Chris Burt all won awards at the Aotearoa Film & Television Awards for their outstanding work on Legend of the Seeker.
International broadcasts[edit]
In addition to the United States, broadcast rights for Legend of the Seeker have been picked up in more than 60 international markets.[34] In Spain, the show began airing on Telecinco on March 15, 2009. In New Zealand, it premiered on March 29, 2009 on Prime and aired weekly in the Monday 7:30 pm timeslot. In the UK & Ireland, Syfy picked up the rights for Season 1 and Season 2 with the air time slot of 8:00pm starting on August 13, 2009. Irish broadcaster RTÉ One aired the show on August 19. In French Canada, the first season aired in 2009 and the second season in 2010 on Ztélé under the French title L'Épée de vérité.
In South Africa, the show was picked up by pay TV operator M-Net, broadcasting on Saturday nights since July 2009. In Germany, it premiered on October 11, 2009 on ProSieben and airs Sundays around 5:00pm. In Singapore, it premiered October 15, airing on Thursdays at 2030hrs. In Poland, it premiered September 4, 2009 on TVP1 and airs on Fridays around 10:00pm. In Australia, it premiered on Fox8 on November 29. In Italy, the show premiered on Sky Uno on December 8, 2009. In Sweden, the series premiered on TV6 5 February at 20.00 local time.[35] In Ukraine, the series aired on 1+1 channel November 14 at 12.30 local time.[36] In Norway, the first episode aired 28 December 2009 on Tv2 Zebra Sundays at 20.00 (Norwegian time). In Philippines, it is also aired in Studio 23. In Sri Lanka, the show was telecasted by ITN. It started telecasting it from August 2013. It aired on every Saturday and Sunday from 6.00 to 7.00pm local time. It was dubbed in Sinhala and renamed as 'සත්ය ගවේෂක' (Sathya Gaveshaka).
Home media[edit]
DVD Name | Release dates | Ep # | Additional Information | ||
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The Complete First Season | 13 October 2009 | TBA | January 5, 2011[37] | 22 | The five disc box set may include all 22 episodes. Extras could include 'Forging the Sword: Crafting a Legend', 'Words of Truth: A Conversation with Terry Goodkind', deleted scenes, and audio commentaries. Running Time: approx. 950 minutes.[38] |
The Complete Second and Final Season | 28 September 2010 | TBA | January 25, 2012[39] | 22 | The five disc box set includes all 22 episodes. Extras include extended scenes, 'Under the Underworld', and 'Redemption of a Mord'Sith: Meet Cara'. Running Time: 946 minutes.[40] |
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The Legend of Tarzan | |
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Music by | Rupert Gregson-Williams |
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The Legend of Tarzan is a 2016 adventure film based on the fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by David Yates, with a screenplay by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer,[4] the film stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character, with Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent, and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. Principal photography began on June 21, 2014, at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom and wrapped four months later on October 3.
The film premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on June 29, 2016, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 1, 2016, in 2D, 3D, IMAX and IMAX 3D.[5] The film grossed over $356 million against a budget of $180 million and received mixed reviews from critics.
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Plot[edit]
As a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the Congo Basin is claimed by King Leopold II of the Belgians, who rules the Congo Free State in personal union with the Kingdom of Belgium. The country is on the verge of bankruptcy, Leopold having borrowed huge sums of money to finance the construction of railways and other infrastructure projects. He sends his envoy Léon Rom (Christoph Waltz) to secure the fabled diamonds of Opar. Rom's expedition is ambushed and massacred. A tribal leader, Chief Mbonga (Djimon Hounsou), offers Rom the diamonds in exchange for an old enemy: Tarzan.
The man once called 'Tarzan', John Clayton III (Alexander Skarsgård), has left Africa behind and settled down in London with his American-born wife, Jane Porter (Margot Robbie). He took up his birth name and ancestral family residence as Lord Greystoke. In the eight years since returning from Africa, John's story as Tarzan has become legendary among the Victorian public, although John wants to leave that past behind. Through the British Prime Minister (Jim Broadbent), John is invited by King Leopold to visit Boma and report on the development of the Congo by Belgium; he declines to participate in the perceived publicity stunt.
An American envoy, George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson), privately reveals his suspicions that Leopold is enslaving the Congolese population to increase rubber production to recoup his debts. Williams persuades Greystoke to go to the Congo in order to prove his suspicions. Jane is thrilled to 'go home' to Africa and see the friends and family she grew up with in the tribal village where her father taught. Greystoke says that she should not come, as he thinks the trip would be too dangerous. Jane recently had a miscarriage and he remembers the harshness of the jungle. Jane reminds him that she grew up in Africa as well, and misses her home and friends there. John relents, and allows Jane to accompany him after she promises to stay with the tribe while John and Williams investigate.
John, Jane, and Williams take the trip to the Congo. There, the trio circumvent the diplomatic envoy and travel solo to the tribal village of their youth. The village celebrates reuniting with their friends. Jane explains to Williams that her husband was once considered an evil spirit by the African tribes. Jane was an object of curiosity to the young Tarzan, and Tarzan revealed himself to Jane during a childhood game of hide and seek.
Frustrated by John's deviation from the travel plan, Rom and his mercenaries raid the sleeping village after the celebration. They kill the tribe's leader, capture John and Jane, and kidnap several villagers for use as slaves. John is rescued by Williams, but Rom's crew takes the remaining captives, including Jane, on board their steamship traveling on the nearby river. Rom intends to use Jane as bait to lure John, and is surprised and admiring of Jane's vibrant tenacity and ferociousness. Rom also reveals that John's state invitation from King Leopold was engineered by Rom, and Rom intends to deliver Tarzan to Chief Mbonga.
John and Williams, with the aid of the tribe's remaining warriors, travel through the jungle, hoping to use the new Belgian railway to intercept the steamship and rescue their loved ones. After a struggle to overtake a Belgian military train, the group discovers the train is carrying captured slaves and find a ledger detailing the Rom's government-sanctioned plan to take over the Congo using slaves, the railways, and a massive mercenary army. The only thing needed are the Opar diamonds; King Leopold has nearly bankrupted his country paying for the initial stages of the plan, and requires the diamonds to pay for the army of mercenaries needed to complete his hostile takeover and see a return on his investment. With the ledger, William now has the evidence he needs to expose King Leopold.
John and Williams task the warriors with returning the released slaves to their homes and then delivering the ledger to the port city of Boma via the railway as John and Williams continue on through the jungle to catch the steamship. As John and Williams continue, John encounters the adult Akut, who was raised as his ape brother and now is leader of the apes. Aware that Akut considers him a deserter, John must fight Akut for permission to travel through their territory. John soon loses, but the pair are permitted to travel on. John remembers saving a young Jane's life by shielding her from Kerchak's attack when they were teens, suffering severe injuries. Jane took the injured Tarzan home, starting their relationship. As John recovers from his recent fight, Williams recalls the massacres of Native Americans during the Indian Wars, comparing them to the abuses of Rom and Leopold.
Jane escapes Rom's clutches on the steamship, jumping from the boat and swimming to the shore as the remaining captured villagers escape to rally extra forces. Her flight through the jungle is halted when she stumbles into a group of mangani apes, and must make a show of deference to avoid them attacking. Rom approaches the apes, making the gesture of deference as Jane promises to return with Rom in exchange for the apes being unharmed, but Rom's nervous men shoot, leading to slaughter. John saves the remaining apes, reconciling with Akut, before pursuing Rom, who is now fleeing in the direction of Mbonga's tribe with Jane in tow in the hopes of delivering Tarzan to them and receiving his payment of diamonds.
John is cornered by Mbonga and his tribe. It is revealed that John had earlier killed Mbonga's only son, who had killed Kala, John’s adoptive ape mother. A defeated Mbonga accuses John of lacking honor, as his son was just a young boy when John killed him. John spares Mbonga, just as Akut and the manganis arrive to subdue the tribe.
Rom takes Jane and the diamonds to Boma, where he plans to take control of the mercenary army waiting offshore. John triggers a massive stampede of wildebeest through Boma, destroying the town and soldiers. John rescues Jane. As Rom attempts to escape by boat, Williams sinks it with a machine gun as John swims aboard. Rom incapacitates John by strangling him and then tying him by the neck to the ship's railing, before trying to escape again. John overpowers Rom and leaves him to be devoured by crocodiles before escaping the destroyed vessel.
Williams returns to England and presents the Prime Minister with evidence exposing the slave trade and abuses of the Congolese in the Belgian-held lands. One year later, John and Jane have settled in Africa, in the old house of Jane's father. John returns to his place among the great apes as Tarzan and celebrates Jane having their child.
Cast[edit]
- Alexander Skarsgård as John Clayton III / Tarzan, 5th Baron Greystoke.[6] On his character Tarzan, Skarsgård said, 'This is about a man who’s holding back; and slowly, as you peel off the layers, he reverts back to a more animalistic state and lets that side of his personality out.'[7] To get in Tarzan shape, Skarsgård spent four months in a training regimen before principal photography started and gained 24 pounds.[7][8] Part of his training was for movement work with choreographer Wayne McGregor.[8][9]
- Rory J. Saper as 18 year old Tarzan
- Christian Stevens as 5 year old Tarzan
- Christoph Waltz as Captain Léon Rom,[10] a corrupt merciless Belgian captain sent by King Leopold of Belgium to find diamonds and control the region.
- Samuel L. Jackson as George Washington Williams, an American entrepreneur and veteran of the American Civil War[11][12]
- Margot Robbie as Jane Clayton, Baroness Greystoke, née Porter[13] (Tarzan's wife)
- Djimon Hounsou as Chief Mbonga,[14] the leader of the leopard men of Opar (an African tribe that controls the diamond region), who wants revenge against Tarzan for the death of his son.
- Jim Broadbent as Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister
- Casper Crump as Major Kerckhover, Rom's violent first lieutenant[15]
- Ben Chaplin as Captain Moulle
- Hadley Fraser as John Clayton II, 4th Baron Greystoke (Tarzan's father)
- Genevieve O'Reilly as Alice Clayton, Baroness Greystoke (Tarzan's mother)
- Yule Masiteng as Muviro, the tribal leader of the Kuba people
- Mimi Ndiweni as Eshe
- Simon Russell Beale as Mr. Frum[16][17]
- Matt Cross as Akut, Tarzan's adoptive ape brother, Kala's biological son, and the current leader of the Mangani.
- Madeleine Worrall as Kala, Tarzan's adoptive ape mother and the biological mother of Akut
- William Wollen as Kerchak, the former leader of the Mangani who killed Tarzan's father and hates Tarzan
- Cédric Weber as The French Engineer
- Richard James-Neale as The Jug-Eared Solidier, a defiant Belgian conscript[18]
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
An updated version of Tarzan had been in the works since at least 2003, with John August writing.[19] However, by 2008, it was reported that a different version, co-written by Stephen Sommers and Stuart Beatle, that was said to resemble the Pirates of the Caribbean series, was in development.[20][21] By 2011, Craig Brewer, who also rewrote a version of the script, was set to direct the film,[22] although this did not come to pass. Instead, David Yates was chosen to direct in 2012.[4] Other directors in the running included Susanna White and Gary Ross.[23] In April 2013, it was reported that the production was temporarily suspended due to budgetary concerns.[24]
Casting[edit]
For a while, producer Jerry Weintraub (no relation to the 50s and 60s Tarzan producer Sy Weintraub) wanted swimmer Michael Phelps to play the title role, feeling that he was the heir apparent to Johnny Weissmuller, the actor who had famously played Tarzan, and who was also a prominent competitive swimmer. Weintraub reportedly changed his mind after watching Phelps host Saturday Night Live, for only two minutes.[25] Other early contenders for the role included Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Charlie Hunnam.[4][26] On November 14, 2012, Alexander Skarsgård was cast in the title role, the choice of director Yates, while Samuel L. Jackson was being eyed to play Williams in the film.[6] Yates found Skarsgård to be the perfect Tarzan. He liked that he was born in Sweden but had found a career in America, so 'he has this wonderful quality of not quite belonging to one or the other', he said.[7] On March 6, 2013, it was reported that Yates wanted Jessica Chastain to play the female lead role, Jane Porter.[27] On September 26, 2013, Christoph Waltz was in talks to play the villain in the film; he was later cast, as Captain Rom.[10]
The studio eyed Margot Robbie and Emma Stone to play the female lead character, Jane Porter.[11]Emma Watson (who worked with Yates on the lastfourHarryPotter films), Sarah Bolger, Georgina Haig, Lucy Hale, Lyndsy Fonseca, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gabriella Wilde, Lucy Boynton and Cressida Bonas were all considered for the part. On January 18, 2014, Robbie was confirmed to play the female lead, Jane, in the film, opposite Skarsgård, beating Stone for the role.[13] On June 4, Djimon Hounsou was set to play Chief Mbonga in the film.[14] On June 17, Osy Ikhile was added to the cast to play a supporting role, but the character was not then named.[28]Casper Crump was cast to play Captain Kerchover.[15] The release of the first trailer in December 2015 revealed that Jim Broadbent was also part of the cast.[citation needed]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography on the film commenced on June 30, 2014, at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England.[29][30] Filming had begun on the day an announcement was made for the expansion of the studio.[31] Filming wrapped the same year on October 3.[32] Filming took place for a total of 70 days.[33] According to The Wall Street Journal, shooting the film in Africa would have made the budget even higher.[34]
Making Africa seem authentic was especially important to the filmmakers, since the film was shot in England, except for six weeks in Gabon, filming background by helicopter without the cast. A working waterfall and a 100-foot-long collapsible pier were assembled at Warner Bros.’ Leavesden studios.[34][35] Seven versions of the African jungle were constructed to show different scenery throughout the filming. Plants from Holland were mixed with trees sculpted by the art department. Kedleston Hall stood in for the Greystoke Manor, and a cedar tree on the grounds of Highclere Castle served as the setting for an early pivotal scene between Tarzan and Jane.[35]
Soundtrack[edit]
The Legend of Tarzan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | ||||
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Soundtrack album / Film score by | ||||
Released | June 16, 2016 (digital) June 24, 2016 (physical) | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Film score | |||
Length | 71:19 | |||
Label | WaterTower Music | |||
Producer | Rupert Gregson-Williams | |||
Rupert Gregson-Williams film scores chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Legend of Tarzan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
The film's score was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The soundtrack was released on June 16, 2016 by WaterTower Music and on CD on June 24, 2016. Tony Clarke,[36] Thomas Farnon,[37] and Tom Howe[38] are credited for additional music. Hozier provided a single, Better Love, which is played at the film's end credits.[39]
Track listing[edit]
All music composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, except where noted.
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Opar' | Zoe Mithyane | 3:28 |
2. | 'Diamonds' | 4:50 | |
3. | 'Togetherness' | 1:44 | |
4. | 'Steamer and Butterfly' | 2:40 | |
5. | 'Orphaned' | 2:46 | |
6. | 'Returning Home' | 4:01 | |
7. | 'Campfire' | 2:40 | |
8. | 'Tarzan and Jane' | 3:39 | |
9. | 'Village Ambush' | 4:41 | |
10. | 'Catching the Train' | 2:16 | |
11. | 'Rom's Plan' | 2:11 | |
12. | 'Akut Fight' | 2:16 | |
13. | 'Elephants in the Night' | 3:12 | |
14. | 'Jane Escapes' | 2:44 | |
15. | 'Jungle Shooting' | 2:41 | |
16. | 'Kala's Death' | 5:15 | |
17. | 'Where Was Your Honor?' | 2:29 | |
18. | 'Boma Port' | 4:04 | |
19. | 'Stampede' | 4:33 | |
20. | 'On the Boat' | 3:10 | |
21. | 'The Legend of Tarzan' | 2:36 | |
22. | 'Better Love' | Hozier | 3:23 |
Total length: | 71:19 |
Release[edit]
The film was released on July 1, 2016 by Warner Bros., in traditional formats as well as 3D and IMAX 3D.[5]
Home media[edit]
The film was released in October 11, 2016, in traditional formats, Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Blu-ray.[citation needed]
Reception[edit]
Box office[edit]
The Legend of Tarzan grossed $126.6 million in the United States and Canada and $230.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $356.7 million.[3] Given its $180 million production budget, it would have had to have earned at least $400 million to break even and justify a sequel. Deadline Hollywood's financial analysts stated that the film lost the studio an estimated $40 million, although the studio itself asserted the film broke even.[40][41]
In the United States and Canada, The Legend of Tarzan opened alongside The BFG and The Purge: Election Year, and was projected to gross to $25–33 million in its opening weekend.[40][42][43] It opened Friday, July 1, 2016 across 3,561 theaters and 6,700 screens, and grossed $14 million on its opening day, including $1.4 million in IMAX showings.[44] This includes $2.6 million it made from Thursday night previews.[45] In its opening weekend, buoyed by positive word of mouth, the film grossed a better-than-expected $38.5 million, of which IMAX contributed $3.9 million, and $45.6 million over its four-day Independence Day holiday frame, finishing second place at the box office behind Finding Dory, but first among new releases. However, despite its opening numbers, Deadline called the film a 'dud', due to its lofty budget.[46][47]
Internationally, The Legend of Tarzan received a scattered release pattern, in order to take advantage of the competitive landscape surrounding the 2016 European Championship.[48] It is likely that a recoup of the film's hefty production budget will be dependent on international audiences and returns. Jeff Goldstein, Warner's executive vice president of domestic distribution, told The New York Times, 'This property has always really been about the international opportunity.'[49] The film opened across 19 markets on the same weekend it debuted in North America, including major territories like Russia and South Korea.[40] In its opening weekend, it grossed $19.3 million on about 6,700 screens, and an IMAX total of $1.2 million from 122 IMAX theaters.[48] In Russia and the CIS, it opened with $3.1 million, debuting in first place at the box office. However, it was the lowest No. 1 opening for a film since April,[50] while in South Korea it debuted at No. 2, with $4 million. In the latter market, it faced significant competition from local films Familyhood and The Hunt, both of which performed strongly.[48][51] In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it came in second place with $4.7 million, including previews, debuting behind the animated The Secret Life of Pets, and in Australia with $3.2 million, behind Finding Dory.[52] Elsewhere, Asia had No. 1 openings in India, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The studio also reported No. 1 debuts in Mexico ($4.6 million), Brazil ($3.4 million), Spain ($1.8 million), Italy ($1.6 million), the majority of Eastern European markets, and Puerto Rico.[48][52][53][54] Germany ($2 million), the UAE ($1.6 million), and Japan ($1.5 million) had similar opening figures.[55]
In China – the film's second biggest market – the film was granted a rare release date in the month of July, a peculiar move since July is typically the month when Chinese regulators ban foreign films (including Hollywood films) in order to protect and promote their own local films.[56][57] It opened on Tuesday, July 19, and made $7 million on its opening day. It went on to deliver a six-day opening of around $27 million and a three-day weekend opening of $12 million. Although the opening number was regarded strong, it came in second place, behind Skiptrace, which occupied a market share in excess of 56%, in comparion to The Legend of Tarzan's 16%.[54][58]
In terms of total earnings, its biggest markets outside of the United States are China ($45.1 million), Mexico ($13.7 million) and the U.K. and Ireland ($11.9 million).[59]
Critical response[edit]
The Legend of Tarzan received generally mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 36% based on 241 reviews with an average rating of 5.07/10. The website's critical consensus reads, 'The Legend of Tarzan has more on its mind than many movies starring the classic character, but that isn't enough to make up for its generic plot or sluggish pace.'[60] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 44 out of 100 based on 41 critics, indicating 'mixed or average reviews'.[61] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of 'A–' on an A+ to F scale.[62]
Manohla Dargis of The New York Times gave the film a positive review, stating 'What makes it more enjoyable than a lot of recycled stories of this type is that the filmmakers have given Tarzan a thoughtful, imperfect makeover.'[63] In his review, Peter Travers of Rolling Stone stated 'At least it's watchable. In summer, baby, that's high praise.'[64]
Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a negative review, stating 'A talky and mostly turgid attempt by British director David Yates to build on the epic vision he brought to the final four Harry Potter movies via another beloved literary hero.'[65] Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian criticized the film for its story and writing, stating 'Committed performances aren’t enough to save this film from uncomfortable colonial optics, uninspiring CGI and tedious plotlines.'[66]
Accolades[edit]
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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Alliance of Women Film Journalists | December 21, 2016 | Actress Most in Need of a New Agent | Margot Robbie (also for Suicide Squad) | Nominated | [67] [68] |
Jupiter Awards | March 29, 2017 | Best International Actress | Margot Robbie | Nominated | [69] |
Saturn Awards | June 28, 2017 | Best Action or Adventure Film | The Legend of Tarzan | Nominated | [70] |
See also[edit]
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External links[edit]
- The Legend of Tarzan on IMDb
- The Legend of Tarzan at AllMovie
- The Legend of Tarzan at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Legend of Tarzan at Box Office Mojo
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