Disney's "Tarzan" is another technological breakthrough in the animation field. The line between traditional cel animation and 3D computer animation is further blurred as Disney's "Tarzan" utilizes both types of animation seamlessly. Painted backgrounds are combined with computer-generated trees and waterfalls. The result is a jungle that feels three-dimensional because the camera moves so freely through it. If you thought the jungle in "The Lion King" is beautiful, wait until you see what's in store for you in "Tarzan."

"Tarzan" is an action-adventure movie. The pacing is super fast. Whenever Tarzan goes into action, the sequences are thrilling and breathtaking. Here's a Tarzan who doesn't worry about dodging trees - he surfs on and around them effortlessly. There are even some scenes that are taken straight from other action-adventure movies. In a scene reminiscent of "Jurassic Park" where Sam Neil's character and a kid was climbing down a tree with a car coming straight down at them, Tarzan and Jane was climbing down a tree under a falling tree branch. In another scene, Tarzan runs around a super huge tree with one arm on a vine in much the way as Stallone's character was doing with a rope in "Cliffhanger." If you're into action movies, "Tarzan" has plenty of thrilling sequences that puts some action movies to shame. An hour and half went by really fast.

For the first time in Disney animations, there are no solo musical numbers. The music plays in the background to compliment the movie and not take over it. For once, it's an actual movie and not a musical. I hate it when a character in a movie goes off and starts singing; it disrupts the movie and takes the audience right out of it. Even as a little kid, I always go and relieve myself during the musical numbers. The music works so much better in the background.

The overall acting is very good, especially by the leads. Lance Henriksen's Kerchak, the leader of the gorillas, can make anyone tremble in fear. Glenn Close's Kala, the mother gorilla, is affectionate and caring. Minnie Driver is funny and charming as Jane. Tarzan, voiced by Tony Goldwyn, is your typical action hero - action speaks louder than words. On screen, it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference between acting done by animated characters and acting done by life actors.

Like all Disney movies, the story is predictable and formulaic. But who cares, it's very well crafted, a lot of fun, well acted, and hugely entertaining.