The Legend of Tarzan

This 2016 American adventure film directed by David Yates offers a fresh take on the classic Tarzan tale, based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story picks up years after John Clayton III, known as Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård), has left the African jungle to live in London with his wife Jane (Margot Robbie). He is invited back to the Congo as a trade emissary, unaware that it's a ruse orchestrated by Belgian Captain Léon Rom (Christoph Waltz), who plans to deliver Tarzan to Chief Mbonga (Djimon Hounsou) in exchange for precious diamonds. When Jane is captured, Tarzan must return to the jungle to rescue her and uncover a conspiracy involving the exploitation and enslavement of the local population. He is aided by American envoy George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson), who seeks to expose the atrocities occurring in the Congo. The film blends elements of action and drama, exploring themes of colonialism, identity, and justice. Despite its impressive cast and visual effects, the movie received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $356.7 million worldwide against a budget of $180 million.