11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Tarzan Goes To India' Blu-Ray Review - Jock Mahoney Debuts As The Lord Of The Jungle
No need to land the plane when Tarzan flies to India. Just fly over an inland lake and the loin-clothed hero will leap into its blue depths! Jock Mahoney, who two years earlier portrayed Tarzan's foe in Tarzan the Magnificent, makes his splashy debut as Tarzan in this tale about the Ape-Man's rescue of elephants who will be doomed when a newly built dam unleashes its waters. John Guillermin (Tarzan's Greatest Adventure, The Towering Inferno) directs, combining colorful subcontinent locales with battles large and thunderous (massive bull elephants), small and fierce (cobra versus mongoose), cunning and treacherous (Tarzan against human foes). No matter where the jungle, there is but one jungle lord!
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Video Quality
Warner Archive presents Tarzan Goes to India with a lovely 1080p master transfer sourced from a new 2K scan on the Interpositive when this disc was released in 2019. Warner Archive is one of the most dependable labels around, and this release is another winner. The transfer is nearly entirely free of dirt and damage, giving this an appealing appearance that can blend in with any era. The level of detail and clarity is first rate with a valuable amount of natural film grain intact. The film features bold colors within the environments that radiate off the screen. Black levels are in good shape with firm stability throughout, and highlights are just as tight with no signs of blooming. There do not appear to be any serious digital anomalies such as compression artifacts, banding, or any other such shortcomings. Tarzan fans will admire this effort.
Audio Quality
Warner Archive has provided a fine DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio presentation that has been restored with a considerate hand. The powerful Ken Jones score supports the film commendably as it comes through with righteous fidelity. Dialogue comes through crisply and clearly even during more thrilling moments. The track balances vocals with the environmental sounds with due clarity. There are no moments when the track ever appears weak or unstable. Warner Archive has provided a pleasing audio presentation that does not exhibit any overwhelming instances of age-related damage. Optional English (SDH) subtitles are provided.
Special Features
There are no special features provided on this disc.
Final Thoughts
Tarzan Goes to India is the first outing from Jock Mahoney as the iconic figure, and he appears to do a decent job of taking over the role. The narrative itself seems slightly geared towards a younger audience, which does not help him stand out with rich material. There are a ton of cute elephants that are a delight to watch, but this does not hold up as one of the more thrilling or complex outings. Warner Archive has released a Blu-Ray featuring a fantastic A/V presentation but nothing in the way of special features. If you are a Tarzan fan, this is a great addition to the collection. Recommended
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Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Warner Archive has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
