David Yates movie gives us a believable reason to revisit the tale of the man raised by apes.

What makes a movie, that might on the surface look like it’s just another release date, another intellectual property exploited for its lasting legacy, another grim retelling of a beloved modern hero – transcend every hurdle in its way, and become satisfying, surprising… What makes a film win you over, and become, against all expectations, something you can picture yourself watching again?

If you’re a sucker for a tale where you root for the ‘sequel’ where the hero returns for closure (or possibly new beginnings), this film is for you. If you expected it to be more, you might as well let out a Tarzan yell in frustration.

It’s a well-intentioned take on the King of the Jungle. Bottom line: it’s more entertaining than most of the other summer blockbusters we’ve gotten so far.