The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its humor and animation, while others criticized its explicit content and storyline.
Several independent creators have released “director’s cuts” of classic Tarzan films (most notably the 1984 Greystoke and the 1999 Disney animated feature) under fan labels like “The Shame Edit.” These versions remove the apologetic dialogue where Jane asks Tarzan to “act like a man” and instead focus on silent scenes where Jane watches him interact with the apes. The “shame” becomes her quiet realization that she is the less authentic creature. tarzan x shame of jane updated