The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Tarzan and His Mate
Action · Adventure · 1934
Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.
Movie details
Tarzan and His Mate
“She traded civilization for the love of Tarzan... her mate!”
1934 Action · Adventure 1h 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
Harry Holt returns to Africa with his friend Martin Arlington to head up a large ivory expedition.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Tarzan and His Mate?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Cedric Gibbons
Written by
James Kevin McGuinness
Johnny Weissmüller
Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jane Parker
Neil Hamilton
Harry Holt
Paul Cavanagh
Martin Arlington
Forrester Harvey
Beamish
Nathan Curry
Saidi
Yola d'Avril
Madame Feronde (uncredited)
Court is in session
Put Tarzan and His Mate on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.