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- anja-rijnsburger
- Feb 27, 2021
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From what I've seen, the production team really stayed as closely as possible to the quick-witted humor that made "Tom & Jerry" the cat and mouse duo many came to know dating back to the 1940s and 50s. To have their tomfoolery (eh?) now be used in the modern times in a live-action setting? Well, it seems to be a step up from its fully animated 1992 predecessor, which had them speaking and singing.
Here in 2021, keeping them mute is better off as they don't need words when all their actions always spoke volumes. The throwbacks to their past cartoon shorts was a great tribute. It also fills me with glee Warner Bros. used some archival recordings of William Hanna and Mel Blanc to give off the screaming and yelling sounds Tom makes when in pain or in fear. What a way to honor these men who gave Tom a voice.
As for the plot? There's not much there when you place familiar faces like Chloe Grace Moretz, Colin Jost, Michael Peña, and Ken Jeong getting caught in the crossfire of the duo's antics in a lavish hotel setting in New York City. Chloe's character Kayla does her best at her new job, but proves difficult with the chaos that ensues. It's just okay. I can understand from Chloe that she cited Bob Hoskins as her inspiration to interact with animated characters, much like what he did as Detective Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (a classic).
Cartoon animals sharing the screen with live-action characters has been done countless times in the past, so overall, this live-action/animated film does give off an old-school charm of classic cartoon violence and slapstick humor, but it just falls short on expectations. My one nitpick is relying too much on today's trends and lifestyles. They don't need them to be funny. It's no Roger Rabbit, but definitely fun for kids. For adults who grew up watching the original cartoon shorts? You can sit this one out and stick with the originals for a good laugh.
Here in 2021, keeping them mute is better off as they don't need words when all their actions always spoke volumes. The throwbacks to their past cartoon shorts was a great tribute. It also fills me with glee Warner Bros. used some archival recordings of William Hanna and Mel Blanc to give off the screaming and yelling sounds Tom makes when in pain or in fear. What a way to honor these men who gave Tom a voice.
As for the plot? There's not much there when you place familiar faces like Chloe Grace Moretz, Colin Jost, Michael Peña, and Ken Jeong getting caught in the crossfire of the duo's antics in a lavish hotel setting in New York City. Chloe's character Kayla does her best at her new job, but proves difficult with the chaos that ensues. It's just okay. I can understand from Chloe that she cited Bob Hoskins as her inspiration to interact with animated characters, much like what he did as Detective Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (a classic).
Cartoon animals sharing the screen with live-action characters has been done countless times in the past, so overall, this live-action/animated film does give off an old-school charm of classic cartoon violence and slapstick humor, but it just falls short on expectations. My one nitpick is relying too much on today's trends and lifestyles. They don't need them to be funny. It's no Roger Rabbit, but definitely fun for kids. For adults who grew up watching the original cartoon shorts? You can sit this one out and stick with the originals for a good laugh.
The plot isn't good, most of the human characters are boring, the music is too modern, and doesn't compliment Tom and Jerry very well. But the action and chases are really fun. The crew behind the movie knows the characters and it shows. Wish there was more action, but it's still fun and old time fans may recognise some of the the skits.
- eladamittai
- Feb 25, 2021
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As someone who loved the original cartoon, this was so disappointing. Why did they think that we wanted to watch an hour of wedding drama and boring human subplots?
This would've been so much better if they just cut out all the human stuff, and stuck to what made the originals so great.
Also, the soundtrack has to be one of the most ill-fitting ones I've ever heard. Who chose all of those songs? It was completely jarring!
Overall, it was just tedious to sit through, and clearly missed the point of the show.
This would've been so much better if they just cut out all the human stuff, and stuck to what made the originals so great.
Also, the soundtrack has to be one of the most ill-fitting ones I've ever heard. Who chose all of those songs? It was completely jarring!
Overall, it was just tedious to sit through, and clearly missed the point of the show.
- worldsworstwryter
- Mar 5, 2022
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A { Micro } Review ; And A -{ B i g }- Screen Review .
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Chef Jackie : " I will not let this hotel be ruined by a cat and a mouse 😡❗" ( referring, Of Course, to the 'demolition duo' of Tom and Jerry ) .
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Fun Fact 🌝 : Over the course of its original run, the -{ Madly }- talented animation duo of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced an Un-equivocally impressive total of One-hundred-and-fourteen " Tom and Jerry " short movies for MGM from 1940 to 1958. During this time, they won a Whopping -{ S E V E N 🙆 💥❗}- Academy Award in the 'Best Animated Short Film' category. Well, although that fact certainly helped -{ Motivate }- me to watch " Tom and Jerry " { 2021 }, it is 'in no way' meant to be a hint from me-to-you, that -{ This }- particular iteration of the world famous entertainment franchise is in any way worthy of a 'Best Feature' Oscar .
👉{ However }👈 , EVEN having said that, I want to make it clear that : ' just the very contemplation ' : of the " Genuinely Phenomenal Levels Of Imagination" that it must have taken the dramatically & -{ Comedically }- Fabulous 💎❗Chloë Grace Moretz { & a whole -Host- of other Principal-characters } to, well ...( basically )... perform -The Entire Picture- opposite their two " Leading Critters " who ( in-point-of-fact ), well... didn't really even EXIST-At-All ...leaves one in complete " Awe " of -not only- their collective Acting Prowess 💜❗, but also with a 'Profound' sense of -{ Respect }- for the impressively ambitious scope of the overall project, itself .
Summary : I -Sincerely- recommend enjoying this just as more of a casual, 'at home, sort of watch'..... { -Unless- , Of Course , you happen to be chaperoning 👉( Pre-Teens )👈 to the Movies ( & hopefully in a safe watching environment, at that ) } ...& -{ Not }- as a full fledged cinema-Event, especially for those of you who may tend to be financially conservative in terms of their big-screen movie watching habits, & more so at this time of ( general ) global hardship. You -{ Won't }- be remiss, watching it on a streaming platform, or on Dvd , -{ INSTEAD }- . A " Supportive , -{ Pandemic Considerate }- " 6.50 out of 10 😘 🐭 🐱 .
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Chef Jackie : " I will not let this hotel be ruined by a cat and a mouse 😡❗" ( referring, Of Course, to the 'demolition duo' of Tom and Jerry ) .
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Fun Fact 🌝 : Over the course of its original run, the -{ Madly }- talented animation duo of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced an Un-equivocally impressive total of One-hundred-and-fourteen " Tom and Jerry " short movies for MGM from 1940 to 1958. During this time, they won a Whopping -{ S E V E N 🙆 💥❗}- Academy Award in the 'Best Animated Short Film' category. Well, although that fact certainly helped -{ Motivate }- me to watch " Tom and Jerry " { 2021 }, it is 'in no way' meant to be a hint from me-to-you, that -{ This }- particular iteration of the world famous entertainment franchise is in any way worthy of a 'Best Feature' Oscar .
👉{ However }👈 , EVEN having said that, I want to make it clear that : ' just the very contemplation ' : of the " Genuinely Phenomenal Levels Of Imagination" that it must have taken the dramatically & -{ Comedically }- Fabulous 💎❗Chloë Grace Moretz { & a whole -Host- of other Principal-characters } to, well ...( basically )... perform -The Entire Picture- opposite their two " Leading Critters " who ( in-point-of-fact ), well... didn't really even EXIST-At-All ...leaves one in complete " Awe " of -not only- their collective Acting Prowess 💜❗, but also with a 'Profound' sense of -{ Respect }- for the impressively ambitious scope of the overall project, itself .
Summary : I -Sincerely- recommend enjoying this just as more of a casual, 'at home, sort of watch'..... { -Unless- , Of Course , you happen to be chaperoning 👉( Pre-Teens )👈 to the Movies ( & hopefully in a safe watching environment, at that ) } ...& -{ Not }- as a full fledged cinema-Event, especially for those of you who may tend to be financially conservative in terms of their big-screen movie watching habits, & more so at this time of ( general ) global hardship. You -{ Won't }- be remiss, watching it on a streaming platform, or on Dvd , -{ INSTEAD }- . A " Supportive , -{ Pandemic Considerate }- " 6.50 out of 10 😘 🐭 🐱 .
- Radio-1s_Mr-MovieMad-Ami_104-1FM
- Mar 11, 2021
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Where is Tom & Jerry? My kids totally lost interest. It's been mainly focused on a girl who's obnoxiously quirky who tries too hard to be funny. Boring.
Anyone expecting this movie to be in the ranking of Godfather or such like really need to stop watching these movies and slating them your not the target audience ...kids will find it funny and amusing ...it's not the greatest movie but something new on an old favourite and frankly to stretch something from
3 mins to a full movie should be applauded . Any case your kids will enjoy it you will find it okay
Animation quality was poor; an attempt to bring decades old flat almost 2-D animation into the present. Script also tried to be cool current w/ rap music & human personal issues as background. Result was a bizarre interfacing of animation & live action (actually non-action). Boring dog chases cat chases mouse interspersed w/scenes of humans in a hotel.
- westsideschl
- Jun 2, 2021
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We can be pretentious, cynical adults and pick apart "Tom & Jerry's" flaws all day long... but the fact is I work at a theater, and I've seen plenty of happy kids coming out of the movie. (And even a few happy adults.) So I decided to give it a whirl on HBO Max. And you know what? At the end of the day, I can tell you that when I was a kid, I'd have also loved this movie. And that's gotta count for something.
After bluffing her way into a job at a prestigious New York City hotel, a young woman named Kayla (Chloe Grace Moretz) learns that there's one tiny problem- a mouse named Jerry has recently moved in, and is causing havoc with a high-profile wedding that's scheduled in only a few days' time. And so, Kayla hatches a plan, and hires a cat named Tom to take care of the problem... and as expected, chaos ensues.
Directed by Tim Story, "Tom & Jerry" is at its best when our titular furry duo are able to let loose and spend their time fighting in increasingly hilarious situations. There are some genuinely inspired sequences and gags, and if you grew up watching the original cartoons, you'll definitely get a kick out of their antics. I also enjoyed the way the film combines CGI and live-action, with all animals in this world being animated. It's a cute idea. Where the film falls a little flat is the human storyline. While the actors are uniformly solid, especially the likeable Moretz, it just isn't that interesting and all feels very stock. And it does drag the movie down at times.
Still, as I've observed, the movie seems to be a hit with kids, and that's what's important. And I'm willing to bet there will be a decent number of adults who grew up with the original cartoons will find it mildly entertaining as well. I know it managed to get a few decent laughs out of me, and I'm not even all that nostalgic for the characters.
I'm giving "Tom & Jerry" a very watchable 7 out of 10. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something to watch for a family movie night. The kids will love it and the adults will probably get a few decent laughs too.
After bluffing her way into a job at a prestigious New York City hotel, a young woman named Kayla (Chloe Grace Moretz) learns that there's one tiny problem- a mouse named Jerry has recently moved in, and is causing havoc with a high-profile wedding that's scheduled in only a few days' time. And so, Kayla hatches a plan, and hires a cat named Tom to take care of the problem... and as expected, chaos ensues.
Directed by Tim Story, "Tom & Jerry" is at its best when our titular furry duo are able to let loose and spend their time fighting in increasingly hilarious situations. There are some genuinely inspired sequences and gags, and if you grew up watching the original cartoons, you'll definitely get a kick out of their antics. I also enjoyed the way the film combines CGI and live-action, with all animals in this world being animated. It's a cute idea. Where the film falls a little flat is the human storyline. While the actors are uniformly solid, especially the likeable Moretz, it just isn't that interesting and all feels very stock. And it does drag the movie down at times.
Still, as I've observed, the movie seems to be a hit with kids, and that's what's important. And I'm willing to bet there will be a decent number of adults who grew up with the original cartoons will find it mildly entertaining as well. I know it managed to get a few decent laughs out of me, and I'm not even all that nostalgic for the characters.
I'm giving "Tom & Jerry" a very watchable 7 out of 10. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something to watch for a family movie night. The kids will love it and the adults will probably get a few decent laughs too.
- TedStixonAKAMaximumMadness
- Mar 6, 2021
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If the studio had spent as much money on story development and animation as it did for the "bot reviews", this motion picture could have been at least an "8". It seems Tim Story and the rest of the people involved in creating this mis-step either have not seen any of the original Tom & Jerry shorts, or have seriously misunderstood them. Off the top of my head, I can think of four different scenarios that would be faithful to the original cartoons and still make it relevant. And I'm not even WGA.
After "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" set the animated characters-and-live actor bar (many years ago, no less) any effort that does not at least come up to that standard is inexcusable. It is, however, a good example of the lengths a studio will go to in an effort to try and salvage a movie that they know is off the mark: trailers and promos that make it seem better than it is, and paid reviewers to boost the overall rating.
After "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" set the animated characters-and-live actor bar (many years ago, no less) any effort that does not at least come up to that standard is inexcusable. It is, however, a good example of the lengths a studio will go to in an effort to try and salvage a movie that they know is off the mark: trailers and promos that make it seem better than it is, and paid reviewers to boost the overall rating.
- doppleganger19692
- May 22, 2021
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- paul-86810
- Mar 31, 2021
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I think the movie was pretty good, it captured the relationship between Tom and Jerry in the original cartoon very well. I think people are rating it poorly is because first instinct would be to compare to it the classic tv show, in some families it has been a watched for 3+ generations.
My advice to anybody watching it is to throw out any expectations for it to be a continuation of the classic tv show; instead think of it as a tribute to the original.
Looking at it like that, it definitely is a interesting watch, otherwise you'll just set yourself up to be disappointed.
My advice to anybody watching it is to throw out any expectations for it to be a continuation of the classic tv show; instead think of it as a tribute to the original.
Looking at it like that, it definitely is a interesting watch, otherwise you'll just set yourself up to be disappointed.
I rarely agree with film critics but this time they nailed it. This film has completely destroyed the legacy of Tom & Jerry. There is no single element to point at as the ultimate flaw of this movie, it is all just bad. The fact that Tom & Jerry are barely the focus of their own feature length film is unforgiveable enough. Then you have to consider the awful soundtrack, unlikable human characters, and the bizarre 2D/3D animation style. It doesn't make sense at all to have so many other talking cartoon animals next to Tom & Jerry who thankfully remain silent. Tom & Jerry may have been portrayed faithfully, but instead of getting a film with nothing else hamfisted into it, just their zany antics, we're forced to endure a horribly tired and cliched rom-com plot. Nobody asked for this movie to be about a wedding for two arrogant rich snobs in a fancy hotel. It almost seems like this was the original screenplay for the movie then they just threw in Tom & Jerry at the last minute and reshot everything. Colin Jost and Michael Pena do their best to be funny with an unfunny and uninteresting plot. The main character played by Chloe Grace Moretz comes across as amoral and self-serving, because the first thing she does is steal someone's resume to get a job in this hotel. Ignoring the logistical issues with this premise, the film still massively under-delivers and even the parts with Tom & Jerry are just lazily rehashed throwbacks to the cartoons. When will Hollywood stop rebooting and destroying classic franchises? I'm glad I watched this on HBOMAX because I would've felt absolutely cheated for the price of admission in a theater.
- DannyChryst
- Jul 8, 2023
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Tom and Jerry rating!
Objective: 6.6/10
Subjective: 3/10
The human story is unneeded and weak, the acting feels forced (specific Chloe's character), the way the animation blends with the humans feels off at times, the toddler humor overflows to an unreasonable amount. The only thing I really like about this film is Tom and Jerry themselves. The slapstick was enjoyable, and the callbacks were a fun nod. The music was alright, didn't really fit the whole Tom and Jerry character though. I personally thought the animation was very well made, although in a 2D/3D background it would have looked much better. Overall, Tom and Jerry has potential to be a good, well thought out film, but wastes that to be a fun, nonsensical nostalgic fanride, which is where it fails.
Objective: 6.6/10
Subjective: 3/10
The human story is unneeded and weak, the acting feels forced (specific Chloe's character), the way the animation blends with the humans feels off at times, the toddler humor overflows to an unreasonable amount. The only thing I really like about this film is Tom and Jerry themselves. The slapstick was enjoyable, and the callbacks were a fun nod. The music was alright, didn't really fit the whole Tom and Jerry character though. I personally thought the animation was very well made, although in a 2D/3D background it would have looked much better. Overall, Tom and Jerry has potential to be a good, well thought out film, but wastes that to be a fun, nonsensical nostalgic fanride, which is where it fails.
- tristinmitchell
- Mar 1, 2021
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Oh Warner Brothers, how can you destroy 2 fabulous animated characters in one movie. A Stupid story line, cats dogs singing pigeons live humans. You missed the essence of what Tom and Jerry is / was! Poor acting ! Roger Rabbit worked this does not !!!
- malcolmreed-02635
- Jun 11, 2021
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I thought it was a good movie, nothing ground breaking, the main thing is my 6 year old daughter loved it and laughed a lot through it.
- turnerphilip
- Mar 6, 2021
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To be honest, I didn't understand why this film has so low rating and bad reviews? Firstly, the plot is quite simple, but what we can expect from movie where the cat tries to cath mouse? Of course, it can't have plot twists. I like that the story has some "easter eggs" to the original series and another projects of WB. Secondly, the cast is good. Thirdly, I enjoy how they combined the animation and live action.
So, it's good movie for all family.
Tom and Jerry sometimes have a hand drawn cartoon look and sometimes a computer animated cartoon look against a colorful and cheery New York City and none of it works for me. The music is weird, the animation is weird, the human acting is shallow, and there is way too much plot for a Tom and Jerry story.
- dottiekish
- Feb 27, 2021
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I m not a fan of the movie, is bad nonetheless but i am a fun of tom and jerry the cartoons i grew up with, i gave it 6 becouse of that but the movie is a 3/10 becouse of the plot being bad, and basically tom and jerry is not looking got as a cartoon in a live action movie, hopefully we will have something better in the future. This was purely cash grab movie.
- cristeavirgil1797
- Mar 2, 2021
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Perfect modern version of Tom and Jerry movie.
You will not stop laughing and your children will love it on my own responsibilty.
Don't be fooled by the negative comments about this terrific movie. See it if you want to relieve your stress.
You will not stop laughing and your children will love it on my own responsibilty.
Don't be fooled by the negative comments about this terrific movie. See it if you want to relieve your stress.
- healthreallymatters
- Mar 10, 2021
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This movie was good and fun all my kids and family enjoyed it. Everyone complaining about it being focused on a wedding instead of all Tom & Jerry just need to stop. This movie could not survive if it was about just Tom & Jerry it needed more so I was fine with the way they did it.
Stop complaining and watch it for what it is people expect to much from the simplest movies.
Stop complaining and watch it for what it is people expect to much from the simplest movies.
From the moment this film starts it is awful. Instead of Tom and Jerry doing their classic bits, it's three pigeons doing some hiphop while they fly over NYC. The animation was awful. Tom and Jerry are basically missing from their own film. The human acting is lazy. Trash. This whole film seems like it was filmed in one take. No comic timing. Just a truly horrendous awful film. It's unreal human beings put this together. What children are going to want to watch this? How as this an improvement on the original cartoon? Trash. Just awfulness.
Tom and Jerry was cute! My 11 year son loves the original cartoons so he was excited to see it. There were some familiar scenes that reminded you of the show. I could hear my son laughing and saying "classic!" Safe to say he and my 12 year old daughter thought it was great! That's all I could ask for :)
- cherie-51468
- Feb 26, 2021
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