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In Defense of Tom & Jerry: The Movie
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2022
- "YOU TALK?!" Today let's take a look at one of the most poorly received kids' movies of the 1990s: Tom and Jerry The Movie (1992). It's always meant a lot to me.
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Thank you for sharing your personal relationship to this movie. Recording this movie was SUCH a special experience for me as a kid, and I love seeing reviews of it now that we are all adults. It's super nostalgic for me as well! -Robyn Starling
Oh my gosh. You're the voice of Robyn Starling? I really loved your performance as her. It just upsets me how this movie is constantly being bashed. This movie was my childhood alongside Thomas and the Magic Railroad. I enjoyed the music as well as your performance during the "I Miss You" song.
I loved this movie and was never bothered by Tom and Jerry talking.
Me neither
Same here. I watched this movie all the time as kid.
Same I remember when I was 6 years old I spent the summer at my Aunt's in Georgia, she put this movie on for me and I was hooked
I always wondered WHY People were bothered by Tom & Jerry talking in the Movie. They also talked sometimes in the original Cartoons as well. Tom even was singing in one Episode (like how it's showed in the Video).
@@EscalationTV It was more due to the fact in the cartoons, it was played off as a joke, and was spontanuous, hence why they barely talked. That was the joke. Also the person in the video litterarlly even says so too, the clip you saw, she said herself is one of the rare instances they talk in the show.
Whilst I didn't like the 2021 film (not cus they didn't talk, I liked that a lot), I do respect Warner Brothers for admiting that yeah, them not talking was recieved better by the public, and for good reason.
I love this movie for giving Tom and Jerry the friendship arc they deserve. They've always been friends, they just have their spats.
The “what do we care about nice” and “friends to the end” songs will be stuck in my head forever
When I was a kid, I watched this movie all the time. Whenever Robyn sang her song though, I would always cry… every single time despite not even relating to her situation. It’s been years since I’ve seen this movie and since then my father has passed away. If I were to watch it again, I don’t know if I could even handle the song now. I always loved this movie and was utterly baffled when I found out later that apparently a lot of people didn’t like it. I wish everyday I could have my father back, but pieces of media like this remind me of him, just the little clips you showed took me back to a time when he was alive, and I can’t separate those emotions and connections from this movie. Like you said, art is subjective, and even silly movies like this remind me of someone I miss deeply. I should totally give it another watch some time. Great video btw, I’ve recently discovered your content and I love your work :)
1:28 Solid Serenade isn’t the only time Tom and Jerry spoke to each other or other characters
Other shorts such as The Zoot Cat
The Lonesome Mouse (in case you guys never heard of this episode, it’s because it wasn’t allowed to air on TV due to a Hitler reference), The Million Dollar Cat, Quiet Please! The Mouse Comes to Dinner, Mouse Cleaning, and Trap Happy all have moments where they talked.
They don’t talk at anytime they only do it when it was funny
@@lanalivisualarts The Lonesome Mouse have them talking and it’s not for comedic purposes
@@Luke-3281 it’s is Tom talks 3 times one for singing and the other 2 for laughs
@@lanalivisualarts There’s no singing in The Lonesome Mouse episode
@@Luke-3281 that was for 1946’s Solid Serenade the voices for 1943’s The Lonesome Mouse was for comedic effect and those are short films not episode of WHAT
Wow. This is literally the best defense coverage I ever seen of this movie. It has it’s weakness, but it’s not an awful bad movie. I mean this is the most justice review I seen of this movie. I was honestly surprised how much people hated it, and how under appreciated some moments was. Especially when you look at the much worse direct to DVD ones. And it’s a hell of a lot better then the 2021 movie. I’m also glad there was a relatable element with Robyn that resonated with you. People ignore the heart of the story. And I never disliked her character. Especially when you have leading characters in a T&J movie that are downright unlikable. I believe this movie was there first attempt to make a comeback since the original classics.
I hate the fact that people are actually in defense of the 2021 movie of the same name even though it’s just like other live-action remakes in the style of Alvin and the Chipmunks (post-2006), The Smurfs (never been a fan of the franchise with the sexist Smurfette Principle and how childishly basic it could get and because Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon made the original and rebooted TV series (not to mention the latter will also make another Smurfs movie, hooray), it shows), Inspector Gadget 1 & 2, the live-action Flintstones duology, the live-action Disney remakes and the mid-2000s Garfield film duology.
You’re acting like I can’t have my opinion by calling me a jerk to people for saying that I don’t have to agree with them that the 1992 movie is better.
@@kieranstark7213 That’s not what I meant, and just said that because you said “I hate the fact that people are actually in defense of the 2021 movie of the same name”
But hey I’m sorry I said that to you
@@kieranstark7213 The flintstones movie is actually a masterpiece by being a faithful adaptation
I forgot this movie existed
As much as I don’t like this movie now. One thing I really do like about this film is the relationship between Tom and Jerry. Like in the beginning of the movie when Tom’s house is being destroyed, he goes back and get Jerry. He doesn’t like Jerry, but he doesn’t want him to die. Or at the end of the movie. After their whole journey and learning about friendship. They go right back from where they started. And the fact that they smiled, shows they like this
Damn, wasn't expecting that little bombshell near the end. Really sorry you had to go through that.
Very well articulated video BTW.
This movie gave us the "We've got to have...money 😈" meme and I am eternally grateful for that (especially since that meme should be used now more than ever *cough* HBO MAX).
Its only equal is "🎵Youuuuu greedy dirt bag~🎶".
Thank you for your review and your honest thoughts from the heart.
Well, officially it is one of my honorable favorites, but to be honest, I always thought he said “we got to have Mommy” 😝
Hey Kiki...thx for your great review! I choreographed some of the musical numbers...auditioned dancers and brought them in to perform the numbers so the animators could have some reference! Got to work with Phil Roman and met Joe Barbera! A lot of fun!
Thank you SOO MUCH Lori! For watching, for leaving this comment and for contributing to one of my all time favorite childhood films! I always loved the choreo especially in "friends to the end!" Your work is treasured by me and so many others 💗
Saw this movie as a kid and thought it was crazy to see Tom and Jerry speak, loved it
Did you forget that Tom and Jerry speak in the cartoons? It shouldn’t be that crazy
@@Luke-3281 yeah but they consistently spoke in the movie, I thought that crazy
Still kinda blows my mind that Richard Kind voices Tom in this. This was two decades before he voiced Bing-Bong.
I've seen this movie just once, and really didn't think it was as bad as some said, though it was pretty weird, it was still interesting. This video was a super sweet way to look back at it, loved it.
Honestly, I'm probably in the minority of people who think this movie is alright. 🤔
It's similar to how I feel about the 1993 Super Mario Bros movie.
@@AJPierson That movie has it’s moments but one of messed up things about it what happened behind the scenes and with it’s directors.
✋ Me too
When I saw the thumbnail I had assumed I’d never seen this movie but as soon as I heard t&js voice it unlocked some deep seeded memories lol. I love how you’re reclaiming these movies that people constantly overlook, its super refreshing. And your message at the end made me want to go and rewatch this and so many more movies/shows that spoke to me as a kid but I never had the opportunity to speak about
I watched this movie so many times! I think it has two key ingredients to have made it a hit with little girls: a focus on interpersonal relationships, and genuinely scary moments for children lol
"You've got to have... Money." >:)
WOWWWW LMAO!! Thank you!!
I actually really liked this movie as a kid. It did have some slapstick like it should but it was Tom and Jerry working together and I loved that and I loved how they actually speak in this movie! Plus Robyn is cute. I wish we’d get another movie like This again where they talk and team up!
I love the ad break segment you've added in with the "okay back to the show". It's so nice, it's like we're watching the old tv
I’m most likely will surprise a lot of people, but for me this was how I saw Tom and Jerry for so long. I was initially taken back once I began watching the classic shorts because my depiction of Tom and Jerry was this movie.
Honestly, this movie means a lot to me because when I was younger, this was my first introduction to Tom and Jerry and the Hanabaram Shows so no matter if people doesn't like it, the movie will hold a special part of my heart
I was just talking to my sister about how underrated this movie was last night and she agreed. So funny seeing this in my feed now. It still holds up today I love the choices for Tom and Jerry's voices exactly as I thought they would be when I was a kid. I always wondered why this is really the only time they got to talk. I saw the same criticism and I thought what a odd thing and they did it before in WB animation and nobody said anything. Wile E Coyote in the bugs bunny shorts talked but in the original they didn't. And I don't think him talking took away from the comedy it added to it. Infact I prefer that version of Wile E Coyote. I felt like their friendship was justified it's not like they started out the movie being best pals. And I connected with the Robin character too as a kid. She's so likeable as a character. This is one of my top childhood movies.
Well, the difference between Tom and Jerry and the Coyote is that Tom and Jerry, while they can definitely talk, they just don't need to do it. Their silence doesn’t come from an inability to produce sound, they just believe action over words, whereas the Coyote rarely speaks after his father told him not to until he catches a roadrunner.
Ok you broke my heart, I did not know that about your father. You seem very strong. It's admirable.
I'm so glad you reviewed this movie. It was such a corner of my childhood DVD collection, with the case that was made out of cardboard, so nostalgic. Glad to see so many other people love this movie as much as I do.
I personally don't like the film (I think the plot/execution doesn't fit Tom & Jerry, yes I'm not a fan of them talking but I like the VAs), but I keep finding more and more people (including my own fiancé) who enjoy the film. That's fine and I think works (even critically hated ones) should be re-evaluated and if people love those films-I think that's great. I mean, I genuinely love Showgirls so it's not like critically negative reviewed films can't find a fanbase.
I've always had a theory that the ideal Tom and Jerry feature film is them just doing the normal slapstic routine in a home while their owners are away, but the damage they cause to the house remains and eventually the house is destroyed: so they have to put aside their differences to rebuild the home before the family comes back.
I think it’s interesting hearing positive opinions on this movie and what people find enjoyable about it. I personally don’t like this movie but I can respect the people who do and can construct a critical analysis about it in a positive light. I personally just never thought of the movie as a Tom and Jerry adaptation, I personally think the live action movie did a better job adapting the cartoon shorts but even that film has its own problems.
I just watched this video again, and idk something about this and the looney tunes back in action video really speak to me. So much of the media I consumed and really enjoyed for a long time are things that people think is "objectively bad." But it doesn't have to be that way. We can try to see the good in things before we see the bad, and though I've never watched this movie before I'm glad I got to hear your thoughts on it before hearing anything else about it. I can tell that it's something that you care about, and I think that should be enough.
Alright I think I'm rambling but I do want to say I can't imagine how that experience of your dad missing must've been and I'm sorry you had to go through that. However, I'm glad that you had this movie and it was able to resonate with and help you at such a difficult time.
That being said, great video as always Kiki, love you and your stuff
Apple cheeks slowly making his way to the camera while the ice-cream truck is still playing will haunt me for the rest of my life.
My cousins had this movie on VHS. I watched it, and I really liked it! Maybe it's because I generally found the original cartoons pretty samey and boring? My favorite ones were always the ones with Jerry's little grey nephew (who, coincidentally, usually spoke).
This story felt big, with pretty serious stakes. It still had fun T&J slapstick, but also some fun and/or sinister wacky side characters. The evil little sausage dog was one of my faves. Specifically, the movie was full of duos: the dog and flea, Cap Kidd and his parrot puppet, and Aunt Fig and her lawyer lackey. Each gives Tom and Jerry examples of the kind of relationship they could have going forward.
I love that by the end they were closer as friends, but not 100% buddy-buddy. I definitely heard people hated this movie as a kid, but thanks Kiki for giving it some love!!
I loved this movie as a kid! It’s about time I give it a rewatch I haven’t seen it in years
This movie rocks. Dude really took an ice cream cart to a drag race.
He raped an ice cream cart and I love it.
Grew up with this movie, forgot it existed until I saw this in my rec. God, I guess I have to watch this to relive my childhood. Also the thing at the end, I can see why you like this movie and appreciate that you shared something so personal.
People would have loved it if they knew the live action one was going to happen. This is 10 times better. Great video kiki
This movie does get a lot of unwarranted hate. Mainly because they talk. But they’ve sometimes talked in the old cartoons too, so it’s not like it’s anything new. Honestly it’s not the worst movie, but it’s not the best movie either. As far as Tom and Jerry movies go, while it’s not my favorite, it’s not as bad others, there are worse.
“We’ve got to have MONEY.”
The thing that this movie couldn’t earn in a nutshell…..
I love this movie. People complain that they talk but, really, what does that matter? I didn't enjoy Tom and Jerry because they didn't talk, I enjoyed it for the slapstick, and there's plenty of that in this movie - both Tom and Jerry fighting each other, and them working together against some other character, and even when they're working together they still take the ocassional jab at each other XD And all of the slapstick is good. They manage to work them into the story perfectly so that it never feels forced or disconnected.
In my eyes, the whole 'silent duo' thing works fine for the shorter episodes, but for an entire movie there needs to be something more to justify its length. The story was fun and had a lot of heart, Robin was a good character, and the songs were great, to the point I sometimes get them stuck in my head whenever I remember this film. And at the end of the movie, the very last scene shows them going back to their typical cat and mouse behaviour from the episodes, showing that the two becoming friends was just for this movie, and then it was back to the usual formula.
Thank yoy for defending this movie. The Tom and Jerry movie holds a special place in my heart. I always catch myself randomly singing "Friends to the end".
great casting for tom and jerry, Richard Kind and the late Dana Hill
In my home country, unlike in the USA, Tom & Jerry: The Movie is renowned as a childhood classic. It's loved by many here. So much that the translation of Friends To The End was featured on a cover album in 1999 that mainly featured covers of Disney songs.
The only reason it's bad is because TOM AND JERRY barely take up the screen. Robyn was the true protagonist. My headcanon is that the original premise did not include Tom and Jerry but executive meddilng led the animators to redraw shots just to add Tom and Jerry alongside Robyn or the pound scene
having "Warner Brothers Stock" in the tags is so funny 😭😭
As much as people hate this movie it's miles better than the recent ones like the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory abomination.
Woah, woah. That was totally uncalled for. You did not have to put that movie down!
@@Oni_Manga_Land It's just my opinion
@@rootfish2671 yeah yeah, I was just havin' fun
@@Oni_Manga_Land it's all good
Haven’t seen that one, but the Wizard of Oz one is trash, in my opinion
I'm so thankful I'm not crazy for liking this movie
I'm very surprised that this movie didn't do well when it first released. Everyone who I talk to that's seen love this movie myself included. I when I did see this movie I lost someone very close to me so, Robin's song was how I felt. To this day it still makes me emotional.
I’m willing to hear you out on this, cause this is certainly a fascinating take .
I really liked this movie growing up and constantly rewatched it. The characters talking fitted fine and the art was so beautiful.
Great review Kiki!💕 i never knew about this one lol when i saw the title i thought it was for the live actiion one😭
Look I know everyone says they are supposed to be silent but I do wish they actually talked besides this movie and occasional single lines elsewhere I think it could work.
I guess you haven’t seen the episode The Lonesome Mouse
I watched this movie all the time as a kid and loved it. I know it's a nostalgic response but Tom and Jerry is generally a nostalgic joyride for me. I appreciate your thoughts, especially your story at the end. Thank you for sharing that
I love this movie myself
I remember being absolutely BLOWN AWAY when I heard Tom and Jerry speak for the first time, like literally my mind was fucking blown
I'll be honest, a big reason why I loved this movie is because of how much I hated the later Tom and Jerry movies. Jerry was always such an egotistical backstabber in those. Him kicking Tom out of the ending of those movies left a really bad taste in my mouth, and makes me wanna crucify that rat. I'm literally willing to put up with anything this movie puts out as long as it shows Tom and Jerry put aside their differences for real and share their pleasures or at least suffer together. And yes, I legitimately enjoy the human characters and how Tom and Jerry interacts with them lol
As a VERY young child, every time I visited my grandparents, I would watch 1 of the 2 Tom and Jerry movies on VHS. Watching this now brings up soo many memories. Thank you for your time and analytical analysis on these seemingly lost movies.
I personally liked this movie BECAUSE Tom and Jerry talked. It was a nice change of pace
I completely forgot about this movie until you it's revealed that they talk. I remember my first time seeing it was back on TV. Funnily enough, it was the scene where it's revealed that they talk. As someone with an Unga bunga, "me like funny cat and mouse violence" brain, I didn't like it. I changed the channel to see what was on either Disney or Nick. I should give it another watch now that I'm older. Amazing video.
this is nostalgic to me, love your videos!!
I loved this movie as a kid I've very vivid memories of dancing and singing the songs with my parents and we did that for no other movies from my childhood so for that reason it will always hold a special place in my heart.
I feel like a pair of characters like Puggsy and Frankie work better in an entirely different Animated Movie.
This and the chipmunks film were my favorites growing up!
i always really liked this movie, the scene with the dog silently outside the window at the beginning is actually frightening too
The ally cats song what do we care was fucking gold
I very rarely hop on to comment anything, but I caught your reviews of this and Looney Tunes Back in Action and felt absolutely compelled to comment lol. I had this movie on VHS as a kid myself, and watched it so many times that I actually ended up breaking the tape out of sheer use haha. And despite growing up and recognizing the many flaws this movie has, it continues to be a guilty pleasure of mine, and honestly I wish the soundtrack was available somewhere to buy, the Henry Mancini score is enough to keep me happily invested by itself.
All this to say, well done, and high kudos for giving this movie some real love and respect, and not going the meme-y nostalgia critic angle of screeching about how unorthodox it is for Tom and Jerry to talk. Hope you have a good one and I look forward to many more under appreciated movies getting the love they deserve :)
I don't care what people said about Robyn, she's a good character! In fact i wouldn't be surprise if they made a film where she would return to ask for Tom and Jerry Help
New Cartoons that Curse and a new Keeks video in one day? I'm getting spoiled
This was my first ever DVD and I remember I put it on my shelf as a kid and thought to myself “I’m going to fill this entire thing up with DVDs.” And I did. My dad was also super distant growing up but through tom and jerry he always wanted to spend time with me to watch a show, and to be able to relate to my dad in some way and spend time with him was something I treasured. This movie, on top of it being differently good, will always be a reminder of my tenacity and also my love for my dad~
I've always Hated Figg in this movie, she's so mean and abusive towards Robyn and only cares about money, but I still love this movie nonetheless.
Lickboot Voiced By The Late Tony Jay Who Also Voiced Judge Frollo from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
I remember telling my friends in elementary school (mid 2000s) that I saw a Tom and Jerry MOVIE where they TALKED and no one believed me
I think i had the vaguest memories of seeing this movie once as a kid. Strangely, i remembered a scene following the "you can talk?" scene implying the movie was more meta with it's jokes.
Guess i mashed it together with another movie?
Love the review! Them talking broke my brain as a kid
I never really watched the whole movie, but one of my random yet stronger childhood memories is watching part of it on a VCR in a cafeteria full of kids in the late-90s. The part I caught is when Tom and Jerry first talked and the cafeteria got louder and more excited once that happened, for me it just blew my mind and I wanted to see more of it. Maybe the critics who grew up on Tom and Jerry 20-50 years before this movie came out hated the idea of them talking and that's perfectly understandable, but I can imagine people who were kids when this movie first came out might've had a different opinion.
They talk in the cartoons but only on occasion as to not take away from the slapstick. My problem is that I feel Tom and Jerry just is very difficult to work as a movie.
Actually there was a weird period from the 60s to the 80s where Tom and Jerry were usually friends, but those didn't have them talking.
I have to agree with you about the classic chase formula not working for a movie format--the later film Tom and Jerry and the Magic Ring tried exactly that and it was tedious to watch.
That said, last time I rewatched this movie I recall having mixed feelings, particularly an element you mentioned--how every adult turns on Robyn on a dime. To me that came off as a little mean-spirited.
The Magic Ring even with some flaws, is still a way better Tom and Jerry movie than the 1992 movie
They took Tom & Jerry and put them in a generic 90's kids movie lol.
It has some cute moments but nah. They didn't bother to get the tone right. They went straight to making a fake ass Disney movie lol. Can't get behind it..
This movie isn't perfect; i didn't really care about Aunt figg and her dog BUT the animation is good, the other songs are catchy, Robyn is likable and brave 😃Also, the slapstick is better than the one in their live-action movie, same for the humans. None of them are boring unlike the blonde girl and the hotel manager. Heck i can't remember their names or their dreams, they are THAT forgettable.
How is the slapstick better in this than the live action movie?
I can at least remember the slapstick in the 2021 movie a lot more than the 1992 movie
i watched this movie the most at my grandmas who i was very close to as a kid
every time i went over there was excited to watch it with my brother after hanging out in her very large backyard
what you said about kids not looking at reviews were right on the money and you said much better than i ever could
I remember a few years ago i heard about this movie and saw a scene. It caught me off guard when they talked and i was like "oh my god they talk!". For tom i was a bit surprised because I have heard him talk a couple of times in the cartoons, but jerry was a huge surprise
i absolutely loveddddd this movie when i was a kid. always loved the voices for tom and jerry.
I enjoyed the movie when it came out in the 90’s Growing up. One of my favorite aspects of the film was the more original songs that was both memorable and catchy. It also generated a lot of memes in today’s climate of communication. Still, I found fond memories of this film as opposed to the recent Tom and Jerry Movie and it’s usage of more related hip hop music.
I love Tom and Jerry I even saw the 2021 movie in theaters I used to have this version on DVD
I love this movie because I grew up watching it, and it had some soul to it, I still quote "Moneeeey" all the time
I had a dvd of this movie and was always really fond of it. now i need to watch it again. 😊
This movie, like alot of media, is something I feel people tend to appreciate more in retrospect. At the time, a Tom and Jerry movie where the duo talked was probably not what people wanted or expected. Nowadays there are many T&J movies to choose from that do the slapstick routine. This first film really stands out by taking a different approach.
Finally, someone who still likes this movie. Childhood favorite right here.
Whats the name of the song that plays around 3:30 it’s so good!!!
Like somebody said, one man's trash is another man's treasure
Yeah as a big fan of Tom and Jerry when I was younger, I actually enjoyed the hell out of this film and it surprised me that people didn't like it because they tried to characterise the duo and do something different instead of the same cat and mouse game they had been doing for 50 years at that point.
Love this movie. MILES better than that recent "live action" one.
Personally, I love that film. I think for those who want to see Tom & Jerry in the usual sense, where they don’t talk, they can check it out.
Damn, I gotta say I was a bit skeptical going into this video given the movie, but I had to take a step back with that final point. I really appreciated your perspective on how we analyze art.
In my opinion, Tom and Jerry don't work in a cinematic setting because it's a literal cat and mouse schtick. To stretch it out 90 minutes, you need to give the characters or setting more depth. My unpopular opinion is I'm totally fine with Tom and Jerry talking if it develops their characters in a cinematic setting. Just please don't make them sing.
Tom and Jerry do work in a cinematic stetting
I honestly I really love this movie but I was just surprised that they started talking yet I got used to there talking. Even though I was born in 2002 I just love watching older animated movies
Omg I was obsessed with this movie as a kid! I watched it over and over again on vhs and remember a lot of scenes very vividly. And yes related to the missing dad thing too. :(
I'm sorry you can relate to that one my fellow Kiki
30 years old!
Still one of my favorite childhood flicks, such nostalgia for it
Let's face it it's impossible to have these characters have any personality since they don't utter a single word
So it does make a bit easier on younger viewers to see both their points of view
Yes I know this was reviled by critics and even hardcore fans but it stuck with me on a certain level and Roman’s heart is in the right place since a movie was in development since the 1970s
The movie is filled with all the traditional slapstick animation, dozens of new songs by Henry Mancini, and some pretty choice voice actors including the late Charlotte Rae, the late Tony Jay, Dana Hill, Richard Kind, and Andi McAfee
The music emulates the classic Hollywood musicals of 1950s
My favorite number is actually Do I Miss You because it signifies how much Robyn misses her father willing to go the distance to be reunited with him
Henry Mancini does compose a very good score too
Okay not all the songs work and some side characters could be cut out since it is titled Tom & Jerry who have to put aside their differences
Clearly this movie was made to catch up with the Disney renaissance since it was dominating that era
So I don't hate this movie one bit, but I do understand how fans of the old show wouldn't sit right with it
I suppose I'm just not a dedicated fan like most were back in the day
This is very short, has good animation reminiscent of the old cartoon shorts,and will keep the younger viewers entertained giving a simple lesson on learning to work together; it's more beneficial than being confrontational
If anything you can look at it as an alternate universe if you're not too much of a passionate fan of Tom & Jerry
TL:DR
Robin was Kiki's Ryan Gosselin
I agree with the basic sentiment of "a Tom & Jerry adaptation will have to make changes in order to work in a theatrical film format", but my main hangup with this film is that none of the changes elevate what already made the characters unique. Instead, they take away from it. The duo rarely fight past the opening 10 minutes, they talk constantly (which they did in multiple shorts but only for the sake of a gag) and virtually none of the supporting cast from the shorts appear. If you wanna make a feature T&J film, why place the characters in a plot from what feels like a second-rate Disney knockoff if you have Spike, Nibbles, all of the alley cats, or hell, ANY of the Tex Avery characters you could utilize (something the DTV films got right somehow). I just can't get behind a film so keen on removing everything that made the characters unique to begin with.
Heck, I rarely hear people talk about the Tom and Jerry DTV's at all.
@@mesousagaby740 hey speaking of DTVs, have you seen the trailer for Snowman's Land?
Do one for the Rocky and Bullwinkle movie; it's not perfect but it's faithful to the show's writing style and it's leagues better than most of the other live action adaptations of older cartoons from the 90s and 2000s
This used to be my favorite movie as a kid!
i absolutely loved the songs in it, especially friend til the end and what do we care. I used to watch this movie on repeat and I'm so glad others know about it
I also watched and enjoyed this movie a lot as kid and while it’s definitely in no way a cinematic masterpiece I still see good in it. I mean even as a kid I could very much see the film’s flaws but I could also see the potential for a good story. Heck the movie in my opinion does have a good story to it but it just needs some tweaking here and there. The main theme I always got from it was these characters who suddenly find themselves homeless and have to learn to put aside their differences and work together to find a new place to belong and along the way helping someone with the same predicament.
Also I can’t be the only person who’s noticed that Tom and Jerry the movie as well as Disney’s The Rescuers and All Dogs go to Heaven all share the similar premise of these animal characters helping a young orphan girl escape her cruel, greedy captors right?
Finally some justice to this underrated gem.
This is a fantastic review!! I don't understand why it doesn't get more love. I'm 33 & I've loved this movie ever since I first saw it as a kid😅 It's like a fever dream lol. I was going to write a longer comment, but you covered it all 😅 I'll just say that the whole "Money" scene still makes me laugh😇
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Edit: Oh Wow I just looked at your other uploads!😁