Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992) Reviews

• Kill me

  Smells_Like_Cheese2009-03-26

  Tom and Jerry, my absolute favorite childhood cartoon, I couldn't wait to wake up each morning to watch the crazy cat and mouse go after each other. Now I had heard a little bit about Tom and Jerry the movie, but never had an interest just because it frightened me that it was made in the early 90's, just knowing the time and what they would do to butcher our lovable icons, I couldn't see this tragedy. But the movie was on HBO and I had nothing better to watch so I figured, just have an open mind and think that this was made more for the kids. Now I was 7 when this movie was made, so I had to get into that mind set that I might think this is at least if anything just a good family film. Yeah, that was nice, I was convinced for the first 4 minutes of this movie that everything was going to be OK and then I realized... why are Tom and Jerry not making me laugh? What is going on? I suppose I'll tell you. Tom and Jerry are both together with their owners as they are about to move to a new home. The moving van is at their old house waiting, and Tom overdoses in the back of the car. However when he notices Jerry, he puts him on a stick, and Jerry, noticing no escape and knowing that he will fly, he grabs hold of Tom's whiskers so they fly together into the garden. Jerry quickly dashes into his mouse hole and locks the door, Tom nailing wooden planks on the door. Tom leaves the house, but it's too late: The owners have left. When Tom tries to get in the moving car, he ends up with a bulldog and ties up his ears so he cannot see. Tom runs into the house for safety and stays there for the night. The next day, Tom notices that the house is being destroyed by a demolition crew. He manages to escape but realizes he couldn't just leave Jerry goes back and saves him. The two manage to survive, but now they're homeless. Then they meet a dog named Puggsy and his friend Frankie Da Flea that tries to teach Tom and Jerry to be friends. At this point, something changes in the world of Tom and Jerry. They both start to talk! Tom and Jerry then meet an eight-year old girl named Robyn Starling, whose mother died of pneumonia when she was a baby and is left behind with her horrid and evil guardian Aunt Figg when her dad goes away to Tibet. Robyn runs away after her locket is thrown out the window and that's how she began to run. Jerry said to her that if she runs, her things won't be with her but Robyn said to them that Aunt Figg may seem sweet but "she's mean, real mean". Cut to Aunt Figg crying in the house, scared of losing Robyn. With the help of her evil lawyer, Lickboot and her overweight dachshund, Ferdinand, make a reward of $1,000,000 for the return of Robyn, who they wish to sell for a ransom, engulfed by love of money. Robyn is recaptured, but manages to escape yet again, after Tom and Jerry are kidnapped by Dr. Applecheek and are sent to a city pound where animals are abused, when everyone is now after Robyn for the money. Yup, you read right, Tom and Jerry talk. Now granted they had a few lines throughout the show, but they were just every once in a while, every GREAT ONCE IN A WHILE. It was just weird having them talk throughout the film, especially with those voices, again, I know that the film was made in the early 90's, but this just wasn't working. The story is too lame and cheesy, it concentrated more on the girl vs. the actual title characters. While it may not be the most horrible movie of all time, it's still just a shame that two adored characters were destroyed within 87 minutes. If you were or are a fan of the original Tom and Jerry show like I am, please stay away, trust your judgment like I should have. If you're not a fan or haven't seen Tom and Jerry, only if you're a child, you might enjoy the movie, note the word might. 2/10

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• Great Film

  thomascat-609472016-10-20

  Guys, this is just an opinion, just respect it. This film was great, Tom and Jerry finally talk, should get a sequel. This movie is my favorite because it is Tom and Jerry, and everyone else is acting like complete crybabies saying the film was bad, that needs to stop now because it is making me cry. So forget all of the haters, Tom and Jerry The Movie is better then these babies.I just don't know why the film is so awful. You guys need to stop the bulling. This is making burst into the tears. Cool Cat is dumb, Tom and Jerry The Movie is amazing. Tom and Jerry finally team up. I REALLY LOVE Tom and Jerry. And now I am taking this too seriously because of all of these heads. Thank you for reading. Good night.

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• An under-appreciated gem

  polyvinylchloride2013-04-21

  I was shocked when I found out how poorly this film is received. I think it fits the Hanna-Barbera T&J shorts very well. Many people seem to forget that Tom and Jerry aren't just archenemies but also friends... they can't live without each other. Things start like a typical T&J cartoon but there are some one-time changes for this special occasion: Tom and Jerry talk and put their differences aside to help a little girl. There's still some funny slapstick like Tom falling from the 2nd floor, Jerry getting burnt in a ship's boiler and a fish biting Tom's tail. The musical score is marvelous and works perfectly with the high-quality animation. Dana Hill was the best voice actor for Jerry. The Droopy cameo in this is actually funnier than the one in Roger Rabbit.

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• What's so bad about it??

  breezee1182007-07-15

  I guess I'm just too young to understand what makes a "good movie". I'm still a teenager right now, so around the time Tom and Jerry the Movie was released, I was around 5 or 6. The wonderful melodies and songs in that movie are still haunting to me ( in a good way) to this day. I love Robyn's song "I miss you" and every time I hear it I feel like crying because it makes me think of my dad and how sad I would be if he wasn't there. I loved every character in the movie. How could you not? they're all goofy and wonderful and can completely crack your children up. Show this film to any child in America and I guarantee you it will light a smile on there face. I guess some adults just want to get all technical. Tom and Jerry may be a short cartoon that likes playing dirty tricks on each other, but this film really expanded on that and I don't think there was any other script that could have made it better. Who cares if none of the grown ups liked this movie? I recently showed it to my nieces and nephews and just hearing the laughter that comes out of them lightens me up. An advice to those who has never seen this film and is watching it for the first time: Set aside what you think should be a Tom and Jerry movie! Just think like a kid and you'll laugh like a kid!! Oh, and the reason I gave this movie a 10 for excellent is to balance out all the low points that others have given it... I seriously don't see what is so bad about this film!! I love it!!

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• Tom and Jerry TALK!!

  anxietyresister2005-11-15

  There are three things that must be obeyed in life: a) The Pope must be Catholic b) British summers must get shorter and wetter every year c) Tom and Jerry must never be allowed to speak. See? This film has only gone and broken one of the sacred rules. They don't just have any voices either.. Jerry sounds like a girl, and Tom has a very fake New York accent!! And what's worse, they're allowed to sing!! Songs so dreadful that even Westlife would have turned them down!! Believe me, you haven't lived till you've seen Tom and Jerry dueting on a sappy ballad about what friends are for. It reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Marge forced TV execs to tone down the Itchy & Scratchy cartoon for fear that children were emulating the violence. That of course, that a hilarious satire about the dangers of over-censorship. This sadly, isn't. However, it is a great advert against taking a classic show, expanding it beyond it's natural length and tinkering with the story just to make a lousy movie. Dukes Of Hazard and Bewitched, are you taking notes? What else is there to add? Shall I talk about the shoddy animation? Perhaps the paint-by-numbers plot? Or the fascinating cast of supporting characters, which include a pup and his performing, wisecracking flea, another dog who wears a baseball cap and rides a skateboard everywhere, or the schizophrenic carnival guy with the puppet who has a mind of its own? To be honest, you can keep them. I'm more than happy with my complete set of Tom and Jerry shorts on DVD, where they provide ample amusement for a five minute period. This film doesn't even give you that in its whole hour and a half running time. So, avoid this unnecessary slur on the great duo's name, and stick with THE REAL THING. And no, I don't mean Coke.. 3/10

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