Tommi n Jerri
Tommi n Jerri

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Tommi n Jerri

2017
Movie
86 min
Indonesian

Tommi, a busker, meets Jerri on the street and takes him to his boarding house. However, they were arrested by Satpol PP who thought they were illegal traders. They were released by Pak Bustomi, the senile father of the boarding house.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users35%
Director: Tim StoryGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

A chaotic clash ensues when Jerry moves into the same hotel as a struggling event planner, Kayla. Desperate to keep her job, Kayla hires Tom to get rid of Jerry, leading to a wild, destructive chase. The unlikely duo must then team up to defeat a common enemy and save the hotel from collapse.

Critical Reception

Tom and Jerry received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and reliance on slapstick over witty gags. While some appreciated the blend of animation and live-action, many felt it failed to capture the spirit of the original cartoons and appealed mostly to very young children.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on slapstick and predictable humor.

  • A disappointing live-action/animated hybrid that lacks the charm of the original shorts.

  • The plot is thin and offers little novelty for audiences of any age.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a somewhat entertaining watch, particularly for younger audiences who enjoyed the cartoon violence and familiar characters. However, many adult viewers expressed disappointment with the weak storyline and felt it was a pale imitation of the classic Tom and Jerry cartoons.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first time Tom and Jerry had spoken dialogue in a major theatrical release since the 1960s era of the cartoons.

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