Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Tom and Jerry: The Movie

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Tom and Jerry: The Movie

1992
Movie
83 min
English

The popular cartoon cat and mouse are thrown into a feature film. The story has the twosome trying to help an orphan girl who is being berated and exploited by a greedy guardian.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Google Users55%
Director: Phil RomanGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

Orphaned alley cat Tom and stray dog Jerry find themselves homeless and alone after their owners abandon them. They team up with a young girl named Robyn Starling, who has also run away from home. Together, they embark on an adventure to find Robyn's father while evading a greedy, villainous aunt and an unscrupulous veterinarian.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its animation quality, weak plot, and the addition of songs to the classic chase-comedy formula. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many fans of the original shorts finding it a departure from the established spirit of Tom and Jerry.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempt to give Tom and Jerry dialogue and a musical storyline was widely seen as a misstep.

  • Critics found the animation to be subpar compared to the classic shorts.

  • The plot was often described as predictable and uninspired.

Google audience: Google users had mixed feelings, with some appreciating the new musical elements and the continuation of the characters' adventures, while others felt it lacked the charm and simplicity of the original cartoons.

Fun Fact

This movie marked the first time Tom and Jerry spoke extensive dialogue in a theatrical film, a departure from their silent short film origins.

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