Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

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Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

2016
Movie
80 min
English

After capturing the good witch, the villainous King Gnome creates havoc throughout Oz as he needs Dorothy's ruby slippers to take control of the Emerald City. So, it is up to Tom and Jerry to save the land of Oz!

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Michael G. LaCour, Adam WoodGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Dorothy and Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. When the Wicked Witch of the West's niece, the Nome King, invades Oz with his army of Nomes, Dorothy must call upon Tom and Jerry to help her defeat the villain. The duo must travel to the Emerald City, confront the Nome King, and save Oz from his evil clutches.

Critical Reception

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences, with many noting it as a standard direct-to-video animated film. While some appreciated its faithfulness to the classic Tom and Jerry antics and the Oz setting, others found the animation and plot to be somewhat uninspired and derivative of previous Oz adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film successfully blends the slapstick humor of Tom and Jerry with the fantasy elements of The Wizard of Oz.

  • Animation quality is decent for a direct-to-video release, though not on par with theatrical productions.

  • The plot follows a familiar formula, offering little surprise for viewers.

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Fun Fact

This film is a direct sequel to the 2011 film Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale and is part of a series of direct-to-video films featuring Tom and Jerry in various classic settings and stories.

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**Returning to the Emerald city to take back it from a rising evil king.** The first thing everybody wants to know is that this film is not for everyone. If you are an animation fan and watch all the mainstream animations, particularly 3...