Tom and Jerry
Animated chaos ensues in cat-mouse rivalry.
About Tom and Jerry
Released: 2021
Platform: Max
Rating: PG
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Cast
Chloë Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney, Pallavi Sharda, Jordan Bolger, Patsy Ferran, Ken Jeong, Thomas Cat, Jerome Mouse
About Tom and Jerry
'Tom and Jerry' released on February 26, 2021, is a blend of animation and live-action, and it revitalizes the long-standing rivalry of the classic characters Tom, the house cat, and Jerry, the smart little mouse. The pair finds themselves in the big city of New York, where Jerry becomes a problem for a prestigious hotel which is preparing for a large wedding. The hotel staff hires Tom to handle the Jerry problem, which results in hilarious chaos that threatens to ruin the wedding and possibly the hotel's reputation.
Making / Production
The movie is directed by Tim Story and it uses a blend of live-action and animation to bring the characters to life. The intricate combination of real-life actors and animated characters creates a unique visual experience.
Actors
- Chloë Grace Moretz brilliantly portrays the role of the ambitious and opportunistic Kayla, who is hired by the hotel to organize the wedding.
- Michael Peña, playing Terrance, shines as the hotel's pompous manager who often ends up in the crossfire of Tom and Jerry's antics.
- Colin Jost and Pallavi Sharda make a good on-screen couple as Ben and Preeta, the couple planning their high-profile wedding at the hotel.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Tom and Jerry don't talk in the movie, in keeping with the original series' format.
- This is the first live-action Tom and Jerry movie.
- The famous rivalry between Tom and Jerry has been around since 1940 when their animated shorts were first produced.
Quotes
- "You've got the city at your feet, everything you ever wanted. But you're gonna risk it all for a cat and a mouse?" - Terrance
- "If a picture of this mouse is tweeted out to Insta Book Face or Ticky Tock, we will be ruined!" - Kayla
Music and Soundtrack
- 'Friends Chase Scene' is the action-packed music piece that accompanies the chase between Tom and Jerry.
- 'Room Vacancy' and 'End Credits' were also well appreciated.
- 'Tom and Jerry Suite' is a melodic tribute to the various themes used through the original series.
About Tom and Jerry
Animated slapstick comedy featuring Tom and Jerry in their timeless chase with adventures in a luxury hotel.