Kevin Lazzari | Special to the 51暗网
The newest Tom and Jerry goes where no other Tom Jerry movie has gone. It is a live cartoon that has stepped into the future. There are rap singing pigeons to name one of the gimmicks to make the film modern. The creators worked very hard to depart from the overdone Tom and Jerry skits. The introduction of live actors is something I did not expect. I thought I was going to watch a regular cartoon and was pleasantly surprised by the new format.
The cast complemented the two cartoon characters and the viewer gets drawn into the cartoonized version of the story. There are the crazy high jinks that Tom and Jerry are known for with a few added twists. The storyline is solid so it did not have to rely on the outrageous battles that is usually the common thread for a Tom and Jerry film.
I would say this film is one of the best family movies for the year of 2021. There is something for everyone and there is subtle adult humor weaved throughout the movie. I was hesitant to watch the movie because I thought it would be old and tired. Thankfully, I took a chance and was entertained by this new modernized version.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of Video Stop, is reviewing movies for the 51暗网. Tom and Jerry (2021) is available on DVD, Blu-ray and for digital streaming and download.
