- The fast and furr-ious Tom and Jerry are at it again. They cause fireworks in Yankee Doodle Mouse, hit the beach in Salt Water Tabby, tear up the links in Tee For Two and crack the ice in Mice Follies. Tom plays piano in The Cat Concerto, plucks strings in Solid Serenade, and lends vocals to Zoot Cat, while Jerry duets in Johann Mouse. Jerry transforms in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse, and becomes a Mo
TOM & JERRY GREATEST CHASES (DVD/ST)Classic cartoon fans will delight in the bevy of classic Tom and Jerry animated shorts, each of which ends in the proclamation “Made in Hollywood, U.S.A.,” and most of which are from the ’40s. Fifteen episodes (totaling more than an hour) are featured. Included are: “The Cat Concerto,” “Johann Mouse,” “The Little Orphan,” “Yankee Doodle Mouse,” “Salt Water Tabby,” “Tee for Two,” “Solid Serenade,” “Zoot Cat,” “Johann Mouse,” “Dr. Jekyll” and Mr. Mouse,” “Mouse in Manhattan,” “Kitty Foiled,” “The Little Orphan,” and “Jerry’s Diary.” It might surprise more mature viewers, with fond recollections of the adventures of the gray cat and the little mouse, how relentlessly violent (albeit cartoon violence) the ‘toons are. This video, a collection of chase-centric films, is notably chock full of head bangin’, body bashing, poisoning, and all-around disorder.
The absolute highlight are two shorts low on smashin’ and high on entertainment: “The Cat Concerto” and “Mouse in Manhattan,” the first with Tom as the focus and the second with Jerry. They both involve forays into entertainment, a great soundtrack, and a fun story. The DVD edition adds “The Worry Song” from Anchors Aweigh, the classic showcase of the amazing (and oft-copied) duet of animation and live action, as Jerry dances with the wonderful Gene Kelly. Contrasted with the PC content of today’s ‘toons, Tom and Jerry is a literal blast from the past–a must for collectors, and for parents comfortable with explaining that Tom isn’t really burned to ashes, and Jerry hasn’t been beheaded. –N.F. Mendoza
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March 18, 2008
#1
I gave it 4/5 stars because I only enjoy half the episodes. This was a great purchase afterall. I
March 18, 2008
#2
Absolutely great videos of the original Tom & Jerry t.v. cartoon series we all remember from childhood. BUT, clearly too violent for toddlers and little ones. My kids flinched and asked to turn it off. Definitely for older kids. We stored it away for later, much later.
March 18, 2008
#3
I am satisfied with DVD “Tom and Jerry’s Greatest Chases”.
Thank you.
March 18, 2008
#4
The Cat Concerto is one of my classical favourite cartoons – it was great to find it in the Amazon catologue – and to have it delivered to the doorstep – great product, wide product range, timely delivery – thank you!
March 18, 2008
#5
The kids and I loved this one. Very good quality cartoons, very colorful, good picture quality. Fun, Fun, Fun!