“Tom and Jerry”: entertaining, nostalgic and full of lessons

Based on the characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the duo “Tom and Jerry” returns to the big screen with an action-packed tape and big chorus.

Set in New York, Tom and Jerry start by putting their fans up to date with the pair of friends-enemies. Well it turns out that now both are homeless on the streets of Manhattan. On the one hand, the little mouse “Jerry” is on a mission to find a new place to live. While, on the other hand, the cunning cat “Tom” continues to do his thing to be able to survive in the big city. But it’s not until “Jerry” discovers and ruins this evil “Tom” plan that this rivalry we all know and love is rekindled.

The film begins to get even more entertaining and full of action when the naughty mouse decides to move to the city’s most prestigious hotel. Place where the young “Kayla”, played by Chloë Grace Moretz (The Addams Family), just got a job after cheating and manipulating the hotel manager. Just some of the qualities that this character shares with our beloved protagonists, in addition to being the only person able to understand them. Now, in a desperate need to get “Jerry” to leave the hotel, before the most important wedding of the century takes place, “Kayla” turns to “Tom” to get rid of them together. Thus unleashing more chaos, violence and destruction, as only these two classic characters know how to deliver.

Directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four) and produced by Christopher DeFaria (The Lego Movie 2), the film pays homage to animated cartoons by keeping them in 2D animation, as well as the ability to communicate. it is only through gestures and facial expressions. However, sharing the plot and their screen time with the rest of the cast did not help them reach their full potential. Of course, it does not take away from them that the film is entertaining, nostalgic and full of lessons, especially unity. Something that both characters rarely share on screen. But, let’s be honest, we like them more when they make life impossible, that’s what makes them more fun.

Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost and Ken Jeong star in the story directed by Tim Story.

Tom and Jerry premieres tomorrow in theaters and on the “streaming” platform HBO Max.

Nicky Jam is “Butch”

Veteran Puerto Rican reggaeton player Nicky Jam plays the street cat named “Butch” in this production. “I remember growing up watching Tom and Jerry’s cartoons, and never in a million years did I think I would be part of that in a new reinvented adventure taking place at this time,” the artist expressed.

“I’m the black kitten, the alley kitten, the bad alley. I identify a lot with ‘Butch’ because he looks abrupt on the outside, but he has a good heart on the inside. Then this is Nicky, this is Nicky Jam.” has compared. “He has a rough look on the outside, but hey, I have a good heart and I know, I’m not that rough on the inside.”

Ozuna has a cameo

Urban performer Ozuna also joins this production with a special appearance.

“It’s an amazing thing for me, a great opportunity. I grew up with Tom and Jerry ‘and I’ve always loved watching them. Their shows were always fun and made me feel good. Being part of the movie reminds me of that “It’s fabulous that everyone can enjoy their adventures,” said the artist.