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Special Features
- 12 episodes
Editorial Reviews
They're back on TV with their first animated series in 30 years -- and their chase capers are as nutty and neverending as ever. With Tom and Jerry Tales Vol. 1, you can enjoy their most most catfighting, roughmousing new adventures over and over again on DVD! Through 12 cartoon capers full of fur-flying, fun-packing chases and calamities, Tom and Jerry are still ever-determined to beat each other to the punch...no matter what it takes!
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
There's plenty of reviews here happily reporting "my kids/grandkids love these." So here's an opinion from an adult who grew up on the classic Tom & Jerry shorts of the 1940's and 50's. I was really concerned that these new cartoons would bear no resemblance to the older ones. After all, modern-day incarnations of Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Popeye, and many others are hard for us classic animation fans to watch. But I'm happy to report that Tom & Jerry Tales actually retains the spirit of the original Hannah-Barbera shorts. Sure, the animation has a slightly more contemporary look, with regard to shading of the characters. But it's not nearly as grating as the three-dimensional effects most hand-drawn animation goes for these days. Most importantly, the action and sense of fun are still there. I wasn't surprised to find the violence toned down a bit (unlike the original theatrical shorts, these cartoons ARE aimed at children), but poor ol' Tom still gets pounded with regularity.
We adults who still enjoy cartoons are fortunate that so many Golden Age shorts are now available. But if you're itching to try something new that honors the cartoons you grew up with, give this one a try. I know I'll be buying the rest of the volumes in this series. No, they'll never replace the Tom & Jerry of the Good Ol' Days. . .but these well-made cartoons are the closest we'll ever come to seeing animation like that again.
We adults who still enjoy cartoons are fortunate that so many Golden Age shorts are now available. But if you're itching to try something new that honors the cartoons you grew up with, give this one a try. I know I'll be buying the rest of the volumes in this series. No, they'll never replace the Tom & Jerry of the Good Ol' Days. . .but these well-made cartoons are the closest we'll ever come to seeing animation like that again.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Laura
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my young son who loves to watch classic Tom and Jerry. I didn't realize it was a newer incarnation of the show. They are OK. Not as good as the classic Tom and Jerry but since only a limited number of classics are shown on TV and we've seen them all many times the novelty of the cartoons on this DVD made it worthwhile. But if you are looking for good old Tom and Jerry, this is not it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Lee Carzo
Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter is five years old and plays this DVD from time to time, even shows it to her friends visited our house. Most importantly, we bought the DVD six months ago and she has not lost interest in it. Per her request, we are buying all the Tom & Jerry DVDs.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
My review is from only seeing the first cartoon Ho Ho Horrors. I haven't played the full disc yet and will soon as I really love T&J. For somebody that grew up with the original version this is a bit different from what I expected but still good. All the fun is still there although it seems they took the mild violence out and made the cartoons more PC for young kids of today. For example in the first cartoon they brought back Mammy Two Shoes as a white woman (instead of black) & call her Mrs Two Shoes. That was a bit of a shock but understandable for todays generation. I'll agree with the other reviwers that young kids (and older cartoon loving folks like me) will like this new version of T&J. It's good...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We purchased this dvd for our grandson for Christmas.
He is 4 yrs old and he loves them along with his 2 yr old sister.
from Nana and Pap
He is 4 yrs old and he loves them along with his 2 yr old sister.
from Nana and Pap
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful
My grandchildren love the DVD. I appreciate that it is clean and suitable for anyone who watches it. I even like to watch it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By momok
Amazon Verified Purchase
This collection of the new Tom and Jerry is entertaining. It may not be like the original Tom and Jerry series, but it has it's own comedic qualities. I purchased this DVD for my 3 yr. old son and he loves it. He can watch it over and over. However, we enjoy watching it with him too! I think you will enjoy it and be pleasantly surprised as long as you don't go into it comparing it to the original series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. OMAY
Amazon Verified Purchase
These cartoons are typical Tom and Jerry. We bought all the volumes, they're great fun for the whole family!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed
I wish I had read the description better when I purchased this for my children who love the classic Tom and Jerry. These are the new ones currently on tv now.
Published 24 days ago by B. Lutynski
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
This product is very good, and it is what I like to buy it, and it is a very good deal!
Published 4 months ago by zhuo en mai
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tom and Jerry!
Tom & Jerry have always been one of my favorite cartoons......... These make great Christmas gifts! It you enjoys cartoons yous should check this one out
Published 5 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
All time favorites
Today's cartoons are so far out there. I know there are liberal thinkers but I don't know they are small children. Tom and Jerry are Grandma approved.
Published 5 months ago by Ann McCall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quite Good T & J Cartoons. My Little Boy Loves Them.
A couple months ago I picked up "Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases," a DVD collection of movie cartoons from the 40s through 60s. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gary Peterson
1.0 out of 5 stars
The "NEW" junk
Anyone who has anything good to say about the Tom & Jerry "Tales" series (all volumes) is great has not watched the original Tom and Jerry anmiations! Read more
Published on April 18, 2010 by BigShoppingRiverCruiser
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tom and Jerry Tales, Vol. 1
My grandson (3-1/2) watches this video over and over and over again, laughing out loud each time.
Published on February 1, 2010 by Paula L. Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars
They love it
I have my grandchildren every other week for a Movie Night. They ALWAYS choose Tom & Jerry. I don't know why, but children ages 3-7 love Tom & Jerry. Read more
Published on September 29, 2009 by Susan Hancock
3.0 out of 5 stars
dissapointed
I am a 69 year old grandfather who is now introducing my 3 yr. old grandaughter to the cartoons I grew up with. Read more
Published on June 24, 2009 by Thomas J. Gower
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
I thought I was ordering the classic Tom and Jerry episodes. Am returning for a refund. I dislike these new episodes. They are not near as clever and fun as the old ones.
Published on May 31, 2009 by Fall Leaf
