Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases
Starring: Tom & JerryStudio: Warner Studios
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, Animated
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release: December 14th 2004
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DVD Review
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
User Reviews
tom and jerry greatest chases - Rating: 5/5
Despite I'm a 38 years old person, I love this cartoon.
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Top one for Tom & Jerry! - Rating: 5/5
This is for sure the best collection of Tom & Jerry by far. My kids and myself keep enjoying it over and over again. A must have for any Tom & Jerry fan - or even not a fan!
Good ol' Tom and Jerry - Rating: 5/5
This is a great DVD! It brings me back to watching the real cartoons on television when I was a child. The choices and quality of the episodes are terrific. I highly recommend this DVD.
The Right Episode Order - Rating: 3/5
If your smart,you should know that the episodes are not put in the order ,they are put in this order:
The Yankee Doodle Mouse(1943)
Solid Serenade(1945)
Tee For Two(1944)
Mouse In Manhattan(1945)
The Zoot Cat(1943)
Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Mouse(1947)
The Cat Concerto(1946)
The Little Orpahn(1848)
Salt Water Tabby1947)
Kitty Foiled(1947)
Johann Mouse(1952)
Jerry's Diary(1949)
Jerry And The Lion(1949)
Mice Follies(1954)
My favorite episode on this DVD is "The Little Orphan"(1948),
because it takes place in thanksgiving and it has a thanksgiving turkey(liking lips),but best of all,it features the little toddler mouse,Nibbles!
The oscar winnersincluded are:
The Yankke Doodle Mouse(1943)
The Cat Concerto(1947)
The Little Orphan(1948)
Johann Mouse(1952)
The oscar winners that are not included are:
Mouse Trouble(1944)(which was included on Tom And Jerry's 50th Birthday Classics 3)
Quiet Please(1945)
The Two Mouseketeers(1951)(which was included on "Whiskers Away")
If you want a combilation of award winning shorts,buy this one.
