Take Jerry’s introduction scene, for instance. It would be a bit of a stretch to draw parallels between Tom & Jerry and the Israel-Palestine conflict - not that another cartoon movie hasn’t done this before, *cough* Sausage Party *cough* - but there are some rather funny jokes here that adults will appreciate. ![]() This is a Tom & Jerry movie that not only reboots the franchise, but also subverts the very essence of these characters by suggesting that a ceasefire might be the best way forward. Gone are some of the most controversial aspects of the cartoons - the sadistic spirit, the jaw-dropping violence, and the casual racism. And it might be too juvenile for everyone else. Children, for instance, will likely have no idea who these characters are, having grown up on Tik-Tok and Frozen. It doesn’t have a clear audience in mind. ![]() Which is perhaps one of Tom & Jerry’s bigger problems.
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