I’ve been watching Tom and Jerry cartoons since childhood, and still laugh at the adventures. Although being a cat lover, it is hard to see poor old Tom forever bested by that little mouse. These still are a fun set of adventures, and it is nice to have them in collectible volumes.
Tom and Jerry volume six, begins with three “historical” themed cartoons. “Declaration of Independunce” has Tomas as the cat belonging to Thomas Jefferson on the eve of the presentation of the actual Declaration. Poor Tom is accused of losing and switching the document, and we finally learn how the Liberty Bell really became cracked.
From there we move to coastal North Carolina and the famous Wright Brother’s invention, which was first flown by a mouse? Apparently man owes his ability to fly not only to the Wright Brothers, but to an intrepid little mouse. “24 Karat Kat” takes Tom and Jerry to Sutter’s Mill and the days of the gold rush. Butch and Tom would rather claim jump Jerry’s fortune that work for the gold themselves.
The next set of cartoons are winter themed, beginning with “Hockey Schtick” where Jerry’s nighttime skating is interrupted by Tom’s hockey game. “Snow Brawl” begins with a snowball fight as Jerry attacks the sleeping Tom on a blustery January day.
The snow forts that are built and the fight that ensues with the help of some magic hats is good fun. “Snow Mouse” has Tom freezing in the wilderness when he comes upon a warm and cozy cabin. There is only one problem, it is mouse-sized. Is there really an abominable snowmouse?
Music takes the high note in the next set of three cartoons beginning with “DJ Jerry.” Tom is the record store’s guard cat, after hours Jerry runs the “Hole In the Wall” disco with Spike as the bouncer. In “Kitty Cat Blues” Tom has a crush on the kitty across the street.
She doesn’t think much of him until she learns he, can play rock and roll. This set finishes with “Flamenco Fiasco” where the favor of El Presidente by dancing for the golden guitar. Tom enters the competition and almost wins, until Jerry steps into the scene.
Exotic animals share the spotlight with Tom and Jerry in the next set of three cartoons. These begin with “You’re Lion” in which Tom is on safari with his people and meets his “family.” Jerry does his best to ruin the reunion, until he and Tom discover for once they are on the same side.
“Kangadoofus” is an adventure down under for the boys. There are numerous new animals to entertain them, and yet they still get into the same types of trouble. In “Monkey Chow” a hungry monkey in an exotic Malaysian garden helps Jerry get revenge on Tom, but his plan backfires somewhat.
The final group begins with “Game of Mouse and Cat” that is classic Tom and Jerry action and adventure but with some noticeable differences. “Babysitting Blues” has both Tom and Jerry babysitting for young relatives.
What should be an easy task becomes a horrendous chore. “Catfish Follies” is the final cartoon on the disc, and is an adventure in the great outdoors leading to the usual clash of cat and mouse.
Tom and Jerry Tales Volume Six is presented on single disc, in standard format with a running time of 111 minutes. Language tracks are available in English, French, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese.
Tom and Jerry: Tales, Vol. 6 is now available at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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