If you're ready to watch the live-action Tom and Jerry movie with the kiddos, now available in theaters and HBO Max, you might be wondering if the new film is appropriate for children of all ages. Given a PG rating, the latest installment of the classic morning cartoon does feature lots of violence and trickery between the famous cat and mouse, which might be something to watch out for. That being said, watching it will bring back sweet childhood memories for you as a parent, and will be the perfect way to introduce younger kids to the quintessential animated show. It might also make for great conversations about the differences between what we see on screen and what should occur in real life. Ahead, find everything you should be aware of when watching Tom and Jerry with your kids.
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Later on, Jerry maneuvers Tom to slam straight into a wall, making him into an accordion, and at one point, Tom rips his own body open to check his "DNA." Apart from Tom and Jerry's famous fights, Tom hits rival dog Spike with a baseball bat several times, but also gets hit by a bus at one point, and is badly thrown to the ground by the hotel's manager. Jerry also sprays the cat Toots in the eyes with perfume. It's important to note that the famous cat and mouse's fights are the whole point of their dynamic, so this aspect of the film is expected.
Moreover, Tom and Jerry of course use a good amount of trickery throughout the movie to trap each other, such as when Tom sets up an elaborate mouse trap to catch Jerry and lock him in a box. Even Preeta lies to fiancé Ben about losing her engagement ring. It's important to note that Kayla ends up coming clean to everyone by the end of the film, giving Linda the job she deserved, and redeems herself.
All in all, there are tons of funny moments and gems for both adults and kids, and as long as you're aware of the themes, it should be a perfectly enjoyable experience for the whole family!