Tom and Jerry
Overview
Tom & Jerry is a 2021 live-action/CGI hybrid comedy film directed by Tim Story, based on the classic cartoon characters of the same name. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Kayla, a young woman who works at a fancy hotel in New York City. Tom and Jerry are causing chaos in the hotel. Kayla must get them under control before a wedding is ruined. The film is a fun, family-friendly, and nostalgic comedy, with a focus on the classic, slapstick humor of the cartoons. It was a commercial success, earning over $133 million on a $79 million budget. The film was panned by critics, who criticized its weak plot and its over-reliance on nostalgia. The film is a fun, mindless, and entertaining film for kids and for fans of the original cartoons. The film features a memorable performance by Michael Peña as a villainous chef.
