I hesitate to call it truly awful, but it’s not much better than that. As a Tom and Jerry cartoon, there's surprisingly little of the actual Tom and Jerry; instead, the movie spends too much time highlighting the live-action performers over the animated ones. That's really my main issue with it. Everything else is pretty much what you’d anticipate. A full-length film just isn't a natural fit for Tom and Jerry, …

Seriously? Why did they even make this? It's hard to understand who believed this would work well. Those familiar with "Jerry," his rival "Tom," and "Spike" – characters known for their fast-moving, funny, short bursts of physical comedy – will recognize that their appeal lies in those brief, energetic moments. This film, however, feels slow and dull, seemingly just an opportunity to showcase Chloë Grace Moretz ("Kay…

It’s a letdown that the feel of the original animated series is missing, and that's the primary issue. There's enough to keep children amused, even if the adults might not be as engaged, and I imagine it will become a frequently watched movie for some youngsters. However, those hoping to relive the charm of the cartoons or see familiar characters again should probably seek enjoyment from another source.

It's hard to find much wrong with the “Tom and Jerry” movie, currently available on HBO Max, because it manages to avoid being completely bad. The animation is vibrant, the actors provide cheerfully silly performances, and the film respects the spirit of the original cartoon. While not particularly hilarious or inventive, the narrative—centered around a celebrity wedding disrupted and a fancy New York hotel hiring a …