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Tom And Jerry - Classic Collection - Vol. 4 [DVD]
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Fun for young and old.
Review date: 2009-12-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
Brilliant! It made my nephew very happy and I enjoy it too. Happy memories of childhood. Tom and Jerry delights generations.
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Reviews
tom and jerry- classic collectionn volume four
Review date: 2009-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
theese episodes are "two little indians,life with tom,puppy tale,posse cat,hic cup pup,little school mouse,blue cat blues and lots more but blue cat blues is a really good one it starts with tom seein, a female cat and following it and then takes her to the park and butch sees her and kisses her so tom dident kiss her so he gos to her house but she already maried butch so he gos swimming and they splash him and then jerry gets in love driving a car and hic cup pup is about tyke getting hiccups if your a tom and jerry fan get this one first please
tom and jerry- classic collectionn volume four
Review date: 2009-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
theese episodes are "two little indians,life with tom,puppy tale,posse cat,hic cup pup,little school mouse,blue cat blues and lots more but blue cat blues is a really good one it starts with tom seein, a female cat and following it and then takes her to the park and butch sees her and kisses her so tom dident kiss her so he gos to her house but she already maried butch so he gos swimming and they splash him and then jerry gets in love driving a car and hic cup pup is about tyke getting hiccups if your a tom and jerry fan get this one first please
The Best Collection, But Poor DVD Transfer
Review date: 2009-07-28 Rating: 8 out of 10
Although not the technically best 'looking' era for Tom and Jerry due to rising animation costs, this DVD still remains my favorite of the entire collection. Although the first couple of DVD's, spanning the 40's/50's have a grace of their own, this 4th collection from the 1960's is a far more entertaining affair with more "memorable" moments, episodes, and humor.
As I said, while the animation doesn't have the detail and texture of the 40's and 50's, I actually feel this gives the cartoons a brighter and more vibrant feel, very much of their time. Even the original 'maid' was replaced by a young female (supposedly the mother of the house) who has a body very reminiscent of American 60's advertising. This is typical for much of the 'CinemaScope' episodes too; more abstract body shapes and backgrounds. Some may not like this feel, but I think it's very interesting study, noting how attitudes towards animation changed
The gags are simply the best in this era too. They are far more slap-stick and silly compared to the 'safer' approaches of the previous DVD's. It's also obvious that by this time, the cartoon had developed into more a surreal world were the characters actions defined their characteristics, again unlike the previous era's where they're actions were based more on reality. A good example is "The flying sorceress, which was very ambitious and un-like Tom and Jerry compared to previous episodes.
Finally, the episodes themselves are far, far more memorable. "Mouse for sale" is a classic in it's own right; even my family still laugh at Tom licking his wad of money after coming home from Pet store after all these years. "Designs on Jerry" is another perfect example of the episodes becoming more un-conventional as far as settings/plots go, with plenty more to follow. "Mouse Follies" is another classic, based around the kitchen being flooded and frozen to ice skate on. It's fair to that these simpler plots worked much better.
Why only 4 Stars? Because of the terrible DVD transfer. While all the others from this collection have been absolutely perfect (apart from silly P.C cuts), this collection has been 'zoomed in' on many episodes due to the original CinemeaScope recording, meaning they were originally recorded ultra-wide for cinemas. The result is that vital actions are missing from the screen on several occasions, especially in the French-set episodes where many of the sword fights leave the mice completely off the T.V, which is ridiculous.
I also noted like another reviewer the pitch of music/sound warbling on "Pup on a picnic" - you're not alone! How can such things pass into sale? Never the less, since my VHS recorder has gone, this DVD is a steal!
Further classic cartoons- but slight drop in quality
Review date: 2009-03-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
The series was in decline at this point, but in my opinion, not as bad as some of the reviews here make out. Many of the cartoons are still very funny, and should appeal to all ages- just not quite of the same consistently high quality as on Volumes 1-3. It is on Volume 5 where the quality drops significantly.
I agree with another reviewer's comment that putting the CinemaScope cartoons into pan and scan means you miss a bit of the action- though I don't think it makes much difference overall in most cases. The one notable exception is "Barbecue Brawl", where particularly during the early part of the cartoon, much of the important action is off-screen, which detracts from the cartoon.
The last cartoon directed by Fred Quimby was "Pecos Pest" (containing the famous "Crambone" version of Froggy Went A-Courtin') but William Hanna and Joseph Barbera remained the creators of the cartoons right to the end of this DVD.
I give this volume 4/5, same as volumes 1-3, because although the cartoons are not quite as good, PC cuts appear non-existent on this volume. Volumes 5 and 6 only get 3/5 from me and are only worth buying in my opinion if you're a Tom & Jerry fan and would like the complete collection.
Product Details/Specifications
Creators:
Lovell Norman (Editor)
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900657723
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Animated, PAL,
Release date: 2004-07-26
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 180 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1965-09-25
Language: English (Original Language)