Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this is a direct-to-video Tom and Jerry movie from 2013 that nobody asked for and almost nobody remembers. The ratings tell the story—5.9 on IMDb, 2.9 on Letterboxd, 61% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. That's not 'hidden gem' territory; that's 'we needed content for the DVD bargain bin.'

The fairy tale theme park premise sounds cute on paper, but in execution it's just the same old Tom-chases-Jerry gags with a castle backdrop. The animation quality is noticeably cheaper than theatrical releases, and the storytelling is paint-by-numbers.

If your 5-year-old is obsessed with Tom and Jerry and has already burned through everything else, fine—this won't traumatize them. But there are dozens of better options for that age range that are actually entertaining, imaginative, and won't make you want to fake a work emergency to leave the room.

The WISE score reflects reality: this is safe enough and mildly wholesome in a chaotic cartoon violence way, but it's neither imaginative nor enriching, and modern kids will likely find it boring. Save your 57 minutes for something better.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media pegs this at age 5, which feels about right for the slapstick violence level. But honestly, even kindergarteners might find this one dull—it's a low-budget 2013 cash-grab that doesn't have the charm of classic Tom and Jerry or the polish of modern animation.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

55

Classic Tom and Jerry slapstick violence is present throughout, with the usual chasing, hitting, and cartoon mayhem. While no one dies permanently and it's all in the service of comedy, the constant conflict doesn't model cooperation or kindness particularly well. The fairy tale setting adds some whimsy, but the core dynamic remains adversarial physical comedy.

Imaginative

45

A fairy tale theme park setting (Storybook Town) offers some creative potential, and the 'giant' premise suggests Jack and the Beanstalk inspiration. However, this is a direct-to-video 2013 release that likely recycles familiar Tom and Jerry gags in a fairy tale wrapper rather than bringing genuine originality. The concept isn't particularly fresh or thought-provoking.

Safe

75

Tom and Jerry's violence is highly stylized cartoon slapstick—anvils, mallets, explosions—that's been a staple for 80+ years. No gore, sexual content, or genuinely frightening material. Common Sense Media rates it for age 5. The violence is predictable and consequence-free in the cartoon physics sense. No toxic messaging or surprise disturbing content.

Enriching

30

Limited educational or developmental value. It's pure entertainment focused on physical comedy and chase sequences. No meaningful character growth, moral lessons, or skill-building. The fairy tale setting could spark some interest in classic stories, but that's a stretch. Ratings are mediocre (5.9 IMDb, 2.9 Letterboxd, 61% RT audience), suggesting even the entertainment value is questionable.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Familiar characters that some kids recognize and find comforting (if they've seen classic Tom and Jerry)
Fairy tale setting might appeal to younger kids who like that aesthetic
Slapstick humor requires no dialogue comprehension, so accessible to very young viewers
Short enough that it won't consume your entire afternoon if they insist on watching

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What to Watch For

Constant cartoon violence—hitting, chasing, explosions, the usual Tom and Jerry mayhem
Ratings are genuinely bad (2.9 on Letterboxd is rough), so even kids might find it boring
Direct-to-video quality means the animation and storytelling are notably cheaper than theatrical releases
Zero educational value—this is pure time-filler content

Conversation Starters

"Which fairy tale characters did you recognize in Storybook Town?"
"Do you think Tom and Jerry will ever actually become friends?"
"What would you build if you had your own theme park?"

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