Heavenly Puss

One Announcement before I start this Review.

Next Year, this will mark the 70th Anniversary of this Theatrical Cartoon Episode.

Let's Start this Review.

This is the 42nd Tom and Jerry Cartoon in this Series.

When Tom was sleeping peacefully, he finds out that Jerry sneaking inside the house. While chasing Jerry, Tom got crushed by a Piano (Easily). He was later up to Heaven w/ Golden Escalator (Long isn't it) and entered the Pearly Gates, Where there was a Large Group of Cats in Line, Whether they've been badly Damaged or hurt, Even though, They never see themselves in the light of day.

For a Bonus, Inside the Bag, there were cute kittens that came out, AWWWW! :) <3

Later, Tom came in and the Gatekeeper told him not to go pass the Gates. The Gatekeeper enforces Tom to give "Certificate of Forgiveness" so the Gatekeeper gave Tom an hour (Well, not as long as they thought).

So Tom has to apologize Jerry for things he had done. He wants Jerry to sign the "Certificate of Forgiveness". Whether Tom would faced the Pearly Gates or Face-to-Face on Devilish Bulldog (Spike), so it turn out that it was all a Nightmare (that came True). "End of Story"

Oh, and one thing,

P.S: This got released on the same month and year on one of the MGM's Public Domain Cartoon.

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This Cartoon Episode has one of Tom and Jerry's Best Episode that I've seen in years. It was funny, It has Beautiful, Goregous, Remarkable Animation Backgrounds and (also) Characters. Scott Bradley was a wonderful Composer for the Dramatic and Soothing (or Smooth) Music. Other Animators were Good, But Ken Muse was at his Strongest. It was different Tom and Jerry cartoon, It was like Pluto's Judgement Day meets Little Audrey styled Cartoon Episode. It does have effects on Morals Whether Grief, Emotional or Loved. It has a Strong Message. Hopefully one day in the near Future, It will be listed as part of the National Film Registry.

Just to Sum this up.

Forgiveness Conquers ALL!

10/10

Grade: A+

As an avid fan of Tom and Jerry, I enjoyed Heavenly Puss. I too couldn't help thinking of Pluto's Judgement Day when I saw this, and while that was very good this in my opinion was better. I loved the concept of the cartoon, the Heavenly Express looked amazing and Hell looked incredibly scary, I couldn't help feeling sorry for Tom as he begged for Jerry to sign for forgiveness. I also loved the artwork, with beautiful backgrounds and interesting character designs, and the music was really clever here ascending scales as Tom went up those stairs up into Heaven and the more dramatic threatening tones for Hell. There isn't anything hilarious here, but what stood out here was the cartoon's uniqueness. And the characters are fine, Jerry isn't given as much to do but he is still his sweet self, and Spike does a great job as the devilish dog figure with a laugh that still frightens me. I also liked the kindly conductor, he had some great dialogue, but as I've said before (sort of) Tom is the star of the show, although he is dastardly to begin with, his pleas for forgiveness are heart breaking and then the ending with him hugging Jerry(more to do with Jerry's confused facial expression) was quite funny. Oh, and those kittens are absolutely adorable. Overall, different but unique. 10/10 Bethany Cox

The so familiar fight of tom against Jerry. A piano changes the rules of game and Tom must reconciliate and be forgived by his traditional enemy for have the chance to be in Heaven after death and to evit the torture of Hell.

But it is not so easy because for Jerry the opportunity for revenge is ...delicious ( with some blackmail detail ). In final, the mercy winns . But, at the first sight, more too late.

A charming story, familiar characters and the escalator - like the cases who seduce in high measure. The guard of Heaven is the main attractive character of episode and the final, more than familiar - and comfortable - is just nice one.

It's not hard to get tired of the bad reputation cats have been given in animated cartoons (Warner Brothers had Pussyfoot as a sympathetic feline, but that's one of the few). They seem to serve only as punching bags for dogs and persecutors of mice and birds. In this cartoon, we have Tom threatened with condemnation to an animal version of Christian hell populated, of course, by devil dogs, and for what? For following his instincts, nothing more. If Christians can be condemned for following their instincts, there must not be many of them in their version of heaven.

Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, perhaps said it best: "Way down under, we're all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by theirs." Seeing the way Hanna and Barbera always cast Tom as the endless oppressor and the foil for Jerry's sadistic manipulation makes me want to do two things: watch only Chuck Jones Tom & Jerry cartoons, where the motivations were distilled to their purest essence (the chase for its own sake) and to go find a few mice for my own cats to play with while I watch and cheer them on.

'Heavenly Puss (1949)' is a 'Tom & Jerry' short that sees the former crushed by a piano and sent to the pearly gates, where he is told he has an hour to obtain a signature of forgiveness from his mouse mate in order to board the 'heavenly express'. The piece feels somewhat different to most others in its series. It seems, in a way, more character-driven and self-aware. The thing is almost like the creators are saying "don't worry, they're friends really". Still, this more story-focused approach isn't bad. While the affair has less inventive sight-gags than we're used to, it still has its fair share of funny moments. It also has a good heart at its centre. It's an enjoyable short. 7/10