Buddies Thicker than Water (Tom and Jerry)

Buddies Thicker Than Water is a 1962 short film, originally released as part of the Tom and Jerry series on November 1, 1962.

Why It Comes Close To Each Other

 * 1) This the only cartoon where Jerry was ever likable in Gene Deitch-era of Tom and Jerry, as he helps Tom from freezing out in the cold, and his abuse towards him is actually justified because Tom betrayed his kindness by throwing him out into the cold in favor of getting pampered by his thin female owner.
 * 2) Tom's abusive owner was officially dropped from the series and is replaced by a thin female owner who is an improvement over the fat owner.
 * 3) Heartwarming moments with Jerry saving Tom from the cold outdoors and Jerry warms Tom up and feed him food.
 * 4) Music and Animation Slightly better than other shorts.
 * 5) Memorable scenes with Tom and Jerry drinking together.
 * 6) This is one of the rare cartoons in this era where Tom deserves his comeuppance.
 * 7) There were plenty of funny moments throughout the episode.
 * 8) Tom and Jerry's friendship and bond is at its strongest ever here in the Gene Deitch-era.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) There is a scene where Tom and Jerry are drinking champagne was cut in UK and Middle East due to being considered as an alcoholic reference.
 * 2) The female owner's scream can get them on their last nerve. It doesn't help that the scream would later be reused in Carment Get It and one of the episodes of Nudnik (though in Nudnik's case, the scream is pretty short).
 * 3) Meh Ending: Sure, Tom Cat is scared off by Jerry Mouse due to him throwing Jerry out into the cold in favor of getting pampered by his thin female owner and deserves it, but the only problem is that when Tom Cat tries to get Jerry back into the home through the letter, Jerry simply throws a hockey outfit to Tom Cat.

Reception
Although most of the Gene Deitch shorts were panned by many fans, this particular short is considered one of the more well-received ones, as it was chosen for a volume of the Bumper Collection VHS series.