'Flirty Birdy (1945)' is a 'Tom & Jerry' short film that sees the famous feline fight a
rambunctious bird for the right to bite down on a homemade mouse-and-mustard sandwich. Most of the piece is dedicated to Tom dressing up as a hen to tempt his feathered friend into vulnerable position so he can smash his head in and steal his lunch. The bird takes one heck of a beating but still relentlessly pursues his would-be lover, which provides many funny sight-gags. Some of the piece's best moments come from Jerry playing the two predators off one another, which is always fun to see. Overall, the short is entertaining and well-animated. It's a solid entry in its series. 7/10
Review of Flirty Birdy
