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From a visual standpoint, this CG feature starring the venerable '80s and '90s superheroes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is nothing short of slam-bang; the computer animation has a scope and look that transcends both the original comics and animated series and the three live-action features that preceded it. Writer/director Kevin Munroe creates a striking animated world for the four heroes in a half-shell to live, play, and fight in, and the action sequences are occasionally breathtaking in their speed and complexity. But where TMNT stumbles is its bland plot, which picks up after the last of the live-action features with all four teen turtles in disarray, and abandons longtime villain Shredder in favor of an industrialist (well voiced by Patrick Stewart) who recruits the Foot Clan (including Karai, played by Zhang Ziyi) to revive thirteen ancient monsters to aid in his world domination scheme. It's a simple and fun story for kids, but longtime Turtles fans will miss the wry humour and smart sense of irony of the original comics (created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, who gets an executive producer credit here) in this storyline. Still, for most adolescent audience members, such concerns won't matter a whit in the face of the abundant action. --Paul Gaita
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in this all new action packed movie. Tech-industrialist Max Winters is amassing an army of ancient monsters to apparently take over the world, and only one super-ninja fighting team can stop them — those heroes in a half shell—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael! With the help of their rat sensei, Master Splinter, and old allies April O’Neil and Casey Jones, the TMNT are in for the fight of their lives in this all new CG-animated action adventure movie. With a fantastic voice cast including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Patrick Stewart and Lawrence Fishburne.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was one of the many that grew up watching Teenage mutant ninja turtles and got caught up in the whole TMNT phenomenon back in the late 80s and the early 90s. That being said, the craze escalated when the guys in green migrated to the big screen and spanned over 2 sequels, which to my opinion didn't match up the level of polish the first one was.
Yes, my family and I watched the new TMNT movie and I was, once again, one of the few or many that wasn't keen about the whole CGI transition and it just looked too kiddie cartoon to me. However, being a fan I am, I went to see the movie anyways because I always have a soft spot for my green heroes. The first live action movie still has a lot of charm to it, although it is almost 2 decades old, and it is really close to the comic book origins. I still, up to this day, have goose bumps while watching it and the one liners still makes me laugh. I realized now why the first one is such classic and the rest just fall flat - the sequels were toned down a bit and they weren't as gritty and mature as the first one was.
Now we are with TMNT - a rival attempt to the franchise- now let me say I totally enjoyed this movie and I think the transition from live to CGI was best suited for the following reasons: 1. It is easier for the viewer to be caught up in the illusion as opposed to the live actions films because we knew that the turtles were fake - guys in rubbery suits...
2. We finally grasp the sense of the turtles being ninjas - in the old films their movements were limited because of the obvious, but here they're more agile and realistic in terms of fighting.
3. Because it is CGI the imagination, scenery, fights can go wild because the sky is the limit with CG as opposed to live action..
I can go on and on, but the movie just fit right with this style of filming. I really enjoyed the interaction with the turtles - Leo character fits right as I remembered him to be; Raf seems complex and different from the bunch, which is true the comics; Donnie, although not much character development, seems to be the same old Don as I remembered him to be; and then there is Mikey....I love this guy as well as Master Splinter even though he look likes Chester Cheetah (from the Cheetos commercials). The comic relief of the film...He's cute, cool, mellow, and just a knuckle head. The animation is top notch, the turtles looked amazing and even more so than the human characters - which needs a lot of work because they looked rather rigid to me. Over all nice work, this movie is must see to all turtle fans.
Yes, my family and I watched the new TMNT movie and I was, once again, one of the few or many that wasn't keen about the whole CGI transition and it just looked too kiddie cartoon to me. However, being a fan I am, I went to see the movie anyways because I always have a soft spot for my green heroes. The first live action movie still has a lot of charm to it, although it is almost 2 decades old, and it is really close to the comic book origins. I still, up to this day, have goose bumps while watching it and the one liners still makes me laugh. I realized now why the first one is such classic and the rest just fall flat - the sequels were toned down a bit and they weren't as gritty and mature as the first one was.
Now we are with TMNT - a rival attempt to the franchise- now let me say I totally enjoyed this movie and I think the transition from live to CGI was best suited for the following reasons: 1. It is easier for the viewer to be caught up in the illusion as opposed to the live actions films because we knew that the turtles were fake - guys in rubbery suits...
2. We finally grasp the sense of the turtles being ninjas - in the old films their movements were limited because of the obvious, but here they're more agile and realistic in terms of fighting.
3. Because it is CGI the imagination, scenery, fights can go wild because the sky is the limit with CG as opposed to live action..
I can go on and on, but the movie just fit right with this style of filming. I really enjoyed the interaction with the turtles - Leo character fits right as I remembered him to be; Raf seems complex and different from the bunch, which is true the comics; Donnie, although not much character development, seems to be the same old Don as I remembered him to be; and then there is Mikey....I love this guy as well as Master Splinter even though he look likes Chester Cheetah (from the Cheetos commercials). The comic relief of the film...He's cute, cool, mellow, and just a knuckle head. The animation is top notch, the turtles looked amazing and even more so than the human characters - which needs a lot of work because they looked rather rigid to me. Over all nice work, this movie is must see to all turtle fans.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's been quite a while since the turtles had a movie, and in their 3d form, they're a lot more agile, adept, muscular and endearing. Although a lot of fans were disappointed when they heard shredder wasn't in it, but credit to the director for taking it in a new direction - and hey, there's always potenital for a well earned sequel. I saw this film with 3 other lads, and it all scored well for us, more particularly for those who grew up with the show. From a technical standpoint, the camera work is great, and animation believable, the monsters are really actually cool plus the plot turns are well thought out, you really feel for the characters. On a side note, I would have liked to have seen one of the turtles get really bashed up, but then the kids wouldn't have, so...anyway the drama keeps you watching.
I do feel that our fellow sensei character didn't feature enough in this film, but it's understandable owing to the fact that the story is about the re-uniting of the turtles, and how Leonardo learns to direct himself and his brothers, and not someone else. Thus, there's a good family and team message to top it all off.
Personally, I enjoyed the sarcasm and humour, especially from our abounding Michelangelo, plus a funny montage from Donatello. I rather hope they make another sequel in 3D, because I'll be pre-ordering this today and reliving the fantasy of my childhood as I put in on to play - let's just hope they put some decent extras in to a 2-disc version!
I do feel that our fellow sensei character didn't feature enough in this film, but it's understandable owing to the fact that the story is about the re-uniting of the turtles, and how Leonardo learns to direct himself and his brothers, and not someone else. Thus, there's a good family and team message to top it all off.
Personally, I enjoyed the sarcasm and humour, especially from our abounding Michelangelo, plus a funny montage from Donatello. I rather hope they make another sequel in 3D, because I'll be pre-ordering this today and reliving the fantasy of my childhood as I put in on to play - let's just hope they put some decent extras in to a 2-disc version!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think this is probably the best representation of the TMNT on the big or small screens. It's certainly the closest to the comics.
A warrior from Central America gained immortality 3,000 years ago, and his generals were turned to stone. 13 monsters were released into the world and created carnage. Fast forward to now, and the portal from which the warrior gained his immortality is going to open again and he's gathering the monsters. Meanwhile the Turtles have grown up a little. Leo is in Central America to learn how to be a good leader, Mikey's got an entertainment business, Donatello works in IT support and Raph is, well, Raph. Meanwhile April and Casey have an antiques business and the Foot Clan, sans Shredder, is selling their services to the highest bidder.
The design on the film is great. The animation clearly takes a cue from Incredibles and this works for it as you don't spend your time worrying about how the CGI figures don't look like real people. It is stylised and fun. The story is rather interesting, mixing themes of brotherhood with the big plot about the monsters and the immortal. It's fun and dramatic, with a great fight between Raph and Leo.
It also seems to follow the previous films without being slavishly continuity bound. Shredder is dead, and rather than rehash another resurrection, they wisely leave him out to let the characters grow a little.
And the action! It simply couldn't be achieved by actors in spongy suits. It's as kinetic as anime and very well coreographed.
It's not Citizen Kane, but I doubt anyone who is reading these reviews is expecting that. But I think it represents a more mature approach to the franchise that takes it slightly higher than just another opportunity to sell toys.
Thumbs up!
A warrior from Central America gained immortality 3,000 years ago, and his generals were turned to stone. 13 monsters were released into the world and created carnage. Fast forward to now, and the portal from which the warrior gained his immortality is going to open again and he's gathering the monsters. Meanwhile the Turtles have grown up a little. Leo is in Central America to learn how to be a good leader, Mikey's got an entertainment business, Donatello works in IT support and Raph is, well, Raph. Meanwhile April and Casey have an antiques business and the Foot Clan, sans Shredder, is selling their services to the highest bidder.
The design on the film is great. The animation clearly takes a cue from Incredibles and this works for it as you don't spend your time worrying about how the CGI figures don't look like real people. It is stylised and fun. The story is rather interesting, mixing themes of brotherhood with the big plot about the monsters and the immortal. It's fun and dramatic, with a great fight between Raph and Leo.
It also seems to follow the previous films without being slavishly continuity bound. Shredder is dead, and rather than rehash another resurrection, they wisely leave him out to let the characters grow a little.
And the action! It simply couldn't be achieved by actors in spongy suits. It's as kinetic as anime and very well coreographed.
It's not Citizen Kane, but I doubt anyone who is reading these reviews is expecting that. But I think it represents a more mature approach to the franchise that takes it slightly higher than just another opportunity to sell toys.
Thumbs up!
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Writing this as a dad
My 4-year-old saw this on TV and it just caught his imagination right away. Since we bought the DVD he's watched it almost every day and never seems to tire of the nonstop action... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. R. Howe
Turtle Power
Ok as a kid I loved the Turtles they were brilliant and loves the 1st film. I didn't se this at the cinema as I was skeptical & thought I was getting too old. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Mr. M. Randall
Great Movie
A must have for fans of TMNT. I love to watch it now and again with my 4 year old kid. Great movie
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by snake
Good Fun, Kids love it.
Anyone who gives this film a bad score has something wrong with them. It's great fun. The turtles have joined the 21st century in style. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by Ez
Great except from one thing......
This is a good movie to contnue the TMNT movie saga. The CGI is fantastic, especially the Raph VS Leo scene. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by Andrew Reid
Great Comeback
Feeling a little bored the other night, I watched this on-demand. While really not expecting much I couldn't resist seeing what has become of my beloved Turtles, and you know what? Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Mark Bonatti
Amazing Looking CGI Film
On DVD this looked great, on Blu Ray it looks amazing. If you want to show off a CGI movie on your HDTV to impress people, you can't go wrong with this. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2008 by Zaa Zehuti
What Have They Done!
A resurrection they really shouldnt have bothered with. The turtles are nothing like I remember them and now seem incredibly whiney and self involved. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2008 by Stevie G
Stunning Vissuals
I hired this from amazon just to put my new playstation 3 and 1080p tv to the test, as i had already read a few reviews praising the quality of the image on this movie. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2008 by R. G. Salt
Award worthy
Somehow this film just passed through. I remember seeing the trailer last year but did'nt really see any reviews or comments on it. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by Chris Morse
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