This will be a review of the film, so naturally there will
be some spoilers; therefore, I give a…
Well, I finally took the time out to see the latest Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, hitherto referred to as TMNT. I was expecting a
complete suck-fest, but it was actually alright. The movie itself was good, but
it seems that in the years since the last movie, the turtles lost a lot of the
charm that made them fun. They seemed to become a lot more serious. They just
were not funny any more. I can watch the first and second Ninja Turtles movie,
and still have a good time with them (the third will not be mentioned here).
This modern incarnation just did not strike me the same way the classics did.
Before I bog you down with what was bad about it, let me start with the good.
The plot wasn’t too bad. It was fairly original and did have you sort of drawn
in. Also, each of the characters seemed to remain, for lack of a better phrase,
in character. They all kept their attitudes from the previous movies (though
there were far less “cowabungas”). The graphics, while not life-like, were
rather good for a CG film. The turtles looked a bit anorexic though. The music
score also wasn’t too bad. I like the way that they squeezed in a remixed
version of Ram Jam’s “Black Betty.” Naturally though, being the nerd I am,
there were nitpicks I had with the film. First and foremost, they EXTREMELY
sissified Casey Jones. He used to be a cool guy, but in this movie he was some
lame wannabe. I was most displeased with this development, and hope it is
remedied in future films. Also, what’s the deal with a lady leading the new
foot clan? I have nothing against it, but I just don’t remember it from any of
the films. Maybe it’s some new development in the new cartoons which I have not
watched. Whatever. Also, what’s the deal with April O’Neil acting like a
kunoichi? From what I gathered, this film took place before the second movie,
yet she is kicking some serious butt near the film’s climax. I was also
expecting a lot more of a Yoda-like performance from Splinter. Oh well, maybe
next time. I recommend seeing this one, even if you have your doubts, but you
may as well wait until it comes out on DVD.
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