Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) by Nerdforce9 — 09 Aug 2014

TMNT 2014.

-Nerd Ranger White.

Ok Im just going to flat out say it. This movie was fun! Yes it was fun and it looked nice and I feel like people should go see it with that state of mind. I.e. Mutant Turtles fighting a modern day samurai.TMNT 2014.

-Nerd Ranger White.

Ok Im just going to flat out say it. This movie was fun! Yes it was fun and it looked nice and I feel like people should go see it with that state of mind. I.e. Mutant Turtles fighting a modern day samurai.

With that being said do I think it is a horrible movie? Hell no...but do I think it is up to snuff with other comic movies? Eh. While it does a good job at showing you each of the characters some problems still hold this movie back from being Avengers status.

While the cast and characters are pretty interesting its all very very samey. Generic shadowy villain, working with generic rich white guy in suite who wants more money by causing genocide. Though I do enjoy shredder finally being able to kick some ass on screen I wish his character was shown more than the white guy in suite villain. As for the rest of the cast they did what they are paid to do. Megan fox as April was a decent job and she seems to at-least but effort into this role instead of being eye candy in the previous films. Shes fun an funny at times and doesn't seem to go too far overboard with her role as lead female. Will arnett did a good job at being the older hopeless romantic mixed in with all the turtle nonsense.

The turtles them selves are fun and funny and are pretty much what you would expect. Leo and Raph arguing over leadership. Donnie being smart and Mikey being well Mikey. With splinter also being more bad-ass thanks to modern day films. From the comic and new 3d cartoon stand point this already happens. On the big screen seeing him kick ass for a moment was much needed after all these years.

The movie itself has some very nice set peices with the mountain scene being the highlight, and the final battle with shredder was enjoyable but could have been more. The comedy was endless even though at times I wish it was a bit more serious but for a family film I chose not to complain.

So overall this movie doesn't break any boundaries nor does it flop like much of the nostalgic tv viewing fans expected it to. It does its job at introducing the turtles to the new generation and also little nods to the older and oldest generation of turtles fans. In the theaters I sat next to a woman and child who gasped! and laughed throughout the entire film. Without moaning or groaning about it being very typical to comic movie intro standards.

And yes spoiler alert they do not kill shredder or anyone in the main villain department.

So for families looking to watch something simple I highly recommend Ninja Turtles because its simple and fun to watch. As for fans of the originals whether its any of the old movies, tv show, or comics sit down and shut up and either see it and be ok with whats new or don't see it and move on. The movie does its job and isnt as bad as most expected it to be.

Fun simple and easy to follow is what I would say this movie is. Its not amazing but it is something that's worth a watch in theaters or rental for skeptics.