Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) by Realmuthaf — 12 Aug 2014

As it often is with movies which people either love or hate, the truth with TMNT lies somewhere in the middle. As a person who doesn't have any special childhood memories related to the franchise (I watched the cartoon a bit, but it wasn't my favourite), I think that the new TMNT is a good summer blockbuster that has its fun factor for at least one view.

Among the minuses one can name the bland plot (common occasion with blockbusters lately) with questionable villain motivations and some absolutely ridiculous childish moments (Splinter learned to fight using a Ninjutsu textbook found in a sewer? Seriously?) Another downside in my opinion is Megan Fox. I mean she's beautiful and all, but her "acting" here is just beyond terrible, I think she would fit better advertising underwear or something. Oh, and the turtles and their sensei look a bit too realistic for me with Splinter looking a bit disgusting during close-ups.

However, those shortcomings are balanced with thrilling action sequences (mountain ride!) and the humour, mostly connected with the four turtles. That might not sound like much, but people watch action movies mostly for action, and it is done right here. So, a solid 7 out of 10, a good one.