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Summary: Very underrated comic book based movie.
Review: What an interesting film this remains, even to this day. I'm happy to see it's been released on DVD. It deserves it. What has always struck me most about this film is how incredibly dark and violent it was for a PG movie geared towards children. The best way to describe this movie and it's lame watered down sequels, is well, think of Batman and it's sequels. You've got the first two Batman movies directed by Tim Burton. Both were very dark and serious movies for what they were based on(a guy flying around the city dressed as a bat), that came across quite well with adults and in turn were a huge a success. Then you have the Hollywoody sequels designed for 8 year old kids, most notably "Batman and Robin"(i'll admit "batman forever" was still pretty good, mostly because of jim carrey's performance). The first Ninja Turtle movie is very dark and dramatized with a surprising amount of character depth. The reason for this I believe is because this movie is based on the true origin of the Ninja Turtles, a comic book, which in turn was designed for young adults, not kids. The sequels on the other hand seem to mimic the morning cartoon show that's for 5-10 year olds. I've watched this movie recently and I find it to be a better film than when I first saw it in the theatre. Which is strange because I'm 10 years older now, which further proves my point that it's strangely good for adults. The music, dark production, the fantastic costumes, and drama are really well done, despite what some ignorant critics may say. I assure you this is a movie that can be enjoyed by people over the age of 13. I encourage anyone who hasn't seen it to at least go rent it. I know the fact that it's a movie about mutated turtles who live in the sewers, eat pizza and perform martial arts seems incredibly stupid and in concept it is. But the surprisingly serious and dark tone of the film and how well the whole thing was made really does it make it an enjoyable movie, even for adults. Just watch it with an open mind and you might find yourself actually liking it. And if you do like it and decide you wanna see the sequels as a result of that, DON'T! The second movie, despite trying to still appeal to adults, falls flat on it's butt for the most part. It just couldn't help but succumb to Hollywood's desire to water down something good and appeal to younger age groups. The film is somewhat decent at best. The turtles do a rap with Vanilla Ice in it for gods sake!!! Need I say more? And don't even get me started on the third film. What a piece of garbage that is.So I dare anyone who hasn't seen the movie, regardless of your age, to go rent it and watch the entire thing with an open mind.
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Summary: Better than it is given credit for being
Review: Ahh, the memories, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hitting the big screen back in 1990. I was so excited to go see it. I thought it was a great movie at the time, and still enjoy watching from time to time. TMNT stars Judith Hoag as April O'Neal, Elias Koteas as Casey Jones, and Corey Feldmen as the voice of Donatello.
The story takes place in New York, where a popular television reporter, April O'Neal, reports of recent rise in crime which she believes there is more to it then what the police department is saying. Of course, the people doing the crime want her to shut up. They are The Shredder and his group of ninjas called The Foot. During an attack by The Foot, April O'Neal is rescued by one of the turtles and taken to the turtles home. Soon Splinter, the turtles master, is kidnapped and they meet another ally, Casey Jones, who helps to rescue Splinter.
Most critics will write Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles off as a terrible movie. They always do when it's a movie directed towards the young (with Disney Animated features being the exception). It may be no Citzen Cane, then again, it isn't trying to be. More people like it then is willing to admit it, I guarantee that. GRADE: B+
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Summary: even after all these years...
Review: Even after all these years, I've still found myself popping this baby in the player a couple of times a year. An awesome movie that features 4 ninjas who were transformed into turtles when they were little, April, a news reporter, Casey, a human fighter and a rat who raised the turtles. They all become friends and try to fight off the evil Shredder. It's an action packed movie with a twist. It's awesome!
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Summary: The Turtles On A Level That Cartoon Fans Wouldn't Expect
Review: First let me simply say that I am completely biased. I loved the Turtles when I was a kid and I watched the cartoon, played with my brother's action figures (tomboy as a child, guilty as charged) and played the video games all the time. When the movie first came out of course I was all about seeing it, and as a child I couldn't have been more enchanted with it. Fast forward to the year 2004, where I am a 19 year old college honor student who still has an affection for things of her past I purchased this video after stumbling over it on this website and have since watched it about 4 times. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One is a rare gift as far as live action movies based on a cartoon can get. Is it a masterpiece? Not necessarily. But it gets the job done better than anyone could expect. For one thing it creates the Turtles on a level slightly elevated past their cartoon personas, where they seem to have more feasible personalities. Raphael being the most realistic of them, almost a typical New Yorkers. The magic about this movie is you could go into it not knowing who the Turtles are or having ever seen the cartoon and you won't necessarily walk away from it confused. The story holds well on its on, and while it is not 100% accurate to the cartoon, it makes for good movie watching and it's dark mood will appeal to adults while the Turtles wackiness will draw in the kids. If you have a sense of humor and enjoy a decent enough flick, then here is the answer to your prayers. Turtle Power!
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Summary: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Movie!
Review: I have always been a fan of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cartoons at a very young age. I have a lot of the episodes on tape and love to still watch them. I had heard that there were three non-animation movies out on the series but was never really compelled to see them. But the other day while at the video rental store, I decided to rent all three out. And what a surprise I got when I saw the first film for I actually enjoyed and loved watching it! 15 years have passed since a rat named Splinter (Kevin Clash) found four baby turtles in a puddle of ooze in the sewers. Because of the contact with the ooze, Splinter and the four turtles became mutants. Naming them after Renaissance artists, Leonardo (David Forman), Raphael (Josh Pais), Michaelangelo (Michelan Sisti), and Donatello (Leif Tilden), Splinter teaches them the ancient secret art of fighting. When the mysterious evil Shredder James Saito organizes the Foot Clan formed of young teenagers, causing the city to be in uproar because of vandalism. With the help of reporter April O'Neil (Judith Hoag) and former athlete Casey Jones (Elias Koteas), it's up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to save the day! The movie has an interesting story-line if not extremely cheesy and corny but hey, that's how the original cartoons were! In fact, I would have found the movie unlikable if it hadn't contained some of the cartoon aspects of the original series. Also a lot of interesting facts are revealed like how Splinter's past is related to Shredder and the beginnings of the turtles. Comparing the movie to the series, I was a bit surprised to find that movie usually centers on the character of Raphael. His character is a bit different from the series, a bit more hot-tempered, impatient, and more of a loner. Leonardo is still the leader, Donatello doesn't get much chance to work with gadgets and computers, and Michaelangelo... well... he's still his usual likable self! April O'Neal is also working for Channel 3 news instead of Channel 6 News. The adding of Elias Koteas as Casey Jones was an interesting thread to insert for he was a fun and likable guy. The martial arts and fighting were well choreographed and was enjoyable to watch. I especially liked the fight at April's place, the end fight with the Foot, and the last fight with Shredder. The movie is also sprinkled from beginning to end with funny parts, quotable lines, and humor. Jim Henson should also get credit for doing an incredible job with the turtles and Splinter. To sum of the movie, whether you are or aren't a turtles fan, I highly recommend this movie! Lots of fun and great entertainment, it's terrific for the family. The movie is rated PG because of some language, the fighting, and since it has some dark moments. I also recommend the next two "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movies. The second one, "The Secret of the Ooze" is my personal favorite of the three.
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Summary: Good
Review: TMNT the Movie was pretty good. It had a lot of action and it was funny. You can't take that away from it because it was. America's most favorite Turtles made a huge impact in this film that was originally geared towards kids but turned out to be huge for fans of all types (action, martial arts, comedy and of course the TMNT fans). I won't deny it, I did like this movie. It was pretty good. The action sequences were excellent and choreographed very well. No "one hit and go down" stuff. The fight scenes in this were very fluid. The turtles were well represented as well (from the comic) and made this movie a pretty good adaptation. One thing that will forever bother me was that Hockey Mask toting psychopath Casey Jones was perceived as this little pretty boy with a mask on instead of his true comic book personality of a deranged, former athlete turned vigilante. In the comics, Casey Jones is very intimidating but in the movie, he was just another baby face which I could've done without. If you were going to buy any of the Turtles movies, this would be the one because this one was more of a Martial Arts action film instead of what it turned into later in Secret of the Ooze, a cheap slapstick comedy with the occasional fight scene with let's not forget the horrid "Ninja Rap" song by everyone's favorite most chewed up, spit out and now washed up MC, Vanilla Ice. Again, TMNT the Movie is good. It's not astonishing and it's not poor but it is good. I personally wouldn't give it anymore than that. If you're looking for any other comic book to movie DVD's, check out Brandon Lee's lasr movie THE CROW, SPIDERMAN and of course X-MEN.
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Summary: Cowabunga and a narley movie....but bogus bonus stuff dude
Review: This is one of those movies that I think has just been misstreaded when beeing put on DVD. The movie is great, but there are no bonus materials :( Ever since the film came out, we always wondered where that scene was that shows up on the trailer? a scene where the turtles are in the water, and there shells pop up... so with this DVD i was hoping there would be deleted scenes to satasfy that curiosity? But sadly, there isnt even a featurette:( And i know they made featurettes, i remember clearly all those years ago a guy punching in things on a key bourd, and the robotic head of Raphial it was hooked into was moving the facial features around.... so where are those features??? For this decent price, its ok. The sewer game is forgetable, might occupy you for a few minutes?! But i'm very disapointed that there is no bonus features with this great ninja comedy.
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Summary: 14 Years Later, Still Gritty, Still A Feel Good Flick
Review: I pulled out my old tape last night, that my parents bought me when I was 8, almost 14 years ago. The first movie I ever owned. I can't believe it still plays, remarkably well too. From the opening Pizza Hut commercial (old school fans know what I'm talking about) to the cheezy T.U.R.T.L.E. Power song (where he calls Raphael the leader!) I love this movie so much. It still gets me riled up, wanting to kick some serious foot clan ass, as they seem to just keep on coming. The idea of a faceless, numberless enemy, and this loveable, ass-kicking quartet, that makes it so effortless, is so fun to watch. When you're a child its everything you want to be, four brothers/friends, a great old sensai (Splinter) an intimadating but friends helper (Casey Jones) and of course the babe (April O'Neil), they fight best together, as you see when Raphael cannot defend himself alone on the rooftop, and the one-liners are still as funny as ever: "Whoa, time to switch to decaf April!" It's true I can quote this entire movie, it's true I watched it every single day when I was a child, but the fact I can still pop it in and enjoy every second, that's a classic flick. There's also a gritty edge to it, its not just a kids movie, they really stayed in line with the original comic in that sense, its dark and smart, and well made. I love this movie, I can't wait for a multiple disc Special Edition to come out, I would give anything to just have a few outtakes or bonus scenes, that'd be...AWESOME!
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Summary: A classis and intriguing movie
Review: This was the first movie I ever owned. I used to watch it at least three times a day. After going back and watching it now that I am 18 years old I think I like this movie even more than I did as a 5 year old kid. This movie is dark and after watching it I dont understand why I liked it as a child, but as an adult it appeals to me in a whole new way. This movie does have some pretty good acting and I cant figure out if the turtles are guys in costumes or completely puppeteered,(Can someone tell me please). This movie is much more for the teenager/adult crowd and if you havn't seen it or its been a while give it a chance and I'm sure you'll find something you'll like about it.
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Summary: 5 stars for the movie 2 stars for the dvd
Review: not much i can say about this movie that fans of the movie dont already know!what i can say is this movie needs better dvd treatment and almost every one can agree with me on that,2disk special edition anyone?!
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