I am going to have to admit that I love this movie. I thought it had great animation, and some fight scenes that got pretty darn intense. Of course, we all have to realize that overall, this really isn't a serious movie. In fact, it's really kind of goofy. But that's a lot of why I liked it so much. I thought it was a perfect mix of action, intensity, and and complete wackiness.
TMNT
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Common Sense says
Turtle power returns in routine kiddie adventure.
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for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of TMNT was written by Sandie Angulo Chen
Parents need to know that this computer-animated comeback of the Ninja Turtles franchise can be dark and, at times, slightly frightening. Obviously, it includes several scenes of ninja fighting, including one upsetting brawl between two of the brothers. Raphael is hot-tempered and defiant; he's a rogue crime-fighter by night. There are gargoyle-like monsters, and four warriors resurrected from stone proclaim their intention to rule the world. Some of the cartoonish violence may be too intense for the youngest elementary schoolers, but most kids -- especially boys -- will be psyched to see the sword action.
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- Families can talk about the longevity of the Ninja Turtles franchise. What makes these four sword-wielding brothers so popular? Do kids genuinely love them, or is it just good marketing? If kids watch the animated TV show or have seen the original 1990 movie, which version do they like best? Why? Families can also discuss sibling relationships and cooperation. Master Splinter forbids the turtles from fighting until they can fight as "one." What does he mean? Oh, and most kids will need an explanation of the brothers' Renaissance names, not to mention '80s slang like "cowabunga."
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What’s the Story?
Turtle brothers Leonardo (voiced by James Arnold Taylor), Michelangelo (Mikey Kelley), Donatello (Mitchell Whitfield), and Raphael (Nolan North) regroup after a prolonged absence from fighting to keep four ancient warriors from world domination. But before the fraternal reptiles can get their swords a-swinging, they have to deal with their own brotherly problems. Upon returning from a mission in South America, eldest sibling Leonardo discovers that Michelangelo is now a computer technician, Donatello is a children's party entertainer (Donatello), and Raphael is a masked vigilante. Tensions mount between Leonardo and Raphael until they face off on a Manhattan rooftop, leading to Leo's capture by the evil generals. The mercenary Foot Clan, led by Karai (Ziyi Zhang), joins forces with the turtles, as do trusted pal April (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her boyfriend Casey (Chris Evans).
Is It Any Good?
Thirtysomething parents who remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles craze of the late '80s and early '90s won't be blown away by this completely computer-animated franchise reboot. But kids who aren't familiar with the original campy-cool, pizza-loving, sewer-dwelling, crime-fighting heroes will be hooked by these sword-wielding reptilian brothers, even though they're duller than the original foursome. Assuming they can deal with TMNT's clunky plot, throwback language, and moody setting -- which looks more like Gotham City than New York -- kids will dig the action sequences.
Movie Details
Studio: Warner Bros., Director: Kevin Munroe
Run time: 88 minutes
Theatrical release: 03/22/2007, DVD release: 08/07/2007
MPAA Rating: PG for animated action violence, some scary cartoon images and mild language.
Run time: 88 minutes
Theatrical release: 03/22/2007, DVD release: 08/07/2007
MPAA Rating: PG for animated action violence, some scary cartoon images and mild language.
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Absolutely fantastic!
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Cool!
TMNT is better than all the live-action ones. The diologue is too cheesy at times, though.
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Its the BEST TMNT movie ever!!!!!!!!!
the beat action movie ever. the fight between Leo and Raph-it was amazing to watch!!!!!!
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good
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DUMB
HATED IT SOOO STUPID. THERE IS NO POINT!!!!!!! just a few fighting secnes.THATS ALL NOT 1 FUNNY PART
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One of the best action movies...
This movie is one of the best action movies that I've ever watched.
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dikdlohfdso
i liked this movie great for kids ages 6 and up
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My 7 year-old chose this movie
I would have preferred that he see something else but he was excited about the movie since he plays with Ninja Turtle toys/figurines. It was a very dark cartoon, with more violence than ideal. There was with lots of battles between the stone soldiers and monsters, and then fighting amonst the TMNT and others. He loved it, I tolerated it, but he chose this movie over The Robinsons as his top pick.
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Not As Bad As I Thought
We try to be as careful as we can when taking our kids to the thearers and decided to give this one a try. Not bad compared to the other turtle movies. Actually alot more kid friendly. (My 4 year old didn't even cover his eyes.) It was nice to not have the language problem. Some questionable areas for me....2 unmarried people living together and the etire of the females. In the end..good moral to the story. Worth seeing if your kids are true turtle fans.
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SLOW!
This movie is fine for kids - nothing bad to speak of, but it's just SLOW! Usually these kid movies at least have some humor for the parents... I think I chuckled once. By far not the best movie out there.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
I went expecting the worse...
It was my son's seventh birthday and he wanted to go see this one. So I went, remembering how awful it was to sit through Ninja Tutles III. I was so pleasantly suprised! The animation is wonderful, and I actually enjoyed it. There are a couple of questionable points, though... 1. The girls are always scantly clad and have about a 10 inch waist. 2. One of the stone monsters is very scary and cat-like. There is a scene that he/it is trying to scratch it's way through the door to get to Casey and Leonardo. Otherwise great for the 5 and up set. Most of the people in the audience were above 15...interesting.
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The animation is amazing!
TMNT gave me and my kids exactly what we expected: Great animation. Some very cool action sequences. The skateboard in the sewer is a great scene! A couple scenes that had their eyes wide with a little worry. The monsters are monsters, but nothing that they hadn't seen before. The story is a little slow at times, but the original movie had the same problem. By the end I was pretty happy with it. Best of all, all five kids sitting in the theatre with me felt the same way.
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90 minutes of bla bla
For fans of those Ninja Turtles, this is a film that they've been waiting for. BUT, it does feel a bit washed out, and watered down with too much of the "Villain of the Hour" kind of thing. There's one uninteresting fight after another, and the fact that there are so many background characters trying to steal the spotlight, some kids may just lose interest altogether. Overall, it's another one I predict will get... a thumbs down.
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