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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Turtle power returns in routine kiddie adventure.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Through cooperation and unity, the brothers save the world from impending doom. Raphael realizes his jealousy and resentment are wrong. Fighting is the main method used to solve problems.
  • Violence & scariness:

    The "N" in the title stands for ninja, and there's a lot of swordplay and animated violence, including an intense battle between warriors resurrected from stone, a group of swords for hire, and the four turtles. Raphael challenges Leonardo to a fight, and they go sword to sword. An early scene set in South America features gunfire.
  • Sexy stuff:

    April and Casey live together and kiss. Mr. Winters flirts with April.
  • Language:

    Mild teasing: "knuckleheads," "stupid," etc.
  • Consumerism:

    The turtles have spawned an industry filled with toys, games, comcis, T-shirts, TV shows, etc.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About TMNT

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

  • 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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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Absolutely fantastic!

    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.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    Cool!

    TMNT is better than all the live-action ones. The diologue is too cheesy at times, though.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Its the BEST TMNT movie ever!!!!!!!!!

    the beat action movie ever. the fight between Leo and Raph-it was amazing to watch!!!!!!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Best movie ever

    TMNT is the best movie i have ever seen. My favorite part is when ralf and leo fight

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    uh...

    Blah!Blah!Blah!

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great! Great! Great!

    Awesome. This movie is good for kids above 8 years old. Cool movie. Even if youre a girl (like me) it is still cool.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Disappointed :-(

    i was disappointed that this movie was all computer animated and not having real actors in it like the first movies. it was a good movie. there is mild violence, but it's the turtles, what can you expect? michaelangelo is HILARIOUS! dude, i loved him the best. i say it's game on for anyone. i thought it was a good movie though.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 0.0

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good for kids and adults

    I think this movie was entertaining and enjoyable. It is something adults and kids will enjoy. I'm 13 now, and TMNT is on my top 100 movies of all time list. It is humerous for kids and adults, and I belive common sense should give this more credit where credit is due. A must see.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    DUMB

    HATED IT SOOO STUPID. THERE IS NO POINT!!!!!!! just a few fighting secnes.THATS ALL NOT 1 FUNNY PART

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the best action movies...

    This movie is one of the best action movies that I've ever watched.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    dikdlohfdso

    i liked this movie great for kids ages 6 and up

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    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.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 0.0

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