Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Movie Review

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are BACK on the big screen in this stylish animation. Here's my review for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM!

[@GamerGoomba]

If you haven't seen Batman vs. TMNT... don't sleep on it. It's perfectly balanced and respectful of both IPs, and it works WAY better than it has any right to.

[@baneintherain]

Shredder vs Batman was fantastic.

[@TheCamBeard]

Very true.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_"It's Pizza Time."_ *~ Batman (Batman vs. TMNT)*

[@lennmartin9360]

It’s terrible. The comics it’s adapted from are awesome. The animated version was bullshit

[@klimmr]

Batman vs TMNT is the only TMNT movie I've ever seen.

[@matrgarr]

The turtles learning everything from movies feels like a reflection on a generation that learns how to do everything from youtube.

[@bighand1530]

I’m more of a KZbin fan than a movie fan these days

[@arsenelupin9697]

If that were the case, they should also be mediocre at everything they're doing ^^

[@deathking1019]

Question didn’t the turtles from the micheal bay live action learn ninjutsu from a book that fell in the sewer that they apparently learned to read. I feel like i believe them watching the moves on tv more and learning that way

[@MRWINDYMETHANE]

@matrgarr that a good or bad thing?

[@bighand1530]

@@deathking1019 I think so. Been a while since I have seen either movie.

[@caleb2670]

The fight that continued cutting between the 4 turtles as they fought through different groups was so amazing. I couldn’t help but notice it was shot similar to a TMNT side scrolling game.

[@toucheyang89]

That was the best scene. And the no diggity soundtrack attracts the older audience!

[@caleb2670]

@@toucheyang89 oh the second it’s started cutting to the beat I knew the movie would be GOATed

[@thescottishaccent]

Was a total homage/love letter to Oldboy's corridor fight, imo. Really well done!

[@munkee_man]

@@caleb2670 not so goated movie

[@caleb2670]

@@munkee_man stop being ignorant go reply to a comment that agrees with you not mine.

[@aclosetweeb6901]

“This film is 90 minutes long…lets give it credit for that alone.” PREACH

[@shawklan27]

That makes me look forward to watching it. Reminds me of hansel and gretel witch hunters which had a 1hr 28min runtime which meant that the film didn't waste me damn time and focused on the fun stuff.

[@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore]

Oh good! I was hoping it was just 90 minutes

[@peterrealar2.067]

Mario was the same length and that got the property better than this nonsense.

[@arifburakkirik2282]

You can tell Jeremy is at that stage that he’s had enough of cheesy comedies and jokes in movies. Just look at his recent marvel and dc reviews.

[@bighand1530]

Can’t blame him

[@Moviesrule2011]

We’re in the age of fast food movies

[@obedreyes7737]

Well those last dc and marvel movies have sucked. He's just realistic and not a sell out like Chris stuckman

[@ChadAV69]

I think he is just craving actual serious movies that don't pussyfoot around with jokes. Look at a movie like The Matrix. There's subtle humor, but it isn't used to totally uproot the movie. Like, if you want to kill someone in your movie, don't kill them and then say a joke after. Kill them and mean it.

[@wjzav1971]

I don't mind comedy when its in an actual comedy.

[@TheRayeZRevolution]

Raphael was always my favorite. That scene with Splinter talking to Raph in the sewer in the OG movie is awesome & a sweet father/son moment to this day. It hits even more as an adult.

[@graysonbrown9778]

Anger clouds the mind, turned inward it is an unconquerable enemy, you are unique among your brothers, for you choose to face this enemy alone… but as you face it do not forget them… and do not… forget me. I’am here. My son.

[@DaveLikesMovies]

There is none of that in the new movie. Raphael's temper is just used as garbage comic relief. 🤦‍♂️

[@afrodude4782]

​@@graysonbrown9778I got chills reading that. It hits differently now that I'm 33 years old. Makes me wish my father played a more active role in my upbringing

[@srico7313]

🐵 🤮🤢 🌈💩🤮💩 fusethwoken .

[@queenb2450]

Always for me too!! It's probably because I too have such anger...

[@Rip3001]

Your point about the Turtles not being taught martial arts is a critical point I feel. My kids, myself included wanted to learn martial arts, in part, because of the Turtles. One of the core fundamentals a martial arts class teaches is respect and restraint. This was a point that Master Splinter continued to drive home throughout his teachings, because while disciplined, they were still teenagers and learning is a lifetime experience.

[@shubo2073]

I saw the sneak preview screening and this part really worried me initially. After seeing it, they don't really feel like ninjas but the big focus is that they're mutants. There's a really genuine reason behind the change!

[@hightolerance8728]

⁠@@shubo2073I liked that aspect too. That they weren’t really focused on being ninja as more so mutants. My take is that’s how they mastered the moves after never actually using them in a real fight. It was good I just didn’t like the cartoon effect they add I.e the smoke coming out the cars

[@feetyeet8538]

Gospel 2 Jesus is the only way to heaven Being a good person won’t get you there. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV Repent from your sin(disobedience to God) and turn to God and follow Him so that you will be saved “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭13‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV))

[@umbrellaunderdog]

Lets give Jackie Chan the pass because he's anti-gun we can overlook the fact that he disowned and left his lesbian daughter out to fend for herself. That's ok right?

[@richborn6700]

Shit man between the Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers martial arts schools in the 90s EXPLODED with parents enrolling their kids who want to learn. Thousands probably dropped out, but some stuck with it

[@bretsheeley4034]

There's a reason why I kinda like the original animated version of their origins over the others, even over the original comics. Having Splinter be a mutated master of martial arts just makes the education of the turtles so much easier to explain and believe.

[@JakeTylenol]

The shows typically stuck with that explanation from the cartoon. 2003 he was the rat that watched Hamato Yoshi practice, But in 2012 and Rise Splinter was the martial artist

[@lainiwakura1776]

@@JakeTylenol The original live action movies had the rat backstory adapted from the comics, actually.

[@lainiwakura1776]

As a kid, I saw both the original cartoon and live action movies and it didn't matter to me, both origins of Master Splinter worked.

[@downspiral]

@@JakeTylenol The 2012 show had the best type of origin since you would know how a rat is a master. He had the rivalry with Shredder and later on Hamato became a mutant.

[@ltb1345]

@@downspiral Agreed.

[@mickeyhart7507]

I personally find the fact that they learned their martial arts/Ninjitsu from Splinter, there father essentially, far more relatable and engaging because it's like a family legacy being passed down to them (like a joke, a culture, a journal, a history, etc.). Something that even when he's gone, they'll always have and can never take away from, it also just happens to be something that's really fuckin awesome. And even if you don't relate to it, the fact that Splinter is their 'found family father' makes someone who doesn't have that kind of legacy or family really want it. Especially with the way he's played in the 1990 film.

[@Carloszavalalol]

​@@ChrisBarnesGoesEEEEEEfrap boys? Frappucino boys? Star bucks boys? Soy boys? The LGBT boys? Essentially girlish boys? The trans community? H8ter!

[@eskanda3434]

Exactly I love that he’s just a rat who gets covered in ooze and then turns into their adopted father. Was soo powerful

[@Invisibleboy999]

@@ChrisBarnesGoesEEEEEEbro living in ur head rent free

[@taoloveu]

this is always the case. in this movie they learn from martial arts from an infomercial. movie is trash

[@johnny05100]

@@taoloveunothing more exciting than watching mutant turtles pretend to be ninjas

[@TristanJBoomy]

Raphael was always my favorite. In the first movie, after he tripped those two robbers, he opened up his trench coat and pointed to his sais like they were guns. As a kid, I thought that was hardcore lol

[@TheRibottoStudios]

It's funny, I always used to like Mikey as a kid, but as an adult, I always relate more to the shy pragmatic Donnie, and the hotheaded Raphael. Maybe it's cause I'm a middle sibling and as an adult I finally understand just what that means lol. You always have to look out for the younger one, yet have to follow the older one too. It's nightmarish lol no wonder those two are always hella stressed lol

[@hollandscottthomas]

@@TheRibottoStudios I always liked brainy Donnie and sarcastic Raph, but as an adult I really love easygoing goofball Mikey and have much more appreciation for Leo being stoic and level-headed.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@hollandscottthomas omg finally some Leo appreciation. He's never gonna be my FAVORITE, but even as a younger sibling I do appreciate all the sht he has to go through as the oldest lol. It's like no wonder he's the calm stoic one cause he kinda has to be. Can't afford to be too fun cause it sets a bad example to your siblings. Woof.

[@hollandscottthomas]

@@TheRibottoStudios As an eldest sibling, I did always resonate with him, but I didn't fully appreciate him until way later.

[@angelfromda8138]

Me too , raph has always been my favorite

[@jabarident6716]

One thing that came to mind when Jeremy brought up how the turtles in this movie learned martial arts from movies. During the sequence, the turtles were just kinda given their weapons through a Price is Right curtain reveal. It would have been nice to see the turtles pick their iconic weapons or have some reason why splinter gave each turtle their weapons

[@umbrellaunderdog]

One of the best parts is that Jackie Chan is the definitive voice for Splinter now. The guy who left his lesbian daughter to die/fend for herself because he's anti-lgbtq but also anti-gun so he gets the pass. Sounds like a perfect fit, like a glove right?!

[@gameskyjumper1721]

That would be awesome, except, I still don't know who's who. They never say each other's name. And they all act the same. The movie did a poor job at teaching us how the turtles are different from one another.

[@bighand1530]

@@gameskyjumper1721 What is your take on the live action TMNT from 2014 through 2016?

[@Kurostyle21]

The 2003 TMNT was the overall coolest. It had that seriousness, spiced with just enough humor and just the most evil Shredder.

[@peterrealar2.067]

AGREED. Also LOVE Donnie in that one.

[@kingsoldier3475]

And sexiest April, her and Sam form Totally Spies are the reason I like Red Heads

[@sir_will_iam]

2003 was my introduction to TMNT. Still my favorite to this day.

[@coffeebean_tamer]

Definitely and the intro theme music 🎵 damn so good!

[@peterrealar2.067]

@@coffeebean_tamer Honestly, it's one of THE best 4Kids shows ever produced and they've made some legendary ones and some NOT so legendary.

[@TheHamilton7286]

When I first heard Seth Rogen was a writer, I figured it was gonna be Turtles smoking pot and making dick jokes

[@kyero8724]

its cringe meta humor and "I dont want white people in my movies"

[@caldadextra2063]

Mikey. He is the pure embodiment of the Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass trope. He looks like he’s too silly to hold his own in a fight, but along with wirelding the hardest weapon to master (the nunchuck), but he’s also one of only a few TMNT characters to beat Leonardo in one-on-one combat: a short list that includes both Shredder AND Splinter

[@DanTheMan-qy9xp]

I loved the original ninja turtles movies in the 90s even the third one when they went back in time

[@323Hitman]

The 3rd one was kinda my favorite 🥴

[@DanTheMan-qy9xp]

@@323Hitman I love it and I think it gets unnecessary hate

[@palladiamorsdeus]

​@@DanTheMan-qy9xpI didn't even know it got hate until a few years back. I love that movie.

[@stevendalloesingh]

Thurd one was ass. Butt, you have to respect it.

[@jaws5204]

We never speak of the third movie, it was never made🤫

[@Caveboy0]

I just don’t get why they keep getting away from the 2012 version. I know it’s kinda silly but I like that splinter was a master in his own right before being a mutant and training the turtles while slowly battling his past with shredder. It’s basic sure but I just enjoy that drama way more.

[@blackspiderman4766]

This movie is way better than that movie

[@ltb1345]

Agreed.

[@Caveboy0]

@@blackspiderman4766 I’m talking about the 2012 3d animation tv show

[@MrTobi013]

​@@Caveboy0Dude, I feel ya....and don't respond to that guy. If he truly knew anything, then they've would've known you meant the show.😒

[@Goremize]

@@blackspiderman4766 Said no one ever because what's being referenced is not even a movie. You the kind of person that defends dirt because you think dirt cares about you. The people who made this movie from this review do not care about you, they would toss you into the street with no clothes or money. Don't defend bad media.

[@MrSneakSneak]

No comments about the fantastic art style, music, authentic dialogue for kids the age.. finally entering the generation where the characters arent randomly referencing obscure things from the 60s or 80s and now more culturally relevant topics that aren't dated (ex. Random goat scream).

[@kwameoliver2455]

looking for the same is just mostly people talking about their own childhood, Which I understand but none of these people make it seem like they actually watched and liked the movie when there's a lot to like.

[@gestaposantaclaus]

@@kwameoliver2455”why can’t it be like the movie from the 90s?!” Because it’s made for Gen Z. This movie isn’t meant for you, Mr. Over-Thirty.

[@pizza-mana.k.a.pizzaparker3615]

​@@gestaposantaclausoh we know, hence our hate on it. It's shit

[@improbablyyourdad8458]

​@@gestaposantaclausI'm technically Gen Z and this is what our generation doesn't understand. THEY CAN ADJUST TO MODERN TIMES WITHOUT STRIPPING AWAY THE PAST. Yes it's cool that they did appeal to our generation through the music and dialogue, but it's not cool to race swap characters and change the origins of characters to be less impactful, especially because they could've created new characters to represent our generation. For example, they could've made a new young black character an intern for April. That way, you don't take away something from the past to create something new.

[@catabor1]

No, people don't normally reference things that didn't happen. Like, the art-style is agonizing.

[@TIDbitRETRO]

At this point I don’t think there’ll ever be a TMNT movie that surpasses the original.

[@AlexKaneROTN]

Nope, never...

[@BishopWalters12]

I agree, studios will never go that dark again.

[@friendlypup5650]

This looks way better than the 90s one

[@ultimateslinger9857]

I know no one here will agree, but I think TMNT (2007) definitely does

[@thegodofalldragons]

Which is a shame, because even that one's only okay.

[@satireskeptic6787]

TMNT probably one of the most remade show/movies ever

[@cruzinthruspace]

It got remade 2x. Relax.

[@sirrparker47]

@@cruzinthruspaceThat’s not true at all lol

[@cruzinthruspace]

@@sirrparker47 Michael Bay Nickelodeon cartoons And now this movie Okay 3x. Relax

[@rich6619]

​@sirrparker47 you obviously don't know what your talking about. There have been countless reboots of the show over the years. As for the movies, there was the original trilogy, the animated 2007 movie, the bay produced movies, and now this. I think you're the one that needs to relax here my friend.

[@bighand1530]

I still remember that 2016 movie.

[@nebularain3338]

I was always more into the "ninja" side of TMNT, so the origin story and lore of how they became ninjas was always very important to me. I absolutely HATED that they supposedly learned it from a book in the 2014 film, so this news of them learning it from TV has really put me off. The 1990 film is still the only one that has got the balance between dark, gritty, mystical and heartfelt fun right.

[@patrick4662]

I agree about that 1990 film. I've read a good amount of the original comics, seen that first live action triology, the 2003 cartoon, the 2012 cartoon, the 2007 animated movie TMNT. And I tend to appreciate the versions that have dark and gritty elements like those early comics did. I could tell this movie was going to be a comedy before I saw this review, but this video just confirms it. I'll still probably see it, but I long for a Turtles movie or even better a series in the mold of an Invincible on Amazon Prime, or a JLU on Cartoon Network back in the day. Just something where they take it a bit more seriously without losing all the humor.

[@GhengisGoon]

Yh that and the 2003 cartoon did the Turtles best IMO. Hopefully we get something like that down the line.

[@kingkazma3246]

The 1990 film is still peak.

[@gr8latino]

‘90 doesn’t follow the lore either. They learned from Splinter who learned by watching his owner, hamato yoshi, train. Lore says Splinter IS a mutated hamato yoshi.

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

@@gr8latinoSplinter was a rat who mutated in the original comics as well. He watched his owner and the mutagen changed his mind to be able to understand what he saw.

[@themissinglink7126]

TMNT 2003 is still the best mix of comedy and seriousness.

[@mitchell7309]

No 1) 1990 2) 2k3

[@taoloveu]

2012 is solid too though

[@sava898]

​@@taoloveuI think so, too. That's how I got into TMNT. Then, I went back to watch the 2003 show.

[@devonclarke3857]

Easily the best Ninja Turtles movie ever. Watching this movie made me want to watch TMNT.

[@808Slush]

Facts.

[@DarkDekicDuka]

If you like a grittier take on TMNT with still some jokes here and there, I can’t recommend the 2003 show enough. It’s by far the best adaptation of these characters ever put out.

[@bighand1530]

That show is underrated

[@wjzav1971]

I really grew into Ninja Turtles with the 2012 show, but I am willing to give the 2003 show a shot.

[@orinanime]

Best? No. It's not.

[@horrificbuu4446]

It's why that's my favorite show of the turtles

[@joeherrera8826]

Oh yeah that show had really good creepy and dark moments.

[@GhostOfBane]

Seems stupid to me for them to learn ninjitsu from TV. What is Splinters purpose if he doesn't train them. Michaelangelo was my favourite growing up, he was the party dude. The brotherly fun and banter between them always worked because it was balanced out with how seriously they trained and how good they were as fighters.

[@leeunioa]

Learning from TV is a reflection of how this generation learns everything from the internet/social media. And I think Splinters purpose was just to be a dad and not a teacher

[@malasc12]

​@@leeunioaso they gotta represent current day things instead of having better plot point

[@cj3670]

I mean it's stupid for them to learn it from a singular book too. Also splinter is their dad he wasnt just there to train them in martial arts

[@lainiwakura1776]

@@leeunioa Why does it have to relate to the current generation? You think those of us who loved the original cartoon and live actions movies took martial arts classes? Most of us didn't. As long as the characters are good, the backstory doesn't need to be relatable, you'd empathize with the characters anyway.

[@cj3670]

@@lainiwakura1776 other people are saying the characters are good so there's that

[@jesse_reznor]

They actually made them TEENAGERS, in the look, script, and acting... it was refreshing as hell to see them actually be teenagers for once.

[@Guguie22]

TMNT have never been this, is Comic, if They/Them/You(pun intended) want that kind of movie, do it, Just don’t F’up beloved Characters just because You are an insecure B****

[@dreamcastzero]

I don't know, I'll make the argument that in the original comics, they are only teenagers due to age alone, but they are turtles. Also, they are dealing with seriously heavy cosmic issues as soon as the comic starts, so yeah, woe are the turtles, understandbly so.

[@Gungrave123]

its refreshing as hell to see that garbage shitshow bomb hard in the box office

[@gabrielosiuhwu5903]

I mean they are MUTANTS what did you expect?

[@brobot500]

@@Gungrave123 the week’s barely over, also what the hell did the film do to you lmfao

[@anubusx]

The first film from 1990 will always be the best Turtles film.

[@32lilbruce]

FACTS!

[@lonewolf6884]

Yeah but verison of the Shredder hasnt aged well. It is still great though

[@jr2904]

​@@lonewolf6884 he's aged fine unless you're overly sensitive...

[@lonewolf6884]

@@jr2904 He defeated via trash truck

[@mrmacross]

@@lonewolf6884 The truck didn't defeat him, Splinter did. Casey just pulled the lever on the truck to make sure Shredder stayed down (yes, that's a euphemism for attempted murder).

[@hoemalone]

The turtles are so much cooler to kids when they seem like legit ninja masters. It’s cooler to know they learned from a master, than they just picked it up. It just makes what they do seem less special if anyone can do it.

[@keystrix3704]

That's actually an excellent point - kids don't need something to entirely reflect them, they need something to look up to.

[@raider360X_sot]

I could still look up to the turtles. I have yet to meet a kid that can do a backflip off a car and knock out 10 guys with a staff

[@A2-wv1xe]

even michael bay understood the assignment better for the tmnt origins and Michael bays splinter absolute badass the splinter in the mutant mahem shit is absolute dumpster fire and the april is some mindy kaling velma looking dogshit

[@mwxtodd]

I’m a single dad raising two sons and I was abandoned as a baby by my mom and then later by my wife. My sons haven’t hit puberty, but I am both overprotective and try to equip them to deal with a world I feel is hostile or indifferent. All that being said, I weirdly connected with Splinter’s arc in the film.

[@umbrellaunderdog]

Yes Splinter voiced by the fuck Jackie the homophobic leave my daughter out to die Chan such a rolemodel. Great choice! Yeah praise the character whose voiced by the guy who did the same thing that was done to you. Smart moron you are

[@AlwaysVotingMAGA]

That sounds horrible, wow. Hope you're doing ok. Try to have your kids understand your struggles or go to therapy, reach out to people. I'm doing terrible in my life now & have been for the last 10 years. Women are evil & I'm just now starting to realize it.

[@ltb1345]

It'd be nice to have a TMNT movie with a good art style and a perfect balance of comedy and seriousness, like the 2012 series. My favorite turtle is Mikey.

[@willt3223]

i enjoyed the 2006 one too i think

[@yawayisi3979]

BOOYAKABUNGA Dude!

[@blackdragon6]

The 03 TMNT is goated imo

[@Craxin01]

I grew up with the 80s\90s version. I hated it since Nickelodeon took over.

[@willt3223]

@@Craxin01 Nickleodeon first run wasn’t bad. I like the new look and update make sense. Surfer culture was gone by that point. They also had more personalities. It was creepy when they keep on shipping apirl with Donatello. the 80s one was great but the nickledeon one that was cgi was a worthy reboot.

[@Poezick88]

Hahahahah Called it. I’m skipping this shit and waiting for the next reboot. Great video

[@glennwelsh9784]

For me, it was either Leonardo or Michelangelo. Leo was the leader, the one who always had it together, and the dual katanas are badass. But Mikey is the party dude, the fun one in the group. He's the Ninja Turtle you'd wanna hang out with the most.

[@cadethumann8605]

Not to mention, Mikey is the turtle with the most potential. He's given nunchucks so he can focus on being creative and in one comic, (SPOILER) He's a sole survivor and takes up all of his brother's fighting styles.

[@seabookfarno8656]

@@cadethumann8605 **last ronin comic he is in. Love that bro. Though in the 2003 ninja turtles animated series episode: THE SAME AS IT NEVER WAS - he lost an arm and did not make it in the final fight sadly.** (darkest episode of the turtles everrrr))

[@Dark.Shingo]

"Don't make the Ninja Turtles Steven Seagal" is the best phrase ever and should be in every review of this movie.

[@Gills-iu8eo]

Going a step further, don’t make ANYTHING Steven Seagal.

[@jvonte07]

Being a 80’s baby I’m so glad I was around for the first TMNT feature film and nothing imo will ever surpass it

[@hugomarques2671]

Absolutely. This movie tries so hard to imitate spider verse with villains intake and graphics that it’s completely lost in translation. The basic is missing big time, how shredder is not the main villain beats me, the main villain kinda reminds me of Charlize Theron I’m fast and furious. Not to mention that everyone is ugly. Art style is off at times, even the music choices with that chase song, forgot the name, but had a weird intake and depressing. Another “acceptance” plot that just never quite gets it. I’ll stick with the original or even Michael bay adaptations.✌️

[@bartimusprime5652]

The 2003 show absolutely does. And this is coming from someone whos first tmnt experience was the 80s movie

[@prime7213]

For me the best iteration of the turtles will always be the IDW comic series(the first 100 issues) It did the absolute best job of blending the humor of the 80s cartoon with the gritty lore and storytelling of the original mirage comics. Was hoping to get more of that with this movie but since a sequel has already been green-lit maybe they will course correct in the future.

[@siridad]

100%

[@Z3ROMyth]

Why specify the "first 100 issues"? It's not like the series took a downturn or anything, unless I'm missing something.

[@galmorzu]

Absolutely. Though some of the arcs after 100 turned out good. The Michelangelo one shot where he takes on Splinter to protect kids will always be my favorite TMNT of all time, and cemented Mikey as my favorite turtle. I will forever be singing praises of the IDW series.

[@purplecowadoom]

@@Z3ROMyth It definitely did take a downturn. Two words: Mutant Town. Sophie Campbell took over and ran the story into the ground. It might be about to turn around with Armageddon Game (I'm not holding my breath. The whole "Rat King wants to start something, but now back to your regularly scheduled other things" plot line has been dangled in front of everybody from the start without going anywhere), but there have been 30+ issues over multiple years of characters brooding about their circumstances as mutants stuck in a walled-off ghetto, while also having almost no action, no intrigue, and a lot less of the turtles *in their own comic* . Instead, we get lots of Jennika. Who likes her? Or more to the point: what character traits does she even have for people to latch onto in the first place? She's a walking blank slate that exists only to be a human foot soldier grunt turned into a fifth turtle. Then there's Shredder being brought back as a good guy at Splinter's expense. All without earning that return, in that way, in any way whatsoever. Splinter just abruptly decides he's tired of life and Shredder should have another shot, Shredder is suddenly a great guy because something something Zen garden dimension something something romance with a previously-pure evil fox spirit (who is also somehow pure good now. She just wanted Shredder's love. No really).

[@Battleguy_515XD]

2003 for me

[@hamzamuhib8994]

The trailers never really sold me on this, I mean yeah the animation looked great but it seemed that it would mostly be a comedy, and I agree with Jeremy about how the comedy should come through parts instead of being on the main stage. The TMNT animated movie from 2007 (which is underrated af) I feel does a good job of balancing the jokes along with the gritty parts.

[@garypoisson2733]

TMNT was a great flick.

[@tyronedasher5408]

Thank you

[@thseed7]

Kind of hate lazy modern writing that panders to people with short attention spans and a lack of critical thinking skills. I don't even believe that is how most people prefer to consume their content, just that there seems to be a push towards making everything simple, short, obvious and flashy. Pretty soon, you'll be paying $45 to see a 42 minute movie that is only explosions, 1 token social issue and bad jokes.

[@imtheonehero9305]

As soon as I saw April in the trailer, I knew this movie was going to suck. They're tryna be too woke. 😂

[@user-jn7tc3tp2x]

Great review Jeremy!! The greatest TMNT movie of all time, will always be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - 1990!!

[@ChillandQuill]

ya but this one is a close second

[@ranma36]

TMNT and I are literally the same age, both born in 1984. I have been a shell head my entire life. I say all of that to say this… I just walked out the theater with my 12 year old daughter who is also a TMNT fan (newer adaptations of course) and we both LOVED this movie. In fact for a Thursday matinee it was a decent crowd and ALL the kids were cheering when the credits hit. Of course some of the big changes in story and personality from the OG lore were jarring but I actually embrace the changes and enjoyed the new take on the IP. Also The soundtrack was 🔥.

[@ChillandQuill]

ya i love the turtles so much, i dont even mind the michael bay version, all versions have a place in my heart...some small places than others (looking at you next mutation), but this movie was sooo good dude, especially as an animation fan i was able to appreciate it. 2nd best movie of the franchise, easy.

[@Nice-sm5hr]

Born in 1986 and also a lifetime shell head. I expected this to be 'fine' but didn't expect to love it so much. I think it's just fantastic.

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Paramount should let TIM MILLER direct the next live-action reboot He understands CGI like none other Have anyone seen LOVE, DEATH and ROBOTS?

[@alfredmehchi]

I have! That show is amazing! Can't wait for season 4!

[@avery.a5948]

Absolutely not! Thank goodness you’re a failure in life and not a studio executive

[@systemofadown945]

​@alfredmehchi is there a season 4? I hope so...

[@systemofadown945]

@@MrDarcyProductions tim miller aint michael bay bud

[@Z3ROMyth]

​@@MrDarcyProductions insane, bad take

[@thJune-ze7dn]

A 90 minute movie! That's some of the most exciting news I've heard in years...

[@prakharkirtijajoria5314]

I agree. It seems like every movie nowadays is stretched to 3 hours to distinguish itself from OTT releases

[@Anthonycheesman33]

@@prakharkirtijajoria5314it’s like 3 movies in the last 5 years calm down lol.

[@MrStatement]

Having longer movies isn't a bad thing, however besides Oppenheimer and Spiderverse a lot of the longer movies that have come out lately have definitely felt stretched out...

[@EvoSchecter]

​@@Anthonycheesman33good god the memories of Americans are terrible.... Too much crap being tossed at them, poor things get overwhelmed and confused on what reality and time are.

[@prakharkirtijajoria5314]

@@Anthonycheesman33 MI7, Oppenheimer, Spider Verse, Dune. That's 4 in the last couple years itself. I ain't against it or anything, but it just feels tiring.

[@gypsysol9902]

I don't recall meeting someone who doesn't like Ninja Turtles? But I do recall a ton of people who dislike Seth Rogan thoe. Sooo, yeah...idk

[@A_Random_W33b]

Honestly I like how each TMNT iteration is usually a reflection of the likes, tastes, and interests of kids/teens of its time. Its the type of franchise the keeps up with the times and will always have a place in today's current pop culture zeitgeist

[@AlexKaneROTN]

Seriously, I think you need to replace the word 'random' with the more proper term 'dumbass' to your name.

[@gator7082]

So, kids in the 80’s were capable of putting in the hard work to gain a skill. Today’s kids are only capable of pretend/cosplay. Sounds about right.

[@ahmadazem4167]

​@@gator7082 Sure 80s kid worked a lot, I mean getting a job with just your highschool diploma requires so much work.

[@gator7082]

@@ahmadazem4167 What are you talking about?

[@Daxter118]

real boomer@@gator7082

[@milliondoller06]

Damn, Jeremy had a hard time selling this movie. He couldn't even tell you which ninja turtle stood out or was his favorite. Let's be honest, if you were keeping up with the marketing with this movie you would realized few red flags. First thing, the trailers basically spoil the movie giant mutant fly, ninja turtles and mutants team up against superfly. Seth Rogen saying the ninja turtles are being voice by teenagers and that's okay...but what else about the movie and his dumb take this is the first turtle property to focus on them being teenagers and am I'm like what have you ever seen other tmnt shows and movies.

[@dudeduderson4077]

Because it's a superficial depiction of modern teenagers. The writers and Rogan are essentially going to MCU the TMNT with cheeky references about the lore rather than adapting it sincerely.That was the ultimate red flag to me.

[@roxtechs]

I’ll just stick with 2003 and 2012 turtles

[@Something_Disgusting]

​@@dudeduderson4077 Yeah, previous iterations of the turtles' "teen" aspect _were_ superficial af :) Glad to see some real teen depictions in this movie.

[@OneTakeBigDog]

Didn’t expect this. This is definitely one of my favorites of the year.

[@patrickdixon7202]

Bad movie.

[@upgrade1015]

Worst turtle story in the franchise

[@OneTakeBigDog]

@@upgrade1015 I’m not here to change your mind cuz u ain’t changing mine…

[@OneTakeBigDog]

@@patrickdixon7202 if u think so cool 👍🏾

[@Memjay]

why so much hate for simply liking the movie in these replies?? i thought the movie was beautiful and well made. Sad that this movie is being overlooked though… it deserves better

[@darkshade2k7]

Man, Superfly has sure come a long way since the Joe Cartoon days

[@digontozahid]

This whole review feels like jeremy crying about how this is not his ninja turtles or what he wants it to be ......

[@cj3670]

Basically

[@Firmus777]

Leonardo was always my favorite ninja turtle, even when I generally preferred nerdy characters which would push me towards Donatello. It's because he's the most serious one and all about that honorable warrior mindset. He always seemed like more of a samurai than a ninja. Samurais are great.

[@MrStatement]

The issue with a lot of these companies that have taken inspiration from the visuals of the Spiderverse movies is that these companies fail to see why the visual style the Spiderverse movies use works. The visuals in the Spiderverse movies aren't awesome just because they look cool they're awesome because contribute to the storytelling, tone, emotional impact and the overall ways the movies are presented. However besides a few specific outliers most movies with visuals inspired by the Spiderverse movies genuinely seem like the main thing they learned from them is that a more stylized artstyle looks cool which is super unfortunate. Edit: I'm not saying this movie is like that since I haven't seen it but many movies that take inspiration from the Spiderverse movie visuals are like this.

[@JakeTylenol]

I…did you see this movie? How do you know the visuals didn’t contribute to this story?

[@MrStatement]

@@JakeTylenol I didn't say this movie had this issue I'm just highlighting an issue that movies that have taken inspiration from Spiderverse's visuals have.

[@lainiwakura1776]

Sadly, a bunch of pale imitations always spawn from the one innovator.

[@JakeTylenol]

@@MrStatement I mean I guess just seems random if that’s the case but it’s all good

[@MrStatement]

@@JakeTylenol I just mentioned since it seemed to reflect some of the things Jeremy said about this movie but who knows maybe it's really good!

[@screeps6341]

It's just so sad , that they can't balance things out . I really liked the seriousness in TMNT 2003 , they were cool , because it felt like it was made for adults , and in the same time , it had some funny moments with Mikelangelo , so things were balanced and it felt soo cool to watch it. Since then TMNT , for me directly , just can't find the balance in thoose things , I've really hoped that they will make it in the new movie , but looks like they just made the same mistake . That would be soo cool to watch really cool TMNT with this fire animation , nah...

[@MrJokeonu]

Even the 2012 series? That one actually had a lot of deep and complex arcs in it and they did not hold back on death or suffering.

[@screeps6341]

@@MrJokeonu Nah , like , I like them , but not just as those 2003 ones , the fact that splinter is a human , and they trying to make romantic arc with mutant turtle Donatello and Human April O’Neil , that's just wierd you know .

[@TheDeadlyBlueWolf]

TNMT fans needs to chill. I loved 2003 version, it'll always have a place in my heart but on god let it go man. Think of every new remake its own universe. Turtles Forever movie went over it man. New series, new universe.

[@PabloGonzalez-dm3xm]

I took my two younger siblings to watch this in 3D and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I went in ready to hate it because of the trailers, but ended up enjoying it. Probably more than my siblings lol a good amount of heart, Ninja turtles action, comedy. If only they toned down the dancing just a bit, I'd give it a 10. For now, 8.5 out of 10. Great. Definitely recommend for any Turtle fan

[@55chevy327]

How is Leonardo supposed to be the character we know without his commitment to the discipline of martial arts.

[@genises200]

I had related to Leonardo! My mom was strict but kind. So i grew up learning to be kind and understanding and i really digged the swords. However looking back i was definitely a mix of Raph and Leo because i was a troubled kid getting into trouble and had a temper on me. Single mom rasing me was a blessing but man did i give her trouble sometimes lol. As a kid i really appreicated that old movies didnt tell me what i should feel or how. The original live action was just a great movie

[@justinc882]

I feel like many of us grew up looking up to Leo (bad ass leader) , thinking we were Mikey (the cool one), really being Raph (the one with anger issues) but grow up to be Donny (the nerd)

[@peterrealar2.067]

Seth Rogen is a liar. He said he loves the turtles but doesn't understand the turtles.

[@peterpilgrim3377]

2012 TMNT animated show is my all time favourite TMNT anything 🔥🔥🔥 that show was perfection

[@lonewolf6884]

It did something that none of the TMNT versions what we got over the decades ever done (teased it yes, but never followed through with) and they actually did it. Im not going to say what it is because of spoliers but you probably know what Im talking about.

[@faxgirl4666]

​@@lonewolf6884Whoever you are, you get it. That's why I love 2012. It's so niche and the people that live it get this.

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

If there are any ambassador slots open Jeremy needs to be considered for one of them. He's getting so much better at the undercover diplomacy. "Hey, this movie isn't what it needs to be but I can't be mean when I say that." Putting out torpedoes like a Los Angeles class submarine. Jeremy Jahns is the best.

[@FrozenPalm]

They did April real dirty here.

[@dickriggles942]

That's why I refused to see it. It was a giant EFF U to the fans.

[@jacobkirk1846]

I think they made them so young and inefficient because they wanted to realistically reflect the “Teenage” part of their title. Plus a sequel is confirmed and a show set for two seasons to bridge the gap with the same voice actors. So they will all likely be young adults in the sequel and will be more experienced.

[@codafett]

Yeah no thanks. Making the turtles annoying kids in the first installment doesn't make me want to stay tuned for a sequel.

[@dajmendz205]

You do know in animated shows and movies, the kids don't grow up, right?

[@jacobkirk1846]

@@dajmendz205 they do here. Like I said, it’s confirmed they’re gonna be using the same voice cast for the show and the sequel, which they are all children, so they will grow up as the show progresses.

[@goldvoltage9053]

​@@codafettso then we should change the fucking title to adult mutant ninja turtles because this is the first time they've been teenagers in years

[@iguanajoe9329]

They've always showed their teenage part, it's just that teenagers back then were cooler. They (teenagers) were outside skating, eating pizza, smoking, playing pool with the gang and kicking ass, not making memes and shit.

[@Chill59190]

I'm not gonna lie... When I was a kid, I learned most martial arts through watching TV lol. Yes, I was also in karate class too lol. But i remember I had a match (and I was losing) bit when I did a leg sweep (which I learned from Power Rangers and did the Tommy's zeet-ya) I won the match... And got in trouble from the my karate teacher... But i won 😂. Ah the good ol days being a 90s kid 😂😂😂 aka can't wait to take my kiddos to see this movie 🙌🏾

[@lowlowseesee]

And you couldn’t beat the shredd head lol

[@williamking256]

If Seth Rogan is attached to it its worth passing on it. The only exception I've seen for that rule was Super Mario, but they could've got anyone to do a big, goody, DK voice.

[@Dartanyoogles]

Yeah, because he totally ruined The Boys, Invincible, and Preacher...

[@williamking256]

@@Dartanyoogles Oh ya Seth Rogan masterbating on The Boys is why that show is great. Not the writing or anything. You want an example of Rogan's writing, go take a look at Santa, Inc.

[@SilverShion]

"Don't make the Ninja Turtles Steven Seagal !" That made me laugh more than it should.

[@fiveknucklebullet]

Does anyone else Remember when Jeremy went complete Ape shit on camera after it was announced Megan Fox was cast as April O’Neil?? … good times.

[@Alucard2091]

Throwback Thursday

[@cesarr.s.a.r.3963]

I don't get what is wrong with splinter being the rat pet of Hamato Yoshi, that backstory was epic.

[@macsek666]

Was too epic for kids to not understand. This Movie is shit.

[@ramshaimam]

The problem with bringing Hamato Yoshi into the story is that with him, you have to bring Shredder. This movie was more focused on the Mutant side of the turtles rather than the Ninja side, so it might've stuffed the movie too much to make him Yoshi's pet.

[@downspiral]

@@ramshaimam Then do the Ninja side then. You're just taking out what makes TMNT click

[@Ziaotic]

​@@downspiral and that's also doing something that has been done to death. they wanted to do something different

[@downspiral]

@@Ziaotic Then don't watch TMNT? If revitalising a franchise means taking away what the point of the franchise is then it isn't that franchise. Sure you can reintepret the backstory but they didn't do that here, people weren't saying this with Uncle Ben in the MCU Spider-Man films.

[@TattooedTabletop]

Words cannot express how much I actually appreciate this review! I am a die-hard TMNT fan and I remember reading articles saying that Seth Rogen and the people in writing it were going to make a darker grittier movie like the first live action... Then the trailer came out... I was still going to keep an open mind on it, but kind of knowing that the movie is a comedy definitely kinda kills it. I also had to kind of chuckle when Seth Rogen set in an interview that they wanted to focus on the teenager in TMNT, but I felt they went way too young. Even the live action they didn't feel like adults, they were 17 to 18-year-old turtles. It made sense that they felt young, but adult-ish. Was really hoping that this movie would still be solid, think it might just need to wait. The only real upsetting part is that if it flops, Nickelodeon is probably going to take it as "oh no one wants the Ninja Turtles" vs the reality

[@thedefinitionisthis]

Having grown up with the OG movies, as much as I loved them, they never actually felt like teenagers to me… they felt and sounded like early 20-year olds, as opposed to authentic teens. To be fair about Jeremy’s review tho, he seems to be in the minority, since the reviews on RT have leaned more positive.

[@Ravenbones]

@@thedefinitionisthis Who cares.

[@ShazeemKhan]

Why so many swear on a site named after spoiled food is beyond me. Not to mention the ratings don't work like how many think they do

[@ignorethis214]

Everything 'teen' is going younger and younger. I miss as a kid that teens really were young adults. Modern teens in movies just feel like old children. The sense of independence and freedom is just lacking. I liked Spiderman from the 90's animated show. Every iteration of him since gets younger and younger, even though they are all 'teens'.

[@colleen4ever]

And don;t forget how they race-swapped Irma and made her heavier than she was in the series.

[@DEATHbySP0ON]

As someone who isn't very familiar with TMNT, I really enjoyed this movie! Yes, there was a lot of humor definitely aimed at a younger audience, but it was enjoyable. Good action, good storytelling, and awesome art style.

[@CreativeEye1]

I actually enjoyed the movie alot...and im and old school TMNT fan....i liked the different take on it...i mean how many times are we gonna see this story the exact way every time? I had alot of fun with the movie. And plus its a movie for a newer generation...so I understand

[@whitewalker9862]

The original TMNT movie from 1990 is absolute perfection with its story, design, visual style and humor. It's based on original comics, turtles designs are great, story is emotionaly powerful with family and brotherhood themes, it has humor but natural and not forced, bad ass martial arts and dark enough to resemble that original comics. Sequels ruined it with going much more family friendly style. I don't think we'll ever see a TMNT movie like that ever again.

[@MyxeQ]

Not that it totally made sense(it dont), that Splinter (an un mutated rat) learned ninjutsu (or just Japanese marital arts) from watching his master from a cage, THEN teaches the turtles after they all get Oozed, but it felt more earned.

[@LAGator-qu7tc]

I always seen it as bond that goes beyond human and animal. Splinter's love for his owner was beyond anything and you could say his owner placed marital arts related things to make his environment mimic his masters. With the ooze being so close to him I say he gained some form of radiation from taking in the turtles without actually touching it since he was there for their birth. That's just me trying to make it work

[@galientl4723]

I mean that’s only the 2003 show I believe, in every other interpretation Splinter was a human martial artist that got mutated.

[@MyxeQ]

@@galientl4723 I was thinking of the 90's movie or he was a regular rats who after he learned martial arts and his master was killed by shredder he went to New York and found the turtles swimming in the US so he came in contact with it a little bit.

[@balgus82]

That's why I've always preferred the origin from the original cartoon and the 2012 series where he was originally human and it gives him a direct tie to Shredder.

[@balgus82]

​@@galientl4723in the original comics and the 90s movie Splinter was never human. They changed it for the 80s cartoon.

[@guybrush3000]

just saw it, and this movie is FUCKING AWESOME. I’m a long time turtle fan. Love the classic games, classic comics, the IDE comics, the 2012 cartoon. And I love this new version too! Dont go drunk. JJ musta been smoking crack, because this was…. AWESOMETACULAR!

[@A2-wv1xe]

u have rlly bad taste go watch the 2003 tmnt movie

[@hightolerance8728]

Naaa it wasn’t Awesome and I’m surprised I found myself sayin that . Cuz ima HUGE TMNT fan… from the O.G trilogy. And the 2012 reboot. Rise of TMNT is trash. The Series before the 2012 version was mid.. This movie fits along that. SuperFly was cool and they way the intro all those other mutants were cool. But the turtles had no personality they just seem like kids running around who just automatically became good at Martial Arts. And Splinter origin story was something out of Oliver an company. A normal rat roaming the streets 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@troymcclure681]

You're obviously not a real fan then

[@armyofuno8196]

​@@troymcclure681gatekeeping = loser, low key

[@EpicLichenut]

Being a nerd, I relate most to Donnie, but Raph is my favorite turtle. My family didn't watch a lot of TV when I was a kid, so I didn't really get into TMNT until college when I started reading the IDW series and watching the 2012 show, both of which are fantastic. It's been a while since I read the comics, but I've recently been rewatching the show, and it still holds up.

[@MrJsGotTheGoods]

If this films story didn't connect and you're willing to give a new series a go watch Rise Of The Tmnt. Its great. Story wise its outstanding.

[@00ammy00]

Love seeing love for Rise.

[@TakumiJoyconBoyz]

I just can't stand the art style of that series.

[@dewolf123]

​@@TakumiJoyconBoyzWhy? The animation is amazing especially with fight scenes

[@jacobe1942]

@@TakumiJoyconBoyz I agree its really bizarre, and the fight scenes are too fast and jerky. its the worst I have seen of tmnt

[@hanzo935]

So April O'Neil got little mermaided too?

[@FineFictMen]

The 20th Century Fox segment just killed me! Also, I find it funny how the closest and most faithful movie adaptations was the 1990 film as it combines both the 80s cartoon and the earlier IDW comic series. As for everything else, it's a tie between the 2003 and 2012 cartoon series.

[@ironmaster6496]

Funny how the best TMNT shows and movie are the ones that actually follow the source material

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

Leo is my all time fav ninja turtles..mostly because of his arc in the 2003 cartoon and the 2008 full feature animated movie. I could watch leo's fight with Raph again right now. Raph is very close though

[@philatio1744]

i personally didn't dig leo in the 2008 movie.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

OMG his depression arc is just stunning writing. And acting. The way he screeches "I did. The best. I COULD! There was NOTHING MORE, _I COULD HAVE DONE!"_ it's like Leo, baby, HONEY that's what everyone has been trying to tell you! So seeing him finally realize that and get closure on something he didn't even need is just gut wrenching. I'm more mixed on his attitude in the 07 movie, because it just didn't FEEL like Leo, but I kinda get it at the same time. After being away for so long, he felt pretty desperate to slide back into that leadership role, but things change over time, and he needed to see that too. It's why his fight with Raph is actually one of the better ones cause at least there the reasoning makes sense. Kinda.

[@philatio1744]

@@TheRibottoStudios Yeah, I like the way it's written. I feel it's compelling to see the hero going through depression. That being said, I didn't like it because it didn't feel like Leo and abandoning his brothers always rubbed me the wrong way. That fight with Raph is amazing btw!

[@heatherdale5571]

Lol, you lost me at Seth.

[@mrbaldwin8819]

Yeah Seth Rogan making this knew it would be total trash . Glad I'm sticking to my thought of never seeing this abomination

[@zillauniverse7208]

It’s good to know that this isn’t as bad as the last animated project Seth Rogen was involved in like Santa Inc and Sausage Party.

[@bighand1530]

I did like his Donkey Kong role. And while I wasn’t big on BOB like that, I did enjoy the Monsters vs Aliens movie.

[@flighttrain1189]

Man Santa inc was the biggest piece of dog 💩

[@PIayer_01]

Are you forgetting about Invincible where he’s a voice and Producer?

[@thomasfreel3369]

You absolutely broke me with the Disney/Fox joke at the beginning regarding the rights to The Fly! Haven't laughed that hard in ages! Almost spit up my chips 🤣

[@ObsessiveGeek]

The toy definitely suggests he transforms into a fly, even his design in the movie we see him as an adult wearing torn clothing…why? They could’ve gone a more Jekyll and Hyde root with his character to make it more distinct. Definitely felt weird to only have Baxter in the first few minutes of the movie.

[@Dookieman1975]

I’m sensing a theme where movies with the 3D/2D hybrid animation take underrated villains or even concepts and utilize them brilliantly

[@palmmahir3888]

This movie is gonna rip my heart as a ninja turtle fan isn’t it? 😭😭😭😭😭

[@themoviecritic1092]

Yeah probably

[@palmmahir3888]

@@themoviecritic1092I’m still going to see it as a big Ninja Turtle fan anyway.

[@idawg7332]

As a wise man once said "how does it feel to have lived long enough to see all your favorite franchises go down in flames"

[@heavyiron3.016]

As a huge turtles fan I think it looks great.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@idawg7332 feels great

[@MatthopkinsYT]

Honestly didn’t think it was very funny at all. Not very much was memorable outside of all the gross stuff - and if that was supposed to be funny - I think they failed pretty hard

[@orinanime]

Michaelangelo will always be my favorite. And judging from this review, out of 8 movies and 5 tv shows, the 1990 movie is still the best adaptation.

[@SDSwampert]

Leo's always been my favorite. Best turtle, easy, but you can't have one without the rest. I love them all as a collective

[@thekingofgoldfish]

I think with this movie it was definitely trying to be its own thing in so many ways. Its remixing the old ninja turtles for a modern generation of kids and teenagers and adds their own ideas into the mix. The biggest being their origin story and how thry interact with the world. I think with this iteration of the group they are going to focus less on the ninja and more on the turtles themselves. Its certainly not a bad thing its just different. With the announcement of a TMNT Ronin game Im glad we are getting a world where these characters get a happy ending or living a good life.

[@eziomorte3380]

Seth Rogen as writer? Oh f@ck....

[@Piranha5150]

Love the reviews! I just got out of the theatre and it was so entertaining! Did it change my life? No. Best movie of the year? No. Best TMNT movie? No way. But I was entertained. 7/10.

[@Jayo_businessmansavior01]

I agree

[@ALiQMuRShED]

Why couldn't they just repeat the same backstory?! Splinter being a martial arts expert who got cursed into being a rat...why was it so difficult to accept that?

[@YoruWasTaken]

Nothing will ever come close to the 2007 TMNT movie, masterpiece.

[@lowlowseesee]

I almost cried during that one. It’s remarkable

[@iguanajoe9329]

Cool, but no masterpiece. From the montage and onwards was a slugfest until the end...

[@Taylor_Bassett]

The thumbnail tells me everything I need to know

[@cruzinthruspace]

That's why he's The worst reviewer on KZbin

[@ronnyshama]

i'm still waiting to see a dark TMNT movie with Agent Bishop as the main villain

[@laughingdogges]

I've never been into TMNT but my kid does. That's all that matters.

[@BalrogUdun]

The marketing for this movie and the fact that Seth Rogan was attached to the project dropped my interest below the mantle.

[@loneone559]

same. most of the hype is fake because its a seth rogan project. he gets lots of favoritism in the industry for his hack jobs.

[@A2-wv1xe]

not to mention the godawful character designs of splinter and especially APRIL also mickeys voice is so miscast, mikeys suppose to be the youngest and the cutest sounding one, but in hear he sounds the oldest but wif no maturity at all

[@skoolynugenator1802]

Michelangelo was my favorite because he loved pizza and I was fascinated by nunchucks as a kid.

[@thisguydan]

This era will be looked back at as a Dark Ages of pop culture, an age where we stopped creating and time stood still as we rehashed and reheated the same things over and over, often weaker and by less talented people each iteration. We've done it for so long the actors brought back are now elderly and we're talking about deepfaking them to keep reusing even after death. We've got to let things go, not just endlessly consume the same tired things on repeat that are an empty shell of what they were. We'll always have the originals. It's time for culture to move forward.

[@pftburchell5197]

Everyone loves TMNT but they keep making really bad versions of them.

[@yaboifrankie]

2012 tmnt is my favorite it was just so cool to me and i still love it And i love this movie too

[@Evan-nx9ng]

Jeremy grew up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

[@DrViperVideos]

Chris stuckman is a clown. Awful reviews, terrible presenter and he’ll be an atrocious movie maker

[@Themacchuck]

This was a double thumbs up. Such an excellent use of the franchise. The whole argument of how they learned their skills and how it was lazy because, they only watched videos is addressed a few times. The most obvious was when they retrieved April’s scooter. Lets not forget all the subtle references to their natural abilities. Like the way they enter their first meeting with April. This movie was awesome fun and I’m definitely gonna watch it again.

[@upgrade1015]

No

[@jaleelbyars403]

I like TMNT, but not this TMNT.

[@dixienormous227]

as a kid they'll love this one but when they get older, they'll prefer the OG one. When i was a kid I LOVED Secret of the Ooze and then I got older I noticed how cartoonish it was and fell back in love with the first one.

[@NoCloutJoey]

SAME for me too! The first one is the best on screen representation of the turtles that leans more on the side of gritty / comedic

[@draxcir]

Me too!! Part one was a legit movie and I dare say “grounded.” Ugh man you just hit me with the nostalgia I’m going to watch it tonight lol.

[@OMSOFFICIALS]

Its a movie Written by Seth Rogan so I have no expectation