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These Teenage Mutant Ninja Orcs are pretty incredible.
Possible SPOILERS ahead!
Many outlets, including yours truly, seem to be pointing out number 4. And while number 8 seems a little far fetched, we'll take it.
Usagi Yojimbo - "The Last Request"
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Usagi fans, by popular demand, here's the latest version of the proof of concept short film that we created and presented to Stan. This is the short film that allowed us to procure the feature film rights!
It's a still a work-in-progress and about 90% complete. We're currently working on the sound mix and refining the film for the DVD release which will include behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, deleted scenes, and interesting details regarding the making of the featurette.
Usagi Yojimbo made several crossovers into the TMNT universe. As stated in my 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Movie review, I would love to see the sequel pay homage to Usagi in the form of a cross-dimensional mutagen explanation.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Movie Trailer Cartoon Remake
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Tohoru Masamune, as quoted by ComicBookMovie.com:
For all I know they were working three different version of exactly where they were going to go with the character. I just kind of came in as an actor, and of course, if you’re offered Shredder, you’re not going to question it.
Shredder’s brief unarmored screen time was a strong point for the film, aside from one bit of cringe worthy fan-service. I hope to be seeing lots more from Masamune.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Movie Review
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Ninjutsu from a book? Shredder who? No mellow banter? Adrenaline button?
I tried my hardest to go into the film with a positive attitude and hopes that the critics just missed the witty, product-placement-filled foundation the Turtles were built on. Maybe they were trying to pit it against The Dark Knight? Turns out, the Filmmakers were the ones who missed the memo.
Mikey’s jet-powered skateboard comes and goes as it pleases. Raph manages to hold on to a toothpick and sunglasses throughout the chaos. Donnie harnesses Star Wars-esque hologram tech but lugs around a bulky “Proton” pack he never touches. And Knoxville’s voice overpowers Leo.
Moving to villains, I could have sworn they were going to pull the ol’ switcheroo and place Sacks in the mech-Shredder suit, elevating the stakes with the real “Shedder” in the third act or post-credits cliffhanger. Instead we are given a predictable mess with two villains no one cares about.
Also, if you’re going to assume the audience knows who Karai is, do we even need to rehash the origins of the Turtles? Twice?
The elevator scene was the highlight of the film as it showed the brothers connecting in a lighthearted manner amidst impending doom. Even straight-faced Leo and tough-guy Raph joined in on the fun. Even Will Arnett as Fenwick was a comedic plus to his stale counterpart.
These sentiments are also echoed in Megan Garber’s piece over at The Atlantic:
But those moments of throwback absurdity—the only moments that feel true to the spirit of the franchise as a whole—are rare. To the extent that they read as afterthoughts. In its haste to make itself epic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles failed to make itself endearing. It ignored the wacky absurdity that made TMNT so charming in the first place. All comic book franchises need mythology; not all of them, however, need metaphor.
Throughout a majority of the film, you couldn’t help but feel that “family” was an obligation rather than a power that connected the bunch. There was very little dynamic between the Turtles and what was there was typically Raph acting like a jerk, a forgettable Leo and Mikey ignoring his brothers for an awkwardly forward chance with April. Contrary to most, I thought Donnie stole the show with an almost semi-believable nerdom and actual character growth.
So how do you fix it? Lay off the adrenaline.
Watch Ocean’s Eleven and imagine how the dynamic of the Turtles could be reshaped. Sit them down in a room and let them joke, plan, and debate. If you need momentum, table the action for suspense. Get Donnie breaking down security and guiding Leo through a heavily guarded building while an oddly comedic duo of Mikey and Raph (hinted at in the credits sequence) act as decoy in trench coats and sly diversion. Cut out the action and put all the chips on archetype and interaction.
Sure, there’s action within the TMNT franchise; but its most successful moments come from dialog and relationship. To the film’s credit, I welled up during Raphael’s farewell speech to the brothers during the film’s climax. Dialog is what makes the Turtles work.
As awful as the new origin is, it does allow for deeper patchwork. The filmmakers just have to be careful not to spend too much time convoluting what is already a bizarrely over-the-top story. (See The Dark Knight Rises.) Give Shredder a backstory and link him to Splinter. We need a rivalry. Allow Donnie to go sniffing around for more details on the mutagen; allow him to find the “secret of the ooze.” Explain their brilliance and strength. Maybe even throw in a reason they have a knack for martial arts. DNA from ancient Japanese warriors? Maybe the mutagen is actually rooted in Dimension X and contains DNA from Ninja warriors of a parallel universe? (Enter Usagi Yojimbo to play on Sacks’ “rabbit” joke.)
This review comes from much frustration because I believe there is meaningful potential in this franchise. We have seen it in the new comic and Nickelodeon reboot. Even the backbone of the “family” calling card in the film showed promise. We all know the Turtles are a cash cow but they feel like more than a monetary treasure trove. Maybe I’m just seeking validity for my childhood heroes. If that is the case, maybe I should have known better than to trust something with Michael Bay’s name attached to it.
Actor Megan Fox talks about her new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and her role as the fearless reporter April O’Neil.
Megan Fox nods to Ernie Reyes, Jr., ponders the sequel, and shares an Easter egg at the Apple Store, SoHo TMNT Movie event.
The Sewer Den:
Seeing our green heroes on the big screen is a gift. This silly franchise could have easily been abandoned as their popularity waned. But, TMNT is once again a phenomenon.
My thoughts exactly.
Evan Daugherty, as quoted by The Verge:
You definitely don't wanna get too granular with the action. It's always a challenge — when I was starting out, because I'm a nerd, I would describe action sequences in detail, like down to the punch. One of the biggest challenges of writing a movie is juggling it being a big Michael Bay type of movie, but also never taking yourself too seriously because it's four ninja turtles at the heart of it and everything is kind of funny to them. Even when it looks like New York can be destroyed, you wanna have Mikey be able to come in and make a quip. You could argue there's a bit of a problem in some Hollywood movies — taking things too seriously. Like, the Batman reboot for instance. I love the [Christopher] Nolan stuff, The Dark Knight, but you don't wanna do that to the turtles.
Very fun interview. Some minor spoilers here and there.
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Danielle Riendeau, Polygon:
So, I went into an advance screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the franchise's big screen reboot, with both a deep love of the turtles, and enough space from my actual childhood to check out what is ostensibly a kid’s movie and not scoff. Both of these instincts served me well.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is kind of a mess, but not an unpleasant one. The script is all over the place, with some surprisingly smart scenes, solid action and a profoundly dumb retconning of the turtles' origin story. There are eye-rolling lines aplenty and a gruesome pizza-related fart joke. It's not the smartest movie ever made, nor is it the wittiest. And it doesn't have the same charm as the 90s live action films (at least, the first two). But it is action-packed, more than a little funny, and it never takes itself too seriously.
This about summarizes my pre-viewing thoughts. Exactly what I'm expecting. Fun review from Riendeau.
Megan Fox, as quoted by HitFix:
A lot of girl power ended up on the cutting room floor, unfortunately. I had a really awesome scene where I was fighting The Foot Clan, but I think they were like, ‘Why would a tiny journalist be able to kick so much ass?’ So that got cut. But I have a moment, Shredder and I have a moment. Maybe it’s badass, you tell me when you see it.
The entire premise of this franchise and film rely on the suspension of disbelief. 'Why would turtles be able to kick so much ass' seems like a more appropriate question.
Kotaku’s review of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie themed game for iOS and Android. I haven’t played yet but those character and weapon designs are pretty enticing.
Mike Fahey, Kotaku:
It’s the decision to take an existing successful game and layer the rest on top of it are what makes it an excellent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game.
Jonathan Liebesman on the tone of the new film, as quoted by ComicBookMovie.com:
Definitely more towards the cartoon, but visually very inspired by the comics. I didn’t want, as a fan, to just see a retelling of the cartoons and that tone. I want some sort of grittiness, so that comes with the tone and the way we depict the foot soldiers and Shredder. I think it’s a little more hardcore than the cartoon did. More in line with what Eastman and Laird were doing with the original comics.
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I love Ross' work on the TMNT. These doodles are nothing less.
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Brad Fuller, as quoted by Screen Rant:
Casey Jones. Bebop and Rocksteady. We had those conversations throughout development of this movie but we’re launching this movie now in two weeks. Hopefully everybody feels the same way we do [about it]. We love them [Bebop and Rocksteady].
I won't go as far as to say I'm overjoyed at the new TMNT designs but I'm not entirely disappointed either. To think of what Leibesman and team could to with a giant, punk rock rhinoceros and warthog... Stamp of approval.
Original 1990 TMNT Film Gets the CinemaSins Treatment
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