Thanks to the magic of CGI and cross generational brand power, the teenage mutant ninja tutles are back for a 4th big screen adventure. However, while TMNT is above average, its not quite the comeback i was hoping the turtles would have. The problem is the script-while it does display an understanding of the turtles and their world , it ultimately fails because of 2 big mistakes: one being its convoluted plot and the other being its lame, disposable villains. Rather than letting the turtles do battle shredder like we all wanted, the bad guy duties go generic do badders who aren't interesting enough to justify all of the screen time they get.
The heroes in a half shell however, are as likable as they're supposed to be. Though Raph and Leo are the main focus, (poor donny and mikey barely get a look in ) its fun to see them all staying true to characters - having brotherly squabbles one minute and kicking ass the next.
And speaking of kicking ass, the action is great. Some solid computer animation allows the action sequences to be fluid , dynamic and exciting -the best being Raphael and Leonardo's rain soaked roof top battle (which is easily the best part in the film ).
TMNT has its problems (including needlessly changed, baby faced versions of april and casey as well as the late mako miscast as splinter ) but its got enough good things to keep it watchable. If we get a sequel that improves on this films faults and lets the boys in green fight the shredder then we are in for a treat!
Till then though, the entertaining but flawed TMNT will just about keep you satisfied.
The heroes in a half shell however, are as likable as they're supposed to be. Though Raph and Leo are the main focus, (poor donny and mikey barely get a look in ) its fun to see them all staying true to characters - having brotherly squabbles one minute and kicking ass the next.
And speaking of kicking ass, the action is great. Some solid computer animation allows the action sequences to be fluid , dynamic and exciting -the best being Raphael and Leonardo's rain soaked roof top battle (which is easily the best part in the film ).
TMNT has its problems (including needlessly changed, baby faced versions of april and casey as well as the late mako miscast as splinter ) but its got enough good things to keep it watchable. If we get a sequel that improves on this films faults and lets the boys in green fight the shredder then we are in for a treat!
Till then though, the entertaining but flawed TMNT will just about keep you satisfied.