Storywise TMNT has similarities to the original nineteen nineties version, nevertheless there are clearly parts in this modern interpretation which credit the Turtles in comparison to the first adaption. One obvious evident improve is the fighting style and action scenes, unfortunately in the nineties it was literally impossible to perfect the moment with Jim Hensons Turtle suits as can be performed with Computer generated images. Now, with motion-capture the way forward the progress in action sequences has been phenomenal. That being said progress in some key areas has had a knock on effect in other artist movements.
A huge factor for me as a viewer is the writing. Does this film offer anything new? Is it any better than the nineties movie? My answer to this is simple, no. The key reasons the latest incarnation of the turtles is in fact weaker is because of it lacking basic empathy or emotions. The human side of the story is lost. Casey Jones is vacant, not to be seen! April O' Neil has a less intimate relationship with the Turtles being given lots of screentime without real weight or value. Yes she helped the Turtles escape the laboratory as a kid yet she still feels distant in my opinion. It becomes more her story than their in that moment. The discovery of the Turtles feels like it had less meaning than previously shown in the nineties version. Megan Fox shows a lack of a bond with them then the actress who played her in the original.
The designs of turtles in this movie takes so getting used to. A previous review mentions them saying they feel off putting or maybe too realistic to watch. I found the images over time to be fine except I would say its hard to follow up on the incredible costumes of Jim Henson. Another element that makes the earliest version better for me is how each Turtle has his own unique individual persona, this feels less authentic in the latest installment. Yes we still have the basic differences. Raph, the Muscle, Leo the leader, Don the intellect and Mike the, well his just plan old wise-cracking pizza eating michelangelo. It just they were way more rounded and fully developed polished up characters back then. When Raph gets injured in the original you really felt the connection between the brothers, the brotherhood to stand up for each other and look out for one another. Leo sits on a chair a barely leave Raphaels side.
In the new film its kinda the reverse the other turtles are captured and Raph has to come to their rescue. Splinter is a character that massively under performances in the new adaption. The limitations, in the voice acting I rarely felt worried for him or like he was in danger. The emotional empathy just seems lost.
Sachs, one of the antagonists in this movie was a favourite of mine. Often if you have a good villain you are halfway there to creating a good comic book film. William Fichtners role was definitely one of the positives for me.
Overall the narrative is much the same as the first except it isn't told in an overly compellingly good way. It has less weight and value because it focuses on special effects with over shadow the where the real heart of what made Turtles so great in the first place. Four teenage brothers who didn't always see eye to eye but manage to put their differences aside when it really matters.
Ultimately it is a repeat of a battle on a building with the Shredder and his foot clan. In the words of Red Hot Chilli Peppers "its a repeat of a story told". If you're have to tell something again at least put a new spin on it. Also I will argue with anybody that practical effects will always outweigh computer generated effects because I have less belief in what I'm seeing. Even if its four green Turtles.
A huge factor for me as a viewer is the writing. Does this film offer anything new? Is it any better than the nineties movie? My answer to this is simple, no. The key reasons the latest incarnation of the turtles is in fact weaker is because of it lacking basic empathy or emotions. The human side of the story is lost. Casey Jones is vacant, not to be seen! April O' Neil has a less intimate relationship with the Turtles being given lots of screentime without real weight or value. Yes she helped the Turtles escape the laboratory as a kid yet she still feels distant in my opinion. It becomes more her story than their in that moment. The discovery of the Turtles feels like it had less meaning than previously shown in the nineties version. Megan Fox shows a lack of a bond with them then the actress who played her in the original.
The designs of turtles in this movie takes so getting used to. A previous review mentions them saying they feel off putting or maybe too realistic to watch. I found the images over time to be fine except I would say its hard to follow up on the incredible costumes of Jim Henson. Another element that makes the earliest version better for me is how each Turtle has his own unique individual persona, this feels less authentic in the latest installment. Yes we still have the basic differences. Raph, the Muscle, Leo the leader, Don the intellect and Mike the, well his just plan old wise-cracking pizza eating michelangelo. It just they were way more rounded and fully developed polished up characters back then. When Raph gets injured in the original you really felt the connection between the brothers, the brotherhood to stand up for each other and look out for one another. Leo sits on a chair a barely leave Raphaels side.
In the new film its kinda the reverse the other turtles are captured and Raph has to come to their rescue. Splinter is a character that massively under performances in the new adaption. The limitations, in the voice acting I rarely felt worried for him or like he was in danger. The emotional empathy just seems lost.
Sachs, one of the antagonists in this movie was a favourite of mine. Often if you have a good villain you are halfway there to creating a good comic book film. William Fichtners role was definitely one of the positives for me.
Overall the narrative is much the same as the first except it isn't told in an overly compellingly good way. It has less weight and value because it focuses on special effects with over shadow the where the real heart of what made Turtles so great in the first place. Four teenage brothers who didn't always see eye to eye but manage to put their differences aside when it really matters.
Ultimately it is a repeat of a battle on a building with the Shredder and his foot clan. In the words of Red Hot Chilli Peppers "its a repeat of a story told". If you're have to tell something again at least put a new spin on it. Also I will argue with anybody that practical effects will always outweigh computer generated effects because I have less belief in what I'm seeing. Even if its four green Turtles.