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Been a bit of a nostalgia trip rcntly, appropriate since Hollywood is current ripping off or remaking all the big past franchises in search of a quick buck.
Naturally TMNT is one of those, I have absolutely no with to see the film made recently, I read a overview of the plot and some reviews, the combined with the trailers left a bad taste in my mouth.
Back to the topic, I recently rewatched the original TMNT movie. If anything I view it as by far the most faithful adaptation of the comic series, which is pretty dark and brutal largely, yes the 80's TV series is by far more well known but is toned own heavily.
The things about the movie I appreciate are numerous, the turtles themselves are beautifully designed, the suits produced by the studio of the legendary Jim Henson no less. Then there is the overall dark tone, set in numerous ways, most notably the consequences of a fuck up as seen when Raphael is nearly killed when he goes off alone and is ambushed by the Foot Clan. Then there are creative choices, such 's the film taking place almost entirely at night and while the movie uses the costume layout of the series, the palette is muted and realistic.
Compared the second film, the action is far superior, the second film relied too much on huge lumbering villains with little to no combat skills besides their size and power. In the first film Shredder demonstrates ably that he is a great threat by single handedly defeating all four of the turtles. He is also shown to be a skilled manipulator, by recruiting disillusioned youths and appealing to their need to belong and buying their loyalty with material goods. He deduces the location of the Turtles lair, captures Splinter and forces the turtles into hiding for a time.
In the second film, he is reduced to barking orders at his subordinates and when he does finally fight he too has been transformed into a lumbering setpiece. Plus we get a thoroughly annoyed sidekick hanging around, Casey at least was a somewhat unhinged badass with his own appeal. At least the scientist who forms part of the backbone of the story made for an interesting addition as it gave Donatello an intellectual equal which made or some good moments.
The sad truth is we'll probably never see it done like this again, no doubt next year we'll get another CGI atrocity which takes a dump on the original and bastardises the plot in favour of whitewashed bullshit. You know what, let them have it, I will stick to those with proper respect.
Naturally TMNT is one of those, I have absolutely no with to see the film made recently, I read a overview of the plot and some reviews, the combined with the trailers left a bad taste in my mouth.
Back to the topic, I recently rewatched the original TMNT movie. If anything I view it as by far the most faithful adaptation of the comic series, which is pretty dark and brutal largely, yes the 80's TV series is by far more well known but is toned own heavily.
The things about the movie I appreciate are numerous, the turtles themselves are beautifully designed, the suits produced by the studio of the legendary Jim Henson no less. Then there is the overall dark tone, set in numerous ways, most notably the consequences of a fuck up as seen when Raphael is nearly killed when he goes off alone and is ambushed by the Foot Clan. Then there are creative choices, such 's the film taking place almost entirely at night and while the movie uses the costume layout of the series, the palette is muted and realistic.
Compared the second film, the action is far superior, the second film relied too much on huge lumbering villains with little to no combat skills besides their size and power. In the first film Shredder demonstrates ably that he is a great threat by single handedly defeating all four of the turtles. He is also shown to be a skilled manipulator, by recruiting disillusioned youths and appealing to their need to belong and buying their loyalty with material goods. He deduces the location of the Turtles lair, captures Splinter and forces the turtles into hiding for a time.
In the second film, he is reduced to barking orders at his subordinates and when he does finally fight he too has been transformed into a lumbering setpiece. Plus we get a thoroughly annoyed sidekick hanging around, Casey at least was a somewhat unhinged badass with his own appeal. At least the scientist who forms part of the backbone of the story made for an interesting addition as it gave Donatello an intellectual equal which made or some good moments.
The sad truth is we'll probably never see it done like this again, no doubt next year we'll get another CGI atrocity which takes a dump on the original and bastardises the plot in favour of whitewashed bullshit. You know what, let them have it, I will stick to those with proper respect.
