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RTTP - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (1990)
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thecouncil
Banned
It has some really nice quiet emotional moments. Good family / brother stuff in there.
Splinter talking to Raphael, the campfire, Leonardo apologizing to Raphael after he wakes up.
Splinter talking to Raphael, the campfire, Leonardo apologizing to Raphael after he wakes up.
Coffee Dog
Banned
An organization that has this as a headquarters can't be all that bad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHaXbVPVQ7Y
I mean besides all the entertainment you're also getting free ninja lessons by a master. Sign me up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHaXbVPVQ7Y
I mean besides all the entertainment you're also getting free ninja lessons by a master. Sign me up.
Coffee Dog
Banned
hahaha, that kid smoking a cigar and playing pool. Shit, I'd join the Foot.
Junior Asparagus
Member
The delivery of this line bothered me after I rewatched this movie as an adult. He says it more like, "Tell me. You didn't pay money for this?"
Saw this in the theaters the day it came out when I was 9. Loved it. Jammed out to the soundtrack on my sweet yellow Walkman Sports.
Shredder was so awesome I always wanted him to win. The scene where he walks in the warehouse with the drums and addresses everyone is bad ass.
http://youtu.be/HTkA6MXdV2M
Shredder was so awesome I always wanted him to win. The scene where he walks in the warehouse with the drums and addresses everyone is bad ass.
http://youtu.be/HTkA6MXdV2M
Count Dookkake
Member
Poster had one of the greatest taglines:
Hey, dudes, this is no cartoon!
Hey, dudes, this is no cartoon!
Space Runaway
Member
They sorta redid it in Age of Ultron. Didn't really work out too well there though...
Movie is still fairly good for what it is. Has a neat raw quality they've never attempted since. Also kinda neat that Sally Menke was one of this film's editors.
Eh, it was good. Better than the new one that came out but... not by much. Had the same problem as I loved the turtles and the rat... but nothing else. Not the story, not the humans, even Shredder isn't that interesting to me (although way better than the newer one).
Really loved Splinter though.
Really loved Splinter though.
Pilgrimzero
Member
Great film. Watched it again about 2 weeks ago.
Also watched 2 and it was bad. Never seen 3 but hear it's worse.
The Bay one was watchable despite its Bayness. Hopefully the new one will be good.
Been slowly working through the classic cartoon as I got the box set (van set?). Man it takes me back.
Also watched 2 and it was bad. Never seen 3 but hear it's worse.
The Bay one was watchable despite its Bayness. Hopefully the new one will be good.
Been slowly working through the classic cartoon as I got the box set (van set?). Man it takes me back.
Love this scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzaNBlOHuk
GuitarAtomik
Member
The 2014 movie is actually alright other than a few things (too much focus on April in the beginning, Megan Fox's acting, dumb/unnecessary origin tweaks). It's not as good as this one, and doesn't have nearly as much heart, but it's definitely not a "dump" on the franchise and it's better than TMNT2 and 3 once you take the nostalgia goggles off (not a high bar I know). I'm looking forward to the second CGI and all.
CapNBritain
Member
TMNT sits up there with Mask of Zorro and Mask of the Phantasm as the best comic/superhero movies of all time. The Dark Knight, Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy are next.
If you take out every April scene, you have a pretty good TMNT movie.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
TMNT was violent..........a little TOO violent.
Woody Invincible
Banned
It really stands the test of time. Can't be topped.
petran79
Banned
Dark Crystal was way more violent and disturbing
The campfire scene was beautifully recreated in the new 2012 Nickelodeon cartoon, which some new dialogue added to boot.
The Right Deal
Banned
Jorok Goldblade
Member
The only thing that doesn't hold up as well as it should is the movement of the Turtle's faces. Everything else stands toe to toe and in some areas even surpasses a lot of modern comic movies. Elias Kostas ' s performance as Casey is too-notch, and Shredder was legitimately intimidating.
On a side note - on a recent re-watch, I was noticing just how much of the costuming and cinematography of this movie was designed to showcase Judith Hoag's legs.
On a side note - on a recent re-watch, I was noticing just how much of the costuming and cinematography of this movie was designed to showcase Judith Hoag's legs.
The single best film adaptation of a comic series still to this day. They managed to make a cohesive narrative from all the best moments from the Eastman and Laird comics with fantastic costume work, entertaining fight choreography, and some memorable performances from almost everyone in the film.
Has the best Casey Jones of any Turtles incarnation as well.
Has the best Casey Jones of any Turtles incarnation as well.
BadAss2961
Member
New 'dead' image.
Rapscallion
Member
One of my favorite movies of all time, It's just a fun film beginning to end.
With minor exceptions, the costumes still look amazing. CGI can't replace practical, realistic effects like the costumes, and it shows in this film. However, it's documented that the costumes put an enormous amount of strain on the actors inside them, making the stunts and moves they do in the film even more spectacular.
There's a pretty good interview with Josh Pais, who is the actor for both Raphael's voice and actions, on "I was there Too" with Matt Gourley in which he talks about having to get use to the burden of the Turtles suit.
With minor exceptions, the costumes still look amazing. CGI can't replace practical, realistic effects like the costumes, and it shows in this film. However, it's documented that the costumes put an enormous amount of strain on the actors inside them, making the stunts and moves they do in the film even more spectacular.
There's a pretty good interview with Josh Pais, who is the actor for both Raphael's voice and actions, on "I was there Too" with Matt Gourley in which he talks about having to get use to the burden of the Turtles suit.
The One and Done
Member
Tubular!
MrCunningham
Member
That's so late 80's. Also Tatsu was a pretty good second in command to Shredder.
But.... Avengers 2....
UnemployedVillain
Member
That was the female fanservice section of the movie
MrCunningham
Member
Yeah, but they still went to a farm.
Sectorseven
Member
Don't think I've seen that. They copied Ninja Turtles?
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
What I love the most about this movie is the griminess of NYC at the time being captured in all its dinghy glory. Cinematography really highlights that well too, as op said, has a realistic feel to the setting which feels like an integral character to the plot as much as the turtles. The sequel is just godawful for the most part, but first one is def one I can rttp and still enjoy. Casting was sublime too. Elias Koteas is badass as Casey, love this quote of his recalling the shoot:
What did he mean by this?
Member
A fellow chucker, eh? One of the GOAT cbms
"Never pay full price for late chinese food" - words to live by
"Never pay full price for late chinese food" - words to live by
Rapscallion
Member
It's not great unfortunately. I have the 25th anniversary blu-ray set, which is the most current and premium set as far as I know. Video quality wise it doesn't look all that much better than the DVD set. The original in particular looks pretty grainy during the darker scenes in the film. Haven't tested 3 or TMNT in the set however.
That said, it's a nice package. Came with a reprint of the original comic, some collectable cards, and a beanie. If you're just looking for the films, there's less expensive sets that come with all 4 movies for under 30. Pretty bare bones, but they're probably the same blu-rays as in the more expensive sets.
Professor Beef
Banned
The best of the live-action trilogy, hands-down.
TMNT3 is the 2nd best.
No I'm not trolling.
TMNT2 is still great.
Bolded: That's for the best.
And thanks for the info. I'll just watch the DVD I bought a decade ago and never opened instead,
kidtamagotchi
Member
I was shocked as well. I was disappointed that the Ninja Turtles cussed, but I still loved the movie. It's been a while since I've watched the first Ninja Turtles movie. I really want it on Blu-Ray, but I can't find it anywhere!
Rapscallion
Member
Didn't go to an actual showing, but I had the VHS of the the tour. Likewise I also had the "We Wish You A Turtle Christmas" VHS.
Both videos are nightmare fuel. Even as a child I knew they sucked.
Sectorseven
Member
I don't think this holds up all that well, especially the fight scenes, but I have always appreciated that it took far more from the original Mirage comics than it probably needed to. Certainly a better take on the Turtles than any other mainstream media portrayal of the time, and Shredder was legit scary, just like in the comic.
Also kinda mindblowing that Splinter is Elmo.
Not remotely. There's simply a quiet section on a farm in the middle of the film.
Also kinda mindblowing that Splinter is Elmo.
Not remotely. There's simply a quiet section on a farm in the middle of the film.
BronsonLee
Member
Chaotic-Strike
Banned
I'm amazed they were able to get away with all the mature themes in this movie especially considering the original toon was still airing. I can only imagine how much of a shock for kids to see this film for the first time with how much it contrasted the original cartoon especially comparing the two Shredders.
The movie still holds up for me, and it's the closest the Mirage comics have ever been adapted on film.
The movie still holds up for me, and it's the closest the Mirage comics have ever been adapted on film.
I did. I think the nunchucks I got at the show are still at my parents house. :lol
Yeah, this is a great film.
You'd hope as things progress they'd be able to make better movies and expand on things, yet the latest Ninja Turtles film is just rubbish, they should have just put this one in the cinemas again or did a remake with slight changes. Splinter is so awesome in this, yet the new one he's just meh... not to mention he's a hairless rat (why did they remove his fur?).
The turtles are great. Casey Jones and April are awesome and relatable. Then Shredder actually has history and motivations, unlike the new film where he is just a blank canvas who is bad just because. Oh and can't forget Tatsu!
You'd hope as things progress they'd be able to make better movies and expand on things, yet the latest Ninja Turtles film is just rubbish, they should have just put this one in the cinemas again or did a remake with slight changes. Splinter is so awesome in this, yet the new one he's just meh... not to mention he's a hairless rat (why did they remove his fur?).
The turtles are great. Casey Jones and April are awesome and relatable. Then Shredder actually has history and motivations, unlike the new film where he is just a blank canvas who is bad just because. Oh and can't forget Tatsu!
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