TMNT (2007) VS. Michael Bay's TMNT (2014)

[Mew]

Which is better? You decide!

[Autbot_Benz]

2007 turtles is just stupid its a random stop evil monsters movie with the ninja turtles slapped on it.

[Donnieangelo]

Even though I like both, it actually sucks that Don and Mikey don't get much attention in the 2007 movie.

[Sabacooza]

I'm going to have to go with TMNT 2007. I liked the epic feel of the Bay film but at the end of the day, the core TMNT elements stayed true in the 2007 movie. They actually looked small, looked more turtle like and appealing. The movie had more heart and a pretty solid script unlike the Bay film.

[Sabacooza]

Originally Posted by Mr.Meow

Thank you! I agree with you 100%! Why does the movie get hate? Because of no Shredder?

Sad thing is, if the movie would've done well enough for a sequel, that's exactly what we would've got, Shredder.

[Mew]

Originally Posted by Sabacooza

Sad thing is, if the movie would've done well enough for a sequel, that's exactly what we would've got, Shredder.

Yes. That would be nice.

Originally Posted by Donnieangelo

And they're my favorite turtles!

That's the reason I got this name on the forum.

Mine are Raph and Leo!

Originally Posted by Bry

Oh man, 2007 in a heartbeat. It's definitely got some major issues on the script/plot level, but it was pretty damn enjoyable overall. The directing & animation were solid - a lot more visually engaging, with much better choreography/cinematography overall than the BayTurtles movie, IMO - and the characters and their world rang true. The Leo/Raph fight scene alone looks and flows better than any piece of directing in the 2014 movie. I thought that most of the voice cast fit their roles really well, too - not everyone's a fan, but Mako as Splinter was an inspired choice. And that Klaus Badelt score was excellent.

The "13 monsters" plot was pretty half-baked and underwhelming, and as a whole it just wasn't the slam-dunk it needed to be at that point in time, but between the two it's no contest. It's flawed, but many parts of it are really under-appreciated.

WOW. My thoughts exactly!

[IndigoErth]

Really...? You had to make me contemplate this...? lol

*sigh* Ok.

2014 wins. On technicality... Michael Bay and his associates do not win this, only the Turtles themselves, along with their actors and stunt guys who physically portrayed them, do.

As much as I don't care for Knoxville being stuck in there to voice Leo, the way 2007 made him look like such a jackass (pun intended) at one point sits worse with me. (edit: Although Knoxville and the dialog did unforgivably make him sound creepy a time or two, so both fail.) For as long as it took me to warm up a bit to the new movie's character designs, 2007 design style (in general, not just Turtles) has always been a bit bland to me and was never too impressed with it. Story wise... It's meh vs eh.

[Mew]

Originally Posted by Donnieangelo

Even though I like both, it actually sucks that Don and Mikey don't get much attention in the 2007 movie.

Very True!!!!!

Originally Posted by Sabacooza

I'm going to have to go with TMNT 2007. I liked the epic feel of the Bay film but at the end of the day, the core TMNT elements stayed true in the 2007 movie. They actually looked small, looked more turtle like and appealing. The movie had more heart and a pretty solid script unlike the Bay film.

Thank you! I agree with you 100%! Why does the movie get hate? Because of no Shredder?

Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

2007 turtles is just stupid its a random stop evil monsters movie with the ninja turtles slapped on it.

I don't agree, but okay!

[Donnieangelo]

Originally Posted by Mr.Meow

Very True!!!!!

And they're my favorite turtles!

That's the reason I got this name on the forum.

[Donnieangelo]

Originally Posted by Mr.Meow

Mine are Raph and Leo!

Oh yeah!

[Xiewin]

TMNT.

The turtles had more character and depth, rather than just one dimensional stereotypes.

[Bry]

Oh man, 2007 in a heartbeat. It's definitely got some major issues on the script/plot level, but it was pretty damn enjoyable overall. The directing & animation were solid - a lot more visually engaging, with much better choreography/cinematography overall than the BayTurtles movie, IMO - and the characters and their world rang true. The Leo/Raph fight scene alone looks and flows better than any piece of directing in the 2014 movie. I thought that most of the voice cast fit their roles really well, too - not everyone's a fan, but Mako as Splinter was an inspired choice. And that Klaus Badelt score was excellent.

The "13 monsters" plot was pretty half-baked and underwhelming, and as a whole it just wasn't the slam-dunk it needed to be at that point in time, but between the two it's no contest. It's flawed, but many parts of it are really under-appreciated.

[CyberCubed]

The 2007 film felt like an extended episode of the Nick cartoon. In fact since the Turtles were 18 in the movie and April/Casey were adults, it felt like a future version of the Nick turtles.

[Mew]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The 2007 film felt like an extended episode of the Nick cartoon. In fact since the Turtles were 18 in the movie and April/Casey were adults, it felt like a future version of the Nick turtles.

Very True! Although there would be less Capril LOL!

[Gunpowder]

Neither are altogether great...2014 is too commercialized and 2007 is riddled with cheesy plot elements and one-liners...but, had the poll still been open, Imagi would have my vote. That movie was my first time giving my full attention to the Turtles and was responsible for drawing me into the franchise in the first place. I think the Turtles themselves looked great in that film, and the thing was extremely loyal to Mirage. "We strike hard, and fade into the night."

Here's something interesting: in retrospect, '07 acquired Laird's approval (he had a personal meeting with director Kevin Munroe, and decided he fit the bill); whereas, the '14 flick had Eastman on board. Although, given the producers of the latter, I don't think Eastman's input mattered all that much, in actuality.

Originally Posted by Bry

Oh man, 2007 in a heartbeat. It's definitely got some major issues on the script/plot level, but it was pretty damn enjoyable overall. The directing & animation were solid - a lot more visually engaging, with much better choreography/cinematography overall than the BayTurtles movie, IMO - and the characters and their world rang true. The Leo/Raph fight scene alone looks and flows better than any piece of directing in the 2014 movie. I thought that most of the voice cast fit their roles really well, too - not everyone's a fan, but Mako as Splinter was an inspired choice. And that Klaus Badelt score was excellent.

The "13 monsters" plot was pretty half-baked and underwhelming, and as a whole it just wasn't the slam-dunk it needed to be at that point in time, but between the two it's no contest. It's flawed, but many parts of it are really under-appreciated.

Basically.

[Candy Kappa]

odd that the poll is closed.