What is your favorite TMNT movie?

[fridaynightdestination]

Mine is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze While I get they make it a lot more kid friendly and more cheesy, I just find the movie to be a lot of fun :) The first movie has the best story but gets pretty slow toward the middle, the third movie just sucks, the fourth animated movie is a good movie but gets nowhere near the fun of the 2nd movie. While the 2nd movie is a lot more kid friendly than the others and a lot more cheesy, I just find it a lot of fun and I can watch it over and over again.

[turtlefanforever]

Mine is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze While I get they make it a lot more kid friendly and more cheesy, I just find the movie to be a lot of fun :) The first movie has the best story but gets pretty slow toward the middle, the third movie just sucks, the fourth animated movie is a good movie but gets nowhere near the fun of the 2nd movie. While the 2nd movie is a lot more kid friendly than the others and a lot more cheesy, I just find it a lot of fun and I can watch it over and over again.

but best and most accurate the first, my favorite is the same. Loved the second movie, 3rd was alright and I really enjoyed "TMNT" as well.

[BabyTurtles]

....does Turtles forever count? XD.....

[turtlefanforever]

....does Turtles forever count? XD.....

but all the others were actually in the theaters . i like it but still hate how stupid they made OT look

[plastroncafe]

The first one, because it was true'ish to the comics.

Second is "Turtles Forever" for being the most glorious bit of fanservice I've ever seen. Wish they could have gotten the OT voice actors, but...contracts be contractual.

I think third is the CGI, because as I've said else-thread, for the first time the turtles moved on the screen like they did in my imagination. Plus we got Mako as Master Splinter, it gave us the roof fight with Leo and Raph, and had great Casey Raph moments. Still, hands down, my favorite version of Leonardo.

[Bry]

The first one, because it was true'ish to the comics.

Second is "Turtles Forever" for being the most glorious bit of fanservice I've ever seen. Wish they could have gotten the OT voice actors, but...contracts be contractual.

I think third is the CGI, because as I've said else-thread, for the first time the turtles moved on the screen like they did in my imagination. Plus we got Mako as Master Splinter, it gave us the roof fight with Leo and Raph, and had great Casey Raph moments. Still, hands down, my favorite version of Leonardo.

This is almost exactly what I would have written, so I'll just co-sign.

[pdizzle]

Im going to have to go with the first one

[Candy Kappa]

hands down, the first movie.

[Mzx10484]

First Movie !!

[Leofan26]

Am I the only one who actually liked the third one? Boo!!

So, Turtles Forever is out of options eh? I loved that one the best though :(

Hmmm Guess the first one.

[Technogeek29]

In this order
First movie
SOTO
Turtles Forever
TMNT
TMNT 3

No I don't hate 3 had some good poimts I liked and Mikey foronce is the main Turtle. The costumes and main villian is what killed it for me.

[plastroncafe]

I don't see why Turtles Forever should be removed from the list of potentials. I mean...I saw it in a room of 50+ people where seats were lined up in rows and the movie itself was projected onto a screen.

SO I say it counts.

[MikeandRaph87]

TMNT II:Secret of The Ozze. It has Shredder and mutants. Its fun but still an air of serious and continuity. No other movie has Shredder plus! That is the biggest draw back of both the third and fourth film, made-for-movie villains! Who does that especially whne you have so many already?

[turtlefanforever]

Am I the only one who actually liked the third one? Boo!!

So, Turtles Forever is out of options eh? I loved that one the best though :(

Hmmm Guess the first one.
I didn't say I disliked it, it gets a lot of underserved slack. and turtles forever is a movie and you can vote for it but it wasn't on the big screen.
I don't see why Turtles Forever should be removed from the list of potentials. I mean...I saw it in a room of 50+ people where seats were lined up in rows and the movie itself was projected onto a screen.

SO I say it counts.

it was the only one not put on the big screen so...

[plastroncafe]

Were you at the Premiere Party?
Because that screen looked pretty big to me.

Brethren! Vote your hearts! Vote your minds! Vote your soul.

VOTE TURTLES FOREVER.

[RaphAndDonnie]

The first one. I like it. It was dark and serious but it still had funny moments. My second favorite is the fourth movie.

[ZariusTwo]

The first one, although I have seen the second film many more times (largely because I had a cousin who owned that film and he loved watching it whenever I came to visit)

[samxsteal]

Am I the only one who actually liked the third one? Boo!!

So, Turtles Forever is out of options eh? I loved that one the best though :(

Hmmm Guess the first one.

I actually used to like tmnt 3 the best i loved the fact that in when back in time and we got to see samurais. i love the "ancestors" thing going for it. its just neat.

But my favorite is SOTO out of the "movies"
but i love forever

So it goes

Turtles forever
Soto
first
and third and tmnt are equal but i wouldn't say i hate any and just because i like the others more doesn't mean i dont like them i love them all

[Nameless]

i actually really enjoy movie 3. mostly cause it was the only one of the 3 i had on VHS so that tape got a lot of use.

best one though is number 2 secret of the ooze, "Go ninja GO ninja GO".

"i made another funny"

[Lou 500]

The first movie and Turtles Forever. Turtles Forever was funny as hell.

[Godzilla]

1. TMNT (1990)

I still remember being completely fascinated, as well as excited, that we were going to get a bona fide live action Turtles movie prior to the films released date. Anything featuring images from the movie completely held my attention. As I recall my parents buying the novelization (atleast I think it was going based purely on memory) and me basically looking at the cover (which was the movie poster) over and over again. The film itself, did not disappoint, as I was completely enthralled by it. Though somewhat taken aback on how it differed from the Fred Wolf series. Which, I didn't find a negative in the least bit.

2. Turtles Forever

Even though I enjoyed what I saw of the 2003 animated series, I wasn't really a big follower of it, but upon hearing of TF, I definitely made it a point in checking it out. Especially with the addition of the Fred Wolf OT Turtles, which I grew up watching. Ultimately, I thought it was a good, though not perfect effort, but sincerely one that was a good swan song for both of the animated eras, and just overall, fun.

3. TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze (1991)

Enjoyable enough, especially since at the time I only knew of the Fred Wolf OT Turtles, but the quality dip from the 1990 effort to this was painfully noticeable, and I do recall being disappointed that we ended up with stand ins for Bebop & Rocksteady, despite the obvious Fred Wolf OT influence with this one.

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4. TMNT (2007) and 5. TMNT III (1993). :)

[Warhorse]

1990 movie is my favorite, easily.
And the rest in order (I have not seen Turtles Forever, so it's off my list)

2007 TMNT
SOTO
Back In Time.

[Turo602]

The first movie is my favorite. It's not overly gritty and it's not too goofy either. In short, it's everything I love about the Ninja Turtles. I've seen the movie so many times, I could say all the lines along with the characters.

[Jester]

Steve Barron's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie.

I love all the subtlety in it...but then again it may be my personal bias reading WAY too much into the tone of lines and animatronic facial expressions.

[Technogeek29]

The first movie is my favorite. It's not overly gritty and it's not too goofy either. In short, it's everything I love about the Ninja Turtles. I've seen the movie so many times, I could say all the lines along with the characters.

What ever happen to this Oroku Saki?

[Jester]

No one really knows. But you wear his symbol upon your brow.

[billbot85]

First TMNT (1990) for me all the way.

Secret of the Ooze comes in at a close second :tlol:

[Leo656]

First one by far, nothing else even a close second. They literally wasted no time turning the film franchise into a parody of itself within the first few minutes of the second movie, rather than explore some of the deeper threads the first one opened up. And that always bothered me. It was like going from Burton's Batman to "Batman and Robin" without any "Batman Forever" buffer to ease the transition. Very jarring.

It's gone in and out of fashion as years pass to over-hate AND over-love the second film, but objectively speaking, it's just not good unless you're a hardcore TMNT fanatic. They're all like that, really, except the first. The first was actually a "good movie" that people who weren't even fans enjoyed. None of the rest can say anything like that.

At best, the sequels are "passable kids movies that parents could sit through with their kids without wanting to kill themselves, but would never watch otherwise." I know that's technically fine, but since the first movie proved that you CAN achieve something greater than that with TMNT, I've always hoped someone with similar ambitions would one day at least attempt another TMNT movie that wasn't entirely for children.

The second one probably would have a better legacy if the first one never existed. It probably would have been exactly what everyone had expected of a TMNT movie, except the first one showed you didn't HAVE to make it all slapstick and camp. The people working on the sequels simply felt it safer and easier to play to the lowest common denominator instead and that always made me sad.

[Shark_Blade]

First movie.

[Raptor86]

I have recently watched all the TMNT movies, and I think that the first one is the best so far: there's Casey, the Shredder, the conflict between Leo and Raph etc.

But as a kid I enjoyed "The secret of OOZE" more, because its spirit was closer to the cartoon I loved.

[Sumac]

1. TMNT 2007.
Best interactions between Turtles and very good voice acting. Rather small focus on humans. Absolutely awesome "camera work". Yeah, the whole Stone Generals plotline felt rather unnecessary, but I think this movie was not about Turtles saving the world, but more about Turtles sorting their relationship. In this aspect movie was very good, so I can forgive few minor problems with it. Bonus points for having Karai as leader of the Foot Clan.

2. TMNT 1990.
Good movie. Awesome costumes, rather faithful adaption of the comic book story. Wonderfull 80s atmosphere. However, sometimes slang and the like felt quite annoying or at least not very entertaining.

3. TMNT2
Without darkness of the first movie, this one has become quite childish. It's not bad, but overall movie looked somewhat like live action adaptation of the OT episode. Once again it's not bad on its own, but after first movie it was rather a sudden change and not expertly done either. It's a good movie for pure entertainment, but not for anything else.

4. TMNT3
A controversial one. On its own movie is good. There is nothing REALLY bad about it. Costumes maybe a bit worse, than in previous films, but not horrible. Plot, while drastically different, is not outlandish (for the Turtles series). Everything else, was also decent. But it's main problem that it was boring. It's pacing is slow, interactions with humans (which should have been heartwarming) doesn't leave any kind of impression, and worse of all, there is no interesting villain. While Shredder in the past movies was not really much of a character, but rather an evil function, he definitely impressed. In TMNT3 there is simply no figure with such presence. Combined with other problems this movie falls to the bottom of my list.

Though I always will applaud people behind this movie for trying to do something different with Turtles rather then ressurecting Shredder once again or creating more mutants. It was bold decision, that wasn't executed well, but in this case it's the intention that counts.

[Hyderette]

I have a special place in my heart for Secret of the Ooze, but the original will always be the best.

[Wildcat]

If we're including Turtles Forever and not just the theatrical movies I really have to say Turtles Forever is my favorite.

I know some think they overly exaggerated the OT turtles but I didn't think it was that bad. They were just poking fun. They weren't blunt insults.

I really think it was best thing ever done for hardcore fans. It brought everything full circle imo. It was just so well put together. Everything blended despite there being so much.

[CowabungaMikey]

1990 movie
SOTO
2007 TMNT
Turtles Forever
TMNT III

[MsMarvelDuckie]

First movie, of course. You just can't top the original!

Second- I just don't get why the third film doesn't get more love. I agree with a lot of what Sumac said- I loved the different direction and the story, I liked the time-travel aspect and all the subtle twists involved in that, and I enjoyed the tone and balance between goofy and serious. (For all some people complain about the "goofy" factor, it also had some very heart-felt moments between Raph and Yoshi, Mikey and Mitsu, and April and Whit.)

I would probably rate the other two about even, as I like both, but not as much as #1 and #3.

[samxsteal]

First movie, of course. You just can't top the original!

Second- I just don't get why the third film doesn't get more love. I agree with a lot of what Sumac said- I loved the different direction and the story, I liked the time-travel aspect and all the subtle twists involved in that, and I enjoyed the tone and balance between goofy and serious. (For all some people complain about the "goofy" factor, it also had some very heart-felt moments between Raph and Yoshi, Mikey and Mitsu, and April and Whit.)

I would probably rate the other two about even, as I like both, but not as much as #1 and #3.
I've always been the same, I love the historical aspect of TMNT III i loved seeing samurai and all that i thought it was great.

[slingtheory]

wow this is harder to rank than I thought it would be.
1.) the first movie for sure. to me it hits the sweet spot of tmnt perfectly. a balance between gritty and silly. it had its comedic moments but there was still gravity and drama to what was going on. I've come to appreciate it even more for trying to prove to the world the turtles could be more than kids stuff

2.) turtles forever because it was the swan song to an era man. a shoutout to every turtleverse up to that point. it was great just to see the turtles of my childhood and the turtles as I've come to know and love them interact. and then the mirage turtles show up and intimidate everybody. I do wish they could've got the original voice actors for the old skool turtles and not have made them as goofy but overall the nostalgia was of the charts

3.) secret of the ooze. when I was a kid this was actually my favorite but I ended up growing out of it as I got older. even still despite all the things I wish this movie would've been it still takes me right back to childhood when I watch it. I can still quote every word of it and I consider the go ninja go dance not only one of the best moments in turtle history but the most epic bro dance in film history period

4,) tmnt 3. kind of the same as soto. it doesn't really hold up well but the nostalgic value is ridiculously high. I still remember trying to do high foots with my cousin and I watched the vhs so much it broke in my vcr. to this day I can't hear rocking over the beat or tarzan boy without wanting to play some super nintendo and watch some snick

5.) tmnt. it was ok for what is was. I liked the animation and the plot about the turtles coming back together especially the stuff about leo and raph's relationship. but the randomness of the villains along with how uninteresting they were drag it down to me. also I wish donnie and mikey could've gotten more focus. it was called tmnt not leo and raph afterall and I say that with leo being my favorite turtle.

[Bmaga123]

In this order
First movie
SOTO
Turtles Forever
TMNT
TMNT 3

No I don't hate 3 had some good poimts I liked and Mikey foronce is the main Turtle. The costumes and main villian is what killed it for me.

Exactly my order as well :tcool:

[Walkabout]

First one by far, nothing else even a close second. They literally wasted no time turning the film franchise into a parody of itself within the first few minutes of the second movie, rather than explore some of the deeper threads the first one opened up. And that always bothered me. It was like going from Burton's Batman to "Batman and Robin" without any "Batman Forever" buffer to ease the transition. Very jarring.

It's gone in and out of fashion as years pass to over-hate AND over-love the second film, but objectively speaking, it's just not good unless you're a hardcore TMNT fanatic. They're all like that, really, except the first. The first was actually a "good movie" that people who weren't even fans enjoyed. None of the rest can say anything like that.

At best, the sequels are "passable kids movies that parents could sit through with their kids without wanting to kill themselves, but would never watch otherwise." I know that's technically fine, but since the first movie proved that you CAN achieve something greater than that with TMNT, I've always hoped someone with similar ambitions would one day at least attempt another TMNT movie that wasn't entirely for children.

The second one probably would have a better legacy if the first one never existed. It probably would have been exactly what everyone had expected of a TMNT movie, except the first one showed you didn't HAVE to make it all slapstick and camp. The people working on the sequels simply felt it safer and easier to play to the lowest common denominator instead and that always made me sad.

I remember going to see SOTO and basically coming out of the cinema over the Turtles (for the time being, anyway)...excellent comments as always.

Now, my favourite is hands down the first film, with the CGI one in second, then II and III.

[Kanon]

1. TMNT (2007 CGI)
The fighting scene between Raph and Leo was so stunning.

2. First movie
My first contact with the Turtles (never heard of them before)

3. Second movie
I love the scene when splinter tells them about the ooze

4. Turtles forever
Its funny to see how they act together (or annoy each other)

5. Third movie
Raph x Yoshi, Mikey on that horse, their Samurai costumes - all good parts

[Casey]

The only one that matters. 1990. Steve Barron. Jim Henson. Hands f'ing down.

[alliance]

i hate how the second turtles movie is known as a kiddie movie, i hate that so much, no it wasnt as serious and 'real' as the first but it should be known as just a turtle movie like all the others, i prefer the first but still, Secret of the Ooze doesnt get its credit for being a damn cool turtles movie alltogether..

[Bossanova]

definitely the first, the grittiness of the film reminded me of the old renaissance paintings, so much chiaroscuro, strong darks that really make the light pop. not to mention the first film was before the parents complained about the violence. All that being said, i really love them all, lots of nostalgia

[DonatelloDomeHead31]

Without hesitation, the first one (1990 movie) is my favorite. Donatello's humor combined with Michelangelo's makes me laugh every time.

I didn't like Raphael's attitude in the movie--it just felt too dark and uncaring. It wasn't until he went through April's skyline that helped him change his emotions.

I liked the 3rd one only because the actor that played Donatello in the first one returned--I didn't like the actor in the 2nd one.

[Warhorse]

Without hesitation, the first one (1990 movie) is my favorite. Donatello's humor combined with Michelangelo's makes me laugh every time.

I didn't like Raphael's attitude in the movie--it just felt too dark and uncaring. It wasn't until he went through April's skyline that helped him change his emotions.

I liked the 3rd one only because the actor that played Donatello in the first one returned--I didn't like the actor in the 2nd one.

Heh, you know that actor that talked for Donatello has made an appearance on the new Nick toon. It's weird, Sean Astin and Corey Feldman back together, wonder if we might get any more of the Goonies to make an appearance.

[Vicky82]

1. 1st Movie
2. TMNT 07
3. 2nd Movie
4. Turtles Forever
5. 3rd Movie

The list will get updated later this year. :D

[pannoni1]

This topic has been posted before since the fourth movie, but I'd still say 1990, SoTo, 2007, and finally Turtles in Time. The first remains the definitive movie that resulted in the peak of Turtlemania. The plot, acting, effects, stunts, and props/backgrounds are all above average, even if critics at the time dissed it at the time as being a bit too kiddy. I would watch the second movie more though due to its closer relation to the OT, and still gives me that "what could have been" feeling for the final battle given how cheap it feels after a good first half of the movie. The fourth movie is sort of the weird one to me, but is just fun to watch even if not my favorite. Finally, I could use the AVGN to tell you how poorly the third movie was done, though at least I could laugh at the flaws as I watch it, especially the "Help! I've fallen" reference.

I don't consider Turtles Forever as an actual movie since it is a series finale of 4kids that is three episodes in length. But it does a decent job of bridging the universes, and I'd rank it second right behind the first movie, since the final battle is really something it delivers that SoTO doesn't.

[CowabungaMikey]

i hate how the second turtles movie is known as a kiddie movie, i hate that so much, no it wasnt as serious and 'real' as the first but it should be known as just a turtle movie like all the others, i prefer the first but still, Secret of the Ooze doesnt get its credit for being a damn cool turtles movie alltogether..

I totally agree. If I have to give the movies a rate I will give TMNT 1 10/10 and SOTO 9.5/10

[graphic_content]

I'd have to go with the original film; the tone, aesthetics, costume design...my only real gripe was the action sequences, which when seeing them now could be much better, but I had no complaints as a kid.

[Testudo]

Both the 1990 (purely for nostalgia) and 2007 versions.