So.....I saw the movie

[Traximus]

Yeah, like it says, I got to see it. Part of a special screening (one of the perks of working at a movie theater).

I'm not gonna go into any detail or anything till it actually comes out, but, all I'll say is....

Don't be afraid

[NYShell]

Yeah, like it says, I got to see it. Part of a special screening (one of the perks of working at a movie theater).

I'm not gonna go into any detail or anything till it actually comes out, but, all I'll say is....

Don't be afraid

................ *gulp*

[samxsteal]

HAHAHAHAHAHA i cant wait

[Xiewin]

I don't understand.

[Addison81]

Well sounds good I think. Can you answer if you think people will be happy with the Shredder?

[Traximus]

I'll say this, there's a line in this movie that will make Shredder fans happy

[Xiewin]

overall rating?

[Konchadunga]

overall rating?

PG-13. That's been known for a while.

[The Stryker]

You are going to get dogged with every possible question for the next two days. You know this, right?

[Traximus]

A Solid 7/10

[AquaParade]

Is it really worth a whole bait-titled thread if you won't even bother to share your impressions?

[Traximus]

You are going to get dogged with every possible question for the next two days. You know this, right?

Yup, that's why I'm leaving this thread as of now

[Traximus]

Is it really worth a whole bait-titled thread if you won't even bother to share your impressions?

Not that I wont, I just can't

[A_Little_Too_Raph.9859]

PG-13. That's been known for a while.

He obviously meant on a scale of 1 to 10....

[The Stryker]

Yup, that's why I'm leaving this thread as of now

I get ya.

Your PM inbox is going to be on fire though. Haha.

[samxsteal]

Not that I wont, I just can't

NDA?? I think that likely Review Sites wont post reviews till all the review screenings finish i expect in two days we will have reviews and such

[beeshaw]

Might was well lock it up. No point is this being open if OP is just going to ignore everyone.

Unless this is the 'brag thread' for other boardies who are seeing this early.

[TigerClaw]

Let's not forget, The screening thats happening in Mexico, So we can expect reviews from that pretty soon.

[DioLeo451]

Yeah, like it says, I got to see it. Part of a special screening (one of the perks of working at a movie theater).

I'm not gonna go into any detail or anything till it actually comes out, but, all I'll say is....

Don't be afraid
Oh Man Oh man Oh man:twink:

[TigerClaw]

Hes basically echoing the positive responses we seen on twitter regarding that screening from the Warped Tour. :)

[Tora]

I'll say this, there's a line in this movie that will make Shredder fans happy

Tonight I dine on Turtle Soup. That is my guess :D

[DioLeo451]

Tonight I dine on Turtle Soup. That is my guess :D
Punish these turtles lol

[TigerClaw]

I wonder if Splinters says the. "I made a Funny!" line?

[beeshaw]

I wonder if Splinters says the. "I made a Funny!" line?

God I hope not. lol

I hope there's a rock/paper/scissors match on that rooftop...

[Shark_Blade]

Tee hee. :tlove:

[Traximus]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers

[DioLeo451]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers
I just wanna know how was Megan?

[Traximus]

I just wanna know how was Megan?

She was fine

[DioLeo451]

She was fine
Works for me lol

[samxsteal]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers
OMG im so ready for this movie

[Shark_Blade]

Megan is always fine imo. :tlove: Moreso in this film from the look of it.

[Xiewin]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers

Was it rushed? The run time is only thing about this movie that's bothering the heck out of me.

[RedRocBoy]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers

How was the action.

OMG im so ready for this movie

Yezzir! :tcool::tcool::tcool::tcool:

[Traximus]

Was it rushed? The run time is only thing about this movie that's bothering the heck out of me.

How was the action.

I don't know how much of those I can answer without giving stuff away.

[RedRocBoy]

I don't know how much of those I can answer without giving stuff away.

Okay that's cool. I can wait.

[TigerClaw]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers
I'm certain that those Callbacks are of the 1st film. Cause 1, We seen Raph in the BTS pics in the Trench coat, Just like the 1st movie, 2, The Turtles are fighting the Shredder on the Roof top, Just like the 1st film.

So it'll be interesting what other callbacks to the previous films make it into this.

[Vicky82]

Traximus, can you answer these questions, if not then don't worry.

How long was the movie?

Was their any swearing?

[Traximus]

Traximus, can you answer these questions, if not then don't worry.

How long was the movie?

Was their any swearing?

Approx. an hour and a half

A little

[beeshaw]

Gaaah. I really want to say more about it, but I can't. I'll post a full review closer to the release or when other reviews start popping up. A few points I will say...

-There are a lot of callbacks and references

-This movie definitely knows it's audience

-The Turtles are all on point

-Humor is a major component

-It's most definitely NOT Transformers

Thank you! That's all I wanted. As you were...

[CyberCubed]

Please for the love of god was Oroku Saki the Shredder?

[TigerClaw]

Approx. an hour and a half

A little
Interesting, Because Rotten Tomatoes is showing it as 2 hours.

[samxsteal]

Please for the love of god was Oroku Saki the Shredder?

Please for the love of god Pay attention this was pretty much confirmed multiple time already

[BabyTurtles]

gah!! I want to know more!! T^T

I can't wait for the movie any longer!

[RedRocBoy]

Approx. an hour and a half

A little

Oh that's cool. So hyped. Seeing it twice next weekend. :trazz::trazz::trazz::trazz:

[Leo656]

I can't wait for the movie any longer!

Me neither, I'm sick of people arguing about it and talking about it in general. I wish they never bothered. I hope they just stop for good after this one, regardless how it turns out, good or bad. This movie has turned everyone into jerkoffs and I'd honestly rather see the entire franchise flame out than ever endure this nonsense again.

[CyberCubed]

How bad are the Turtles nostrils throughout the movie?

[Traximus]

How bad are the Turtles nostrils throughout the movie?

You don't even notice them.

[beeshaw]

Me neither, I'm sick of people arguing about it and talking about it in general. I wish they never bothered. I hope they just stop for good after this one, regardless how it turns out, good or bad. This movie has turned everyone into jerkoffs and I'd honestly rather see the entire franchise flame out than ever endure this nonsense again.

Aw man, your posts are normally funny and well thought out. Your last few have been full of anger and disdain instead. :(

Suffice it to say, might be best to stay out of the movie section for a bit if you're that sick of the arguing and bickering...no?

Jerkoff boardies or not, they'll make at least one more of this version. Depending on the all important dolla' bills they may squeeze a trilogy out of it. That pretty much goes without saying.

[Leo656]

How bad are the Turtles nostrils throughout the movie?

http://www.fimfiction-static.net/images/story_images/171904.jpg?1393477891

beeshaw: I'll be fine, some chucklehead just got my goat for a bit. I'll get over it. But seriously, the way people are acting like this movie's either going to cure or cause cancer is infuriating. If it wasn't TMNT, every single person on either side of the fence would hand-wave it away saying "Meh, looks like everything else." They wouldn't be starting holy wars over it. It's insufferable. I also can't stand seeing people I like get picked on or harassed, I just have a real problem with it.

[Chris]

Can you say if it focused more heavily on 1 turtle (not asking who) or if it was a more even split between all of them?

[BabyTurtles]

Suffice it to say, might be best to stay out of the movie section for a bit if you're that sick of the arguing and bickering...no?


that's what I did :D no regrets~

[Autbot_Benz]

http://www.fimfiction-static.net/images/story_images/171904.jpg?1393477891

beeshaw: I'll be fine, some chucklehead just got my goat for a bit. I'll get over it. But seriously, the way people are acting like this movie's either going to cure or cause cancer is infuriating. If it wasn't TMNT, every single person on either side of the fence would hand-wave it away saying "Meh, looks like everything else." They wouldn't be starting holy wars over it. It's insufferable. I also can't stand seeing people I like get picked on or harassed, I just have a real problem with it.

agreed what is cyber's obsession with the damn nostrils get over it already

[Leo656]

:lol: Nah man, that cat is a never-ending source of hilarity. I hope he lives to a hundred and fifty and still shakes his fist at people over the dumbest things. We need people like that...

....so we know beyond a doubt that we, by contrast, are Just Fine. :lol:

[Slap-Happy]

How do we know you've seen the movie? These are the most vague answers one could possibly give.

[Leo656]

Anyone who would go attention-fishing on this board of all places, would truly be a soul devoid of purpose. "Trying to Get Over with the people on The Technodrome" would surely be a fool's errand.

Not saying there aren't people like that out there, but frankly, anyone who'd resort to that for attention probably has nothing at all going on. If he's lying people would know in 12-24 hours anyway when people start seeing preview screenings. Why not give 'em the benefit of the doubt? His loss if he's lying, don't ya think? Seems a lot of to-do with no upside.

[Traximus]

How do we know you've seen the movie? These are the most vague answers one could possibly give.

You got me.

I made it all up.

I didn't really see the movie, i just want to seem cool to all of you the Ninja Turtles message board. Then maybe TigerClaw would want to go to the dance with me.

I JUST WANTED YOU TO LIKE ME!

[Walkabout]

Does Shredder get his hands on the Allspark?
Are there many scenes focusing on Ralph and Mickey?
Do Sam and April get together?

[Traximus]

Does Shredder get his hands on the Allspark?
Are there many scenes focusing on Ralph and Mickey?
Do Sam and April get together?

Yes but then it kills him for some reason

They're the main focus of the movie

No, midway Sam is replaced by Marky Mark

[Candy Kappa]

Do Sam and April get together?

I bet April dumps Sam when she finds out the only reason he wants her, is because she looks like his first girlfriend, who dumped him.

[Leo656]

Did Oswald act alone?

[Traximus]

Did Oswald act alone?

Yes. Him and his magic bullet

[Shark_Blade]

Okay this should be closed now, pronto.

[Leo656]

Then... the Zapruder footage was faked? Huh.

.................................

.................................................. .....................Huh.

[turtlefan2014]

There was an advanced screening at an Indy theater in Midtown last night. Didn't tell us what we were going to watch so I was surprised it was TMNT. An usher handed out review forms afterwards. If you like action you'll dig it. They were definitely aiming for a wider audience for this one. Deviates from the source material but the casual fan won't notice.

[Shark_Blade]

Please for the love of god was Oroku Saki the Shredder?
I guess I gotta be the one breaking it down to Cubed who Shredder really is then..













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http://i.imgur.com/k4Kd45C.png

[coreyrc87]

I guess I gotta be the one breaking it down to Cubed who Shredder really is then..


:lol: Thanks, I was just casually reading over this thread, now I've spit coffee all over my keyboard.

[Leo656]

Could be true for all we know. That figure's got some really feminine-looking twig arms under the armor. :lol:

[Matt2310]

hey when you saw it at theatre were they offering the ninja turtle 3D glasses??? i really want to get a pair tonight....

also anyone in Boston area interested in the showing saturday aug 2nd at revere theatre i have event pass that i have but i have to work... please PM me and we can time it perfectly so you can grab the passes when i release them

[Matt2310]

also was there a post credit scene? a pre credit scene i need to know if its worth sitting thru credits tonight?!

[Radical Raph]

How was Knoxville?

[pdizzle]

also was there a post credit scene? a pre credit scene i need to know if its worth sitting thru credits tonight?!

When you watch the movie tonight could you get an exact runtime and let me know?....

[Matt2310]

no problem... thats one of the main things i want to know myself as im hoping this movie isnt rushed

[pdizzle]

no problem... thats one of the main things i want to know myself as im hoping this movie isnt rushed

Me to bro...i cant wait to hear your thoughts on it. Looking forward to an actual review of this movie...

[ctt4lfecw]

Tell us, is Eric Sachs ever hinted as becoming the Shredder in this movie? (please say no.)

[Asha]

How were the human characters?

[Sanjuro]

When you watch the movie tonight could you get an exact runtime and let me know?....

I'll ignore the film and just count the seconds instead!

[The Stryker]

I'll ignore the film and just count the seconds instead!

You mean you DON'T go to movies with your stopwatch ready to go?

[Sanjuro]

You mean you DON'T go to movies with your stopwatch ready to go?

I accidentally brought my baseball umpire clicker last time.

[The Stryker]

I accidentally brought my baseball umpire clicker last time.

I know I'll be in the theater with three stopwatches, a notepad and an abacus so I can accurately map out the human character to Turtle screen time ratio.

[Matt2310]

I'll ignore the film and just count the seconds instead!

hey will you be at the showing by Fenway tonight??
or saturday in revere?

[pdizzle]

I'll ignore the film and just count the seconds instead!

Lol...how hard is it to look at your watch/phone when movie starts and after movie ends? Kinda common sense....that is if you know how to add.....

[sh3llshocked]

Im still confused as to why someone would create a post but immediately tell everyone he "can't" talk about it? I mean, whats the point? And what exactly happens if he talks about it?

I believe he saw it, just sounds like he wanted the attention even though he knew he couldn't/wouldn't say anything.

[Sanjuro]

hey will you be at the showing by Fenway tonight??
or saturday in revere?

I'll be in the area tonight. Not sure about Saturday.

Lol...how hard is it to look at your watch/phone when movie starts and after movie ends? Kinda common sense....

Most people just read the run time off a website or theater listings. I can't say I have ever done this, or wanted to.

When the film is concluded it either went on too long or didn't in review.

[Radical Raph]

Im still confused as to why someone would create a post but immediately tell everyone he "can't" talk about it? I mean, whats the point? And what exactly happens if he talks about it?

I believe he saw it, just sounds like he wanted the attention even though he knew he couldn't/wouldn't say anything.
He could easily just type up some vague review without giving away any spoilers.

[Matt2310]

yeeeeeeeah buddy. the technodrome force is very boston strong.

i hope to see all my fellow foot soldiers tonight and i hope everyone has a great time!

[ssjup81]

He could easily just type up some vague review without giving away any spoilers.Or write a thorough one in spoiler tags. I'm curious what people here think of the film. The good points and the bad points. I feel like I've just been trolled.

[Glados]

Me neither, I'm sick of people arguing about it and talking about it in general. I wish they never bothered. I hope they just stop for good after this one, regardless how it turns out, good or bad. This movie has turned everyone into jerkoffs and I'd honestly rather see the entire franchise flame out than ever endure this nonsense again.

What?! Seriously, if you hate everything about the movie and the discussions so much, then don't visit the movie-section, what on earth is the point? Hang out in the sections and threads you enjoy. There's no doubt there's going to be a lot of movie talk AND debates for a long time after the movie premiers, so it's not going to "stop". The only thing that will end is most of the speculating about plot and stuff. Don't actively seek out stuff that bothers you, that's the best advice I can give.

I guess I gotta be the one breaking it down to Cubed who Shredder really is then.. http://i.imgur.com/k4Kd45C.png

Lol's were had! XD

[pdizzle]

I'll be in the area tonight. Not sure about Saturday.



Most people just read the run time off a website or theater listings. I can't say I have ever done this, or wanted to.

When the film is concluded it either went on too long or didn't in review.

Im not so sure what my obbsession with the runtime is, but its just something im really wanting to know, as far as looking it up know one has the right runtime listed as of now

[samxsteal]

I hate to be that guy but i am calling shenanigans on him seeing the movie. and pretty much just seeking attention trying to be the cool guy

and this has nothing to do with personal taste of a film


mainly for a few reason

unless one of the major cities ,movie theaters wouldn't be getting it shipped yet
from experience even midnight shows are not shipped till day of to avoid bootlegs
anything shipped right now would be GOTG
if it is shipped do to a premier it would have a "Key" on it to allow it to be played
premiers for TMNT dont start in other cities till next week
most special keys, only last 24 hours and are timed as to what day they can be used
so unless you just used a Key you weren't meant to you pretty much just took away a chance for tons of people to see the movie

..im sorry but your posts are as vague as all the information we already have, no one is going to get harmed over you sharing a real review and their are many ways to do it without spoilers, you cant say "I Saw it but cant say nothing"

thats not how it works...unless you are under contract with paramount


anyways whatever i know i am just talking to myself..carry on
There are plenty of Prescreenings And some are just giving away Tickets

http://advancescreenings.com/movie/teenage_mutant_ninja_turtles

[Sanjuro]

I hate to be that guy but i am calling shenanigans on him seeing the movie. and pretty much just seeking attention trying to be the cool guy

and this has nothing to do with personal taste of a film


mainly for a few reason

unless one of the major cities ,movie theaters wouldn't be getting it shipped yet
from experience even midnight shows are not shipped till day of to avoid bootlegs
anything shipped right now would be GOTG
if it is shipped do to a premier it would have a "Key" on it to allow it to be played
premiers for TMNT dont start in other cities till next week
most special keys, only last 24 hours and are timed as to what day they can be used
so unless you just used a Key you weren't meant to you pretty much just took away a chance for tons of people to see the movie

..im sorry but your posts are as vague as all the information we already have, no one is going to get harmed over you sharing a real review and their are many ways to do it without spoilers, you cant say "I Saw it but cant say nothing"

thats not how it works...unless you are under contract with paramount


anyways whatever i know i am just talking to myself..carry on

Despite him having seen the film or not, there are plenty of screenings this week. Heading to one tonight.

[Lou 500]

Is there a rehash of the original theme song featured in the film? Is Ninja Rap in it?

[Bmaga123]

Are there lots of fight scenes and are they similar to Raid Redemption? Thx

[RaphaelinSTL]

http://media.giphy.com/media/4e0ETyN0pyz72/giphy.gif

I AM SO PUMPED FOR NEXT WEEK!

[Slade]

Even if he posted spoilers, most of us won't know if they're true or not till we see the movie. If I had seen it already, I probably wouldn't have said anything. Thread seems a bit pointless if you don't give something out.

[Traximus]

Okay, I give. Here's a more detailed but non spoiler review...

The movie is good. Not great, not garbage, but good. First the negatives...The movie feels kind if rushed. It goes by super fast and doesn't really pause, it's very straight forward. April's storyline in particular just get kind of dropped without a satisfying resolution. She has an active roll in the story, but things don't come full circle her. Also, while the action was good...there's no stand out fight scene. The Turtles just plow through the Foot clan pretty quick without breaking a sweat. They're not Hulk-like, but the are a little too strong. Shredder is really the only threat to them but there isn't a strong and epic back-and-forth fight at the end. It's kind of like the first movie.

Now for the positives. The Turtles are great. They're fully in character, they're funny, they're not overly serious, they're a blast to watch. Mikey's thing with April is way more cute than creeperish. Knoxville does a fine job is Leo and everyone gets their own good moments. And the flashback scene with the young Turtles in Splinter is really sweet and funny. As for the humans, no one is terrible. They all play their parts competently. Arnett doesn't steal the show, but he's funny. Ficthner is alright, and no he's not Shredder. They're quick to establish that. Megan Fox is fine. You can see she's trying, and to the movies credit it doesn’t overly sexualize her. It treats her like a character. Shredder is pretty standard villain and gets a great fight scene with Splinter, whose new look takes a little getting used to, but he's really entertaining.

And while I said the movie feels rushed, I think that will help it win over casuals and young audiences. It doesn't meander, it doesn't fake us out with false endings, it's quick and to the point. It's not Transformers.

The movie never gets vulgar or offensive. It's light hearted, very comedic, fast-paced, and it has fun. The snow chase scene is the major set piece and it's great. Overall it's a very simple story, nothing more, nothing less. It's not gonna change the game but it's not gonna destroy childhoods. Kids will be entertained. Parents probably too. It's not the movie the fanbase was waiting for, but there's potential for future installments. It's like an episode of the cartoon with the visual aesthetic of Mirage. It's a fun popcorn movie.

Oh, there was no post credit scene in the version I saw, but that could change upon release.

PM me if you want spoilers.

[MastahShredder]

Okay, I give. Here's a more detailed but non spoiler review...

The movie is good. Not great, not garbage, but good. First the negatives...The movie feels kind if rushed. It goes by super fast and doesn't really pause, it's very straight forward. April's storyline in particular just get kind of dropped without a satisfying resolution. She has an active roll in the story, but things don't come full circle her. Also, while the action was good...there's no stand out fight scene. The Turtles just plow through the Foot clan pretty quick without breaking a sweat. They're not Hulk-like, but the are a little too strong. Shredder is really the only threat to them but there isn't a strong and epic back-and-forth fight at the end. It's kind of like the first movie.

Now for the positives. The Turtles are great. They're fully in character, they're funny, they're not overly serious, they're a blast to watch. Mikey's thing with April is way more cute than creeperish. Knoxville does a fine job is Leo and everyone gets their own good moments. And the flashback scene with the young Turtles in Splinter is really sweet and funny. As for the humans, no one is terrible. They all play their parts competently. Arnett doesn't steal the show, but he's funny. Ficthner is alright, and no he's not Shredder. They're quick to establish that. Megan Fox is fine. You can see she's trying, and to the movies credit it doesn’t overly sexualize her. It treats her like a character. Shredder is pretty standard villain and gets a great fight scene with Splinter, whose new look takes a little getting used to, but he's really entertaining.

And while I said the movie feels rushed, I think that will help it win over casuals and young audiences. It doesn't meander, it doesn't fake us out with false endings, it's quick and to the point. It's not Transformers.

The movie never gets vulgar or offensive. It's light hearted, very comedic, fast-paced, and it has fun. The snow chase scene is the major set piece and it's great. Overall it's a very simple story, nothing more, nothing less. It's not gonna change the game but it's not gonna destroy childhoods. Kids will be entertained. Parents probably too. It's not the movie the fanbase was waiting for, but there's potential for future installments. It's like an episode of the cartoon with the visual aesthetic of Mirage. It's a fun popcorn movie.

Oh, there was no post credit scene in the version I saw, but that could change upon release.

PM me if you want spoilers.



I did PM you asking about Shredder and this was your response:

It's Oroku Saki. He's not called it by name, but you can put two and two together.

Sorry dude, but I think you're bs'ing.

[Traximus]

I did PM you asking about Shredder and this was your response:



Sorry dude, but I think you're bs'ing.

Really dude...you're posting PMs in public.

1. Dick move

2. How am I BSing?

[sh3llshocked]

I think your "fear" of just coming out with a detailed synopsis makes people think youre lying.

[Radical Raph]

Okay, I give. Here's a more detailed but non spoiler review...

The movie is good. Not great, not garbage, but good. First the negatives...The movie feels kind if rushed. It goes by super fast and doesn't really pause, it's very straight forward. April's storyline in particular just get kind of dropped without a satisfying resolution. She has an active roll in the story, but things don't come full circle her. Also, while the action was good...there's no stand out fight scene. The Turtles just plow through the Foot clan pretty quick without breaking a sweat. They're not Hulk-like, but the are a little too strong. Shredder is really the only threat to them but there isn't a strong and epic back-and-forth fight at the end. It's kind of like the first movie.

Now for the positives. The Turtles are great. They're fully in character, they're funny, they're not overly serious, they're a blast to watch. Mikey's thing with April is way more cute than creeperish. Knoxville does a fine job is Leo and everyone gets their own good moments. And the flashback scene with the young Turtles in Splinter is really sweet and funny. As for the humans, no one is terrible. They all play their parts competently. Arnett doesn't steal the show, but he's funny. Ficthner is alright, and no he's not Shredder. They're quick to establish that. Megan Fox is fine. You can see she's trying, and to the movies credit it doesn’t overly sexualize her. It treats her like a character. Shredder is pretty standard villain and gets a great fight scene with Splinter, whose new look takes a little getting used to, but he's really entertaining.

And while I said the movie feels rushed, I think that will help it win over casuals and young audiences. It doesn't meander, it doesn't fake us out with false endings, it's quick and to the point. It's not Transformers.

The movie never gets vulgar or offensive. It's light hearted, very comedic, fast-paced, and it has fun. The snow chase scene is the major set piece and it's great. Overall it's a very simple story, nothing more, nothing less. It's not gonna change the game but it's not gonna destroy childhoods. Kids will be entertained. Parents probably too. It's not the movie the fanbase was waiting for, but there's potential for future installments. It's like an episode of the cartoon with the visual aesthetic of Mirage. It's a fun popcorn movie.

Oh, there was no post credit scene in the version I saw, but that could change upon release.

PM me if you want spoilers.


Nice. I noticed you said there were no standout action scenes... but then pointed out a couple?

And am I wrong about Knoxville and his southern twang? Is it less obvious in the movie?

[Matt2310]

not gonna lie i just asked him a question about karai and thought he was BSing too

[MastahShredder]

Really dude...you're posting PMs in public.

1. Dick move

2. How am I BSing?

Because you are just giving vague details about stuff we already know. I have yet to see one decent spoiler throughout this thread. I'm not trying to bully on you, I just think you are lying.

It's not a dick move when you are toying with us.

[ssjup81]

Did the film have a lot of toilet humor?

[Matt2310]

i asked about who karai was related to

"I don't think anyone. She's not really fleshed out very well."

...cmon...

[Cipher]

What the hell is it with this movie turning everyone into huge dicks?

Take the friendly overall opinions this guy is offering, add whatever grains of salt you see fit, and wait until the movie comes out.

Jeeeeeeesus. Slow down there, MastahShredder. At least send in some coffee first and soften the guy up or we'll never find those bodies.

[MastahShredder]

What the hell is it with this movie turning everyone into huge dicks?

Take the friendly overall opinions this guy is offering, add whatever grains of salt you see fit, and wait until the movie comes out.

Jeeeeeeesus. Slow down there, MastahShredder. At least send in some coffee first and soften the guy up or we'll never find those bodies.

I'm really not trying to be mean or kill him, but c'mon. Don't make a thread offering to give spoilers, then just throw out one sentence answers of things we already know.

[RaphaelinSTL]

I don't know, I'm hoping the descriptions are true. Sounds like something I'm gonna dig!

Oh and I know we're pumped but...

http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u646/Dreamwalkeroso/24921049_zps8a773a2f.jpg

=)

[Traximus]

Because you are just giving vague details about stuff we already know. I have yet to see one decent spoiler throughout this thread. I'm not trying to bully on you, I just think you are lying.

It's not a dick move when you are toying with us.

i asked about who karai was related to

"I don't think anyone. She's not really fleshed out very well."

...cmon...


Wow. **** both of you, first off.

I
I'm not being vauge. That's all there is too them in this movie. If that's not good enough for you...then cry me a ****ing river

[Cipher]

I'm really not trying to be mean or kill him, but c'mon. Don't make a thread offering to give spoilers, then just throw out one sentence answers of things we already know.
Yeah, f*ck this guy. What an asshole, answering questions and things.

Is it inconceivable that he doesn't feel comfortable leaking things online from a screening he was privy to because of his job, but wants to offer some overall impressions as a fan?

[MastahShredder]

Yeah, f*ck this guy. What an asshole, answering questions and things.

Is it inconceivable that he doesn't feel comfortable leaking things online from a screening he was privy to because of his job, but wants to offer some overall impressions as a fan?

Hmm, then why offer to give spoilers if that's the case?

Wow. **** both of you, first off.

I
I'm not being vauge. That's all there is too them in this movie. If that's not good enough for you...then cry me a ****ing river

You're lying. And you're hiding something as well.

[sh3llshocked]

Hmm, then why offer to give spoilers if that's the case?

I gotta agree... Makes sense to just say nothing at all if youre that worried about it.

[Glados]

Yikes... abandon thread.

[Donatello19]

http://media.giphy.com/media/l2R9Co898IVxu/giphy.gif

[Xiewin]

Yeah im not trying to be a rude or anything, but your responses are a bit odd...

[zodiac brave]

I did PM you asking about Shredder and this was your response:



Sorry dude, but I think you're bs'ing.

first off...spoiler that sh!t.

i dont care if you think he's lying.

if he's not and you end up being the a$$hole, then YOU just spoiled something.

i don't appreciate that.

secondly, quit being a d!ck.

you think he's lying fine. take it up in pms.

:trolleye:

christ...ask him a question, he answers...and your personal hang ups make you not believe him...and the rest of the forum has to deal with it.

eff that.

stop it.

[BabyTurtles]

Guys Please! This doesn't need to happen.

If you don't believe him, then just leave the thread and WAIT for the movie.

come on guys! At least pretend to have manners...

[xChri5x]

You're lying. And you're hiding something as well.

http://i.imgur.com/4zZ49hw.gif

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

is it April 1st again?

[Donatello19]

Guys Please! This doesn't need to happen.

If you don't believe him, then just leave the thread and WAIT for the movie.

come on guys! At least pretend to have manners...

You've been here for a while, you should know how these people act by now :P

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I can see a future addition to the Disintegrator unit on the horizon.

[Radical Raph]

Okay, I give. Here's a more detailed but non spoiler review...

The movie is good. Not great, not garbage, but good. First the negatives...The movie feels kind if rushed. It goes by super fast and doesn't really pause, it's very straight forward. April's storyline in particular just get kind of dropped without a satisfying resolution. She has an active roll in the story, but things don't come full circle her. Also, while the action was good...there's no stand out fight scene. The Turtles just plow through the Foot clan pretty quick without breaking a sweat. They're not Hulk-like, but the are a little too strong. Shredder is really the only threat to them but there isn't a strong and epic back-and-forth fight at the end. It's kind of like the first movie.

Now for the positives. The Turtles are great. They're fully in character, they're funny, they're not overly serious, they're a blast to watch. Mikey's thing with April is way more cute than creeperish. Knoxville does a fine job is Leo and everyone gets their own good moments. And the flashback scene with the young Turtles in Splinter is really sweet and funny. As for the humans, no one is terrible. They all play their parts competently. Arnett doesn't steal the show, but he's funny. Ficthner is alright, and no he's not Shredder. They're quick to establish that. Megan Fox is fine. You can see she's trying, and to the movies credit it doesn’t overly sexualize her. It treats her like a character. Shredder is pretty standard villain and gets a great fight scene with Splinter, whose new look takes a little getting used to, but he's really entertaining.

And while I said the movie feels rushed, I think that will help it win over casuals and young audiences. It doesn't meander, it doesn't fake us out with false endings, it's quick and to the point. It's not Transformers.

The movie never gets vulgar or offensive. It's light hearted, very comedic, fast-paced, and it has fun. The snow chase scene is the major set piece and it's great. Overall it's a very simple story, nothing more, nothing less. It's not gonna change the game but it's not gonna destroy childhoods. Kids will be entertained. Parents probably too. It's not the movie the fanbase was waiting for, but there's potential for future installments. It's like an episode of the cartoon with the visual aesthetic of Mirage. It's a fun popcorn movie.

Oh, there was no post credit scene in the version I saw, but that could change upon release.

PM me if you want spoilers.


Nice. I noticed you said there were no standout action scenes... but then pointed out a couple?

And am I wrong about Knoxville and his southern twang? Is it less obvious in the movie?

[jezza]

"Fight?"
"Fight!"
"Kitchen?"
"kitchen!"

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Nice. I noticed you said there were no standout action scenes... but then pointed out a couple?

And am I wrong about Knoxville and his southern twang? Is it less obvious in the movie?

Nice. I noticed you said there were no standout action scenes... but then pointed out a couple?

And am I wrong about Knoxville and his southern twang? Is it less obvious in the movie?

Déjà vu within the same thread?

[Glados]

is it April 1st again?

Here it's apparently April 1st all year around!

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Here it's apparently April 1st all year around!

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110401181117/fairlyoddparents/en/images/3/3d/FoolsDayOut227.png

[BabyTurtles]

You've been here for a while, you should know how these people act by now :P

I don't care I'm demanding ORDER!!
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m12d07WNuS1qeihbqo1_500.gif

[Vicky82]

Come on guys calm down, you don't want to be banned from the movie thread a week before the movie comes out do you.

Anyway, there is going to be a pre screening tonight so you find out spoilers soon. Keep you eyes open tonight for movie reviews.

[BabyTurtles]

Come on guys calm down, you don't want to be banned from the movie thread a week before the movie comes out do you.

Anyway, there is going to be a pre screening tonight so you find out spoilers soon. Keep you eyes open tonight for movie reviews.

more reviews would be nice *___* I hope they are positive~

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

all jokes aside. to the OP

you kind of brought this on yourself..you made a thread saying you saw the movie, then pretty much refused to say anything at all other than vague responses

its pretty much the "NANY NANY BOO BOO" of forum threads

people even warned you about what could happen, as for "being called out"

what do you expect..people are going to double check to see if you are indeed for real and if things dont match up they will say something and call your bluff

from one turtle fan to another..if you really did see the movie and your intention was never to give things away. you shouldnt have made the thread..its pretty much a big F you to the rest of us and just request this thread closed

if you didnt see it and are just playing with peoples emotions,trying to get a riase out of some and seeking attention, you should man up admit it and have this thread be closed

[Redeemer]

http://www.fimfiction-static.net/images/story_images/171904.jpg?1393477891

beeshaw: I'll be fine, some chucklehead just got my goat for a bit. I'll get over it. But seriously, the way people are acting like this movie's either going to cure or cause cancer is infuriating. If it wasn't TMNT, every single person on either side of the fence would hand-wave it away saying "Meh, looks like everything else." They wouldn't be starting holy wars over it. It's insufferable. I also can't stand seeing people I like get picked on or harassed, I just have a real problem with it.

I agree with the holy war comment. I have never seen a fandom divided so extensively. From the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln "A fandom divided cannot stand!
:lol:

[Galactus]

Thanks for the info.

Sadly it sounds decidely mediocre and that's before the twists that if you care about the franchise are going to ruin it.

Maybe it's me but I'm not seeing the Mirage influence on the visuals. The designs of the characters are about as far from the original comics as you can get and there doesn't seem to be any "grit". From everything we've seen it all seems very over-the-top and cartoonish. Can I ask if anyone actually gets bruised or cut?

I'd rather a sequel didn't try and expand on Shredder's backstory given that they will inevitably expand the cast with Casey, mutant henchmen and aliens and what not. I don't have faith anyone making this movie could balance that. That was this movie's job and it looks like the opportunity has been wasted.

[Xiewin]

This is getting confusing, is he telling the truth or not??

[LincolnHawk]

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/Yourmanj81/funny-Fry-meme-trolling-Internet.jpg (http://s804.photobucket.com/user/Yourmanj81/media/funny-Fry-meme-trolling-Internet.jpg.html)

[Le Glorieux Tortue]

Unrelated is there a poll thread asking forum members ages as I think I may be on a site for kids

[LincolnHawk]

Unrelated is there a poll thread asking forum members ages as I think I may be on a site for kids

I've asked myself this plenty of times

[Bry]

Sheesh, guys. No need to attack anybody. Time will tell whether or not the details are true. Nobody's forcing anybody to ask for "spoilers" or follow the thread.

I'm curious to see if these details are true, though. Let's hypothetically say they are, just for a second... if that's case, are some folks getting upset because they don't like what they're hearing?

[Traximus]

HAHAHAHA

This getting ridiculous. Yes I know I brought this on myself, but I didn't realize my integrity and character would be called into question.

Yes I saw the movie. What point would there be in trolling you? If you don't believe me, fine, I could care less. I gave you a review, I gave you the spoilers you asked for. It's kind of hard to get super detailed with my responses because I'm at work right now, but as I pointed out in my review this is not a deep movie.

Or I could be lying about all of it because I have nothing else better to do with my time. It's truly a mystery not even Sherlock, Columbo, and Scooby Doo combined could solve.

[Xiewin]

HAHAHAHA

This getting ridiculous. Yes I know I brought this on myself, but I didn't realize my integrity and character would be called into question.

Yes I saw the movie. What point would there be in trolling you? If you don't believe me, fine, I could care less. I gave you a review, I gave you the spoilers you asked for. It's kind of hard to get super detailed with my responses because I'm at work right now, but as I pointed out in my review this is not a deep movie.

Or I could be lying about all of it because I have nothing else better to do with my time. It's truly a mystery not even Sherlock, Columbo, and Scooby Doo combined could solve.

You were at work? lol then that explains everything now.

Anyways, thanks for the spoilers.

[strawberryfields]

What spoilers? You haven't actually given away anything. Between the trailers and BTS special you are regurgitating info that's been out for some time now. Not saying you are a liar, but I could have given the same info you have and I haven't seen the movie. I guess even if you were to give out real info there would be no way to prove it anyway, so maybe its pointless.

[A_Little_Too_Raph.9859]

HAHAHAHA

This getting ridiculous. Yes I know I brought this on myself, but I didn't realize my integrity and character would be called into question.

Yes I saw the movie. What point would there be in trolling you? If you don't believe me, fine, I could care less. I gave you a review, I gave you the spoilers you asked for. It's kind of hard to get super detailed with my responses because I'm at work right now, but as I pointed out in my review this is not a deep movie.

Or I could be lying about all of it because I have nothing else better to do with my time. It's truly a mystery not even Sherlock, Columbo, and Scooby Doo combined could solve.


You didn't think you integrity and character would be called into question?? First time on the internets is it??? OF COURSE your integrity and character would be called into question....that's what people do. We want to know if you are lying. Give the people a juicy tidbit. And if it's not in the movie then prepare to be ran out of town.

And Why would you be trolling us??? Oh I don't know...because you get a thrill out of getting people all worked up? You are seeking attention and junk? Who knows why anyone does anything these days. Why did the guy over IMDB troll everyone there?? Because he wanted to....duh!

[Radical Raph]

HAHAHAHA

This getting ridiculous. Yes I know I brought this on myself, but I didn't realize my integrity and character would be called into question.

Yes I saw the movie. What point would there be in trolling you? If you don't believe me, fine, I could care less. I gave you a review, I gave you the spoilers you asked for. It's kind of hard to get super detailed with my responses because I'm at work right now, but as I pointed out in my review this is not a deep movie.

Or I could be lying about all of it because I have nothing else better to do with my time. It's truly a mystery not even Sherlock, Columbo, and Scooby Doo combined could solve.
If it is at least better than Transformers like you say it is then I will be happy. I'm not expecting anything too deep. But I do expect to see a lot of brotherly bonding and stuff.

What about Raph flexing bullets? Is it as stupid as it sounds?

[massakre]

I really dont want to surf this thread for the sake of spoilers.. Id just like to know if there is/isn't an after credits scene? Sorry if this has been answered already.

[Bry]

If the details are true, I'm officially way more excited for Peter Laird's response to the movie than the movie itself.

...well, to be honest, that's the case even if they're not true. :trazz:

[Sanjuro]

If the details are true, I'm officially way more excited for Peter Laird's response to the movie than the movie itself.

...well, to be honest, that's the case even if they're not true. :trazz:

Who's that?

[Bry]

Who's that?

Assuming you actually don't know? He's one of these guys:

http://www.toplessrobot.com/tmnt-laird-eastman.jpg

The co-creator of the TMNT. And one of the artists of the drawing in your avatar. :)

He's... very particular about how his co-creation is represented, and he tends to speak his mind. If this movie did gut/alter the backstory like we're being told... I can't wait to see what he thinks. :tlol:

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Who's that?

.................................................. ............................Get Out



Kidding:D

[Sanjuro]

He's one of these guys:

http://www.toplessrobot.com/tmnt-laird-eastman.jpg

And one of the artists of the drawing in your avatar.

(The co-creator of the TMNT.)

What a nerd!

[Radical Raph]

Unrelated is there a poll thread asking forum members ages as I think I may be on a site for kids
How old are you?

I mean, you are on a ninja turtles thread.

[Cipher]

Don't worry, guys. We'll get those details. Detective MastahShredder is on the case.

#teamtraximus

[Le Glorieux Tortue]

How old are you?

I mean, you are on a ninja turtles thread.

It is more a comment on the maturity of members on this message board which is quite low in most regards, yourself included. I have seen mature discussion on ninja turtles, even on this forum, so it is obviously not the content that is causing it.

[trikuza]

ahh damn it...Machinima said i won tickets to the advanced screening tonight in LA and they messaged me for my email 3 hours ago. I slept in! I hope there's still a chance they reply to me...agghhh

[pdizzle]

For those going to the premeire tonight, what time does it start?

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

http://i.imgur.com/Sv2CwG8.png (http://imgur.com/Sv2CwG8)

You didn't see it, and I know, because I SAW IT!

Here are the REAL spoilers


The movie opens...3am NYC...we see April O'Neill showering...this scene lasts for 20 minutes.

Cut to Eric Sachs saying IF WE CAN'T FIND ALIENS WE'LL JUST MAKE OUR OWN MUTANT SOLDIER TURLTES, I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING!! NOW SHOW ME THAT APRIL O'NEILL PLAYBOY SPREAD!!

Cut to April O'Neill on the subway, oops! Her shoe is untied, she bends over and the camera stays on her ass for a good 40 minutes while she ties her shoes, then all the sudden the turtles appear, they kill everyone in sight buy squishing them in their hands, because they're all 20 ft tall. Mikey is drooling all over April, and he keeps grabbing her boobs and ass. They can't actually speak, they just burp and fart, and pee and poop uncontrollably, it's very funny!!

Then there are just random explosions for no reason, and every time there is an explosion a picture of Michael Bay pops up in the corner of the screen and dollar signs pop out of his eyes!

Cut to Eric Sachs saying he's Shredder, and he's the best Shredder because he's WHITE!

Cut to Splinter telling April he's actually her father, and she's part rat.

More poop and pee.

Then the turtles kill shredder by lighting their farts on fire and he explodes!

Roll Credits "A MICHAEL BAY MASTERPIECE" is the only thing on the screen for the next 8 minutes.

There was a standing ovation in my theater! All our dreams have come true for this flick!

Then after the credits a close up on eyes, and it backs out to reveal Karai is actually half turtle! And she says "It was all a dream..." then all the detractors wake up and realize they've been crying for no reason because it was actually a good movie.

[Anton Chigurh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMsxOAcGlPw


You didn't see it, and I know, because I SAW IT!

Here are the REAL spoilers


The movie opens...3am NYC...we see April O'Neill showering...this scene lasts for 20 minutes.

Cut to Eric Sachs saying IF WE CAN'T FIND ALIENS WE'LL JUST MAKE OUR OWN MUTANT SOLDIER TURLTES, I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING!! NOW SHOW ME THAT APRIL O'NEILL PLAYBOY SPREAD!!

Cut to April O'Neill on the subway, oops! Her shoe is untied, she bends over and the camera stays on her ass for a good 40 minutes while she ties her shoes, then all the sudden the turtles appear, they kill everyone in sight buy squishing them in their hands, because they're all 20 ft tall. Mikey is drooling all over April, and he keeps grabbing her boobs and ass. They can't actually speak, they just burp and fart, and pee and poop uncontrollably, it's very funny!!

Then there are just random explosions for no reason, and every time there is an explosion a picture of Michael Bay pops up in the corner of the screen and dollar signs pop out of his eyes!

Cut to Eric Sachs saying he's Shredder, and he's the best Shredder because he's WHITE!

Cut to Splinter telling April he's actually her father, and she's part rat.

More poop and pee.

Then the turtles kill shredder by lighting their farts on fire and he explodes!

Roll Credits "A MICHAEL BAY MASTERPIECE" is the only thing on the screen for the next 8 minutes.

There was a standing ovation in my theater! All our dreams have come true for this flick!

Then after the credits a close up on eyes, and it backs out to reveal Karai is actually half turtle! And she says "It was all a dream..." then all the detractors wake up and realize they've been crying for no reason because it was actually a good movie.


WOW dude you humor is so original, :oops:

[LincolnHawk]

It is more a comment on the maturity of members on this message board which is quite low in most regards, yourself included. I have seen mature discussion on ninja turtles, even on this forum, so it is obviously not the content that is causing it.

He's just butthurt bc his attempt at trolling resulted in his thread not only being locked but deleted

[Xiewin]

Then there are just random explosions for no reason, and every time there is an explosion a picture of Michael Bay pops up in the corner of the screen and dollar signs pop out of his eyes!

oh god lol

[Radical Raph]

It is more a comment on the maturity of members on this message board which is quite low in most regards, yourself included. I have seen mature discussion on ninja turtles, even on this forum, so it is obviously not the content that is causing it.
Lighten up, dude. I do think a lot of the people on here are kids. But as far as me being mature, I made one joke thread and suddenly I'm immature. I don't usually take part in the "my opinion is better than yours" discussions on here. To me, that is immature.

[TigerClaw]

with the movie getting positive responses on twitter and such, I wonder about one particular thing.

Kevin Eastman supposedly has a cameo in this, I wonder what it is.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Mature = Sad, miserable, can't take a joke.

[#MechaFresh]

You are going to get dogged with every possible question for the next two days. You know this, right?

+ 1
:lol:

[pdizzle]

So....I just need to know.....was baxter stockman in the movie?

[Le Glorieux Tortue]

Lighten up, dude. I do think a lot of the people on here are kids. But as far as me being mature, I made one joke thread and suddenly I'm immature. I don't usually take part in the "my opinion is better than yours" discussions on here. To me, that is immature.

Mature = Sad, miserable, can't take a joke.

I don't know if it is my bad english coming across, but basically when one makes a "joke" thread it would be funny if there was actually joke involved and not just something meant to annoy . I am not a defender of the movie as I don't even know if it's good but I am annoyed when people put no effort in trying to be funny. That is the most offensive thing to expect people to laugh at something so horribly lazy.

Also just people getting so mad at whether someone is telling the truth about seeing a movie. Why not just wait til it comes out ? Why get so mad ?

Now you may ask the same question towards me and people who do this and make lazy jokes but I am not mad about it I just wanted to point it out to maybe influence you to try harder next time . It could have been funny it really could have

[Radical Raph]

I don't know if it is my bad english coming across, but basically when one makes a "joke" thread it would be funny if there was actually joke involved and not just something meant to annoy . I am not a defender of the movie as I don't even know if it's good but I am annoyed when people put no effort in trying to be funny. That is the most offensive thing to expect people to laugh at something so horribly lazy.

Also just people getting so mad at whether someone is telling the truth about seeing a movie. Why not just wait til it comes out ? Why get so mad ?

Now you may ask the same question towards me and people who do this and make lazy jokes but I am not mad about it I just wanted to point it out to maybe influence you to try harder next time . It could have been funny it really could have
At least one or two people got a kick out of it so I'm happy. You can either be part of the joke or you can crash the party. I'll admit I didnt get to put as much time into it as I wanted since I was busy at work but I wouldn't take something that was meant to be a joke so seriously.

[Le Glorieux Tortue]

At least one or two people got a kick out of it so I'm happy. You can either be part of the joke or you can crash the party. I'll admit I didnt get to put as much time into it as I wanted since I was busy at work but I wouldn't take something that was meant to be a joke so seriously.

I am not being as serious as it seems, I just like to call people out when they are doing bad comedy

No offense was really intended:P

Stay Radical !

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

If I'm going to put maximum efforts into a joke I better be getting paid for it...I would hope nobody is taking this board so seriously they're actually putting effort into mocking people.

[Le Glorieux Tortue]

If I'm going to put maximum efforts into a joke I better be getting paid for it...I would hope nobody is taking this board so seriously they're actually putting effort into mocking people.

It doesn't take much effort if you are naturally funny but you probably aren't :P

[Puddinpop]

If I'm going to put maximum efforts into a joke I better be getting paid for it...I would hope nobody is taking this board so seriously they're actually putting effort into mocking people.

Well... I thought your post was funny. It was funny bc it really speaks to how ridiculous some of the things people get upset about around here really are. But I will say.. I am eagerly waiting for some juicy spoilers

[A_Little_Too_Raph.9859]

with the movie getting positive responses on twitter and such, I wonder about one particular thing.

Kevin Eastman supposedly has a cameo in this, I wonder what it is.

A trashman in the middle of the night

[Radical Raph]

If I'm going to put maximum efforts into a joke I better be getting paid for it...I would hope nobody is taking this board so seriously they're actually putting effort into mocking people.
I agree. Some people just don't have a good sense of humor.

[Puddinpop]

Kevin Eastman supposedly has a cameo in this, I wonder what it is.

A doctor. Not 100% confirmed.. but most likely he will play a doctor.

[TigerClaw]

A doctor. Not 100% confirmed.. but most likely he will play a doctor.
I wonder if his Cameo has him interacting with one of the Turtles.

[Puddinpop]

I wonder if his Cameo has him interacting with one of the Turtles.

That would be spectacular! I'm always seeing Stan in Marvel films.. its going to be so cool seeing Eastman in a TMNT film.

[DioLeo451]

I wonder if his Cameo has him interacting with one of the Turtles.
that would be sweet

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

A doctor. Not 100% confirmed.. but most likely he will play a doctor.

that would be cool..i hope he gets a stan lee style cameo

[Redeemer]

I would actually like to see both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in the movie with cameos..... Something like making a comic based on mutant sharks or making a movie based on 4 alien brothers. :lol:

[TigerClaw]

Looks like Kevin Eastman's cameo got cut from the movie.
Its around the 10 minute mark he talks about the movie.
http://blip.tv/cbr/cbr-tv-sdcc-kevin-eastman-on-his-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-odyssey-7000309

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

they couldve gone the easy route and make them be cops

[zodiac brave]

A doctor. Not 100% confirmed.. but most likely he will play a doctor.

yeah, i was gonna say this.

i can't for the life of me remember where i read it, but there was an article or interview that i swear had a quote from him saying he was gonna be cameoing as a doctor.

(im assuming at the tcri labs...)

they couldve gone the easy route and make them be cops

sorry for the double post--but that woulda been AWESOME!

they coulda even given eastman a gallagher wig and weird al moustache to look like he did in the 2k3 series, heh.

[Bry]

I would actually like to see both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in the movie with cameos..... Something like making a comic based on mutant sharks or making a movie based on 4 alien brothers. :lol:

I thought I heard that Laird almost had a cameo with Eastman in the original movie but decided not to. Maybe it was in the "Turtle Power" doc? I don't recall. I think the impression is that he wasn't comfortable with "acting", and since he's completely uninvolved in this project I doubt he'd even consider it.

[Traximus]

Thanks for the info.

Sadly it sounds decidely mediocre and that's before the twists that if you care about the franchise are going to ruin it.

Maybe it's me but I'm not seeing the Mirage influence on the visuals. The designs of the characters are about as far from the original comics as you can get and there doesn't seem to be any "grit". From everything we've seen it all seems very over-the-top and cartoonish. Can I ask if anyone actually gets bruised or cut?

I'd rather a sequel didn't try and expand on Shredder's backstory given that they will inevitably expand the cast with Casey, mutant henchmen and aliens and what not. I don't have faith anyone making this movie could balance that. That was this movie's job and it looks like the opportunity has been wasted.

The Mirage influence comes more into play in terms of the look of the city and use of shadows. But the action is pretty cartoonish. No blood or bruising, but characters do take some pretty gnarly hits.

Nice. I noticed you said there were no standout action scenes... but then pointed out a couple?

And am I wrong about Knoxville and his southern twang? Is it less obvious in the movie?

I meant in terms of, "must see just for this scene". The action is good, But aside from the snow chase scene, nothing really memorable.

The twang is less obvious as the movie goes on.

[TigerClaw]

On that Kevin Eastman interview, He said he worked on some drawings for the film's opening intro.

More reviews coming from Twitter and all positive.

[Puddinpop]

More reviews coming from Twitter and all positive.

Is there a link Tiger? should I just search TMNT Movie?

[TigerClaw]

Is there a link Tiger? should I just search TMNT Movie?
Its coming from the #TMNTMovie Hashtag
https://twitter.com/hashtag/tmntmovie?f=realtime&src=hash

[xChri5x]

Looks like Kevin Eastman's cameo got cut from the movie.
Its around the 10 minute mark he talks about the movie.
http://blip.tv/cbr/cbr-tv-sdcc-kevin-eastman-on-his-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-odyssey-7000309

Ugh... Was that really necessary? How hard would it have been to actually keep it in?

[ssjup81]

That would be spectacular! I'm always seeing Stan in Marvel films.. its going to be so cool seeing Eastman in a TMNT film.Didn't he have a cameo in the 1990 film?

[TigerClaw]

I like this response on twitter.
https://twitter.com/Pjay_Dewan/status/494662248300699649
@Pjay_Dewan

I have to say @michaelbay did #TMNTMovie justice #cowabunga! Now I have to watch the originals @TMNTMovie

[sdp]

umm...what Mexico screening? I'm in Mexico City I didn't know about any screening though.


edit: apparently it was today? If I had known earlier I probably could've gotten some tickets, my student apparently interviewed Megan Fox who came to Mexico City for the first time.

[Shark_Blade]

I love the great feedbacks. :tlove:

Ahhh, 7 days!

[Xiewin]

inglouriousbasterd ‏@TWOTUNN:

#TMNTmovie YESSSSSS BRO!!! F YESSS!!!! 10/10!!!!!!

lol looks like someone got overexcited


The tmnt tag is overflowing positive comments. I knew some people were going to like it, but jeezz

[BabyTurtles]

lol looks like someone got overexcited


The tmnt tag is overflowing positive comments. I knew some people were going to like it, but jeezz

Isn't it awesome!? :D better overflowing with positivity than negativity~

[sdp]

It's hard to find information on the Mexico premier since all the Mexican sites/social media is only talking about Megan Fox...

As far as early reactions it's good to remember they are always generally positive because of the experience clouding judgement I wouldn't really count it until we see more criticisms being addressed.

[Allio]

At least when I posted those rumors, I tried my best to connect thing even the things I didn't have rumors for

[Bry]

lol looks like someone got overexcited


The tmnt tag is overflowing positive comments. I knew some people were going to like it, but jeezz

Hey, maybe we'll all be surprised. Maybe this'll somehow be the TMNT movie we all wanted after all. I... kinda doubt it, but anything's possible.

But keep in mind, the Green Lantern movie got overwhelming praise from advance screenings (http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-screening-green-lantern-earns-positive-praise/), and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually thinks that's a good movie since it was released. Getting picked for a free advance screening (and often some free swag with it) tends to get the dopamine flowing. :twink:

I actually got tickets to an advance screening of the 2007 TMNT movie and won a prize pack back in the day, and walking out of the movie I was blown away. And I still like the movie overall, but its flaws were way more apparent after the excitement wore off. Not saying that's the case here necessarily, but... it's not uncommon.

Hang tight - the full picture won't be clear for a little while yet.

[Puddinpop]

Wow.. This makes me even more excited..

Nico Miceli ‏@NicoMiceli · 48m
I was blown away by the new #TMNTMovie so good! Amazing CGI and action scenes and even though it's for kids it was really funny

MA ‏@mainpa · 44m
Well that was a pleasant surprise! #TMNTMovie #fb

Melissa Berne ‏@YaGirlMelberne · 36m
#TMNTMovie was fun and funny! The elevator scene had me dyin

Yudy Abreu ‏@Yudy117 · 31m
#TMNTMovie Loved the opening scenes! Adorable jokes throughout. Just all around FUN movie.

Valerie Champer ‏@valchamp84 · 30m
Saw the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! I really enjoyed it and it made me laugh! �� Two Thumbs Up!����#TMNTMovie

Antoniooo ‏@Wasntme512 · 30m
#TMNTMovie was AMAZEBALLS!! ����������������

Bronson-Lee Ainger ‏@BronsonLee · 23m
Just got back from #TMNTMovie! Certainly one of the biggest surprises of the summer to me. Thanks a bunch, @geekadelphia/@ParamountPics!

Blossoming Minerva. ‏@ZeohBleu3 · 19m
A lil gem from tonight. Best screening I've been to yet! For a great movie. #TMNTMovie pic.twitter.com/LUvx4Ym3x9

Ricky's Pecks ‏@katekate561 · 57m
I just finished watching an advance screening of #TMNT #TMNTMovie and it was so funny and amazing ❤ I never thought it could be that good ����

Damon Shaw ‏@DamonS23 · 1h
Ok haters! Just got out of #TMNTMovie and if you loved the Turtles as a kid you'll love this movie!

tori ‏@TORICLS · 1h
#TMNTMovie soooo goood yaaaas��

Jedi Mercenary ‏@J3di_M3rc · 1h
#tmntmovie far exceeded my expectations and was fantastic

Toyah ‏@twizzim75 · 1h
#TMNTMovie was so hilariously entertaining from beginning to end....Mikey was my favorite.

Andrew ‏@sanjurotsubaki · 1h
Well... that was pretty awesome! Much better than I expected. #tmntmovie

Just a few :wink:

[pdizzle]

The hype is real people, and mine is so intense ill never get to sleep tonight :o

[Xiewin]

Hey, maybe we'll all be surprised. Maybe this'll somehow be the TMNT movie we all wanted after all. I... kinda doubt it, but anything's possible.

But keep in mind, the Green Lantern movie got overwhelming praise from advance screenings (http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-screening-green-lantern-earns-positive-praise/), and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually thinks that's a good movie since it actually came out.

Hang tight - the full picture won't be clear for a little while yet.

I really don't know what to expect. I mean people used the same comparison for the Guardians early reactions, but that turned out to be a well received movie after all. But I agree with you though, reviews on twitter arn't the best source for an actual movie's quality.

I really hope people aren't over hyping this movie way too much. It's can ruin the experience for people who haven't seen it in theaters, especially when you watch it expecting much more than what the movie offers.

I'll wait and watch the movie for myself.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

But keep in mind, the Green Lantern movie got overwhelming praise from advance screenings (http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-screening-green-lantern-earns-positive-praise/), and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually thinks that's a good movie since it was released.

Not trying to start an argument here, just want to say, I actually enjoyed Green Lantern. I saw it in 3D, and up until that point I had problems watching 3D movies and getting headaches. I also thought 3D was very lame the way it was being used. Avatar did a good job of using the 3D, but I actually prefered the way Lantern used the 3D. I haven't watched it in a while, and I know I'm in the minority when it comes to that movie, but i just don't have any hate towards it.

[Puddinpop]

The hype is real people, and mine is so intense ill never get to sleep tonight :o

Yea lol.. some people are on their way to screenings now, so I think well be seeing reaction into the AM hours. Waited for this for sooooo long. The most agonizing wait lol. Now it's here.. and all of these emotions that have built up over the past year are coming to a head. Nothing will feel better than to watch this movie succeed in spite of all the blowback and negativity that it has faced. All of the geek sites that prematurely mocked this film. The people that wanted it to fail simply bc it wasn't what they wanted. Against all odds and TMNT just kept pushing forward. Every time I see Liebesman I wanna give him a hug and say thank you lol. He has made me a very happy guy. I know I am not the only one.

[TigerClaw]

I believe Ninja Pizza are seeing the movie too. This was posted an hour ago.
https://twitter.com/ninjapizza/status/494660539084050433
@ninjapizza

Am in San Francisco, about 45 minutes away from seeing the movie!! #TMNTMovie http://fb.me/4cbAgK4nP

[pdizzle]

Yea lol.. some people are on their way to screenings now, so I think well be seeing reaction into the AM hours. Waited for this for sooooo long. The most agonizing wait lol. Now it's here.. and all of these emotions that have built up over the past year are coming to a head. Nothing will feel better than to watch this movie succeed in spite of all the blowback and negativity that it has faced. All of the geek sites that prematurely mocked this film. The people that wanted it to fail simply bc it wasn't what they wanted. Against all odds and TMNT just kept pushing forward. Every time I see Liebesman I wanna give him a hug and say thank you lol. He has made me a very happy guy. I know I am not the only one.

Lol.. I couldnt have said this better myself

[Puddinpop]

Lol.. I couldnt have said this better myself

Our other buddy just wrote this in the other thread

Originally Posted by Sanjuro View Post
It'll be a bit longer. Stumbled upon a Shake Shack on the drive home!

I liked the movie a lot, was a ton of fun. Arguably, it's the best theatrical film in the franchise.

This is getting ridiculous lol. I think I need a scotch myself right now.

[Shark_Blade]

Spread the love. :tlove: Haters be damned.

Ahh, these 7 days is gonna be excruciatingly long. I'm gonna try my best to occupy myself with other things and avoid spoilers.

[Xiewin]

Found this on tumblr:


Guess who just got home from an early premier of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie?

I really enjoyed that movie! It was funny and action-y, and I would definitely see it again!

[Shark_Blade]

God bless! :tlove:

I'll see it many times too probably.

[Matt2310]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

Shredder is pretty bad ass in this movie

[pdizzle]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

Details, please

[Xiewin]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

can I ask you some questions?

[BabyTurtles]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

Shredder is pretty bad ass in this movie

http://38.media.tumblr.com/b28966e6a79000d55bf7d6d6dc4bd98c/tumblr_mio14o6mrN1rxevt4o1_250.gif

It's been a good couple of hours

and it keeps getting better.

[beeshaw]

God bless! :tlove:

I'll see it many times too probably.

I can see myself watching it twice opening weekend. I debated on doing the 'midnight screening' but my little guy is REALLY excited and I want to have that 'thing' with him ya know? So we will be going on the 9th for sure, and I'm almost positive he will ask to see it again, and I can't say no to that face.

[DioLeo451]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

Shredder is pretty bad ass in this movie
Was it really Matt did it make you wanna dance when you left:tsmile:

[Matt2310]

I'm def seeing it again the day it comes out... Only thing is I didn't like seeing it in 3D. I'll answer anything PM so I don't spoil...
A cpl things cut out and shortened

[Matt2310]

Was it really Matt did it make you wanna dance when you left:tsmile:

I danced all the way to the car like I was floating haha NO ninja turtle 3D glasses but they gave out foam turtle hands and mini posters I got mikey and ended up scoring a Raph and Donnie that some suckers left behind

[DioLeo451]

I danced all the way to the car like I was floating haha NO ninja turtle 3D glasses but they gave out foam turtle hands and mini posters I got mikey and ended up scoring a Raph and Donnie that some suckers left behind
Haha awesome no 3d glasses noooo but Foam fingers Yay!!! Posters double Yay!!!:tgrin:

[Puddinpop]

Guys I got back a little while ago the film was GREAT.

Shredder is pretty bad ass in this movie

Dude.. please PM me some of those juicy spoilers lol!

[Matt2310]

Honestly felt slightly rushed But don't get it twisted was a great movie, martial arts was insane a lot of sex jokes with mikey was really funny

[Matt2310]

Dude.. please PM me some of those juicy spoilers lol!

Ask away young grasshopper

[Matt2310]

My fellow Bostonians that were with me tonight did u guys hear that kid that sounded like a hyena when he laughed :( I was 3 seats away from him lol

[TigerClaw]

Honestly felt slightly rushed But don't get it twisted was a great movie, martial arts was insane a lot of sex jokes with mikey was really funny
Interesting, There's a new TV with Mikey going.

Mikey: If it wasn't already obvious with that girl, Dibs

and then

Mikey: If I don't return, You can always find me, In hear. 'Almost looks as if he was this close to touching April's Boobs.'
Raph: Don't be an idiot

[Matt2310]

Raph in disguise was cut I don't get why since they made the figure

[TigerClaw]

Raph in disguise was cut I don't get why since they made the figure
Wow! Really? They cut the entire scene? Because Kevin Eastman said his cameo was cut too.

[BabyTurtles]

Raph in disguise was cut I don't get why since they made the figure

um....was Mikey cool in the movie!? *_*

[pdizzle]

Raph in disguise was cut I don't get why since they made the figure

Really? Hopefully when this thing goes to bluray itwill be loaded with extras and deleted scenes....

[Puddinpop]

That sucks.. also Eastman getting cut bothers me a little.. I was really looking forward to seeing him in the film.. not for my own pleasure entirely.. but bc I think he deserves it. Matt I PMed you for a more in depth response but.. how were the fight scenes? Would you say that they are better than the older movies?

I do on the other hand.. love this picture

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10574487_253085448148559_753498560781443341_n.jpg? oh=17c7d736f1fc9c45df7e2c6165e9e4e0&oe=54541424

[TigerClaw]

There must be a reason why it was cut, They usually are. And mostly for pacing reasons I bet.

Either way, Those will end up in the deleted scenes on the Bluray.

[Matt2310]

Mikey was the man they all had moments, and the fight scenes were awesome the cgi in this movie was phenomenal


Edit sry for my **** replys I'm trying to keep it short to keep up with everyone

They rag on Vern a little bit it's pretty funny

[Leo656]

I'm just gonna point out to Bry that I still think Green Lantern was decent, not great, but pretty okay. It was pretty faithful, I'unno what else they could do with it; that's the mythology, that's the story (basically), that's what everything is supposed to look like... they just needed less Hammond and more Sinestro. The Hammond stuff dragged the movie down. Sequel would'a been 10x better since Sinestro would have been the heel.

TMNT sounds like a solid B-, but all the stuff I was leery of still seems confirmed. I guess that'll have to be good enough.

[Puddinpop]

Mikey was the man they all had moments, and the fight scenes were awesome the cgi in this movie was phenomenal


Edit sry for my **** replys I'm trying to keep it short to keep up with everyone

Matt... can I tell them about Shredder? in spoiler tags? Its up to you.. I cant take IT ANYMORE LOL

[Anton Chigurh]

Pm me puddin, pleaseeee ha

[RaphaelinSTL]

Honestly felt slightly rushed But don't get it twisted was a great movie, martial arts was insane a lot of sex jokes with mikey was really funny

they don't make Michelangelo crude the whole time do they? This isn't like Transformers low brow humor is it?

[Matt2310]

Idk how but if you want to spoiler tag what I told you I will verify it

[Jester]

i wonder if new tmnt movie gonna be mistake same way tmnt 90's movie did?
Wha ?

[Matt2310]

And that scene w Donnie he was using his bo staff to pop a door up

[Bry]

I'm just gonna point out to Bry that I still think Green Lantern was decent, not great, but pretty okay.

Well, fair enough. I wasn't saying it was all bad, but reactions to advance screenings made it out to be the second coming of Christ in movie form... and it fell wayyy short of that.

Twitter reactions to special advance screenings just aren't a good barometer of anything except how excited folks get about going to an advance screening.

[TigerClaw]

Ninja Pizza just seen the movie, And they dont seem positive about it.
https://twitter.com/ninjapizza/status/494701607846547457

@ninjapizza

Sorry to say this, but there is a lot wrong with this movie. #TMNTMovie

[Leo656]

Yeah, the pendulum really swung super-far the other way on Green Lantern. Although even the day the Super Bowl commercial aired, there were news articles stating that the people inside WB knew they were sitting on a bomb and were already hedging their bets. The advanced screenings got a good response, but 1. People are generally pretty excited to see things before other people get to, 2. Everything seems better on a big screen with a packed house, and 3. Easily amused people are easily amused. I liked it, but I admit, I waited twenty years to see that movie so I was, and am, more forgiving than other people who completely don't care about Green Lantern, which apparently is lots of people.

Some movies also age poorly. I was super-hyped about "Dark Knight Rises" on opening night in a packed theater, and I still like it, but man, it's definitely the worst in the series by a lot, and that wasn't immediately easy to tell in the context of a packed theater of excited fans. So, there's also that. We'll see how people feel about this flick in a year. Story sounds... off.

[Traximus]

they don't make Michelangelo crude the whole time do they? This isn't like Transformers low brow humor is it?

Well since we're not sweating spoilers anymore...

The fart joke int he TV spots is the only piece of crude humor. That and Raph calls Mikey "numbnuts" at one point. The humor pretty much comes from the characters own personalities.

[Puddinpop]

Well, fair enough. I wasn't saying it was all bad, but reactions to advance screenings made it out to be the second coming of Christ in movie form... and it fell wayyy short of that.

Twitter reactions to special advance screenings just aren't a good barometer of anything except how excited folks get about going to an advance screening.

Coming from the guy that is always preaching about " opinions " all the time.. you seem to dismiss every single positive opinion out there.. The other day you dismissed an entire tour's worth of peoples opinions just bc they listen to " screamo " music lol.. Why are you being so arrogant and narrow-minded dude? If these people were trashing this film you'd take them more seriously.. no doubt lol. These are people.. you don't them.. but you judge them based on the kind of music they listen too or bc they saw a movie early? Like its not possible for someone to see a movie early and dislike it? Really? lol. A lot of them said they didn't have any faith in the film before hand and that they were shocked. Seems like the only " opinions " you respect around here are the opinions that line up with your own. I think that you are just a little sour tonight.. it's understandable. Enough with the Green Lantern movie also lol. Some people actually liked it believe it or not. Now... before you go off accusing ME of not " respecting your " opinions... your favorite word. Please understand that that i do respect your opinion. I'm just disagreeing with how you go about it.. which is allowed around here.

[Electric]

Yeah, the pendulum really swung super-far the other way on Green Lantern. Although even the day the Super Bowl commercial aired, there were news articles stating that the people inside WB knew they were sitting on a bomb and were already hedging their bets. The advanced screenings got a good response, but 1. People are generally pretty excited to see things before other people get to, 2. Everything seems better on a big screen with a packed house, and 3. Easily amused people are easily amused. I liked it, but I admit, I waited twenty years to see that movie so I was, and am, more forgiving than other people who completely don't care about Green Lantern, which apparently is lots of people.

Some movies also age poorly. I was super-hyped about "Dark Knight Rises" on opening night in a packed theater, and I still like it, but man, it's definitely the worst in the series by a lot, and that wasn't immediately easy to tell in the context of a packed theater of excited fans. So, there's also that. We'll see how people feel about this flick in a year. Story sounds... off.

i go back and forth agreeing with you on the first part

but your second part is right on the money. saw TDKR in theaters first midnight showing, left thinking it was epic, which it was. but now, after watching it on dvd, without the packed theater cheering at everything, its definitley not the same. still good, but not as good without the movie theater.

i honestly believe with this tmnt movie, theres not going to be just one majority opinion. i know for a fact that i will enjoy this movie. i may not like a voice actor, or an origin or whatever, but theres a very little chance that i will not like this movie, as ill just look past it. and im a huge tmnt fan, dont get me wrong its not like im just going to enjoy it because its an action movie with the turtles, as there are definitley ways they could make an awful movie . but they got what to me are the necessary parts for it to be a true tmnt movie, and i will enjoy it for whatever it is.

on the other hand, i know theres also huge tmnt fans that are wanting this movie to be something else/have something else, etc. and theyre not wrong for wanting it, but its just not the movie for them. so it just all depends what they want of it

just what i think

[Leo656]

puddingpop: I think providing a counter-point is fine. And I'm pretty sure that's what Bry was doing. People say, "Well, people's early reactions are...", and he said, "Well, that doesn't always mean anything, because..." and that's that. I don't think it's arrogant or condescending at all, he was just making a point. Unless I read it wrong.

And not speaking for anyone else, but if people were giving negative reviews with nothing more than a few short buzz-words, I wouldn't be any more inclined to agree with them, personally. Positive or negative, I can't put stock in anyone's opinions if they can barely express them beyond "That was fresh" or "That was corny". That says literally nothing in either case.


on the other hand, i know theres also huge tmnt fans that are wanting this movie to be something else/have something else, etc. and theyre not wrong for wanting it, but its just not the movie for them. so it just all depends what they want of it

just what i think

Yeah, I just don't think it's my kinda movie. Even the parts that are done well, the thing as a whole just sounds like I'd prefer literally everything to be different, and I can't see how I'll be completely satisfied with it. Stuff I really want to see, I'm not gonna get to see. At best, it'll be like getting a Christmas present that you're overall fine with getting, you can use it, but it's not what you asked for or wanted.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Matt... can I tell them about Shredder? in spoiler tags? Its up to you.. I cant take IT ANYMORE LOL

Please yes I'm curious as heck about the details on Shredder! :D

[Puddinpop]

puddingpop: I think providing a counter-point is fine. And I'm pretty sure that's what Bry was doing. People say, "Well, people's early reactions are...", and he said, "Well, that doesn't always mean anything, because..." and that's that. I don't think it's arrogant or condescending at all, he was just making a point. Unless I read it wrong.

And not speaking for anyone else, but if people were giving negative reviews with nothing more than a few short buzz-words, I wouldn't be any more inclined to agree with them, personally. Positive or negative, I can't put stock in anyone's opinions if they can barely express them beyond "That was fresh" or "That was corny". That says literally nothing in either case.

Understandable.. When it's in every thread though? lol i mean.. how many times are you going to compare this to Green Lantern.. even though I and many others enjoyed that film.. It's like.. Everyone that went to a " screamo " tour doesn't count but Rotten tomatoes does? It just seems a bit arrogant for some to say " Hey.. i hate this movie and how they look, they screwed up and it's not what TMNT should be, they should just admit they were wrong " and I've read those words around here quite a few times. Its a little shocking lol. Considering the guy that drew the first turtles submitted the first concept drawings for the film. But I understand what you mean dude. And nothing personal towards Bry either.. I'm really just trying to understand this mind frame. I know that all of this Twitter talk should be taken with a grain of salt. But some of us have waited a long time for this. So it's exciting to see some positivity for once..

[Leo656]

Calling people who have problems with any changes at all "crybabies" is prevalent in every goddamn thread, so... why not? "Nature is balance".

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Twitter reactions to special advance screenings just aren't a good barometer of anything except how excited folks get about going to an advance screening.

That's kind of a ridiculous statement. I saw Expendables 3 at an advanced screening and it was not good, and being at an advanced screening did nothing to enhance my opinion of the movie.

I would say with movies like this, you're going to get a heavy amount of TMNT fans, whether casual or die hard, same w/ other comic movies. There wasn't a die hard Expendables crowd when I went. I think what happens is the critics get to give their reviews, end up bashing the movie before it's release and then people don't go. Man of Steel got destroyed by critics, and had an 80% audience positive rating for the first few weeks it was open, not sure what it's at now though.

[Puddinpop]

Shredder

The man in the suit is Oroku Saki. He has a baddass scene where he is tied up with his hands behind hid back with foot all around him and Karai watching. Saki says " Attack me " and he some how kicks the **** out of the Foot and frees his hands. Then he tells Karai, your men are weak, this is why they keep failing. The fight scene between him and Shredder is awesome. Splinter puts up one hell of a fight. According to Matt and a few other. this was by far the best TMNT film so far. No Krang but obviously left wide open for plot extension/ sequels.

[Electric]

anyone willing to pm or spoiler karais role in this movie (scenes, importance,lines, relations,fights?)




Yeah, I just don't think it's my kinda movie. Even the parts that are done well, the thing as a whole just sounds like I'd prefer literally everything to be different, and I can't see how I'll be completely satisfied with it. Stuff I really want to see, I'm not gonna get to see. At best, it'll be like getting a Christmas present that you're overall fine with getting, you can use it, but it's not what you asked for or wanted.

exactly, im the opposite of this. to me even the parts done poorly ill either find something to like in them or just ignore them.

again, just going to appeal to different people based on what they want. i doubt this will be a total bomb or a total success to any majority

[TigerClaw]

Do the Turtles swear in the movie?

We know Donnie says. "Allow me to be the Bad-Ass for once."

Does Raph say. "DAMN!"

[Bry]

puddingpop: I think providing a counter-point is fine. And I'm pretty sure that's what Bry was doing. People say, "Well, people's early reactions are...", and he said, "Well, that doesn't always mean anything, because..." and that's that. I don't think it's arrogant or condescending at all, he was just making a point. Unless I read it wrong.

Yeah, that's obviously where I was coming from. I'm not trying to oppose anyone's right to enjoy it, and I'm trying not to make too many assumptions about it. I'm just saying that early reactions tend to be pretty swayed in one direction and it's a little premature to call this anything more than that. Just trying to add a little balance, that's all. We'll have a better idea next week.

But that dude's had it out for me (and others) since The Unpleasantness a few months back, so I'm not surprised to see him back at it now that his ban's apparently been lifted. I'm almost kinda flattered he's following what I say so closely, even though he seems to completely miss the point and infer a lot of his own biases and assumptions onto what I say and supposedly mean. :trazz: But looks like he's still got high marks in attitude and low marks in having any valid point at all, so we'll see if it goes any differently this time. I've had him on my ignore list for a while now, so I'm best just ignoring any future trolling/baiting from that direction.

And not speaking for anyone else, but if people were giving negative reviews with nothing more than a few short buzz-words, I wouldn't be any more inclined to agree with them, personally. Positive or negative, I can't put stock in anyone's opinions if they can barely express them beyond "That was fresh" or "That was corny". That says literally nothing in either case.

Yeah, exactly. I saw a bunch of those early "reviews", and they were basically Warped Tour dudes saying "that was SICK/that was DOPE" over and over. And if they enjoyed it, good for them, really. But that says absolutely nothing about whether the movie's actually any good, and I honestly think I don't have much in common with their tastes or expectations anyway.

Everyone expects and wants different things, yeah? I know a lot of people who love the Transformers movies and stuff like that because to them, "over-the-top action + broad character archetypes + bad jokes = good movie". And sitting through that kind of thing for two hours makes me feel like my brain's leaking out of my skull.Not assuming TMNT is as bad as any Transformers movie necessarily, but based on all the details here it seems a lot like it wasn't aiming for more than that simple formula. And I think any movie deserves better than that, even if the idea's "ridiculous". We've had so many truly good/great comic book and genre movies in recent years, made by people who aimed as high as they could and tried to respect and elevate the material, so it's super frustrating when a movie like this doesn't even try to reach that same level, or when fans of the property try to argue that it shouldn't or can't. I don't buy that for a second.

[Leo656]

I noticed that cat had sort of a vendetta going on. I don't think I'm on the Good List with him either. :lol: People sure do love to get personal about stuff that don't mean nothin', eh?

I'm looking way past this movie, anyways. "Sin City 2", baby. Bruce Willis would single-handedly "shell-shock" those punk turtles AND their mangy rat. Because he's from New f*cking Jersey, and they're just from New York. 8)

[Technogeek29]

exactly, im the opposite of this. to me even the parts done poorly ill either find something to like in them or just ignore them.

again, just going to appeal to different people based on what they want. i doubt this will be a total bomb or a total success to any majority

I don't see this becoming a box office sucess, but I definetly don't see it bombing either.

[Leo656]

Bry: I agree whole-heartedly with your edited post. There's never a good reason to not aim high. Whenever I hear a filmmaker, especially, more or less dismiss his own material, saying things like "this isn't high art", or, "we're working with a ridiculous premise and trying to make it believable", I hear them as code words for, "I'm almost embarrassed to be working on this project, but I have to do it, so here it is."

I mean, Richard Lester hated comic books, hated comic book movies, especially hated Superman, and he got full reign over 1 and 1/2, almost two complete Superman movies. And look how they turned out: Awful, by any reasonable, objective standard. I feel like to make the best movie you possibly can, the people making it need to have *Some* reverence for the source material, you know?

I mean, I'm sure this won't be as bad as that, and they sure *say* they're big TMNT fans, but they also seem like they felt they had to "fix" lots of things, which implies they weren't good enough before. And reading the plot summaries, it doesn't sound like anything you'd need an intricate knowledge or love of TMNT to come up with. I'unno.

[MastahShredder]

Shredder

The man in the suit is Oroku Saki. He has a baddass scene where he is tied up with his hands behind hid back with foot all around him and Karai watching. Saki says " Attack me " and he some how kicks the **** out of the Foot and frees his hands. Then he tells Karai, your men are weak, this is why they keep failing. The fight scene between him and Shredder is awesome. Splinter puts up one hell of a fight. According to Matt and a few other. this was by far the best TMNT film so far. No Krang but obviously left wide open for plot extension/ sequels.

Interesting. Thanks.

And Traximus, I'm sorry I barked at you like that yesterday, I was just let down by your answer and thought you were messing with us. It's why I got so defensive.