What 'serious' alternate title would suit TMNT? - Page 2

*Galactus* · 08-22-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrewtheMirageTMNT

Stupid? They are heroes, if you were paying attention to the damn movie you would know. All four of them came to the rescue of people during the first act of the movie.

In the movie yes but they are not supposed to be heroes at least not in the sense that they patrol and want to stamp out crime.

Even the Fred Wolf show which 90% did have them as super heroes would sometimes have the turtles not want to get involved as they're not vigilantes usually to set up them finding a motivation later (usually sensing Shredder's involvement).

They are heroes in the sense that they are the protagonists but Leibesman suggesting he got the vigilante aspect from the comics shows he didn't read them.

ScrewtheMirageTMNT · 08-22-2014, 10:10 PM

I figure that they would patrol the streets if they lived above the sewer. A lot of heroes are guilty of not always patrolling the streets, the turtles like them want to have some time to them selves, a life beyond that. One can deny that they don't regularly patrol the streets but they cannot deny the fact that the turtles are heroes at the end of the day. There was a point in the ot that the turtles didn't want to deal with human conflicts, but that didn't last long, they spent a good chunk of their time defending the citizens and trying to. Anytime there was trouble, they dealt with it, wether the police and military showed up to save the day or not.

zodiac brave · 08-23-2014, 01:41 AM

"turtle boys: don't cut em no slack"

Leolead · 08-23-2014, 01:47 AM

Heroes in a Half Shell!

mb1025 · 08-23-2014, 01:50 AM

I bet they go with TMNT: Rise of the Shredder or something like that. I have a feeling these next 2 movies will kind of tie into each other so this is when Shredder will go over and lead to the 3rd movie.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-23-2014, 01:55 AM

They wouldn't/shouldn't want to be "heroes", their main goal outside of avenging Splinter has always simply been to exist peacefully and live as close to a "normal" life as possible. The super-hero trappings simply come from the fact that almost every 80s cartoon absolutely HAD to be in the super-hero vein because it was easier to sell toys that way. And even then, in a lot of episodes the Turtles don't always jump to get involved in situations that don't affect them personally. They're not like Batman, going out every night to protect the innocent and all that jazz. More like trouble just sort of finds them and then they have to deal with it. Their motives are usually more in the vein of self-preservation.

Basically, they're "heroic" characters, but not exactly heroes, because most of the time saving or protecting people isn't what drives them, it's more of a side effect of their adventuring than a goal.

And yeah, f*** "Heroes in a Half-Shell", that sh*t's fruity. Even when I was 7 I cringed whenever I heard or read that one. Just so face-palmingly corny.

*Candy Kappa* · 08-23-2014, 02:42 AM

Well, Half-Shell heroes would fit the new movie style, as they ****ed up the biology of the turtles and split the shell in two separate pieces.

Hannurdock · 08-23-2014, 02:47 AM

TMNT 2 : Mysterious Origins.

Where they finally explain that Splinter is either;
a. reincarnated Hamato Yoshi, like IDW
b. suffering amensia and post traumatic stress from losing Hamato Yoshi

Lou 500 · 08-23-2014, 04:00 AM

Out of The Shadows

tmntpower2k14 · 08-23-2014, 04:03 AM

This series still should've been called Ninja Turtles to make it more distinct from the '90s live action series. Too much fanboy pandering actually made this one an unnecessary change IMO. But hey at least we got Japanese ninja bad ass Shredder. Instead of Krang Shredder, or White Boy Weebo Shredder.

*Warhorse* · 08-23-2014, 04:36 AM

Creatures of the Night! Heck, might as well throw in some mind fudges by having an instrumental version of Self Control.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-23-2014, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScrewtheMirageTMNT

Stupid? They are heroes, if you were paying attention to the damn movie you would know. All four of them came to the rescue of people during the first act of the movie.

I've not seen the movie and have no plans to. But the TMNT, while they may exhibit heroic traits, are not heroes. That's not their thing. Never has been, never should.

*IndigoErth* · 08-23-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mb1025

I bet they go with TMNT: Rise of the Shredder or something like that.

Nice one, one of the few that actually sounds Hollywood-esk. They really shoulda saved his "next level" armor for the sequel.

tommyborregas · 08-23-2014, 07:35 PM

"The Toxic Avengers" should have been the title of this movie. I don't recall seeing any anything ninja related. Hey Toxie, grab your mop and fight shredder.

08-22-2014, 10:10 PM	#22
ScrewtheMirageTMNT Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 493	I figure that they would patrol the streets if they lived above the sewer. A lot of heroes are guilty of not always patrolling the streets, the turtles like them want to have some time to them selves, a life beyond that. One can deny that they don't regularly patrol the streets but they cannot deny the fact that the turtles are heroes at the end of the day. There was a point in the ot that the turtles didn't want to deal with human conflicts, but that didn't last long, they spent a good chunk of their time defending the citizens and trying to. Anytime there was trouble, they dealt with it, wether the police and military showed up to save the day or not. Last edited by ScrewtheMirageTMNT; 08-22-2014 at 10:16 PM.

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zodiac brave Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 822	"turtle boys: don't cut em no slack" __________________ what we were after, was lashings of ultra-violence.

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Leolead Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cali Posts: 909	Heroes in a Half Shell! __________________

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Well, Half-Shell heroes would fit the new movie style, as they ****ed up the biology of the turtles and split the shell in two separate pieces. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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Hannurdock Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 236	TMNT 2 : Mysterious Origins. Where they finally explain that Splinter is either; a. reincarnated Hamato Yoshi, like IDW b. suffering amensia and post traumatic stress from losing Hamato Yoshi __________________ *Try to be like the turtle ... at ease in your own shell.*

08-23-2014, 01:50 AM	#25
mb1025 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 42	I bet they go with TMNT: Rise of the Shredder or something like that. I have a feeling these next 2 movies will kind of tie into each other so this is when Shredder will go over and lead to the 3rd movie.

08-23-2014, 01:55 AM	#26
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	They wouldn't/shouldn't want to be "heroes", their main goal outside of avenging Splinter has always simply been to exist peacefully and live as close to a "normal" life as possible. The super-hero trappings simply come from the fact that almost every 80s cartoon absolutely HAD to be in the super-hero vein because it was easier to sell toys that way. And even then, in a lot of episodes the Turtles don't always jump to get involved in situations that don't affect them personally. They're not like Batman, going out every night to protect the innocent and all that jazz. More like trouble just sort of finds them and then they have to deal with it. Their motives are usually more in the vein of self-preservation. Basically, they're "heroic" characters, but not exactly heroes, because most of the time saving or protecting people isn't what drives them, it's more of a side effect of their adventuring than a goal. And yeah, f*** "Heroes in a Half-Shell", that sh*t's fruity. Even when I was 7 I cringed whenever I heard or read that one. Just so face-palmingly corny.

08-23-2014, 04:00 AM	#29
Lou 500 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 478	Out of The Shadows

08-23-2014, 04:03 AM	#30
tmntpower2k14 Thug Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 74	This series still should've been called Ninja Turtles to make it more distinct from the '90s live action series. Too much fanboy pandering actually made this one an unnecessary change IMO. But hey at least we got Japanese ninja bad ass Shredder. Instead of Krang Shredder, or White Boy Weebo Shredder.

08-23-2014, 04:36 AM	#31
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Creatures of the Night! Heck, might as well throw in some mind fudges by having an instrumental version of Self Control.

08-23-2014, 07:35 PM	#34
tommyborregas Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California, USA Posts: 23	"The Toxic Avengers" should have been the title of this movie. I don't recall seeing any anything ninja related. Hey Toxie, grab your mop and fight shredder.