Your view of a different interpretations

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 09-17-2015, 12:30 PM

Edit: Your view of what makes a good but different interpretation?

As you all know, the turtles go through multiple interpretations that differ from one another. Origin stories get altered, characterizations change, and tones vary.

You have the 1987 turtles which introduced most of us into the franchise and it is considered a product of it's time but when you look back at it, some say that it hasn't aged well and that it was only good for it's time. It changed so many aspects from the comics entirely; the tone was more lighthearted, Splinter was Hamato Yoshi, Raphael was a wise guy, etc. Yet it still has a fanbase (not just fanboys/girls who only like this version).

Then you have the 2014 movie where it also changed so many aspects such as the turtle designs, the origin story completely, and the foot being a terrorist group. Most people hated these changes while others will say that it could have been better but could have been worse.

Many aspects have change in each version such as April being a teenager and peer in the Nick series, and Shredder being an Utrom in the 4Kids version.

What do you consider a good interpretation of a franchise, not just TMNT, but other series like Batman, Superman, Spider-Man? What are some good changes and what are some bad changes? How far can you go to changing or altering something in a version? Can you guys give some examples?

Would you say that the argument "It's a different interpretation" a good excuse to defend a version?

09-17-2015, 12:30 PM	#1
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	Your view of a different interpretations Edit: Your view of what makes a good but different interpretation? As you all know, the turtles go through multiple interpretations that differ from one another. Origin stories get altered, characterizations change, and tones vary. You have the 1987 turtles which introduced most of us into the franchise and it is considered a product of it's time but when you look back at it, some say that it hasn't aged well and that it was only good for it's time. It changed so many aspects from the comics entirely; the tone was more lighthearted, Splinter was Hamato Yoshi, Raphael was a wise guy, etc. Yet it still has a fanbase (not just fanboys/girls who only like this version). Then you have the 2014 movie where it also changed so many aspects such as the turtle designs, the origin story completely, and the foot being a terrorist group. Most people hated these changes while others will say that it could have been better but could have been worse. Many aspects have change in each version such as April being a teenager and peer in the Nick series, and Shredder being an Utrom in the 4Kids version. What do you consider a good interpretation of a franchise, not just TMNT, but other series like Batman, Superman, Spider-Man? What are some good changes and what are some bad changes? How far can you go to changing or altering something in a version? Can you guys give some examples? Would you say that the argument "It's a different interpretation" a good excuse to defend a version?