The Movie 1 Splinter Thread

*Donnie* · 02-12-2012, 06:33 PM

Alright guys, time to show some love for everyone's favorite rodent, movie 1's Splinter.

Splinter is portrayed as an insightful sage and a loving father. This Splinter doesn't seem to fight much by the time this movie starts. He's quite old - he never fights on camera, but I always wonder what Splinter fighting the foot would have looked like, if it could have been done. Obviously the Splinter puppet was more restricted than the Turtle costumes...but it would have been a wild scene!

Some of my favorite quotes from movie 1 are said by Splinter. My personal favorite would probably be:

I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael...but more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward,
it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers...for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them. And do not forget me. I am here, my son.

I also think, unlike the subsequent films, Splinter was essential to this story. The whole arc revolved around him and displays a key personality element to the Turtles of all universes - that of honor for family. Barron was spot on.

So, discuss the first film's Splinter!

02-12-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	The Movie 1 Splinter Thread Alright guys, time to show some love for everyone's favorite rodent, movie 1's Splinter. Splinter is portrayed as an insightful sage and a loving father. This Splinter doesn't seem to fight much by the time this movie starts. He's quite old - he never fights on camera, but I always wonder what Splinter fighting the foot would have looked like, if it could have been done. Obviously the Splinter puppet was more restricted than the Turtle costumes...but it would have been a wild scene! Some of my favorite quotes from movie 1 are said by Splinter. My personal favorite would probably be: I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael...but more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers...for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them. And do not forget me. I am here, my son. I also think, unlike the subsequent films, Splinter was essential to this story. The whole arc revolved around him and displays a key personality element to the Turtles of all universes - that of honor for family. Barron was spot on. So, discuss the first film's Splinter!