Why else would they fight crime?

saul · 08-28-2012, 07:01 PM

I can kind of see why the new movie would use the plot device of the Turtles needing to "fulfill their destiny" and battle against the killer of their father (Krang in this case). It makes sense for a hollywood movie to have a strong motivation for the characters as this makes the movie more engaging.

Now I know we all take issue with this, as it's not true to the source material. But if we're going to have a good TMNT movie, why else would or should the Turtles risk their lives to fight crime?

In the 1st movie, they were mostly just defending themselves from the Foot. They were never out looking for a fight. And when they did return to the city, it was for Splinter. But unless there is a threat attacking them, why would they be motivated to go out and risk their lives?

08-28-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
saul Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	Why else would they fight crime? I can kind of see why the new movie would use the plot device of the Turtles needing to "fulfill their destiny" and battle against the killer of their father (Krang in this case). It makes sense for a hollywood movie to have a strong motivation for the characters as this makes the movie more engaging. Now I know we all take issue with this, as it's not true to the source material. But if we're going to have a good TMNT movie, why else would or should the Turtles risk their lives to fight crime? In the 1st movie, they were mostly just defending themselves from the Foot. They were never out looking for a fight. And when they did return to the city, it was for Splinter. But unless there is a threat attacking them, why would they be motivated to go out and risk their lives?