Why was the 1st Movie different from the cartoon, what if the 2nd film was the first

[thebrownranger]

Originally Posted by MastahShredder

Most likely because they wanted a darker route and the cartoon did not supply that. Shredder was a complete goofball.

If you take out some of the one-liners..it's really not a children's film.

I love darker TMNT stories. Something about it makes you more emotionally invested. The talk between Splinter and Raphael. Splinter kidnapped and the Turtles are distraught. April being socked in the face and slapped. Splinter's last words around the campfire, his speech to Danny. Shredder ordering Tatsu to kill Splinter. Shredder trolling the Turtles by implying he killed Splinter. "He dies" to Leo. The Oops moment. A lot of this is some really heavy stuff for a kid that was only relieved by the goofy moments.

I like the most that you have to use your imagination a lot instead of just showing Splinter kidnapped or beaten and tortured.

My only complaints were the Foot were terrible fighters and I wish the second part of their fight was a little longer. If the second was the first, I'd be extremely disappointed. I like SOTO but, nothing will ever come close to 1990. Everything about it was great. And the soundtrack and score is amazing.

Pretty much this. Man, that movie was seriously ahead of its time. Imo, I think it holds up to today's standards as far as comic book movies go. I can't seem to find the same heart in other comic book movies that the 1990 film had. I feel like the broader audience still won't be able to see why the first film holds so much value to those who love it. And it's quite obvious it's because of the original cartoon craze that swept the nation. Even people who watched the OT "here and there" as kids just have that "Oh how CUTE, I love the ninja turtles!" mentality whenever TMNT is brought up. I really wish people could see why the 1990 movie is truly a comic book masterpiece.

I honestly can't say what the 1990 movie would be like if it were put as the second installment of the 90's trilogy. There's so many factors at play that can change your perspective in the slightest, ya know?