The 2007 movie is a mess, a good one.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by d_osborn

I'm sure MPAA would have loved Shredder's head being cut off by Leo. You can't just willy nilly do what you want in a film when there are investors and contractual ratings obligations. Not to mention, Henson was apprehensive about taking on the project, so I'm sure there was consideration by Barron there.

20 years, and me saying "I sure wish the Turtles can strike the bad guys with their weapons in a movie" still seems to = "OMG, you madman... Turtles can't be R rated, you idiot!!"

Moronic. They can easily use them and it fall under PG-13. They've been intentionally tying both arms behind their back since 1990. Nobody is asking for a bloodbath. It's IN the title, for f***'s sake.