Elevator Scene - Page 2

Warboss74 · 10-28-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

Am I the only one here that thinks that scene pretty much sums up how they ruined the turtles?

I can see it that way. By the time that scene comes along the movie has made damn sure you don't feel any tension about anything in the movie. As a standalone scene I find it somewhat enjoyable kind of like Mikey singing Happy Together.

*MrTMNT2012* · 10-28-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

God forbid anybody have an original opinion.

Maybe if you actually explained yourself.

Chabrendeki · 10-28-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

Am I the only one here that thinks that scene pretty much sums up how they ruined the turtles?

Nope. Definitely not the only one!

Gunpowder · 10-28-2014, 12:40 PM

Wasn't this scene supposed to be longer than it actually was?

*Sabacooza* · 10-28-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunpowder

Wasn't this scene supposed to be longer than it actually was?

Yep. The part where Leo was headbanging and twerking was cut.

Gunpowder · 10-28-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

Yep. The part where Leo was headbanging and twerking was cut.

That's unfortunate.

*IndigoErth* · 10-28-2014, 03:04 PM

Yes, I'd once gone through various trailers that included it and screen capped images based on the button panel.

There was one or two small sections/spans if lit up buttons that were not in the trailers, but the top row of buttons are seen lit up so by all accounts I believe the original scene appears to happen from the ground floor all the way up, not just the cut portion the movie got.

For the love of Turtles people, please release that entire piece uncut. I don't care if it's on disc (preferably not just blu ray...) or just put online at some point, but this can not remain unseen.

And Leo, buddy... you will never live this down, I'm sorry. Next time remember elevators have cameras... especially if you're doing, you know, a film.

newhire13 · 10-28-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

Am I the only one here that thinks that scene pretty much sums up how they ruined the turtles?

Idk, but even the scathing reviews have praised that scene.

mexichrist83 · 10-28-2014, 06:22 PM

I absolutely loathed this movie but the elevator scene did make me laugh in the theater even though I had already seen it in clips online. I didn't think it would make me laugh after seeing it already but it did. It was one of the VERY FEW genuinely fun scenes in the movie.

As much as they got wrong and as bad as the movie was that moment captured the turtles perfectly. I also really liked that Leo joined in because, yes, we all know that Leo can be the buzzkill of the group but having him join in the fun really gives us a Leo that we don't get to see all that often and I like when you can do that with a character that is always set in their ways especially when they've been adapted several times like TMNT have. The same can be said about Donnie's badass moment. When does he ever get a truly badass moment in TMNT adaptations?

*IndigoErth* · 10-28-2014, 06:39 PM

Tell you what, that is one BIG elevator, which is also very strong - their collective weight is probably what?? - and either has an unusually angled ramp floor or has the magic power to make Leo shrink.

Personally I'm going with 'it's magic.' Since it also turned off his inhibitions.

tmntpower2k14 · 10-28-2014, 11:39 PM

I think the turtles deserved to have a big fight scene against the Foot at their HQ right before that scene. It should've been set to that dubstep Reptile song from the trailer. We got hosed out of an action sequence to show case their abilities v.s. gangs of Foot.

The scene itself in the elevator? Hilarious, and organic. Really show cased the 4 actors chemistry in life, and as brothers on screen. We needed more of that ... the best moments in the film IMO were the down moments between the guys showcasing their personalities.

TMNT '90 could do this more due to animatronics. Where as CGI on screen costs a boat load of cash. Bigger production budget next time, hopefully we get even more moments such as this of in character improvisation.

Gunpowder · 10-29-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tmntpower2k14

I think the turtles deserved to have a big fight scene against the Foot at their HQ right before that scene. It should've been set to that dubstep Reptile song from the trailer. We got hosed out of an action sequence to show case their abilities v.s. gangs of Foot.

I'd be all about that fight scene, but the Turtles should never be affiliated with dubstep. Ever. Not that dubstep's bad...it just wouldn't suit them at all.

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Originally Posted by tmntpower2k14

The scene itself in the elevator? Hilarious, and organic. Really show cased the 4 actors chemistry in life, and as brothers on screen. We needed more of that ... the best moments in the film IMO were the down moments between the guys showcasing their personalities.

Well said. Sucks that there were very few actual "down moments" other than this one. Which is a huge part of why the film wasn't received very well. The only times the Turtles showed any real personality were in little fleeting moments; no solid scenes with them just going about their business. We definitely needed more of that.

Waytocheesy · 10-29-2014, 12:23 AM

I'm either a hardcore fan and love everything turtles no matter what or I don't divulge into the deep enough but I loved this movie.

And this scene was practically the best part of the film

*IndigoErth* · 10-29-2014, 12:44 AM

CGI may be costly, but heck, if you can't jump in and do all that you need to be doing for it then stay out of the pool.

Maybe if it had been a bit less The April Movie, co-staring the Turtles, they'd have had a few more dollars to put toward the Turtles and an extra shot of down time rather than the actress who isn't really the star of this.

*neatoman* · 10-29-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Seedkiller

Am I the only one here that thinks that scene pretty much sums up how they ruined the turtles?

Not quite, I felt the scene came at an inappropriate time. Right before the climax? Really?

Maybe if it was ten minutes earlier it would have worked, but seconds before the final battle? Why, that kills the one moment in the movie that has to be serious...

*IndigoErth* · 10-29-2014, 12:17 PM

Although in a way it does to a point help show the characters for who they are; first and foremost Mikey. Because it's Mikey being Mikey and doing his thing to lighten the mood and distract the group from the seriousness and stress of whats to come. And of course serious Leo looking at Mikey a bit bewildered, which never fails to crack me up.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 10-30-2014, 07:42 AM

One of my favorite parts! I was saddened by the fact that it was cut in length.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 10-30-2014, 09:29 AM

The scene was awesome. I just wished it was longer.

tmntpower2k14 · 10-30-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunpowder1372148

I'd be all about that fight scene, but the Turtles should never be affiliated with dubstep. Ever. Not that dubstep's bad...it just wouldn't suit them at all.

Nah thats close minded or judgemental. That song fits the turtles perfectly ... just as it did in the trailers. Its lyrics and energy would've gone perfectly with a highly kinetic group battle scene with the turtles keep kicking the foot clans ass.

*chrisdude* · 10-30-2014, 08:05 PM

You mean Reptile's Theme? Maybe without the Mortal Kombat quotes...

I would've liked to see a big fight, too. But considering how the movie already faced a budget cut, I have to assume they couldn't spend any more than they did. And if a big Foot fight would have to come out of the snow chase budget, I wouldn't even want it.

10-28-2014, 12:40 PM	#24
Gunpowder Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 715	Wasn't this scene supposed to be longer than it actually was? __________________ Jason Biggs was the best Leonardo.

10-30-2014, 09:29 AM	#38
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	The scene was awesome. I just wished it was longer. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

10-30-2014, 08:05 PM	#40
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	You mean Reptile's Theme? Maybe without the Mortal Kombat quotes... I would've liked to see a big fight, too. But considering how the movie already faced a budget cut, I have to assume they couldn't spend any more than they did. And if a big Foot fight would have to come out of the snow chase budget, I wouldn't even want it. __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

10-28-2014, 03:04 PM	#27
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,286	Yes, I'd once gone through various trailers that included it and screen capped images based on the button panel. There was one or two small sections/spans if lit up buttons that were not in the trailers, but the top row of buttons are seen lit up so by all accounts I believe the original scene appears to happen from the ground floor all the way up, not just the cut portion the movie got. For the love of Turtles people, please release that entire piece uncut. I don't care if it's on disc (preferably not just blu ray...) or just put online at some point, but this can not remain unseen. And Leo, buddy... you will never live this down, I'm sorry. Next time remember elevators have cameras... especially if you're doing, you know, a film.

10-28-2014, 06:22 PM	#29
mexichrist83 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 273	I absolutely loathed this movie but the elevator scene did make me laugh in the theater even though I had already seen it in clips online. I didn't think it would make me laugh after seeing it already but it did. It was one of the VERY FEW genuinely fun scenes in the movie. As much as they got wrong and as bad as the movie was that moment captured the turtles perfectly. I also really liked that Leo joined in because, yes, we all know that Leo can be the buzzkill of the group but having him join in the fun really gives us a Leo that we don't get to see all that often and I like when you can do that with a character that is always set in their ways especially when they've been adapted several times like TMNT have. The same can be said about Donnie's badass moment. When does he ever get a truly badass moment in TMNT adaptations?

10-28-2014, 06:39 PM	#30
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,286	Tell you what, that is one BIG elevator, which is also very strong - their collective weight is probably what?? - and either has an unusually angled ramp floor or has the magic power to make Leo shrink. Personally I'm going with 'it's magic.' Since it also turned off his inhibitions.

10-28-2014, 11:39 PM	#31
tmntpower2k14 Thug Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 74	I think the turtles deserved to have a big fight scene against the Foot at their HQ right before that scene. It should've been set to that dubstep Reptile song from the trailer. We got hosed out of an action sequence to show case their abilities v.s. gangs of Foot. The scene itself in the elevator? Hilarious, and organic. Really show cased the 4 actors chemistry in life, and as brothers on screen. We needed more of that ... the best moments in the film IMO were the down moments between the guys showcasing their personalities. TMNT '90 could do this more due to animatronics. Where as CGI on screen costs a boat load of cash. Bigger production budget next time, hopefully we get even more moments such as this of in character improvisation.

10-29-2014, 12:23 AM	#33
Waytocheesy Random Punk Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 31	I'm either a hardcore fan and love everything turtles no matter what or I don't divulge into the deep enough but I loved this movie. And this scene was practically the best part of the film

10-29-2014, 12:44 AM	#34
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,286	CGI may be costly, but heck, if you can't jump in and do all that you need to be doing for it then stay out of the pool. Maybe if it had been a bit less The April Movie, co-staring the Turtles, they'd have had a few more dollars to put toward the Turtles and an extra shot of down time rather than the actress who isn't really the star of this.

10-29-2014, 12:17 PM	#36
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,286	Although in a way it does to a point help show the characters for who they are; first and foremost Mikey. Because it's Mikey being Mikey and doing his thing to lighten the mood and distract the group from the seriousness and stress of whats to come. And of course serious Leo looking at Mikey a bit bewildered, which never fails to crack me up.

10-30-2014, 07:42 AM	#37
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	One of my favorite parts! I was saddened by the fact that it was cut in length.