Thoughts on the new movie! - Page 4

*VaughnMichael* · 03-23-2007, 08:07 PM

THE CHARACTERS, VOICE TALENT, & DESIGN
THE LOOK OF THE TURTLES
The Turtles Designs took some time for me to get used to but over all I think they look great especially with all the amazing texture in the movie it's creepy because it's so real looking.
LEONARDO'S CHARACTER AND VOICE ACTOR
I thought Leo was played as well LEO! He's the same as always in this one for me which is fine he does do a bit of growing up and starts treating Raph like an equal that he is finally towards the end of the movie which made me very happy.
The voice of Leonardo came off as a bit odd to me at first it's rather different from anything we've had before but as the movie went on I got used to it.
I really enjoyed his Jungle scenes I wish they had more of those hopefully in the comic I really like him in the cloak even if we got to see it for a few second of the movie.
I was a bit shocked during the fight scene between He and Raph though especially with him having being gone for his special training you'd think he'd have become an even better fighter I love Raph but I was shocked he took Leo down like that breaking his Katana and all.
RAPHAEL & NIGHTWATCHER
Now this! This is The Raphael I'm talking about! He's angry, angsty moody, doesn't give a damn, does what he wants to me that's Raph.
He's officially my favorite character of this movie and glad he got so much screen time.
I'm not sure who it was be it Kevin or Peter who came up with the Nightwatcher alter ego for Raph but it's brilliant and I'd love to see more of it perhaps even more back story's in comics involving him fighting the thugs as the night watcher. Reading Raph's prequel book really helped me like the Nightwatcher persona even more so I really suggest anyone who hasn't picked that comic up yet to do so.
His Voice was great I really like them giving Raph that tuff Brooklyn accent.
DONATELLO
Ah that's my boy! Good old nerdy Don! I loved his voice it really worked for Donatello.
The Tech support part at the opening was just great one of the funniest Don moments I believe in the history of the Turtles!
He didn't play much of a role in the movie though more like a background character I really hope they step him up a bit more in the next movie.
But they very well may since it would seem Leo & Raph are finally done fighting.
MICHAELANGELO & COWABUNGA CARL
Mike's great the in movie he really amused the kids and that's pretty much what he does best in the animated tmnt world.
His voice was in-between for me I've never really cared for the modern day Michaelangelos voice to much it doesn't bother me to the point where I can't stand it but I don't know perhaps someday they can tone the guy down a bit and move away from the surfer dude California accent.
Cowabunga Carl funny stuff it's a shame the longer scene between he and Don had been cut.
My favorite part that the novel does not mention was when Karai opens the gates to Winters Tower and Casey is wearing the Cowabunga Carl head lol.
R.I.P. Cowabunga Carl the kids loved thee!
SPLINTER
I'm sorry to say it but I have mixed thoughts on him he's been stricter than any other incarnation of the character I've ever seen perhaps a little to strict?
Ok seriously also what is with him and watching soaps all of a sudden in everything?
He did kick some butt though in the fight scene and at the very end so that was nice to see.
Mako was a great voice actor but he just wasn't splinter for me they really need to bring Kevin Clash from the other movies back he was the best splinter to me or even the 80's toon splinter.
Splinters design was ok I found it interesting and the texture was very nice but he was a little to light brown for me if they where going down that road they should have made him a little darker and dingy he was a bit to brightly colored for my taste. But still better than the Gray or white splinters we've had in recent years I really don't care for that at all.
CASEY JONES
Ya know Casey was ok in this movie even if he did come off as a shell of his former self I think though that Mirages back story comics will really help us understand this a bit more.
The Design at first I hated looked like a toy but as I watched the movie and how he changed through it growing face hair differnt outfits he's a really well rounded character.
Oh and his voice was just fine almost a little like 2k3 casey which I like.
His kiss with April at the end was long over due as well!
I'm also very glad that they left out the huge fight they had in the novel that upset me a bit when reading that even though I know not all couples are perfect.
APRIL O' NEIL
Boy oh boy has she changed! From news reporter to Ninja jungle girl who can somehow take out Karai the new leader of the foot clan.
I really liked Aprils design even if she did come off looking like a Bratz doll as many people have said before.
The fact that she didn't wear the same outfit through the entire movie I believe is some kind of first for the TMNT universe and I applaud them for it.
Sarah Michelle Gellar was a great choice for April I think she played her very well it was different but I don't know it just really felt like she should be April to me.
I can't wait to get her prequel comic book to see how all of this stuff comes about with her doing this shipping business and all.
MAX WINTERS
Max is an amazingly deep character who at first through the story you are lead to believe he's evil but soon we realize he just wants his ever lasting life to end once and for all and fix the wrongs of his past and you actully start to feel for the guy.
Great character design great outfit changes really makes the character seem real especially when his 5 o'clock shadow comes in.
I really was expecting him to say something like farewell during the part where he evaporated but I think perhaps that would have been a little to cheesy for the movie.
Patrick Stewart this man is seriously a gift from above his acting and voice talent is just great what's even greater is that he is now a part of TMNT history.
KARAI & THE FOOT CLAN
Lord was Karai beautiful or what! Her voice actress was simply divine as well it's about time the voice actors are the right nationality for the characters. I think it really helped allot.
I enjoyed her design and also enjoyed when she first saw the turtles and took on Leonardo that was great.
The foot soldiers where interesting to say the least they had the least amount of detail to them though which left me wanting a bit more even though they are just disposable ninja.
I can't wait for the next movie and I am sure we will be seeing plenty of Karai & the Foot Clan next time.
THE STONE WARRIORS
These guys and Gal had very interesting designs and are by far my favorite designs in the movie.
Sadly I feel they where not used enough and only used as lackeys in the movie which seems a bit lowly for such godlike creatures.
The voices of the ones that spoke where great though I must say I don't believe the female one spoke at all though which was rather disappointing as well.
Like I said great designs just not used enough in the movie.
THE 13 MONSTERS
Amazing designs especially The Big Foot, The Jersey Devil, & The Vampire!
It's a shame really that none of them escaped I'd have loved it if the Jersey Devil got away he was a really cool little guy. I liked him so much I went out and bought the figure today the one only I bought from the new movie so far mind you.
My gripe with them is also the same for the Stone Warriors that they were not in the movie enough.
They where great eye candy but some creatures we didn't even see them outside of the tanks I'd have at least seen where they got captured at. Perhaps on the dvd we will see these things.
I just really love monsters and I'm happy they had them in the movie even if it wasn't for very long.

Peanut · 03-23-2007, 08:10 PM

Just got back and I loved every minute of it. I have gripes, but they're not things that ruined the movie for me. The fights were entertaining, yet way way waaaay too short. The animation is fantastic, so it really makes the fight scenes a joy to watch, which is why my main complaint is with the lack/length of glorious knock-down, drag-out, fights. Also a severe lack of Mike and Donny, who were my favourites parts of the old movies, simply because of their great one-liners and banter, the goofy fun of the first trilogy was missing from this one. The whole sub-plot, (and yeah, I know I'm not alone in thinking the family aspect is the real heart of the movie.) involving the generals and monsters was rushed, and really just took time away from more development between the turtles.

I really enjoyed the stuff between Leo and Raph. That fight was great, and the look on Raph's face when he comes to his senses was really moving. I also loved Splinter's voice, it might just be because I love Samurai Jack and Mako as Aku, but I thought it sounded a lot more Japanese than previous Splinters. My major favourite part was how they actually went out of their way to directly relate this movie to the previous three, especially the scene at the end, showing the various "trophies" they've collected, that really brought a smile to my face.

All in all, I thought it was amazing. I will be seeing it again, without a doubt. Maybe two or three times more if I can rope someone into it with me. Here's hoping for a sequel!

*Cascadia* · 03-23-2007, 08:10 PM

I gave it an A because there is always room for improvement. It was good...I was practically the only one snickering at times. Two kids got busted in the middle of the movie. At the end, everyone stood up and clapped for the movie. It was only a small handful of us that made it to the first showing of the movie in a small college town.

~~BartAllen~~ · 03-23-2007, 08:19 PM

I would have enjoyed it more, if some parent hadent brought there little baby to the movie who wouldnt stop crying the entire time we were in the theater. (If your kid is crying take them out of the theater.)

Over all. The movie was rockin. My daughter liked the "Green guys".
I will probably go see it again by myself next week though. (Only becase between my daughters questions, and the baby crying. It was hard to follow the film.)

Aignatius · 03-23-2007, 08:33 PM

More, more! Sequel, sequel!

*Cascadia* · 03-23-2007, 08:34 PM

the movie opened a big can of worms for a sequel.

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 03-23-2007, 08:39 PM

Wow, great review. I too felt the 13 monster thing was a little rushed, but your right, Karai's comment saved it.

I thought the enviorments were beautiful, it truly felt like a living grapic novel, and the animation and voice acting were the best parts of the movie.

I just gave it an A because I felt the movie should have been at least 15-20 minutes longer.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-23-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scientific freak

the movie opened a big can of worms for a sequel.

worms of madness?

Nightwatcher · 03-23-2007, 08:40 PM

A sequel would be so rad, the second I left the theater I wished I could watch another one.

*Cascadia* · 03-23-2007, 08:41 PM

nods....whatever way you want to put it as.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-23-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael

Wow, great review. I too felt the 13 monster thing was a little rushed, but your right, Karai's comment saved it.

I thought the enviorments were beautiful, it truly felt like a living grapic novel, and the animation and voice acting were the best parts of the movie.

I just gave it an A because I felt the movie should have been at least 15-20 minutes longer.

I agree it was hard to think of everything I left allot out but thanks Man.
I know it was allot to read through but felt I had to get that out of me. lol
oh and I agree about the time but I think they may do a directors cut of the movie for the dvd it would be stupid not to. but when have we really known companies who do things for the tmnt to really do the right thing? lol

johnnyblaze · 03-23-2007, 08:43 PM

the breakfast scene rocked:

Spoiler:

Breakfast scene=brilliant

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 03-23-2007, 08:44 PM

I also loved that the humor came mainly from the dialouge. Don and Casey both stole the show for me.

Plus, it had what the Spider-Man movies were sorely lacking, witty one-liners durring the fight.

*Cascadia* · 03-23-2007, 08:44 PM

It was excellent. But there is room for improvement.

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 03-23-2007, 08:47 PM

Spoiler:

*VaughnMichael* · 03-23-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael

I also loved that the humor came mainly from the dialouge. Don and Casey both stole the show for me.

Plus, it had what the Spider-Man movies were sorely lacking, witty one-liners durring the fight.

Yes Dons witty humor was great I can't really recall casey making me laugh though perhaps he did it all went by so fast I need to see it again.
Oh an I'm sure allot of people wouldn't agree with that one it seems to be that allot of fans dislike the turtles having any humor at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scientific freak

It was excellent. But there is room for improvement.

yep and thats what the next one will be for. I'm sure Kevin will be reading all the stuff we post.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-23-2007, 08:50 PM

oh and one last thing I forgot to mention did anyone else go what! when Splinter mentioned the nae Cody lol

johnnyblaze · 03-23-2007, 08:55 PM

not to mention

Spoiler:

I know there are alot of people mixed on him but I really liked Mako as Splinter.

Karai · 03-23-2007, 09:03 PM

It took getting used to the accent, but I think Mako did a splendid job as Splinter. Splinter is Japanese, and using a native Japanese voice actor, particularly Mako who was a Hollywood veteran, ended up working out very well. It was the same thing with Karai (Ziyi Zhang). She spoke in accented English, which I thought was appropriate for the character. They both worked well.

I was disappointed that Donatello didn't see more screentime and that Casey was less than his usual self. But on the whole, I absolutely loved the movie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaz

and scince when does aprile fight huh HUH!

She actually received training from Splinter in the Mirage comic series, so she can help the fab four kick some butt from time to time.

CJStyles · 03-23-2007, 09:07 PM

Im sorry but I LAUGHED AT SPLINTERS GILMORE GIRLS comment with the whole soap thing. I think I was the only one. But everyone was laughin their asses off about the 'Cause it has Winters name written all over it' line

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A It was really good	64	30.62%
B pretty good movie	43	20.57%
C eh it is ok but I like the older ones better	8	3.83%
D Disapointing I didn't really think it was all good	3	1.44%
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03-23-2007, 08:10 PM	#63
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I gave it an A because there is always room for improvement. It was good...I was practically the only one snickering at times. Two kids got busted in the middle of the movie. At the end, everyone stood up and clapped for the movie. It was only a small handful of us that made it to the first showing of the movie in a small college town. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak Last edited by Cascadia; 03-23-2007 at 08:22 PM.

03-23-2007, 08:33 PM	#65
Aignatius Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 318	More, more! Sequel, sequel! __________________ I never realized how thirsty I was until I met a glass of water.

03-23-2007, 08:34 PM	#66
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	the movie opened a big can of worms for a sequel. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-23-2007, 08:40 PM	#69
Nightwatcher Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 124	A sequel would be so rad, the second I left the theater I wished I could watch another one. __________________

03-23-2007, 08:07 PM	#61
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	*THE CHARACTERS, VOICE TALENT, & DESIGN* THE LOOK OF THE TURTLES The Turtles Designs took some time for me to get used to but over all I think they look great especially with all the amazing texture in the movie it's creepy because it's so real looking. LEONARDO'S CHARACTER AND VOICE ACTOR I thought Leo was played as well LEO! He's the same as always in this one for me which is fine he does do a bit of growing up and starts treating Raph like an equal that he is finally towards the end of the movie which made me very happy. The voice of Leonardo came off as a bit odd to me at first it's rather different from anything we've had before but as the movie went on I got used to it. I really enjoyed his Jungle scenes I wish they had more of those hopefully in the comic I really like him in the cloak even if we got to see it for a few second of the movie. I was a bit shocked during the fight scene between He and Raph though especially with him having being gone for his special training you'd think he'd have become an even better fighter I love Raph but I was shocked he took Leo down like that breaking his Katana and all. RAPHAEL & NIGHTWATCHER Now this! This is The Raphael I'm talking about! He's angry, angsty moody, doesn't give a damn, does what he wants to me that's Raph. He's officially my favorite character of this movie and glad he got so much screen time. I'm not sure who it was be it Kevin or Peter who came up with the Nightwatcher alter ego for Raph but it's brilliant and I'd love to see more of it perhaps even more back story's in comics involving him fighting the thugs as the night watcher. Reading Raph's prequel book really helped me like the Nightwatcher persona even more so I really suggest anyone who hasn't picked that comic up yet to do so. His Voice was great I really like them giving Raph that tuff Brooklyn accent. DONATELLO Ah that's my boy! Good old nerdy Don! I loved his voice it really worked for Donatello. The Tech support part at the opening was just great one of the funniest Don moments I believe in the history of the Turtles! He didn't play much of a role in the movie though more like a background character I really hope they step him up a bit more in the next movie. But they very well may since it would seem Leo & Raph are finally done fighting. MICHAELANGELO & COWABUNGA CARL Mike's great the in movie he really amused the kids and that's pretty much what he does best in the animated tmnt world. His voice was in-between for me I've never really cared for the modern day Michaelangelos voice to much it doesn't bother me to the point where I can't stand it but I don't know perhaps someday they can tone the guy down a bit and move away from the surfer dude California accent. Cowabunga Carl funny stuff it's a shame the longer scene between he and Don had been cut. My favorite part that the novel does not mention was when Karai opens the gates to Winters Tower and Casey is wearing the Cowabunga Carl head lol. R.I.P. Cowabunga Carl the kids loved thee! SPLINTER I'm sorry to say it but I have mixed thoughts on him he's been stricter than any other incarnation of the character I've ever seen perhaps a little to strict? Ok seriously also what is with him and watching soaps all of a sudden in everything? He did kick some butt though in the fight scene and at the very end so that was nice to see. Mako was a great voice actor but he just wasn't splinter for me they really need to bring Kevin Clash from the other movies back he was the best splinter to me or even the 80's toon splinter. Splinters design was ok I found it interesting and the texture was very nice but he was a little to light brown for me if they where going down that road they should have made him a little darker and dingy he was a bit to brightly colored for my taste. But still better than the Gray or white splinters we've had in recent years I really don't care for that at all. CASEY JONES Ya know Casey was ok in this movie even if he did come off as a shell of his former self I think though that Mirages back story comics will really help us understand this a bit more. The Design at first I hated looked like a toy but as I watched the movie and how he changed through it growing face hair differnt outfits he's a really well rounded character. Oh and his voice was just fine almost a little like 2k3 casey which I like. His kiss with April at the end was long over due as well! I'm also very glad that they left out the huge fight they had in the novel that upset me a bit when reading that even though I know not all couples are perfect. APRIL O' NEIL Boy oh boy has she changed! From news reporter to Ninja jungle girl who can somehow take out Karai the new leader of the foot clan. I really liked Aprils design even if she did come off looking like a Bratz doll as many people have said before. The fact that she didn't wear the same outfit through the entire movie I believe is some kind of first for the TMNT universe and I applaud them for it. Sarah Michelle Gellar was a great choice for April I think she played her very well it was different but I don't know it just really felt like she should be April to me. I can't wait to get her prequel comic book to see how all of this stuff comes about with her doing this shipping business and all. MAX WINTERS Max is an amazingly deep character who at first through the story you are lead to believe he's evil but soon we realize he just wants his ever lasting life to end once and for all and fix the wrongs of his past and you actully start to feel for the guy. Great character design great outfit changes really makes the character seem real especially when his 5 o'clock shadow comes in. I really was expecting him to say something like farewell during the part where he evaporated but I think perhaps that would have been a little to cheesy for the movie. Patrick Stewart this man is seriously a gift from above his acting and voice talent is just great what's even greater is that he is now a part of TMNT history. KARAI & THE FOOT CLAN Lord was Karai beautiful or what! Her voice actress was simply divine as well it's about time the voice actors are the right nationality for the characters. I think it really helped allot. I enjoyed her design and also enjoyed when she first saw the turtles and took on Leonardo that was great. The foot soldiers where interesting to say the least they had the least amount of detail to them though which left me wanting a bit more even though they are just disposable ninja. I can't wait for the next movie and I am sure we will be seeing plenty of Karai & the Foot Clan next time. THE STONE WARRIORS These guys and Gal had very interesting designs and are by far my favorite designs in the movie. Sadly I feel they where not used enough and only used as lackeys in the movie which seems a bit lowly for such godlike creatures. The voices of the ones that spoke where great though I must say I don't believe the female one spoke at all though which was rather disappointing as well. Like I said great designs just not used enough in the movie. THE 13 MONSTERS Amazing designs especially The Big Foot, The Jersey Devil, & The Vampire! It's a shame really that none of them escaped I'd have loved it if the Jersey Devil got away he was a really cool little guy. I liked him so much I went out and bought the figure today the one only I bought from the new movie so far mind you. My gripe with them is also the same for the Stone Warriors that they were not in the movie enough. They where great eye candy but some creatures we didn't even see them outside of the tanks I'd have at least seen where they got captured at. Perhaps on the dvd we will see these things. I just really love monsters and I'm happy they had them in the movie even if it wasn't for very long.

03-23-2007, 08:10 PM	#62
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Just got back and I loved every minute of it. I have gripes, but they're not things that ruined the movie for me. The fights were entertaining, yet way way waaaay too short. The animation is fantastic, so it really makes the fight scenes a joy to watch, which is why my main complaint is with the lack/length of glorious knock-down, drag-out, fights. Also a severe lack of Mike and Donny, who were my favourites parts of the old movies, simply because of their great one-liners and banter, the goofy fun of the first trilogy was missing from this one. The whole sub-plot, (and yeah, I know I'm not alone in thinking the family aspect is the real heart of the movie.) involving the generals and monsters was rushed, and really just took time away from more development between the turtles. I really enjoyed the stuff between Leo and Raph. That fight was great, and the look on Raph's face when he comes to his senses was really moving. I also loved Splinter's voice, it might just be because I love Samurai Jack and Mako as Aku, but I thought it sounded a lot more Japanese than previous Splinters. My major favourite part was how they actually went out of their way to directly relate this movie to the previous three, especially the scene at the end, showing the various "trophies" they've collected, that really brought a smile to my face. All in all, I thought it was amazing. I will be seeing it again, without a doubt. Maybe two or three times more if I can rope someone into it with me. Here's hoping for a sequel!

03-23-2007, 08:19 PM	#64
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	I would have enjoyed it more, if some parent hadent brought there little baby to the movie who wouldnt stop crying the entire time we were in the theater. (If your kid is crying take them out of the theater.) Over all. The movie was rockin. My daughter liked the "Green guys". I will probably go see it again by myself next week though. (Only becase between my daughters questions, and the baby crying. It was hard to follow the film.)

03-23-2007, 08:39 PM	#67
~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Seventh Layer of Hell Posts: 1,929	Wow, great review. I too felt the 13 monster thing was a little rushed, but your right, Karai's comment saved it. I thought the enviorments were beautiful, it truly felt like a living grapic novel, and the animation and voice acting were the best parts of the movie. I just gave it an A because I felt the movie should have been at least 15-20 minutes longer.

03-23-2007, 08:41 PM	#70
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	nods....whatever way you want to put it as. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

03-23-2007, 08:43 PM	#72
johnnyblaze Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 677	the breakfast scene rocked: Spoiler: Leo and Raph staring each other down both pissed off, Raph eating fast and messily while Leo eats slowly and cleanly, all while Don and Mike try like hell to cover up their bandages so Splinter does'nt see. Leo-"Hothead" Raph-"Splinter Junior" Breakfast scene=brilliant

03-23-2007, 08:44 PM	#73
~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Seventh Layer of Hell Posts: 1,929	I also loved that the humor came mainly from the dialouge. Don and Casey both stole the show for me. Plus, it had what the Spider-Man movies were sorely lacking, witty one-liners durring the fight.

03-23-2007, 08:47 PM	#75
~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Seventh Layer of Hell Posts: 1,929	Spoiler: Splinter watching his stories just made that scene.

03-23-2007, 08:50 PM	#77
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	oh and one last thing I forgot to mention did anyone else go what! when Splinter mentioned the nae Cody lol

03-23-2007, 08:55 PM	#78
johnnyblaze Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 677	not to mention Spoiler: when he turns on the tv, hears about monster sightings and a destroyed building, turns around angry and yells "BOYS!!!!!" I know there are alot of people mixed on him but I really liked Mako as Splinter.

03-23-2007, 09:07 PM	#80
CJStyles Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 277	Im sorry but I LAUGHED AT SPLINTERS GILMORE GIRLS comment with the whole soap thing. I think I was the only one. But everyone was laughin their asses off about the 'Cause it has Winters name written all over it' line __________________