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[Leo656]

You're alright with me, Skip.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Originally Posted by Leo656

You're alright with me, Skip.

You. You're a good guy, you!

[snake]

Disliked it.

[ScrewtheMirageTMNT]

Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Huh? Man, you're missing some of my points by a mile.

Yes, you're right. Most of my posts have dealt with my negativity towards the film. Your notion of bringing up the fact that I've mentioned my dislike of the film is almost like you saying "DUDE, WE GOT IT...STOP" over the fact that I'm bringing up more points as to why I felt it was a bad film. I get it that it might be something you don't agree with, but regardless....they are my opinions on why I feel this film is entirely flawed.

Also, people really need to stop bringing up the fact that TMNT was originally just an inside joke as a crutch when it comes to the movie's bad/nonsensical plot and lack of creativity & character. Something as ridiculous as a concept like Guardians of the Galaxy is an example of when you take an IP and treat the material with respect (even if the concept is goofy) you can still come away with a story and a film that helps you become immersed in the world it creates for you. This film didn't do that and it comes across laughing at it's material as opposed to laughing with it. If you don't see that, fine. Those are your eyes....not mine.

My taste is my own taste. I can enjoy a movie like Salo: 120 Days of Sodom just as much as I can eat my popcorn and watch Captain America...but the problem is when a movie isn't confident in itself is when the cracks in the film become apparent. I'm sorry most people here just don't seem to acknowledge or care about them as much.

The major offensive with this film is just how little of an effort they put in to it and how successful it's become. That's the true offensive part.

Anyway, no need to continue discussing this in this thread. Carry on everybody.

I didn't bring up the mirage tmnt to defend a flaw or flaws that the new tmnt movie has, I brought it up because of the fact that you believe that the movie doesn't take it's self seriously while on the other hand liking a version of tmnt that isn't authentically serious.

[Slade]

Originally Posted by ElectricN

You leave Donatello alone! He was perfect!

Haha, no really though, id like to know what about this donnie you didnt like

Besides the glasses? My kid asked if Donnie was a girl...so the voice. Too much tech. The fact that he had to rely on a retina scanner to tell if it was April...He needed to be toned down IMO.

[Commenter 42]

Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

Besides the glasses? My kid asked if Donnie was a girl...so the voice. Too much tech. The fact that he had to rely on a retina scanner to tell if it was April...He needed to be toned down IMO.

The smart one, who can't remember faces.
And that voice was...nails on a chalkboard.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Originally Posted by Commenter 42

The smart one, who can't remember faces.
And that voice was...nails on a chalkboard.

The way you wrote that, one would think you saw the film finally?

I just saw it again today, The whole checking April's identity wasn't because they forgot who she was it was VERIFYING her identity. Also Mikey was the one who first started questioning her. I thought it was more tongue in cheek.

Thought he has the 2nd best Donatello voice behind Feldman of course. There is only one line I thought sounded bad, it was at the end he says "That wasn't the elevator" and it just sounded like a different person.

[Slade]

Originally Posted by floydbanks7

The way you wrote that, one would think you saw the film finally?

I just saw it again today, The whole checking April's identity wasn't because they forgot who she was it was VERIFYING her identity. Also Mikey was the one who first started questioning her. I thought it was more tongue in cheek.

Thought he has the 2nd best Donatello voice behind Feldman of course. There is only one line I thought sounded bad, it was at the end he says "That wasn't the elevator" and it just sounded like a different person.

Him using that thing to VERIFY her identity is stupid. They just saw her, what a day before in story? Was it even a day? Seems like he had to use it cus he couldn't remember what she looked like.

[Jester]

It's the glasses, man. He just couldn't see her.

[Slade]

Originally Posted by Jester

It's the glasses, man. He just couldn't see her.

Them magnifying glasses he had on his face?

They must have fogged up from Mikey's heavy breathing.....

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

Him using that thing to VERIFY her identity is stupid. They just saw her, what a day before in story? Was it even a day? Seems like he had to use it cus he couldn't remember what she looked like.

Did you see the movie? He didn't need to use it at all, it was silly, it was a joking moment. He just hacked into her computer. He has all that tech he was probably just finding a reason to use it. The whole scene was filled with jokes.

Mikey clearly knew it was her but he was tongue in cheek asking if she was April O'Neil.

I just remembered, Splinter says April O'Neil is important, so why not verify it's her, why just assume you've been talking to the right person? They're about to bring her to Splinter, better make sure she's who they want.

[Slade]

Originally Posted by floydbanks7

Did you see the movie? He didn't need to use it at all, it was silly, it was a joking moment. He just hacked into her computer. He has all that tech he was probably just finding a reason to use it. The whole scene was filled with jokes.

Mikey clearly knew it was her but he was tongue in cheek asking if she was April O'Neil.

No, I didn't see the movie. I'm just talking about a scene I pulled out of the air.

Saw nothing funny about it. Seems to me if he had to find a reason, he shouldn't have had all of it.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

No, I didn't see the movie. I'm just talking about a scene I pulled out of the air.

Saw nothing funny about it. Seems to me if he had to find a reason, he shouldn't have had all of it.

That's fine if you didn't think it was funny, but it was supposed to be. He's a teenager playing with his toys essentially. When I saw it today there weren't that many people in the theater, but everyone laughed at that scene, the adrenaline scene, the elevator scene got a huge laugh, and the final scene with the rocket and song to April.

[Commenter 42]

Originally Posted by floydbanks7

The way you wrote that, one would think you saw the film finally?

I just saw it again today, The whole checking April's identity wasn't because they forgot who she was it was VERIFYING her identity. Also Mikey was the one who first started questioning her. I thought it was more tongue in cheek.

Thought he has the 2nd best Donatello voice behind Feldman of course. There is only one line I thought sounded bad, it was at the end he says "That wasn't the elevator" and it just sounded like a different person.

Yep, I sure did.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by floydbanks7

That's fine if you didn't think it was funny, but it was supposed to be. He's a teenager playing with his toys essentially. When I saw it today there weren't that many people in the theater, but everyone laughed at that scene, the adrenaline scene, the elevator scene got a huge laugh, and the final scene with the rocket and song to April.

Just because the joke is supposed to be funny, doesn't mean that it is. I don't know how many comedy shows I have gone where the comedian had to be yanked off the stage because of all of the crickets chirping in the room. TMNT reminded me of that scenario. Many times throughout the movie.

[PizzaFan87]

It has its issues, but so did the other TMNT movies. Overall, it's a fun kids movie and I look forward to the sequel.

[tmntpower1988]

It's 50/50 for me. I didn't love the movie but I didn't hate it either. Was a bit sore on the eyes at times during the action scenes. Mikey was a creep too.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I'm mostly nuetral towards it. At first I didn't like the turtles designs but over time I've grown to except them as it reminds me of the earliest issues of the Mirage stories where they seem to be dark, gritty, and intimidating. However, I feel that the plot doesn't clarify on a lot of aspects. Why does Shredder want to take control of the city, why does Eric Sachs want to infest the city with mutagen just so they can look like a hero, etc.?

The humor for this movie was a bit cringe-worthy at times. It clashed with the whole real design aspect. When you design the turtles to make them look dark and grittier and yet you make them out to be big goofballs, it just doesn't mesh well. Mikey's sense of humor was once again a bit too forced. While he didn't come off as necessarily 'dumb', he was a bit spararctic. That fart joke was really unnecessary.

The cast (Goldberg and Arnett aside) were actually pretty good. I know I'm the minority but I enjoyed Knoxville as Leo. Even Megan Fox didn't do that bad. She wasn't the best April but she's far from horrible. I wouldn't mind if she didn't return for the sequel since I think there are much better actresses to play April but I won't be disappointed if she returns.

This movie I liked for the most part. My biggest problem with the movie is not for what it is but for what it could have been. You have these scary looking mutant turtles which could have harkened back to the original tone of the source material but instead decide to make it goofy in a lot of aspects. A lot of changes need to be made for the sequel. It needs a better writing crew, a better producer, and a whole different direction.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I'll give this thread 3 more pages until Lockdown.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Whatswiththeheadbands?

I'll give this thread 3 more pages until Lockdown.

Why? It's been pretty civil in here.