Official TMNT: Out Of The Shadows Review Thread (There Might Be Spoilers)

[pdizzle]

Another review....

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/rev...umbers-sequel/

[ScrewtheMirageTMNT]

That's a weak negative review. It's too vague, it sounds like she's implying that she's one of those women who hate women because they're attractive.

[sethmartin]

Originally Posted by ScrewtheMirageTMNT

That's a weak negative review. It's too vague, it sounds like she's implying that she's one of those women who hate women because they're attractive.

It gave absolutely nothing. Anyone who hasn't seen the movie could have written up the same review. I'm all for people not liking the movie, but if you are going to review it, give actual reasons. Not just Megan Fox this and Michael Bay that. It's boring.

[Autbot_Benz]

Originally Posted by pdizzle

Another review....

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/rev...umbers-sequel/

wow did a Feminist/ SJW write this review?

[Galactus]

Another review

http://darrens-world-of-entertainmen...-2-out-of.html

[DioLeo451]

Originally Posted by Galactus

Another review

http://darrens-world-of-entertainmen...-2-out-of.html

''Lacking in Soul'' what the hell does that even mean

[Shark_Blade]

Originally Posted by DioLeo451

''Lacking in Soul'' what the hell does that even mean

They expect more soul like Billie Holiday or something in the movie.



Damn critics and their nonsense demands.

[Foombamaroom]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Damn critics and their nonsense demands.

Damn those critics and their demands of wanting the producers, writers, and directors at hand to create a semi-decent story with emotion, characters, and plot, and isn't just a cheap cash grab! Damn them for their unrealistic expectations!

[TrickOrTreater]

Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

wow did a Feminist/ SJW write this review?

Wow could I possibly have less of an opinion of you as a person when you use the word "feminist" in a negative fashion?

[TrickOrTreater]

And there we go, I can stop my watch.

Negative reviews are starting to come in and, like f*cking clockwork, some of the usual suspects are dismissing them.

[RETTEB SNATAS]

Originally Posted by Bry

So a mediocre-ish popcorn movie with a bunch of fan-service? I guess that's he best one can expect from a Michael Bay production, but I know I can't/won't lower my standards to meet it. Others' mileage may vary.

I'm expecting this to be an even bigger fanbase-breaker than the last one, honestly. It feels a lot like another missed opportunity to me -- I want a legitimately good movie first and foremost, and this very likely isn't one. A comic movie in the year 2016 can't and shouldn't coast on fan-service alone, y'know?

Well, this guy felt this way about the first film... as I did, and he recently saw the new one and well, this is what he thought

Spoiler:

From the beginning of this production, a sequel to the live action film, TMNT, was going to be a hard sell. The first movie wasn’t particularly well received, and in my own opinion, wasn’t that true to the characters. I can still enjoy the first one as a movie fan, but it still went too far away from the original versions of what the Turtles were.

After seeing TMNT 2 – Out of the Shadows at an early screening tonight (It starts this Thursday 2nd around NZ) I can honestly say that they have done a complete 180 in the way they deal with these characters. The story is distinctly, and completely, a ninja turtles story. The character interactions between the four main cast are extremely well done, and finally consistent with what you expect as a Turtles fan. Even Megan Fox’s April O’Neil is bareable in this movie; which is saying something because she was not even close in the first. She still has a main role in the story, but the director has done an excellent job with how she fits in the story, and finally I can actually see Megan Fox being April; something I could never see in the first one.

The new addition to this sequel is the character of Casey Jones, played by Arrow star, Stephen Amell. TMNT 2 is Stephen’s first outage into the role of big screen cinema. Most of his career so far has been on the small screen. But don’t let that fool you. The man has the style, and ability to hold the screen. He does an excellent rendition of Casey Jones, that fits in so well with the already established cast from the first film. They continue to play on the rivalry between Casey and Raph from the source material and it works nicely in the film without becoming too much, or distracting. To be honest, as a fan of Arrow, the announcement of Stephen Amell is what made me want to see this movie, against what I had already seen of the first one. The first trailer was released, and it actually looked good. I was hopeful. Tonight, I can say that it did not disappoint.

In ‘Out of the Shadows’ the well known villian, Shredder, takes a bit of a back seat to the newly introduced, Krang, a warlord from Dimension X (pictured right) who partners with Shredder to basically conquer the world.

The live action realisation of Krang’s “technodrome” is a perfect mix of new, with old. It’s different enough from it’s source material, but still distinctly looks like the technodrome that fans of the comics and television cartoon will remember.

The humour is on point all the way through the movie, and keeps you engaged throughout. There was some things that I won’t go into here due to spoilers, that I felt could have been different, or not there. But overall, it stands as a great adaptation to the franchise. One that I will be proud to add to my collection on bluray once it reaches home video.

On a final note. The completely reclaimed the issues with Shredder from the last film, turning him into the villian that he should be, as well as restoring the foot clan to a menacing threat. I couldn’t leave this review without discussing the two, probably hardest, characters to get right; Beebop and Rocksteady. They play them up a bit much in the film, but they are the live action version of the characters that you remember if you’re a fan of the comics\tv cartoon.

Overall, I thought this adaptation was very well done. It shows that someone actually took time to understand the source material, and crafted a story that goes it’s own way but still holds true to what you know.

A solid 7/10.

Now excuse me while I plan when I’m going back to watch it again. Cowabunga Dudes!

So what would you say\ask this guy?

Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

And there we go, I can stop my watch.

Negative reviews are starting to come in and, like f*cking clockwork, some of the usual suspects are dismissing them.

What???
And like clockwork you can't help yourself but sh*t on everything and anything positive lol. And I'm the sh*t human being?

I'll just leave this here for you, you f**king miserable little boy lol

Regarding Black nerd Comedy seeing the film

Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

like all the interviews and access he was granted.

Don't blame him, I probably would too.

But yeah.

Originally Posted by Foombamaroom

As much as I like Andre, he's probably going to be paid to like this one.

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

With all the prior exclusive treatment, attention, and perks he's received, I highly doubt he went into this one with an impartial and unbiased attitude.

Still. He's a nice guy, and I'd quite likely do the same.

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Exactly. His review isn't going to mean anything to me in terms of the movie's actual quality, but I don't hold it against him. Andre is living the dream.

If only the movies were actually good, that dream would be so much better.

[Commenter 42]

Originally Posted by RETTEB SNATAS

So what would you say\ask this guy?

I'd want to know if he can count to ten, without using his fingers or toes.

[RETTEB SNATAS]

Originally Posted by Commenter 42

I'd want to know if he can count to ten, without using his fingers or toes.

Lol fair.. I guess. Its gonna be all over the map I'm guessing. As good and bad reviews are concerned.

[Etsyturtle2]

Originally Posted by Galactus

Another review

http://darrens-world-of-entertainmen...-2-out-of.html

I can't trust the judgement of somebody who says this movie is based on the comic book roots.

[Bry]

Originally Posted by RETTEB SNATAS

Well, this guy felt this way about the first film... as I did, and he recently saw the new one and well, this is what he thought

Spoiler:

From the beginning of this production, a sequel to the live action film, TMNT, was going to be a hard sell. The first movie wasn’t particularly well received, and in my own opinion, wasn’t that true to the characters. I can still enjoy the first one as a movie fan, but it still went too far away from the original versions of what the Turtles were.

After seeing TMNT 2 – Out of the Shadows at an early screening tonight (It starts this Thursday 2nd around NZ) I can honestly say that they have done a complete 180 in the way they deal with these characters. The story is distinctly, and completely, a ninja turtles story. The character interactions between the four main cast are extremely well done, and finally consistent with what you expect as a Turtles fan. Even Megan Fox’s April O’Neil is bareable in this movie; which is saying something because she was not even close in the first. She still has a main role in the story, but the director has done an excellent job with how she fits in the story, and finally I can actually see Megan Fox being April; something I could never see in the first one.

The new addition to this sequel is the character of Casey Jones, played by Arrow star, Stephen Amell. TMNT 2 is Stephen’s first outage into the role of big screen cinema. Most of his career so far has been on the small screen. But don’t let that fool you. The man has the style, and ability to hold the screen. He does an excellent rendition of Casey Jones, that fits in so well with the already established cast from the first film. They continue to play on the rivalry between Casey and Raph from the source material and it works nicely in the film without becoming too much, or distracting. To be honest, as a fan of Arrow, the announcement of Stephen Amell is what made me want to see this movie, against what I had already seen of the first one. The first trailer was released, and it actually looked good. I was hopeful. Tonight, I can say that it did not disappoint.

In ‘Out of the Shadows’ the well known villian, Shredder, takes a bit of a back seat to the newly introduced, Krang, a warlord from Dimension X (pictured right) who partners with Shredder to basically conquer the world.

The live action realisation of Krang’s “technodrome” is a perfect mix of new, with old. It’s different enough from it’s source material, but still distinctly looks like the technodrome that fans of the comics and television cartoon will remember.

The humour is on point all the way through the movie, and keeps you engaged throughout. There was some things that I won’t go into here due to spoilers, that I felt could have been different, or not there. But overall, it stands as a great adaptation to the franchise. One that I will be proud to add to my collection on bluray once it reaches home video.

On a final note. The completely reclaimed the issues with Shredder from the last film, turning him into the villian that he should be, as well as restoring the foot clan to a menacing threat. I couldn’t leave this review without discussing the two, probably hardest, characters to get right; Beebop and Rocksteady. They play them up a bit much in the film, but they are the live action version of the characters that you remember if you’re a fan of the comics\tv cartoon.

Overall, I thought this adaptation was very well done. It shows that someone actually took time to understand the source material, and crafted a story that goes it’s own way but still holds true to what you know.

A solid 7/10.

Now excuse me while I plan when I’m going back to watch it again. Cowabunga Dudes!

So what would you say\ask this guy?

Nothing? He's entitled to his opinion. A 7/10 score isn't great, and even then, his tone in general seems far more forgiving and gentle toward the movie's flaws than I would be. And it seems that a wholly Fred Wolf-inspired movie is what he looks at as true to the "source material", which... isn't what I'm looking for.

The first RT-aggregated review has popped up, from the South China Morning Post:

2/5 stars

Those crime-fighting, pizza-loving heroes in a half-shell are back for a second live-action film – a blend of kinetic violence, bizarre aliens and actors the calibre of Laura Linney wondering what on earth they’ve got themselves into.

For those who didn’t catch the 2014 film, or the original comic books and cartoons, imagine four superhero turtles – Leonardo (Pete Ploszek), Donatello (Jeremy Howard), Raphael (Alan Ritchson) and Michelangelo (Noel Fisher) – living in New York’s sewers, protecting the city and munching on stacks of pizza.

The daft-as-a-brush plot sees escaped convict Shredder (Brian Tee) team up with Kraang, an extraterrestrial vying for world domination. A squishy-faced creature that comes housed in a giant robot body, Kraang is looking to open up a portal to his own universe to reassemble his very own War Machine.
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To help, he gives Shredder and his resident boffin (Tyler Perry) a vial of purple goo that morphs two minions into rhino- and warthog-like super soldiers; a substance, incidentally, that may just turn the Turtles into humans.

Credit Linney, as a New York police detective, and returning stars Megan Fox and Will Arnett for keeping a straight face throughout this chaotic kung fu kick-about. Aided by 3D that keeps popping blades and missiles right between your eyes, director Dave Green conjures a visual onslaught.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that Michael Bay is a producer; the film has the feel of his relentless, cynical Transformers franchise – and not just because Fox co-stars. At least they have the good grace to play the classic theme tune at the end.

[RETTEB SNATAS]

=Bry;1584596]Nothing? He's entitled to his opinion. A 7/10 score isn't great, and even then, his tone in general seems far more forgiving and gentle toward the movie's flaws than I would be. And it seems that a wholly Fred Wolf-inspired movie is what he looks at as true to the "source material", which... isn't what I'm lookin for

Well.. I myself would love a mirage style more edgier take on the series. It just doesn't look like were going to be getting that for a while. With the new cartoon being such a massive success and the OT having been a huge success it seems they went for the version they thought would bring in the most customers aka $. Full families ( Grown up OT fans and their kids being Nick Toon fans ) they saw an opportunity. I mean, I honestly wonder how a well rounded gritty mirage style TMNT would do at the BO. Even though the profits may not be important to people like you and I.

[Vicky82]

Phew what a ride, even though I did enjoy it, it still had issues but I will definitely go see it again, this week.

I was smiling and laughing throughout this movie, except for one moment

Spoiler:

when Mikey broke my heart

I timed it (I started the timer when the Platinum Dunes sign came up), it was 1 hour 43 mins that's without the credits at the end.

There was no end of credit scene.

Swear Words

Spoiler:

Casey said Bitch and S**t and Donnie said ass, think that was it

The negatives

-1st issue, not sure if it was the movie itself or the cinema but felt the sound was too loud, the volume needed to be turned down a bit.
-Some of the camera work was too fast during the action scenes, I couldn't keep up.
-

Spoiler:

The Turtles not fighting Shredder and Shredder not doing much, Karai was ok but also didn't do much

-

Spoiler:

The Turtles fighting Krang should have been longer

- Nothing really memorable happened.
- Liked to have been more of a darker tone.
OK

The Storyline was ok, still better than the last movie.
Megan Fox was ok, better than she was in the last movie, she had definately had less screentime.
Stephen Amell was ok as Casey Jones.
Baxter Stockman was ok.

Poitives

- The Score, it was amazing.
- The pacing was better, it didn't feel rushed..
-He had more turtles screen time, The longest time the turtles weren't in it was just over 5 mins, that was when April went to TCRI, Bebop and Rocksteady mutating to Casey Jones helping April.
-There were more turtle interaction.
- Bebop and Rocksteady were awesome.
- Krang is awesome, he was bigger and he sounded awesome.
- Donnie wasn't shafted to the background like in previous movies, he did a lot more than the other turtles but they still had there big moments.

There the only things I can think off at the moment.

I will give the movie a 7.5

[Etsyturtle2]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Phew what a ride, even though I did enjoy it, it still had issues but I will definitely go see it again, this week.

I was smiling and laughing throughout this movie, except for one moment

Spoiler:

when Mikey broke my heart

I timed it (I started the timer when the Platinum Dunes sign came up), it was 1 hour 43 mins that's without the credits at the end.

There was no end of credit scene.

The negatives

-1st issue, not sure if it was the movie itself or the cinema but felt the sound was too loud, the volume needed to be turned down a bit.
-Some of the camera work was too fast during the action scenes, I couldn't keep up.
-

Spoiler:

The Turtles not fighting Shredder and Shredder not doing much, Karai was ok but also didn't do much

-

Spoiler:

The Turtles fighting Krang should have been longer

- Nothing really memorable happened.

OK

The Storyline was ok, still better than the last movie.
Megan Fox was ok, better than she was in the last movie, she had definately had less screentime.
Stephen Amell was ok as Casey Jones.
Baxter Stockman was ok.

Poitives

- The Score, it was amazing.
- The pacing was better, it didn't feel rushed..
-He had more turtles screen time, The longest time the turtles weren't in it was just over 5 mins, that was when April went to TCRI, Bebop and Rocksteady mutating to Casey Jones helping April.
-There were more turtle interaction.
- Bebop and Rocksteady were awesome.
- Krang is awesome, he was bigger and he sounded awesome.
- Donnie wasn't shafted to the background like in previous movies, he did a lot more than the other turtles but they still had there big moments.

There the only things I can think off at the moment.

I will give the movie a 7.5

How did

Spoiler:

Mikey break your heart?

[Vicky82]

Originally Posted by Etsyturtle2

How did

Spoiler:

Mikey break your heart?

Spoiler:

He got upset when the police called him monster, you could see the tears in his eyes when they got back to the lair

[sethmartin]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Spoiler:

He got upset when the police called him monster, you could see the tears in his eyes when they got back to the lair

That part was a bit heartbreaking. Without giving anything away, what did you think of the end of the movie. I loved the ending