Chances of PG-13 "Ninja Turtles"?

*Donnie* · 03-23-2012, 06:52 PM

I can't speak for everybody, but I would think most here (myself included) favor a moderate PG-13 approach for the new TMNT film. I just saw The Hunger Games and (without getting caught up in loving/hating that film) it was intense. For a book aimed at middle schoolers, I was blown away. It was rated PG-13. There's absolutely no reason why the new TMNT can't be.

Wasn't Transformers PG-13? I mean, usually Bay works within that rating it seems, and the director is a horror movies guy - could this film be our first PG-13 TMNT?

*TurtleTitan97* · 03-23-2012, 06:57 PM

Yeah, I can see it happening. Most superhero films are PG-13. Plus, Bay says that one day kids will belive the turtles are real after the movie, so it's more likely to be PG-13.

rufus · 03-23-2012, 06:57 PM

The chances of a PG-13 could be pretty good. A few of the Harry Potter films were PG-13 and kids were a big part of the fanbase not to mention that most comic book films are PG-13.

FearlessLeader · 03-23-2012, 06:57 PM

I would love to see a PG-13 film. With everyone attached to it it seems plausible.

I just hope they focus more on the super hero action portion of the franchise because a majority of super hero films are PG-13.

*Cure* · 03-23-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelangelo

Wasn't Transformers PG-13? I mean, usually Bay works within that rating it seems, and the director is a horror movies guy - could this film be our first PG-13 TMNT?

That's a movie he directed. The movies his company produced have been mostly R. Take that as you will.

Jesus Christ.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-23-2012, 07:12 PM

I really don't get the whole fascination that people have with the seemingly magical PG-13 rating.

If it means more action, explosions, and cool looking bad guys, then that's fine. But I don't really care how many cuss words get dropped or how much blood gets spewed all over the place.

rufus · 03-23-2012, 07:14 PM

I just want something along the lines of the first flick which if released today would be PG-13 as long as the kids smoking was cut.

ryukenden · 03-23-2012, 07:26 PM

As long as Leo doesn't do any gory slo-mo decapitations.

*Xav* · 03-23-2012, 07:27 PM

I just want the Turtles to actually use their weapons.

*Andrew NDB* · 03-23-2012, 07:46 PM

Prior to Bay's involvement there probably wasn't too much chance of PG-13. Now, maybe, if that's what he wants. He'll get what he wants.

It still seems so tragic to me that it's like this huge big thing that a Ninja Turtle movie gets a rating that's OK for 13 year-olds. And yet it is.

**Jester** · 03-23-2012, 07:52 PM

I'm in an agreement with the precedent that most modern comic movies for a mass audience are PG-13. I see this flick being PG-13.

My big question is what in the 1st movie makes you guys think it would be re-rated if it were released now?

*Andrew NDB* · 03-23-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I'm in an agreement with the precedent that most modern comic movies for a mass audience are PG-13. I see this flick being PG-13.

My big question is what in the 1st movie makes you guys think it would be re-rated if it were released now?

Underage smoking, maybe.

rufus · 03-23-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

I'm in an agreement with the precedent that most modern comic movies for a mass audience are PG-13. I see this flick being PG-13.

My big question is what in the 1st movie makes you guys think it would be re-rated if it were released now?

There is some blood in it. and the violence would most likely bump it up a bit. The movie did get targeted for that by the media resulting in the loss of weapons in #2.

shezcrafti · 03-23-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

My big question is what in the 1st movie makes you guys think it would be re-rated if it were released now?

Gay jokes.

Bob · 03-23-2012, 08:01 PM

I'll say that with the talent involved the chances of a PG13/12A rated TMNT film is very high.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-23-2012, 08:11 PM

Among other "intense thematic elements" from the first movie.

*April (a woman) gets slapped around by some male attackers.

*Raphael gets the snot beat out of him and tossed through a ceiling window.

*Poor injured Raphael has to be slowly nursed back to life as his brothers wait around anxiously.

*Splinter is assumed to be dead, and he gives his depressed sons his "farewell address."

*Shredder gets crushed (to death, supposedly) by a garbage truck callously activated by one of the main "heroes."

Yeah, that first movie was good stuff, indeed!

**Jester** · 03-23-2012, 08:18 PM

You're starting to sound like Phil Phillips, winters.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-23-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

You're starting to sound like Phil Phillips, winters.

The singer or the Fundamentalist?

*Koi* · 03-23-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ryukenden

As long as Leo doesn't do any gory slo-mo decapitations.

I'd watch that... What is wrong with a little slo mo gore scenes? :3 Imagine all the stabby scenes we could have!

Truly though I just want to see ninja action :O Like when Leo goes across the wall in Turtles forever, or the cool on top of building scene in the intro of the 2k3 show. I just want to see me some awesome ninja action... which really doesn't need a high or low rating to do.

I could go with any rating frankly.

**Jester** · 03-23-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

The singer or the Fundamentalist?

The fundamentalist author.

Who's Phil Phillips the singer?

Also...really?

03-23-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Chances of PG-13 "Ninja Turtles"? I can't speak for everybody, but I would think most here (myself included) favor a moderate PG-13 approach for the new TMNT film. I just saw The Hunger Games and (without getting caught up in loving/hating that film) it was intense. For a book aimed at middle schoolers, I was blown away. It was rated PG-13. There's absolutely no reason why the new TMNT can't be. Wasn't Transformers PG-13? I mean, usually Bay works within that rating it seems, and the director is a horror movies guy - could this film be our first PG-13 TMNT?

03-23-2012, 06:57 PM	#3
rufus Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lawrenceville,Georgia Posts: 780	The chances of a PG-13 could be pretty good. A few of the Harry Potter films were PG-13 and kids were a big part of the fanbase not to mention that most comic book films are PG-13. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/edgartooms ^TMNT Stopmotions.

03-23-2012, 06:57 PM	#4
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	I would love to see a PG-13 film. With everyone attached to it it seems plausible. I just hope they focus more on the super hero action portion of the franchise because a majority of super hero films are PG-13. __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

03-23-2012, 07:12 PM	#6
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,480	I really don't get the whole fascination that people have with the seemingly magical PG-13 rating. If it means more action, explosions, and cool looking bad guys, then that's fine. But I don't really care how many cuss words get dropped or how much blood gets spewed all over the place. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

03-23-2012, 07:14 PM	#7
rufus Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lawrenceville,Georgia Posts: 780	I just want something along the lines of the first flick which if released today would be PG-13 as long as the kids smoking was cut. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/edgartooms ^TMNT Stopmotions.

03-23-2012, 06:57 PM	#2
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Yeah, I can see it happening. Most superhero films are PG-13. Plus, Bay says that one day kids will belive the turtles are real after the movie, so it's more likely to be PG-13. __________________

03-23-2012, 07:26 PM	#8
ryukenden Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 383	As long as Leo doesn't do any gory slo-mo decapitations.

03-23-2012, 07:27 PM	#9
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,040	I just want the Turtles to actually use their weapons.

03-23-2012, 07:46 PM	#10
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,397	Prior to Bay's involvement there probably wasn't too much chance of PG-13. Now, maybe, if that's what he wants. He'll get what he wants. It still seems so tragic to me that it's like this huge big thing that a Ninja Turtle movie gets a rating that's OK for 13 year-olds. And yet it is. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 03-24-2012 at 12:13 AM.

03-23-2012, 07:52 PM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	I'm in an agreement with the precedent that most modern comic movies for a mass audience are PG-13. I see this flick being PG-13. My big question is what in the 1st movie makes you guys think it would be re-rated if it were released now? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-23-2012, 08:01 PM	#15
Bob Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK, England Posts: 546	I'll say that with the talent involved the chances of a PG13/12A rated TMNT film is very high.

03-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#16
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,480	Among other "intense thematic elements" from the first movie. April (a woman) gets slapped around by some male attackers. Raphael gets the snot beat out of him and tossed through a ceiling window. Poor injured Raphael has to be slowly nursed back to life as his brothers wait around anxiously. Splinter is assumed to be dead, and he gives his depressed sons his "farewell address." Shredder gets crushed (to death, supposedly) by a garbage truck callously activated by one of the main "heroes." Yeah, that first movie was good stuff, indeed! __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 03-23-2012 at 08:22 PM.*

03-23-2012, 08:18 PM	#17
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	You're starting to sound like Phil Phillips, winters. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656