Should the Turtles swear in the new movie?

*TigerClaw* · 07-09-2013, 10:01 PM

I was wondering, Do you think the Turtles will swear in the new movie? Raphael did in the first TMNT movie, and I dont mean swearing F bombs. But some of the more commonly used ones, Teenagers tend to swear once in a while, and characters can usually swear in a PG-13 rating.

*Luckyday* · 07-09-2013, 10:04 PM

Was there swearing like "hell" and "crap" in michael bay's transformers?

*TigerClaw* · 07-09-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyday

Was there swearing like "hell" and "crap" in michael bay's transformers?

Well, I wouldn't call those swear words, but stuff like S**t or Bulls**t

*CyberCubed* · 07-09-2013, 10:13 PM

If its appropiate I can see "damn," "crap" and "hell."

I don't think we need to see hear Leonardo yell, "Eat **** and die motherf*cker!" to Shredder though.

*TigerClaw* · 07-09-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

If its appropiate I can see "damn," "crap" and "hell."

I don't think we need to see hear Leonardo yell, "Eat **** and die motherf*cker!" to Shredder though.

Well they cant really say the MF on a PG-13 flick, But I wouldnt be surprise if we heard the S or BS word. or one yells the WTF, But it cuts off the F part.

*chrisdude* · 07-09-2013, 10:19 PM

I could see some light cursing. Possibly. Nothing outside of the realm of your average superhero movie. I really doubt they will risk any parents leaving the theater thinking, "These turtles my kid likes are pretty dirty."

*Luckyday* · 07-09-2013, 10:40 PM

I will laugh if I hear "Ninja, please".

Goon · 07-09-2013, 11:47 PM

I don't really have any problem with it.. They can get away with one F bomb and still get a PG-13.. For some reason they let one slide.. It really wouldn't bother me at all. Especially if its mostly Raphael.. I can't really see Leo or Donnie swearing.

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 07-10-2013, 02:07 AM

I wouldn't call any of the language of the first movie as swearing.
If they said something like "****" I would be surprised though.

Let's not forget... Raph saying "Bitchin'" was surfer slang, not swearing.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-10-2013, 02:26 AM

If they're trying to actually sell the "teenage" part of the title then yes. Especially if we're to believe this is going to be the first actual PG-13 Turtles movie.

joefsas · 07-10-2013, 02:27 AM

Since when was hell considered a swear word?

*Powder* · 07-10-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza

I wouldn't call any of the language of the first movie as swearing.
If they said something like "****" I would be surprised though.

Let's not forget... Raph saying "Bitchin'" was surfer slang, not swearing.

I too would be surprised if the turtles yelled asterisk four times in succession. & Bitchin' is still swear regardless of context.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

If they're trying to actually sell the "teenage" part of the title then yes. Especially if we're to believe this is going to be the first actual PG-13 Turtles movie.

This. I think forcing edginess where it need not be for a 'cool factor' is wack, but it would be realistic for them to toss in a few small things. No harm if there isn't any though.

*Refractive Reflections* · 07-10-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I think forcing edginess where it need not be for a 'cool factor' is wack, but it would be realistic for them to toss in a few small things. No harm if there isn't any though.

I'm somewhat agreeing with Powder, light swear words are okay if they are sparse. But having them say the f-bomb, or s-bomb, or constantly saying those light swear words are just forcing it. The fighting and violence should be leading the PG-13 rating and not competing with the level of language used in the film.

If profanity is said every 5-15 sentences, sure... they may been seen as "teenagers" but the audience is going to even further dismiss and brush aside any seriousness the movie would have. It's going to be highly ironic that these four Turtles are so disciplined in their fighting while having a sensei that strictly enforces a Japanese form of discipline, but yet these Turtles are not disciplined with their own mouths/language.

*Shark_Blade* · 07-10-2013, 04:41 AM

Kids nowadays swear a lot.

Sure, why not. They won't do it excessively like Kick-Ass anyway.

April: "Show me what you got you ****ing ****s"

RaphAndDonnie · 07-10-2013, 05:06 AM

I think some light swearing would be ok but I wouldn't be to disappointed if they didn't swear.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 07-10-2013, 05:52 AM

i think a "damn", "crap" and "what the hell" here and there is as far as they need to go with colorful language. the overuse of profanity is tacky and shows someone's lack of self control. there are plenty of ways to exhibit passion when speaking other than using profanity.

i think the fight intensity/violence is what will warrant the pg-13 rating.

*Donatello19* · 07-10-2013, 06:21 AM

If it's just small things like "damn" or "crap" then sure, but I don't think the turtles should be full on cursing, there's really no reason for it. This is a kids movie after all.

OrokuYoshiFilms · 07-10-2013, 07:14 AM

Pretty sure there'll be be swearing......Raph already covered two swears right out of the movie gate.

*Galactus* · 07-10-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdude

I could see some light cursing. Possibly. Nothing outside of the realm of your average superhero movie. I really doubt they will risk any parents leaving the theater thinking, "These turtles my kid likes are pretty dirty."

I think this is most likely.

Fourcylinder · 07-10-2013, 07:26 AM

Since when is crap a curse word? Anyway, I think it can be used appropriately and inappropriately. Take for instance the 1st movie. Raphael says the D*** several times, this makes sense for his character (very hotheaded). Mike and Don both say it once (more of a reflection of their teenager status) but Leo doesn't curse at all. I always took this to show that he was the most mature and in control.

As long as it isn't overdone, it doesn't have to be tacky. I don't think it is necessary to make them seem more believable as teens though ( I mean really how believable do you need to make 4 mutant turtles?)

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chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	I could see some light cursing. Possibly. Nothing outside of the realm of your average superhero movie. I really doubt they will risk any parents leaving the theater thinking, "These turtles my kid likes are pretty dirty." __________________ PSN/Miiverse: MikeFarber

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Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i think a "damn", "crap" and "what the hell" here and there is as far as they need to go with colorful language. the overuse of profanity is tacky and shows someone's lack of self control. there are plenty of ways to exhibit passion when speaking other than using profanity. i think the fight intensity/violence is what will warrant the pg-13 rating. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

07-09-2013, 10:13 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	If its appropiate I can see "damn," "crap" and "hell." I don't think we need to see hear Leonardo yell, "Eat **** and die motherf*cker!" to Shredder though.

07-09-2013, 11:47 PM	#8
Goon Thug Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 78	I don't really have any problem with it.. They can get away with one F bomb and still get a PG-13.. For some reason they let one slide.. It really wouldn't bother me at all. Especially if its mostly Raphael.. I can't really see Leo or Donnie swearing.

07-10-2013, 02:07 AM	#9
FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,229	I wouldn't call any of the language of the first movie as swearing. If they said something like "****" I would be surprised though. Let's not forget... Raph saying "Bitchin'" was surfer slang, not swearing.

07-10-2013, 04:41 AM	#14
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Kids nowadays swear a lot. Sure, why not. They won't do it excessively like Kick-Ass anyway. April: "Show me what you got you **ing **s"

07-10-2013, 06:21 AM	#17
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	If it's just small things like "damn" or "crap" then sure, but I don't think the turtles should be full on cursing, there's really no reason for it. This is a kids movie after all.

07-10-2013, 07:14 AM	#18
OrokuYoshiFilms Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Mutant Module Posts: 908	Pretty sure there'll be be swearing......Raph already covered two swears right out of the movie gate.

07-10-2013, 07:26 AM	#20
Fourcylinder Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 131	Since when is crap a curse word? Anyway, I think it can be used appropriately and inappropriately. Take for instance the 1st movie. Raphael says the D*** several times, this makes sense for his character (very hotheaded). Mike and Don both say it once (more of a reflection of their teenager status) but Leo doesn't curse at all. I always took this to show that he was the most mature and in control. As long as it isn't overdone, it doesn't have to be tacky. I don't think it is necessary to make them seem more believable as teens though ( I mean really how believable do you need to make 4 mutant turtles?)