Am i the only one?

11-29-2013, 11:21 PM

As i browse the thetechnodrome forums and other sites related to the upcoming tmnt flick - or just teenage mutant?, i get gradually more impartial to the this movie's outcome. The buttom line is i can't imagine it being anything more or less than yet another generic bay movie. Am i the only turtlesfan that feel that way about it?

Vegeta · 11-30-2013, 01:26 AM

I'm sure it will be a generic cgi ridden heartless affair that everyone will forget about much like the 2007 movie. I was proven wrong x10 about the nick cartoon as that show is watchable, competent and fun. Usually though, I can't stomach anything Bay has had his hands on. We'll see.

*Powder* · 11-30-2013, 01:41 AM

For every person who makes one of these "Am I the only one" threads- No. You're not, and will rarely ever be. inb4 predictable jokes arguing my comment.

joefsas · 11-30-2013, 02:52 AM

I'm one of those people that is very easily pleased lol

The Transformers movies for example, I loved! But then I have never seen the cartoons or comics etc so have no clue about the origins of the transformers.
I for one am really looking forward to the film. Despite all the changes that we might not be used to.

Vivi · 11-30-2013, 03:37 AM

I think a lot of big movies are like that these days. When less willing to take a risk, some of the storytelling becomes generic.

11-30-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joefsas

I'm one of those people that is very easily pleased lol

The Transformers movies for example, I loved! But then I have never seen the cartoons or comics etc so have no clue about the origins of the transformers.
I for one am really looking forward to the film. Despite all the changes that we might not be used to.

I'm not much into bayformers or the transformers franchise as a whole for that matter. But the 1986 movie was dope.

pingclang · 11-30-2013, 07:13 AM

A lot of folks are angry/scared of what the movie's going to be like but yet again, we can't judge a movie that isn't even out yet. Some of the changes do sound bad but getting to see the Turtles kick ass on the big screen again is enough to at least get me to buy a ticket. So no, you aren't alone, there's tons of folks on the fence about the movie. We'll just have to wait until it comes out to see who's right.

sgtfbomb · 11-30-2013, 10:11 AM

It's perfectly okay to judge a movie before it comes out. It just makes more sense to do so when a trailer comes out. (Anybody who says otherwise is kidding themselves, as they've already judged the movie themselves, but have just come to a different conclusion.)

But the casting news and set photos, if those do nothing for you, then it's perfectly fine for you not to be interested in this film. Personally, I would stick to the middle ground until a trailer arrives.

*CyberCubed* · 11-30-2013, 10:59 AM

I've been in rage mode over the movie since 2011.

HeroTurtlesFan · 12-02-2013, 05:35 AM

You're not the only one, you're part of the most vocal contingent of fans.

However, there are plenty of us who are looking forward to this.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 12-02-2013, 07:39 AM

When I was looking at the production images, with Raphael in his trenchcoat and walking with April, it made me wonder where the other turtles are: Will the plot have something where she's asked Raphael to find something?

I have to say that I'm curious too what the plot will be: Who will attack April in the back alley? A thug or a robot?

Also, the role of Vernon...how will that play out in the movie?

~~AquaParade~~ · 12-06-2013, 08:54 PM

I'm really excited to see the movie. I'm a fan of the comics first and foremost, so as long as I have those I'm pretty easy to please on the big screen. I could end up disliking it but I'm going in expecting a really good time.

*Shiro Kame* · 12-09-2013, 08:49 AM

I'm a little nervous about the new movie. I keep hearing that it will suck, while others say to give it a chance. Since the concepts keep changing, I'm just going to watch it and see how it turns out. I'm really hope it won't be like the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie that was almost completely different from the novels.

Welmanshire · 12-09-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiro Kame

I'm a little nervous about the new movie. I keep hearing that it will suck, while others say to give it a chance. Since the concepts keep changing, I'm just going to watch it and see how it turns out. I'm really hope it won't be like the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie that was almost completely different from the novels.

Guardians of the Galaxy? That's not even out yet. How do you know that it's completely different from the novels?

*Cure* · 12-09-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Welmanshire

Guardians of the Galaxy? That's not even out yet. How do you know that it's completely different from the novels?

Where does person say Galaxy? They say Ga'hoole.

*Electric* · 12-09-2013, 05:43 PM

im not really worried about enjoying the movie. if it looks put together, has a somewhat decent plot, and keeps the core of tmnt, to me, its just another take on the turtles that we get. im not really picky about most of the small stuff, and will try to just enjoy it for what it is.

what i am about though is the aftermath of the movie. if its not well received, there could possibly not be another tmnt movie for a long time. like the last airbender movie (which, yeah wasnt the best, but again, i enjoyed it for what it is) which was supposed to have 3 chapters, but as far as i know, now wont be continuing. I just hope the movie isnt received too negatively, as to not hurt the possibility of future incarnations or continuations.

Welmanshire · 12-10-2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cure

Where does person say Galaxy? They say Ga'hoole.

Oh lord, I read that early in the morning...my bad

krangsaneurysm · 12-19-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricN

im not really worried about enjoying the movie. if it looks put together, has a somewhat decent plot, and keeps the core of tmnt, to me, its just another take on the turtles that we get. im not really picky about most of the small stuff, and will try to just enjoy it for what it is.

what i am about though is the aftermath of the movie. if its not well received, there could possibly not be another tmnt movie for a long time. like the last airbender movie (which, yeah wasnt the best, but again, i enjoyed it for what it is) which was supposed to have 3 chapters, but as far as i know, now wont be continuing. I just hope the movie isnt received too negatively, as to not hurt the possibility of future incarnations or continuations.

totally agree. I am going to watch the movie no matter what, but hope it does attract enough viewers to continue making more.

tunecedemalis · 12-23-2013, 08:36 PM

The movies Platinum Dunes have put out so far have been second-rate garbage (check the ratings) so I wouldn't expect them to all of the sudden figure out how to make a respectable movie. My guess is that the plot will be a complete mess but with great cgi and explosions. It'll make a bunch of money. Even though I think it's going to be a mess i'll still go watch it.

~~electric_sheep~~ · 12-25-2013, 07:49 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X2AvfSTi6Q

11-29-2013, 11:21 PM	#1
shreddinghead Guest Posts: n/a	Am i the only one? As i browse the thetechnodrome forums and other sites related to the upcoming tmnt flick - or just teenage mutant?, i get gradually more impartial to the this movie's outcome. The buttom line is i can't imagine it being anything more or less than yet another generic bay movie. Am i the only turtlesfan that feel that way about it?

11-30-2013, 01:26 AM	#2
Vegeta Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 398	I'm sure it will be a generic cgi ridden heartless affair that everyone will forget about much like the 2007 movie. I was proven wrong x10 about the nick cartoon as that show is watchable, competent and fun. Usually though, I can't stomach anything Bay has had his hands on. We'll see. __________________

11-30-2013, 02:52 AM	#4
joefsas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dorset, uk Posts: 690	I'm one of those people that is very easily pleased lol The Transformers movies for example, I loved! But then I have never seen the cartoons or comics etc so have no clue about the origins of the transformers. I for one am really looking forward to the film. Despite all the changes that we might not be used to. __________________ WANTED: S.H.FIGUARTS LEONARDO BANDANA TAIL PIECE!

11-30-2013, 03:37 AM	#5
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	I think a lot of big movies are like that these days. When less willing to take a risk, some of the storytelling becomes generic. __________________ "I can't believe this place...it's all so horrible."

12-02-2013, 07:39 AM	#11
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	When I was looking at the production images, with Raphael in his trenchcoat and walking with April, it made me wonder where the other turtles are: Will the plot have something where she's asked Raphael to find something? I have to say that I'm curious too what the plot will be: Who will attack April in the back alley? A thug or a robot? Also, the role of Vernon...how will that play out in the movie? __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

11-30-2013, 01:41 AM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	For every person who makes one of these "Am I the only one" threads- No. You're not, and will rarely ever be. inb4 predictable jokes arguing my comment.

11-30-2013, 07:13 AM	#7
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	A lot of folks are angry/scared of what the movie's going to be like but yet again, we can't judge a movie that isn't even out yet. Some of the changes do sound bad but getting to see the Turtles kick ass on the big screen again is enough to at least get me to buy a ticket. So no, you aren't alone, there's tons of folks on the fence about the movie. We'll just have to wait until it comes out to see who's right.

11-30-2013, 10:11 AM	#8
sgtfbomb Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Internet Posts: 830	It's perfectly okay to judge a movie before it comes out. It just makes more sense to do so when a trailer comes out. (Anybody who says otherwise is kidding themselves, as they've already judged the movie themselves, but have just come to a different conclusion.) But the casting news and set photos, if those do nothing for you, then it's perfectly fine for you not to be interested in this film. Personally, I would stick to the middle ground until a trailer arrives.

11-30-2013, 10:59 AM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,824	I've been in rage mode over the movie since 2011.

12-02-2013, 05:35 AM	#10
HeroTurtlesFan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 265	You're not the only one, you're part of the most vocal contingent of fans. However, there are plenty of us who are looking forward to this.

12-06-2013, 08:54 PM	#12
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I'm really excited to see the movie. I'm a fan of the comics first and foremost, so as long as I have those I'm pretty easy to please on the big screen. I could end up disliking it but I'm going in expecting a really good time.

12-09-2013, 08:49 AM	#13
Shiro Kame Foot Elite Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 3,332	I'm a little nervous about the new movie. I keep hearing that it will suck, while others say to give it a chance. Since the concepts keep changing, I'm just going to watch it and see how it turns out. I'm really hope it won't be like the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie that was almost completely different from the novels.

12-09-2013, 05:43 PM	#16
Electric Epic Hiatus Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,484	im not really worried about enjoying the movie. if it looks put together, has a somewhat decent plot, and keeps the core of tmnt, to me, its just another take on the turtles that we get. im not really picky about most of the small stuff, and will try to just enjoy it for what it is. what i am about though is the aftermath of the movie. if its not well received, there could possibly not be another tmnt movie for a long time. like the last airbender movie (which, yeah wasnt the best, but again, i enjoyed it for what it is) which was supposed to have 3 chapters, but as far as i know, now wont be continuing. I just hope the movie isnt received too negatively, as to not hurt the possibility of future incarnations or continuations. __________________

12-23-2013, 08:36 PM	#19
tunecedemalis Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: U.S. Posts: 31	The movies Platinum Dunes have put out so far have been second-rate garbage (check the ratings) so I wouldn't expect them to all of the sudden figure out how to make a respectable movie. My guess is that the plot will be a complete mess but with great cgi and explosions. It'll make a bunch of money. Even though I think it's going to be a mess i'll still go watch it.

12-25-2013, 07:49 AM	#20
~~electric_sheep~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,639	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X2AvfSTi6Q