1st Movie question

Misfit · 10-29-2003, 06:28 PM

In the first TMNT, why is it that Raph's the one who's beaten to near-death by the Foot instead of Leo? It's always Leo who's beaten in every other version of that story, IE the comic and the new cartoon. Anyone know why they changed it and used Raph for that plot instead in the first movie? Thats something I've been pondering on for a while.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 10-29-2003, 06:42 PM

I'm guessing because Raph in that movie was the one who went into a tantrum and decided to leave instead of Leo? Also because if Leo was the one to go, it might have lost some effect with the kids watching it (would've been TOO tragic for them to watch at the time to see the leader get almost killed instead of another character).

**Nturtle** · 10-29-2003, 07:13 PM

Yeah, they decided to develop Raph's character the most in the movie, so I gues thats why they had him pummeled to near death

*Kid Icarus* · 10-29-2003, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nturtle

Yeah, they decided to develop Raph's character the most in the movie, so I gues thats why they had him pummeled to near death

The price to pay for emotional growth

Oroku Nagi · 10-30-2003, 01:31 AM

Indeed, Raph seemed to be the focus on the first movie more than the others, at least in the first half. In the beginning with the loss of the sai and the cursing, then his meeting April and Casey and bringing them into the Turtles world, his one on one with Splinter, and finally being beaten near to death and his recovery.

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 10-30-2003, 02:34 AM

I've noticed the TMNT movie Rap-song called Raphael "The Leader of the Group" when that's suppossed to be Leonardo.

*Deathknight* · 10-30-2003, 09:07 AM

That was just because the singer was retarded, there was a topic about that a loooooooong time ago.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 10-30-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TetsuDeinonychus

I've noticed the TMNT movie Rap-song called Raphael "The Leader of the Group" when that's suppossed to be Leonardo.

I thought we went over this a long time ago...it's not referring to the turtles in the song, but SPLINTER!

"Splinter's the teacher and they are the students
(Leonardo Michelangelo, and Donatello...make up the team with other fella Raphael)
He's the leader of the group...."

The parentheses make all the difference there.

*Bowser_Koopa* · 10-30-2003, 01:23 PM

no seriosuly, what moron, making songs about things he doesn't know about

Savanti Romero · 11-02-2003, 06:04 PM

Raphael is the best Turtle so that's why he got the most focus!

Morp · 11-02-2003, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Savanti Romero

Raphael is the best Turtle so that's why he got the most focus!

*cracks up at the joke*

*Bowser_Koopa* · 11-03-2003, 07:55 AM

who says is a joke? ¬.¬

*J Legault* · 11-03-2003, 09:21 AM

I notice that Raph blames for himself in the movies. His charater is hot-head. Yeah the movie staff did focus on Raph a little too much. But atleast a good number of people like the first movie.

Savanti Romero · 11-03-2003, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by J Legault

I notice that Raph blames for himself in the movies. His charater is hot-head. Yeah the movie staff did focus on Raph a little too much. But atleast a good number of people like the first movie.

Focusing on Raph too much? Is that posseble?

*Stone Ill* · 11-03-2003, 03:05 PM

Yes.

*Bowser_Koopa* · 11-03-2003, 03:06 PM

its never too much

**Machias Banshee** · 11-03-2003, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

I thought we went over this a long time ago...it's not referring to the turtles in the song, but SPLINTER!

"Splinter's the teacher and they are the students
(Leonardo Michelangelo, and Donatello...make up the team with other fella Raphael)
He's the leader of the group...."

The parentheses make all the difference there.

Ahh, I thank ye, Rez, I had not known that lil tidbit of information...

I'd also always thought it was a typo. Now I can listen and be content....

RskimB · 11-03-2003, 06:17 PM

I have a question about the 1st movie too but i'm too lazy too make a thread for it.

When the turtles are celebrating on the rooftop after Casey and April kiss what is it that Raph said the first time? It sounded like mitchin? or $itchin or something, not sure.

*Stone Ill* · 11-03-2003, 07:13 PM

What's Sitchin?

Savanti Romero · 11-03-2003, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stone Ill

Yes.

Oh yeah right!

10-29-2003, 06:28 PM	#1
Misfit Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 508	1st Movie question In the first TMNT, why is it that Raph's the one who's beaten to near-death by the Foot instead of Leo? It's always Leo who's beaten in every other version of that story, IE the comic and the new cartoon. Anyone know why they changed it and used Raph for that plot instead in the first movie? Thats something I've been pondering on for a while.

10-29-2003, 07:13 PM	#3
Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	Yeah, they decided to develop Raph's character the most in the movie, so I gues thats why they had him pummeled to near death __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

10-30-2003, 02:34 AM	#6
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	I've noticed the TMNT movie Rap-song called Raphael "The Leader of the Group" when that's suppossed to be Leonardo. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

10-30-2003, 09:07 AM	#7
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	That was just because the singer was retarded, there was a topic about that a loooooooong time ago. __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

11-02-2003, 06:04 PM	#10
Savanti Romero Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 600	Raphael is the best Turtle so that's why he got the most focus! __________________ "The sceptor has returned at last; and it's all mine!" -Savanti Romero, Vol. 1 issue 47 1992 AKA: [email protected] utromheadquarters.0catch.com

10-29-2003, 06:42 PM	#2
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	I'm guessing because Raph in that movie was the one who went into a tantrum and decided to leave instead of Leo? Also because if Leo was the one to go, it might have lost some effect with the kids watching it (would've been TOO tragic for them to watch at the time to see the leader get almost killed instead of another character).

10-30-2003, 01:31 AM	#5
Oroku Nagi Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 30	Indeed, Raph seemed to be the focus on the first movie more than the others, at least in the first half. In the beginning with the loss of the sai and the cursing, then his meeting April and Casey and bringing them into the Turtles world, his one on one with Splinter, and finally being beaten near to death and his recovery.

10-30-2003, 01:23 PM	#9
Bowser_Koopa Very yes Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Not so far, go back a little Posts: 1,849	no seriosuly, what moron, making songs about things he doesn't know about

11-03-2003, 07:55 AM	#12
Bowser_Koopa Very yes Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Not so far, go back a little Posts: 1,849	who says is a joke? ¬.¬

11-03-2003, 09:21 AM	#13
J Legault Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,054	I notice that Raph blames for himself in the movies. His charater is hot-head. Yeah the movie staff did focus on Raph a little too much. But atleast a good number of people like the first movie. __________________ I am a fan of TMNT and I'm still one today. I got into the habbit back in 1992 or 93' when I was little. I would like to thank my 2 year older cousin for getting me in the habbit. 2001 was when I revised my knowledge on TMNT. And today I'm a bigger fan than I was years ago. I have all 3 TMNT Movies, current Toon, and old school Toon on DVD.

11-03-2003, 03:05 PM	#15
Stone Ill Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 2,397	Yes.

11-03-2003, 03:06 PM	#16
Bowser_Koopa Very yes Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Not so far, go back a little Posts: 1,849	its never too much

11-03-2003, 06:17 PM	#18
RskimB Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west coast Posts: 302	I have a question about the 1st movie too but i'm too lazy too make a thread for it. When the turtles are celebrating on the rooftop after Casey and April kiss what is it that Raph said the first time? It sounded like mitchin? or $itchin or something, not sure. __________________ leswrite.com

11-03-2003, 07:13 PM	#19
Stone Ill Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 2,397	What's Sitchin?