Directed By Kevin Munroe
Review By Rushifa
For old fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new movie is a stroll down nostalgia lane. For new fans, it's not a bad place to jump in. Although it throws you into the aftermath of a previous plot, it does a good job of bringing you up to speed. The opening both introduces the characters, and orients you quickly, without losing the audience in unneeded exposition.
The plot is fairly simple. Leonardo is off training in Mexico, and in his absence the remaining turtles have drifted apart, each attempting to carry on with their lives, with little success. Meanwhile, an immortal warrior is attempting to gather 13 monsters which had been loosed on the world, calling on assistance from some of the turtle's old enemies.
Stylistically, it takes awhile to adjust to the movie. Done completely in CG, it has a style similar to that of The Incredibles, and it takes some getting used to. The turtles look especually odd, seeming much smaller to me than in the original movies or tv show. However, once you get used to it, the suspension of disbelief sets in, and its smooth sailing from their.
The movie was better than I expected it to be. The themes were a little over-stated, but, after all, it's made for children. Overall, a nostalgic, entertaining movie.
4- ninja ninja ninja ninja -characters
3- ninja ninja ninja -storyline
3- ninja ninja ninja -style
3- ninja ninja ninja -substance
4- ninja ninja ninja ninja -overall
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