Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1990Movie93 minEnglish

A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in ninjitsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users77%
Director: Steve BarronGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When a mysterious group of mutated ninja teens emerges from the shadows to battle evil, the policiais are baffled. The adventure begins when the turtles, trained in the art of ninjutsu by their sensei, Master Splinter, uncover a diabolical plot orchestrated by the nefarious Shredder and his Foot Clan. The turtles must band together to save their city from a wave of fear and crime.

Critical Reception

The 1990 film adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a commercial success, capturing the hearts of many young audiences and fans of the comic books and animated series. While critics offered mixed reviews, praising its visual effects and faithfulness to the source material, some found the plot simplistic and the tone inconsistent. Nevertheless, it remains a beloved cult classic and a nostalgic favorite for many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive practical effects and puppetry, bringing the beloved characters to life.
  • Appreciated for its energetic action sequences and faithful adaptation of the franchise's core elements.
  • Criticized by some for its somewhat juvenile humor and a plot that doesn't always live up to its potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its fun and action-packed adventure that stayed true to the spirit of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Many highlighted the nostalgia factor and the entertaining performances of the cast.

Fun Fact

The actors inside the turtle costumes often suffered from heat exhaustion, as the suits were not well-ventilated. Corey Feldman, who voiced Donatello, was not on set for filming but provided voiceovers later, while the other turtles were physically portrayed by actors in the suits.

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