The Turtles
The Turtles

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The Turtles

1996
Movie
105 min
Arabic

A high school girl escapes from her village and works as a singer in Cairo, so the mayor decides to send three boys to the city to bring her alive or dead. They are dazzled by the city’s world and meet a quorum that leads them to the owner of a nightclub and her brother, and they work for their accounts in suspicious business and are chased by a rival gang and trying to trap them.

Insights

IMDb4.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users56%
Director: Stuart GillardGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Plot Summary

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles travel back in time to feudal Japan to rescue their friend April O'Neil from a nefarious warlord. They must navigate the complexities of the past, battle samurai, and find a way to return to their own time before they are stranded forever. Along the way, they encounter new allies and face challenges that test their brotherly bond and their ninja skills.

Critical Reception

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III was widely panned by critics and audiences alike, often considered the weakest film in the original trilogy. Its plot was deemed convoluted, the humor fell flat for many, and the action sequences were criticized for being less engaging than its predecessors. Despite its commercial release, it failed to recapture the magic of the earlier films, leading to a generally negative reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • A significant step down in quality from the previous installments, suffering from a weak plot and uninspired action.

  • The humor and dialogue are often cringe-worthy, failing to appeal to both younger and older audiences.

  • Despite the familiar characters, the film lacks the charm and energy that made the franchise popular.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently cite the film's nonsensical plot, particularly the time travel element, and a lack of creativity in its execution. Many felt the movie was a disappointing end to the original trilogy and that the Turtles' characters were not well-utilized.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Tampa, Florida, with sets designed to resemble ancient Japan. This was done to save money on production costs.

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