turtles
turtles

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turtles

2011
Movie
36 min
Korean

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users69%
Director: Kevin MunroeGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

After the defeat of their old enemy, Shredder, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have grown apart. The eldest brother, Leonardo, is training alone in the jungles of Central America. The others, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, are living in New York City. A mysterious businesswoman, who is actually a vigilante warrior, is trying to recruit the Turtles to fight against an army of ancient monsters. It is up to the Turtles to overcome their differences and learn to work together again to save the world.

Critical Reception

TMNT received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its animation and action sequences, many felt the plot was thin and relied too heavily on nostalgia. The film aimed for a darker tone than previous iterations but didn't quite succeed in balancing it with the inherent silliness of the characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive CGI animation and fight choreography.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Appreciated by some for attempting a more mature and darker storyline.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the visual style and action, finding it a fun, albeit slightly forgettable, addition to the TMNT franchise. Some felt it was a decent reboot attempt, while others missed the lighter tone of earlier adaptations.

Fun Fact

This film was the first TMNT movie to be entirely computer-animated, utilizing 3D CGI.

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