Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2009TV ShowEndedEnglish

When four pet turtles were bathed in alien ooze, they began to mutate and became the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Raised in New York City sewers by their foster father and wise sensei, Master Splinter, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael wage war against crime. Led by Master Splinter, the four turtles learn the ancient martial art of Ninjitsu, mastering skills of stealth, weapons, and fighting. They stop evildoers in all forms, whether barbaric gangs, lowlife crooks, deranged cyborgs, or even the crime syndicate The Foot, led by their archrival, The Shredder.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users75%
Director: Kevin MunroeGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a world where mutated reptiles are a reality, a young turtle named Raphael has become estranged from his brothers and their sensei. He finds himself fighting crime alone in the city. However, when an ancient evil returns, Raphael must reunite with his brothers, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo, to stop it and save the world.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised the animation and action sequences, many found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its updated animation style and fast-paced action.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some found the voice acting to be a highlight, while others felt it was unremarkable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally more positive than critical ones, with many appreciating the film's faithfulness to the spirit of the original TMNT characters and its engaging action sequences. However, some viewers felt the story lacked depth and could have benefited from more character development.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This was the first feature film in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise to be fully computer-animated.

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Slimonite

Slimonite

*SPOILER REVIEW* Finally, finally, finally! I'm finally done with this 155 episode series! It took me 3 or 4 months of casually watching on Wednesday afternoons, (because that's when I have the most time off). But around the season 4 fin...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

A reboot of an 80s classic, and it was awesome!