Movie Thread

[Dolphman]

Spoiler

whoop. just got out of TMNT Out of the Shadows. It's everything the first movie should've been.


Oh, it's kinda dumbed down for younger audiences but has like WAY too many jokes for older fans (there's...a giant Dating Game reference, wtf) and Bebop and Rocksteady literally make the film.
You know how Heath Ledger basically made the Dark Knight amazing, because of his superb acting? Yeah they COMPLETELY kill it but instead of spooky, it's goofy onscreen bromance. It's like they took the characters from the TV show and made them absolutely dopey-great.

If you're thinking of seeing it, just go see it. It's a great turn-your-brain-off, bassy-explosions popcorn summer film. If you're a fan of the Turtles (i'm talkin to you, dolphman) you're going to LOVE it. If you're a more casual Turtles fan, you might find yourself a little lost but if you've watched a little of the 1980's cartoon you should have a decent grasp of why things are this or why this guy says that etc. etc. The easter eggs are aimed at more casual fans ("I liked the Turtles as a kid") Very few comic book series references, if at all. I don't think there...were

And if you wanna wait till it's out on Blu-ray...uh,
fine, u dweeb but im tellin u bebop and rocksteady lookin REAL good in CGI



spoilers: there are no post-credit scenes. don't bother staying

spoiler 2: its not a michael bay production without a fart joke. theres a fart joke but it actually made me laugh. oops

Saw it today. And yeah, I thought it was better than the first movie as well. The cinema I was in had a large crowd too, so that was good.

Gotta agree Bebop and Rocksteady were one of the best things about it, as they are more fleshed out than their original counterparts.
I didn't mind the fart joke though, as it does fit with how they're big dirty slobs, and having feral yet fun-loving attitudes.
For one thing, I thought Brad Garret was an odd choice for Krang, because the voice he gives him reminded me of Goldar from Power Rangers.
If you ask me, Charlie Adler or Steven Blum could've been more appropriate choices as their Starscream voices definitely fit Krang.
With Tyler Perry as Baxter Stockman. I was a bit unsure about him at first due to his Madea movies. But his goofy mad scientist performance works since Baxter has always been a jolly and goofy mad scientist. I really hope they go with him becoming the main villain for the next one.
So does Perry as he really wants to become Fly Baxter. That way we might get the Mousers too.
Casey Jones was okay, but I wish he did more hockey vigilante stuff. And I'm on the fence that say he needs long hair.

Most were upset Shredder didn't do much, but come on. He'd get old pretty quick if he returned all the time, ala Team Rocket or 1987 Shredder.
People have wanted Krang in a movie for ages. And boy, does he finally get the time to shine during his appearances.
Heck, I wouldn't mind if they adapted the famous space story arc from the comics. Live action Fugitoid and Triceratons would be awesome.

So overall, I really enjoyed it.

Things I liked from the movie, so spoilers ahead

1) When Shredder is sent to Krang's trophy room, you can see the tank next to his contains a Triceraton.
2) The Turtles giving Vernon shit due to him having too much fun with getting credit for defeating Shredder.
3) Raphael kissing the ground after making it to land after the river, only to see a tortoise in front of him giving him a glare.
4) The Technodrome having the huge eye on top. Eat that, Nickelodeon incarnation!
5) We got a lot more focus on the turtles. That shows the producers have been listening to fan feedback and suggestions.
6) The Bumblebee cosplayer meeting Michelangelo. He even came out of car form with the transformation sound effect.
7) Bebop and Rocksteady were so freaking enjoyable. Kudos to Gary Anthony Williams and Sheamus' performances.
8) Kevin Eastman's cameo as the pizza delivery guy. Many will miss this one, though.
9) I found it amusing how the Donatello's equipment and their truck feature the "Heroes in a Half-Shell" bit from the theme song.
10) The cover of the theme song during the closing credits. Now that's fanservice.