[Old-School TMNT fans] Turtles Forever!

AstroRocket · Nov 21, 2009

Trailer:

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Synopsis: The classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 1980's are back with a new adventure set in the present day with the Turtles of the 21st Century! There's more Ninja Turtles than ever before – so many that we could only fit them in a movie-sized event! This ninja tag-team extraordinaire begins when the new the gigantic, evil, and terrifying Technodrome (a giant mobile battle station from the original 1988 TMNT animated series) suddenly appears in our world, carrying with it the original 1988 series Ninja Turtles. Our world's Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo find themselves with a huge mystery to solve and four crazy Turtles to babysit! Can the Turtles of the past and the Turtles of the present stop annoying each other long enough to prevent all of time and space from unraveling? It's a must-see special event for the millions of Turtles fans everywhere that journeys across multiple dimensions, full of twists, turns, and more Ninja Turtles than you’ve ever seen before.
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Okay, so I've been hearing about this for a while, but didn't have high hopes. The TV spots made it look like it was going to be pretty corny. Thus, I DVRed this movie this morning and just now watched it and I have to say, it was GREAT. I mean, just nonstop laughs from the interaction between the 2k3 Turtles and the '88 versions (who totally brought back heaps of nostalgia). Also the ridiculousness of the old schoool Shedder gang as opposed to their newer counterparts...hilarious.

And the turtles from the original Eastman and Laird comic at the end were absolutely awesome. For a couple of hours I felt like a kid again. Highly recommended that any turles fan that missed this download or catch it when it re-airs (will be showing again the next 3 Saturdays at 10:30am on CW). This was a real tribute to the Green Team (and maybe a farewell, of sorts now that Nick has their rights).

Funny Clip:

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juicystream · Nov 21, 2009

Where do I find this movie?

RoxSqaud · Nov 21, 2009

juicystream said:

Where do I find this movie?
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A toy box.

ryan_98 · Nov 21, 2009

the TMNT movie in 07 was awesome... i'm slightly skeptical of this, but will check it out.

AstroRocket · Nov 21, 2009

juicystream said:

Where do I find this movie?
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Like I said, they'll be re-airing it the next 3 weeks. But I'm sure torrents of it will be up soon, if you know where to look...

g1184 · Nov 21, 2009

April got some work done since '88.

AstroRocket · Nov 21, 2009

Also, here's a decent review of the movie from World's Finest (much better than how I could put it):

Created to cap off the current 25th Shell-ebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, fans will find plenty to love about Turtles Forever. While I'm sure it may not hit the right notes for everyone, the film makes every attempt to ensure nearly all aspects of the franchise are acknowledged, and it does a solid job at doing so.

After a great pre-credit teaser sequence, we're quickly introduced to our heroes and the story unrolls thusly. It doesn't take too long for the "2003 Ninja Turtles" to meet the beloved "1988 Ninja Turtles" (as they're referred to in the end credits) and, as one can expect, hilarity ensues. Thankfully, none of it is too strained, with the movie managing to play up the differences between these two interpretations of our favorite terrapins quite nicely. Nearly every jokes manages to hit its mark, particularly Raphael's "five Mikeys" comment, though there is the odd misfire. The inherent goofiness of the original Ninja Turtles cartoon is really played up, overbearingly so on occasion. I understand there's a stark contrast between the old cartoon series and the most recent one, but sometimes the creative team behind the movie pushes it too much, which I actually works for the movie as the "2003 Ninja Turtles" become increasingly annoyed with the older goofy takes on the Turtles. Still, I can't help but hop on the nostalgia wave, completely enjoying every little frame with the classic Turtles characters.

And the four Turtles from the classic 1988 series aren't the only ones who get serious play, but Shredder and Krang in particular play surprisingly large roles in the movie. These two goofballs, portrayed as nary a threat to anyone in this movie, are ultimately responsible for bringing the Utrom Shredder back from the exile it was doomed to in the 2003 series, using technology that fans of the old series should definitely find familiar. Even if you've only seen the original five-episode 1980s animated television Ninja Turtles mini-series, you should be able to figure out how Shredder and Krang bring back the dangerous little Utrom. Naturally, the absolutely nutty Utrom Shredder, repeatedly called the "one true Shredder," isn't exactly what Shredder and Krang expected. They find themselves no longer in control of the Technodrome as the evil Utrom Shredder upgrades it (and the robotic Foot Soldiers) in his pursuit to destroy the Turtles.

To the benefit of viewers, everyone gets a moment here. Whether it's Splinter just dishing it out, Bebop and Rocksteady getting a truly hilarious moment during the big climactic battle that feels like it's straight from the old 1980's series, the clever appearance of the "1984 Shredder," or the constant shout-outs for the eagle-eyed viewers, everyone gets time in the sun. Even Tokka and Rahzar, making their animated debut here, get a cool little moment when they attempt to smash open the Party Wagon. Hun's mutation into an evil Turtle is particularly well-handed and nicely designed. There's one sequence in particular that fans will not want to miss, as the evil Utrom Shredder looks over the vast multi-verse from the Technodrome, viewing the many different interpretations of the Ninja Turtles. It's truly a treasure trove of cameos that I won't spoil, but be prepared to re-watch that particular scene over and over again. The creative team really constructed this movie with the fans in mind, a point hard to miss in the film's closing minutes.

The quality of the film is hard to ignore, especially in beautiful widescreen. The animation is really spectacular, particularly the attention to detail given to the coloring of the different "Cowabunga cousins." The production crew set out to make sure that each different version of the Turtles stand apart from the other, and they succeed in spades here. Just look at any scene where the "2003 Ninja Turtles" stand aside the "1988 Ninja Turtles," and the different shading techniques being used become quite apparent and pretty impressive. And then, when the original 1984 versions are tossed into the mix later on in the film, it looks all the more impressive. In fact, this is probably the best animated Ninja Turtles product since the earlier seasons of the 2003 series. The stellar animation and enjoyable story really do result in a solid final product that fans will find hard to dismiss.

Sure, the plot itself isn't the most complex or original, but it is undeniably fun and fits quite nicely in the film's nearly 81 minutes run time. As Mikey says about the 1980's Turtles, "How can you not love these guys?" That's the overall vibe I get from the movie itself. While it never tries to be rise above the concept of getting these different interpretations of the Ninja Turtles together, and it works swimmingly in that respect, it also successfully acts on a different level for long-time fans. While I won't spoil anything, the movie ends in such a satisfying way that it not only brings the 2003 animated series to a satisfying close, but also the 25th anniversary celebration of these characters and it's now pre-Viacon International ownership days. This movie truly feels like the end of an era for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, turning off the lights on everything the franchise stood for from 1984 to 2009.

Overall, Turtles Forever can definitely be considered a success. While some jokes don't really fly and there are some groan-worthy one-liners here and there, the unabashed fun of this movie is hard to dismiss. The simplistic plot only helps to really show what this movie is all about - giving the fans one last Mirage-laced adventure before the next Turtles tales are released courtesy of Viacom International. It'll be an absolute crime if Turtles Forever is not released on DVD or Blu-ray, as this is one movie that all Ninja Turtles fans will definitely want to add to their library. In fact, I could see this being a huge seller whenever the DVD release finally comes about due to the broad audience the film can reach. The creative team really put it all out there, and the proof is on the screen. The animation is sharp, the directing is solid, the writing is good, and the film never stalls, never becomes boring. There's an undeniable sense of closure here. It's the end of an era in animated form, but it's a fun one, one that I have no doubt fans will really sink their teeth into. If you're looking for a shell of a good time, then look no further than Turtles Forever. Highly Recommended.
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I'll be on the lookout and tell you guys if I ever find the flick posted online.

moestavern19 · Nov 21, 2009

:12 second mark of the trailer is a bit funny.

juicystream · Nov 21, 2009

AstroRocket said:

Like I said, they'll be re-airing it the next 3 weeks. But I'm sure torrents of it will be up soon, if you know where to look...
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I don't have the CW.

I'm sure I'll find it online eventually.

HeWhoIsLunchbox · Nov 21, 2009

juicystream said:

I don't have the CW.

I'm sure I'll find it online eventually.
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Huh? Do you not own a TV? If you do, it's channel 39 on basic TV (5 on Comcast).

Chamillionaire · Nov 21, 2009

that's REALLY old school.

TheGM · Nov 22, 2009

Damn it's 3AM, but I still have to go download this and watch.

Poloshirtbandit · Nov 22, 2009

I think I'm downloading it now, but it's going to take a while.

Oski2005 · Nov 22, 2009

It's a shame they couldn't get the original voice actors for the classic Turtles, but those guys don't sound too bad. It's on my DVR, but I haven't watched it yet.

Cannonball · Nov 22, 2009

AstroRocket said:

Funny Clip:

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DAMN! They have April some huge t***! I don't remember them being THAT big.

Poloshirtbandit · Nov 22, 2009

Uncle Phil better still be doing the voice of Shredder!

Hmm · Nov 22, 2009

Cannonball said:

DAMN! They have April some huge t***! I don't remember them being THAT big.
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i'm surprised you were the first to notice.. have they always drawn April this well-endowed..?

juicystream · Nov 22, 2009

HeWhoIsLunchbox said:

Huh? Do you not own a TV? If you do, it's channel 39 on basic TV (5 on Comcast).
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We don't have Comcast where I live, and I have DirecTv. CW doesn't seem to be offered regardless of package for me.

steddinotayto · Nov 22, 2009

I just finished watching it and it's really really good. It brought a tear to my eye remembering how it was TWENTY TWO years ago when TMNT was on TV.

plutoblue11 · Nov 22, 2009

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She had work done, though she wasn't like small or anything... But things did get noticeably bigger.

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