There’s a certain charm to being aware of how stupid something may be. Which is maybe why people manage to put up with me. Take the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies for instance. My Grodd, was it wonderfully stupid. Michaelangelo looked like he was related to President Zuma, master Splinter was a combination of CGI nightmare fuel and the Shredder was a walking advert for Ginsu knives.
And even though you could see the scar tissue of some painful editing that was put into place to appease the angriest of fans, the film was still fun. Good, stupid fun that made a load of money at the box office. $493 million worldwide to be exact. That’s not exactly pocket change, and when combined with the merchandising around the first film, a sequel was easily greenlit.
Here’s what it looks like:
Kinda of cool right? There’s a lot that I’m liking there in those few minutes of action. But I’m also loving the fact that the film is clearly diving face-first into the realm of ridiculous. I mean, just look at Bebop and Rocksteady. Look at those sideburns! Look at that mohawk! The turtles themselves look even freakishly better, and I’m hoping to see more of the brothers bonding in this latest film which takes them out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
Also, Stephen Amell being effortlessly charming in a few seconds as sports-obsessed vigilante Casey Jones? Goongalah bro. GOONGALAH. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows is out next year June.
Last Updated: December 10, 2015
iusedtobe(a)regular
December 10, 2015 at 15:04
EXPECT TO SEE THRILLING ACTION, HUGE SETS, MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS AAAAAND, no plot whatsoever.
Charl van der Merwe
December 11, 2015 at 08:53
who cares, it’s ninja turtles!
Kromas untamed
December 10, 2015 at 15:05
The Green Arrow reduced to the worst sidekick in the history of ever. Except for maybe Jar Jar.
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:14
I would not go that far. Elias Koteas (I think) made Casey Jones one of the highlights of the very first Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles flick!
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:08
I didn’t think the first was THAT bad.
Sure Shredder was a bit of a joke, but the Turtles were fun.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:10
Trev and I had a blast man, was loads of fun.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:38
Ah. Good to know then.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:10
Yes, this looks awesome! The first was a shit load of fun, yes, FUN. Not gritty ‘deep voice, we hate each other’ crap, but fun. I expect Trevor to do this review too!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 15:12
Easy. I can just copy the first one and replace the pictures.
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:15
Don’t forget to add one paragraph from the first Avengers too.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 15:19
There are no shells on me!
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:11
What is this, the movies? Sies
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:24
Nope. Think of this as a game with a very long intro movie. Like very long. As long as my… Patience…
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 15:11
YAY! You only hate TMNT if you hate fun.
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:16
Or you hate Michael Bay. And Megan Fox. And Shia LeBeouf (because why not)
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 10, 2015 at 15:18
Yes, let the hate flow.
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:23
And Boobs! It was Boobs that dragged me to the Dark Side! Damn you Michael Bay! DAMN YOU!
Wait. Is Michael Bay my father?
“Jan, I am your father…”
“Great Dad! Let’s go chat about Transformers 6. I know this Bonthuys guy! Would do an awesome Megatron voice!”
R1ker
December 11, 2015 at 07:47
xD this was a fun comment to read
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:44
I’m not a big fan of Megan Fox
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:50
Yeah… She is so wrong for April O’ Neal. I would love to see Emma Stone as April. Only I got a crush in a half shell on Ms Stone…
Charl van der Merwe
December 11, 2015 at 08:54
who the hell can hate megan fox ?
Jan Prins
December 11, 2015 at 08:59
Easy. I see her on screen and I want to dry heave. Michael Bay had her literally draped over a bike. Only way she could make her ‘performance’ somewhat interesting.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:14
Hehehe ok this looks awesome
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:18
Casey Jones! Because Fox with a Turtle would lead to… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:20
I wonder what FoxHoundR is up to these days, probably perving over bananas
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:22
Yeah, hell has it been?
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 10, 2015 at 15:23
NanaJim ate it
RinceThis
December 10, 2015 at 15:24
0_O Consumed by a virus then.,..
Jan Prins
December 10, 2015 at 15:25
Something Foxed up?
The Sten
December 10, 2015 at 15:41
Any word on when themovies.co.za willl be up again?
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:42
I was wondering why I couldn’t find the site.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:41
I think “my grodd” is becoming the new Lagz reaction 😀
DragonSpirit009
December 10, 2015 at 15:47
I kinda liked the first movie. It was just a fun movie for me.
I just don’t like Megan Fox as April.
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 15:49
Same here. She didn’t suit the role at all. (plus I’m not a big fan)
DragonSpirit009
December 10, 2015 at 15:51
Agree.
I especially hate it when she looks in to the distance for no reason and no emotion. I just want to slap her and say you’re doing it wrong!
Captain JJ 4x
December 10, 2015 at 16:07
I couldn’t take her in Transformers, so since then I couldn’t take her seriously anymore. Those autobots had more personality.
Blogvader
December 10, 2015 at 15:59
Same here.
They took a lot of liberties, but I think that them doing well with the characterization made up for it. I had a lot of fun watching it.