Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I was talking to Spiffae about this trailer and he said “I felt like I was watching a trailer for a video game.” I agree. But I don’t care.

Sure, there is a certain lack of characterization, pathos, conflict, or really anything that would indicate any sort of narrative behind the actions of the Ninja Turtles, but come on! They are jumping around on rooftops! They are wielding ninja weapons like they are things that could really hurt you! They look really cool!

The first TMNT film was the only good one. And apparently they are continuing the storyline of the original film in some way, as the defeat Shredder is mentioned in the official description. But they need to carry over more than just the story to make this one another winner. They need to carry over the incredibly positive male role models as well.

People always chuckle when I say this, but Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Motion Picture contains the best portrays of male characters ever seen in a kids movie. The Turtles hug each other. They fight, but they always apologise after. They cry when they are sad. And most important, they tell each other they love each other. How many other tweenager movies can you think of where the male leads share a tearful embrace with his brother and tells him he loves him. This happens in the first TMNT movie!! Watch it if you don’t believe me!

Anyway, I doubt that heavy stuff will make it into this new version. So just enjoy the trailer and relive a little bit of your childhood.