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This is a reboot to the film series of the same name. April O'Neil is a report desperate to find the story that will change a city ruled by The Foot (evil ninja group). She discovers a group of vigilantes that turn out to be mutated turtles.
This film was directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Okay, this is a film that was made for mass market appeal only. The story hits very familiar notes within modern children comedy/action films. But, the lack of enthusiasm to be a part of this project crushes the film. It particularly didn't help that the cast showed just how little they wanted to be involved. The pacing tends to change from somewhat emotional and dark to goofy kid comedy. Since the story is told from April's perspective there is no differentiation between the child like turtle characters. The poor lines come from the "teenage" turtle that act more like children. The plot is also poorly written but is passable. It just makes an already unbelievable story that much more unbelievable. However, the effects that created the turtles, shredder, and Splinter were perhaps a little to great. Having people in costume looked less creepier on screen. With all of this it is surprising that this film got signed on for roughly three more sequels. Maybe they will do better with the next one. Megan Fox played the role of April O'Neil. She already has a reputation for poor acting, and this film doesn't help. You can tell that she differently didn't want to be anything more than a pretty face on screen. Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, and Jeremy Howard played the roles of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello. Johnny Knoxville and Tony Shalhoub voiced the characters Leonardo and Splinter. I'm grouping them together because they are pretty much the same. They were characters made for one liners, and did not go beyond that. William Fichtner played the role of Eric Sacks. Okay, this guy is supposed to be a life long student of Shredder. Shouldn't he have known some karate? He remains that typical pushover villain that you just want to watch die. Tohoru Masamune played the role of Shredder. He was impressively frightening in this film. Unfortunately, their best villain is hardly present.
I give this film 2 out of 5 stars! This action-comedy film intended for children is lackluster in its delivery.
This film can be found on DVD.
Answer to last blog: Actor Min-sik Choi, Lucy, starred in the film Oldboy.
Que: Who was motion capture actor for Leonardo?
Pete Ploszek
Andy Serkis
Danny Woodburn
Johnny Knoxville
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