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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022 86 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.7
Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director: Andy Suriano, Ant Ward
🎭 Based on
«Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles»
Trailers
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Description
When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a fight to save the world from a terrifying alien species.
Starring
Ben Schwartz
Actor
Omar Benson Miller
Actor
Brandon Mychal Smith
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is an energetic, visually distinct expansion of its series that rewards fans of the show while distancing itself from traditional nostalgia. While critics praise its fluid animation and high-stakes action, it remains a divisive entry for those attached to previous, more traditional interpretations of the franchise.
| Cinematography | The fluid, detailed hand-drawn animation style represents a significant technical achievement for the franchise. | |
| Screenplay | The film succeeds as a self-aware, high-stakes conclusion to the series that effectively bridges narrative gaps and resolves long-standing mysteries. | |
| Emotion | The relentless action sequences and horror-influenced imagery provide a fresh, intense energy that sets it apart from earlier iterations. | |
| Adaptation | The departure from classic character tropes and aesthetic styles creates a divide between those who embrace this reinterpretation and those seeking a traditional nostalgic experience. |