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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
1991 88 min Hong Kong, United States of America PG 0+
★5.8
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Comedy, Family
Director: Michael Pressman
💬 Based on the comic
«Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles»
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Description
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$78.66M
Worldwide:
$78.66M
Starring
Paige Turco
Actor
David Warner
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Michelan Sisti
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Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is widely regarded as a lighter, more family-oriented sequel that prioritizes spectacle and charm over the grittier tone of its predecessor. While many viewers appreciate the impressive practical effects and nostalgic value, others criticize the shift toward a simplistic, juvenile narrative and the absence of key characters like Casey Jones.
| Production | Jim Henson’s Creature Shop delivers superior animatronics and detailed, realistic character designs that make the turtles visually distinct. | |
| Acting | The martial arts choreography provides authentic and engaging action sequences despite the physical limitations of the suits. | |
| Theme | The film adopts a significantly more comedic, family-friendly tone that some find charming, while others feel it undermines the dramatic stakes of the original. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is frequently criticized for its excessive simplicity and overly childish approach, leaving it feeling hollow compared to the first film. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast changes are divided; the recasting of April O'Neil is praised, while the removal of Casey Jones is viewed as a significant loss to the ensemble. |