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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
2023 100 min Canada, France, United States of America PG 6+
★7.5
Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears
💬 Based on the comic
«Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles»
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Description
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$118.7M
Worldwide:
$180.51M
Starring
Micah Abbey
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Shamon Brown Jr.
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Nicolas Cantu
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2024
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is widely praised for its fresh, stylized animation and authentic portrayal of the turtles as relatable, awkward teenagers. While most critics and audiences find it a vibrant and humorous franchise rejuvenation, a vocal minority expresses strong disapproval regarding character redesigns and perceived political subtext.
| Production | The stylized, hand-drawn animation aesthetic is a visual triumph that successfully revitalizes the franchise's look. | |
| Acting | The voice acting performances, particularly the ensemble cast portraying the turtles and Jackie Chan as Splinter, provide heart and genuine teenage energy. | |
| Theme | The film successfully captures the teenage experience, grounding the fantastical premise in relatable themes of social isolation and a desire for acceptance. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of numerous secondary mutant antagonists is seen by some as diluting the narrative focus and bloating the villain roster. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is highly divisive, with fans enjoying the sharp, modern banter while critics argue it relies too heavily on crude jokes or excessive pop-culture references. | |
| Adaptation | Character redesigns, specifically regarding April O'Neil and Splinter, polarize viewers; some appreciate the modern, diverse update, while others find it an unnecessary departure from established canon. |