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TMNT
2007 87 min Hong Kong, United States of America PG 0+
★5.7
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Kevin Munroe
📖 Based on the novel
«Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles»
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Description
After the defeat of their old arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. Struggling to keep them together, their rat sensei, Splinter, becomes worried when strange things begin to brew in New York City.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$54.15M
Worldwide:
$95.61M
Starring
Patrick Stewart
Actor
Mako
Actor
Chris Evans
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
TMNT (2007) is widely regarded as a visually impressive animation that succeeds as a nostalgic tribute for long-time fans. While the technical craft and character-driven focus on the brothers are praised, the film's narrative substance remains a point of contention.
| Production | The 3D animation quality is consistently praised for being cutting-edge, visually solid, and technically well-executed. | |
| Emotion | The focus on the strained relationship and emotional tension between Leonardo and Raphael provides a grounded, mature center for the film. | |
| Cinematography | The action choreography and cinematography, particularly during the fight sequences, are highly effective and stylized. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as thin and predictable, relying on common tropes like the 'planetary alignment' cliché while failing to fully develop supporting characters. | |
| Accessibility | The film's appeal is sharply divided between existing fans who appreciate the nostalgia and character evolution, and newcomers who may find the plot superficial and the tone uneven. |