Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
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.
- Released: 2023-08-02
- Runtime: 99 minutes
- Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy
- Stars: Seth Rogen, Nicolas Cantu, Shamon Brown Jr., Micah Abbey, Brady Noon, Jackie Chan, Ayo Edebiri, Ice Cube, John Cena, Paul Rudd, Natasia Demetriou, Rose Byrne, Post Malone, Hannibal Buress, Maya Rudolph, Giancarlo Esposito
- Director: Jeff Rowe
Comments
- valiantodyssey-65860 - 15 June 2024
Brotherly love like never before!
The turtles' chemistry and distinct personalities make the film immediately likable and memorable.
Plot and Writing "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" captivates from start to finish. The film's narrative is driven by character development, making it an engaging watch throughout. While changes to the original source material may surprise some fans, they ultimately enhance the story, creating a more immersive and lived-in New York City. The diverse gallery of mutant characters contributes significantly to the world-building, adding depth and richness to the setting.
Rating: 9/10
Characters This film presents the best version of the turtles ever seen on screen. They genuinely feel like brothers and teenagers, with a strong family unit dynamic. Splinter's focus on being a father rather than just a sensei adds a new layer to the characters. The turtles' motivations evolve from self-serving to altruistic, showcasing significant character growth.
Rating: 10/10
Pacing The film starts slow, but this pacing allows for a solid foundation to get to know the turtles. This careful build-up pays off, making the latter parts of the movie more impactful and engaging.
Rating: 8/10
Performances The chemistry among the brothers is authentic, reflecting genuine sibling dynamics. Ice Cube stands out as an excellent villain, and the all-star supporting cast brings vibrancy to the large mutant ensemble. Each character feels unique, thanks to these strong performances.
Rating: 10/10
Direction/Cinematography The integration of animation with real-life elements enhances the film's human quality. Engaging scenes, effective cutaways, and perfectly executed montages, especially the side-scrolling combat shots reminiscent of the original arcade games, make the direction and cinematography exceptional.
Rating: 10/10
Visual Effects The animation style, reminiscent of colored pencil art, pays homage to the original comics. Big visual effects add a "wow" factor, while the unique design and characterization set this rendition apart from other turtle media.
Rating: 10/10
Sound The soundtrack blends classic '80s and '90s music with modern pop culture references, appealing to both millennial parents and their children. This combination ensures the movie resonates across generations.
Rating: 10/10
Overall "Mutant Mayhem" is perfect for millennial parents who loved the original turtles media and their kids experiencing the turtles for the first time.
Overall Rating: 9/10. - antvultaggio - 3 March 2024
Wow...
What I was expecting to be a bad kids movie with teenage mutant ninja turtles in it. I was surprised by how good it was it had really good animation and all of the characters were good in their own way. April O Neil could've been better but could've been worse. Superfly as the villian was really good and his backstory was too. The Plot and emotions were really well done. The story started ruff but ended amazing. It fails at being a trash kids movie but succeeds at being a great movie. As a new Tmnt fan that just watched the movies. This is one of if not my favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle film. 9.4/10.
