[164] Instead, Pete Ploszek did both motion-capture and voice. [96][97][98] An extended behind-the-scenes featurette was shown after the 2014 Kids' Choice Sports. This is a movie that I think I would have enjoyed so much more if I was still a child and I really love these turtles, so that really shouldn't be the case. Later while covering a charity event thrown by Sacks Industries, April expresses gratitude to the company's CEO Eric Sacks, who was her late father's lab partner. Nice one. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! What this movie shows is that if you try to combine the dark and gritty feel of the original comicbooks and the funny humor of the television series, you get something that just shouldn't exist. The soundtrack was released by Atlantic Records on August 5, 2014. April follows them to a rooftop and is shocked to see that the vigilantes are anthropomorphic mutant turtles, causing her to pass out. [136] Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic gave the film two out of five stars, saying: "It's just kind of a mess, as unfocused and immature as the four mutant turtles at its core. You're almost there! But we can still have adult conversations. [88] Playmates Toys produced a new product line of toys based entirely on the film, including action figures, vehicles and role play gear. An enjoyable and entertaining action-fantasy flick, but Megan Fox was again a case of bad casting. The problem is that the back-story is poor, the characters aren't built up, and the plot details are too simple for its own good. The site's critical consensus reads: "Neither entertaining enough to recommend nor remarkably awful, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may bear the distinction of being the dullest movie ever made about talking bipedal reptiles". 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[40][41] The studio pushed back the film's release date until June 6, 2014, and a new writer, Evan Daugherty, was brought on board,[42] but Paramount postponed the release date again to August 8, 2014, in order to avoid competition with family-friendly films released in June as well as one of Paramount and Michael Bay's other releases, Transformers: Age of Extinction. adventure, Heavy Metal, | Rating: 3/5 It manages to capture the seriousness of the story like the one from Mirage Studios comic series, while it does have comedy for everyone to enjoy with the turtles. |, September 25, 2020 [126] Peter Howell of the Toronto Star gave the film one and half stars out of four: "Not much of an effort is made to differentiate the personalities of the turtles, who all frankly look as grotesque as a Terry Gilliam cartoon". [69] Production for the film wrapped on August 6, 2013. Coming Soon. ", "Other 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Co-Creator Says Michael Bay's Take is "Awesome" - /Film | /Film", "Corey Feldman eager to star in Michael Bay's 'Ninja Turtles' remake", "Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Director Addresses "Alien" Backlash", "Jonathan Liebesman Talks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reboot; Addresses "Alien Race" Comments and Hints at Motion-Capture", "Ninja Turtles Creator Kevin Eastman on TORn Tuesday Live Chat Today! We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. As police respond to the explosion, the Turtles leave, but not before Mikey tries to serenade April with "Happy Together" by the band The Turtles, much to his brothers' annoyance and April's amusement. [25] Via Twitter, Corey Feldman, who voiced Donatello in the first and third films, voiced his support for the film saying that he loves Bay's remakes and he is eager to reprise his role. Coming Soon. 36", "Will Arnett Joining Megan Fox in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (Exclusive)", "New TMNT Set Photos Reveal Megan Fox on a Trampoline and Will Arnett's Character! In October 2009, following the news of Nickelodeon purchasing all of Mirage Studios' rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property, Nickelodeon was also involved to produce a new film through corporate sibling Paramount Pictures with an expected release date sometime in 2012. [130], Nancy Churnin of The Dallas Morning News gave the film a B, writing: "The turtles (engagingly voiced by Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Johnny Knoxville and Jeremy Howard) look terrific" and "the best part is that the film has heart". [23] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Peter Laird expressed his thoughts on the change asking fans to take Bay's advice and wait until more of Bay's plan is made available. [145], Liebesman and Fuller have confirmed that Casey Jones as well as Bebop and Rocksteady will appear in the sequels. With help from intrepid reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and her cameraman (Will Arnett), the Turtles set out to save New York. [165] A mobile game, also based on the film, was released on July 24. They vanish before the humans find them and return to the sewers, where they give Splinter the mutagen and he begins to recover. [150][151][152][153][154] Several new actors appeared for a sequel: Victoria's Secret's supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was cast as herself and a love interest to Vern, also Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets players DeAndre Jordan, Matt Barnes, J.J. Redick, Austin Rivers and Spencer Hawes made cameos in the film. [128] Mark Olsen of the Los Angeles Times said that "there is something half-hearted about the entire film, as if those behind it were involved not because they wanted to make it, not because they should make it, but just because they could". [134] Soren Anderson of The Seattle Times gave the film one out of four stars: "If ever there was a movie that should not have been made, this is that movie". The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. 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[55][56] At this point in production Sacks was intended to be the film's version of the Shredder, but that idea was subsequently abandoned in favour of casting actor Tohoru Masamune as an authentically Japanese incarnation of the character. | Rating: 2/5 [131] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, writing "Liebesman relies on his genre-film resume to keep events moving at a brisk clip and the motion-capture process employed to facilitate live-action integration with cutting-edge VFX looks superior onscreen". |, October 17, 2014 | Rating: 1.0/4.0 It is the fifth theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and the first in the reboot series. [163] Johnny Knoxville did not return to voice Leonardo in the sequel as he was not asked to reprise the role. | Rating: 1/4 [13] A year later, the studio turned to writers Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec to rewrite the script. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back with Playmatesâ Retro Rotocast Sewer Lair Figure Set! He also said the reason the title was shortened was a request by Paramount to make the title "simple". [140] Tom Russo of The Boston Globe gave the film one and a half stars out of five, describing "the repartee, as ever, is weak. |, February 1, 2021 I feel like there was an opportunity to make something entertaining, and it was squandered by a movie that's simultaneously trying too hard and not trying hard enough. Much of her story really didn't fit with me at all. At Sacks' estate, he has the Turtles' blood drained in order to create an antidote to a deadly virus that Sacks hopes to flood New York with, believing he will become rich from people seeking his cure. April comes out of hiding and she and Raphael plan to save the others. Sacks believes her and reveals that he and April's father had been experimenting on a mutagen created to cure disease, which was thought lost in the fire that killed her dad. On a radio tower in the city, Sacks and Shredder plant a device that will flood the city with the virus while Sacks is preparing to convert the mutagen into a healing serum. After finding a book on Ninjutsu in a storm drain, he proceeded to teach himself, then the Turtles, in the fighting style. [6] The film premiered on July 29 in Mexico City. [45] Jessica Biel had expressed interest in playing the part. Splinter explains April had saved them all from the fire and freed them into the sewers. Don't have an account? [45] Bay had confirmed Fox was back on good terms with him as early as April 2011. [82], A teaser trailer for the film was shown at Cinema Con on March 24, 2014,[83] before its public release on March 27. After an unseen vigilante attacks the thieves, April notices a symbol left behind. Her coworker Vern Fenwick drives her to Sacks' estate where she confides in him about her discovery. |, August 14, 2019 Team up with the epic half-shell heroes in Konamiâs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game from Arcade1Up! It features the main characters portrayed by a new cast, and stars Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Danny Woodburn, Abby Elliott, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, and Alan Ritchson, as well as the voices of Johnny Knoxville and Tony Shalhoub. An upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie might end up introducing female turtles into the mix when it debuts. 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Please click the link below to receive your verification email. [86] A second version of the teaser trailer was released on April 30. The group then escapes the compound in pursuit of Sacks. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is uncomplicated fun, offering nothing new save for the sad novelty of seeing Megan Fox be treated like an actual human being. [57], Also in May, former Saturday Night Live star Abby Elliott was cast in the film. Magic Pockets released a Nintendo 3DS game based on the film on August 8, 2014, to coincide with the movie. [28], Bay posted on his website explaining the title change and stressing that nothing had changed regarding the Turtles. Look for an interview with Campbell on this upcoming arc later this week. [95] Four motion posters of the turtles were released and new TV spot debuted that day as well. "5 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' TV Spots Bring Back 'Cowabunga! [119], The film led the foreign box office during the weekend lasting from October 31 through November 2, 2014, by grossing $34.7 million ($26.5 million coming from China). Megan Fox and Will Arnett have terrible characters and too much screen time in comparison to the real stars of the show, the 4 turtles. Believing they are about to die, the Turtles confess their secrets, while Raphael gives an impassioned speech of his love for his brothers before they land harmlessly on the street. [38] In response to The Blue Door, Bay stated that the draft had been written before he and Platinum Dunes joined the project and was promptly rejected some time before. [36] A cease and desist order was sent by Paramount Pictures to a website that was hosting the script. ... What needs to be said here, it's the freaking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, showcased in their van! As the turtles try to keep it from falling and infecting the city, April confronts Shredder with the mutagen. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. [30][31][32][33] Eastman called it "easily the best Turtle movie yet". Thanks to the lack of time focused on the turtles, the voice-work takes getting used to; however, it is much better than watching any of the human characters. [46][47] In regards to Fox's casting, Laird commented that he felt there were better choices to play April, but that he would prefer not to get too worked up over the issue. April O'Neil, a local reporter for Channel 6 Eyewitness News in New York City, investigates a crime wave by a group of criminals called the Foot Clan. [101] Paramount promoted the film on July 24 at 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International. [123] Sandie Angulo Chen of the Washington Post gave the film two out of four stars, saying "while this reboot is fun, it's also forgettable and occasionally infuriating". |, July 7, 2020 Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". ", "Michael Bay's 'Ninja Turtles' Casts Splinter", "William Fichtner Talks Shredder in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Reboot", "William Fichtner Talks Shredder and Ninja Turtles 2", "Michael Bay's 'Ninja Turtles' Has Found Its Shredder", "Whoopi Goldberg's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Role Revealed - /Film | /Film", "William Fichtner Talks Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Watch the First Trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! April, at the scene, becomes a hostage herself. Spawned from a lab experiment gone awry, teenage terrapins Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael live in the sewers beneath New York.