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Mr. Marshmallow · 04-24-2007, 08:32 PM

I don't worry too much about the money charts simply because of two words: Uwe Bowell. A guy who is going down as the worst director in the history of film, and a guy who NEVER makes his money back on the god awful movies he creates, yet he still manages to make more movies and yes, sequels too.

The Turtles franchise is capable of surviving regardless of grand failure or grand success. The fact that 3 different turtle shows managed to arise out of the ashes of the dreadful 3rd one says to me that it's a series that won't stay dead no matter what and that this was definitely a step in the right direction.

The thing i loved especially about this movie was the main goal the director wanted to accomplish: use the turtles to their full potential. The CGI allows them such fluid mobility and acrobatic accurate ninja movements that it's amazing to think they got away with such heavy costumes in the 90's films.

I also felt that Karai's story was handled nicely simply because it's obvious from the ending that her story has much more open ground to spread across, especially considering they are aiming towards bringing back her infamous father. The monsters reason for departure I suggest two possibilities.

One - the reason they left were simply because they had no interest, desire, or reason to be in the city. The monsters originated from jungle land considering the opening story and they probably felt more at home hiding around the world. Anyone who found any of the 13 would be dismissed.

The 13 beasts would be written off as another Bigfoot in the making, though this one isn't what i call a strong argument admittingly. However, i feel my second suggestion is solid. Two - I believe the monsters showed up at the EXACT time is an internal clock effect, it's something they are bred with.

That spell or portal is tied directly to them, and much like the 4 titans that reacted to similar "space time" events in the animated "Hercules" movie, that point in time drew them like moths to a fire. The creatures are all connected, we know that for sure considering you need all 13 just to break the curse.

That's my view on the whole "why they came back thing" Ditchy. I think they were worried about making the movie TOO long especially considering they are relaunching a franchise and that's better to be safe then sorry in movie producers cases. Movie times are becoming an increasingly big consideration.

Ever since "Grindhouse" and "King Kong" have failed to meet their money making demands, films are being cut down as studies show they are main source of audience alienation. Or so I've read. In any case, I thought the dividing up of Don and Mike and Leo and Raph was a genius stroke.

Why? Because this movie actually does a BRILLIANT job following the old ones. Casey and Raph share a strong "fighter bond" just like how they started off when they first met in movie 1. Plus, the first movie split the turtles up the exact same way and focused on the exact same turtles in the first film.

Whenever the story focused on Leo fighting or involving with Raph, Don and Mike would have this conversation, or similar ones:

Don: Fight?

Mike: Fight

Don: Kitchen?

Mike: Kitchen

I feel that conversation pretty much sums up their involvement in both the first movie and TMNT.

EDIT: On a funny side note, I got bored thinking about the 13 monsters being nameless and all and I actually made up names for em myself. Since the creators didn't seem to do otherwise.

04-24-2007, 08:32 PM	#36
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	I don't worry too much about the money charts simply because of two words: Uwe Bowell. A guy who is going down as the worst director in the history of film, and a guy who NEVER makes his money back on the god awful movies he creates, yet he still manages to make more movies and yes, sequels too. The Turtles franchise is capable of surviving regardless of grand failure or grand success. The fact that 3 different turtle shows managed to arise out of the ashes of the dreadful 3rd one says to me that it's a series that won't stay dead no matter what and that this was definitely a step in the right direction. The thing i loved especially about this movie was the main goal the director wanted to accomplish: use the turtles to their full potential. The CGI allows them such fluid mobility and acrobatic accurate ninja movements that it's amazing to think they got away with such heavy costumes in the 90's films. I also felt that Karai's story was handled nicely simply because it's obvious from the ending that her story has much more open ground to spread across, especially considering they are aiming towards bringing back her infamous father. The monsters reason for departure I suggest two possibilities. One - the reason they left were simply because they had no interest, desire, or reason to be in the city. The monsters originated from jungle land considering the opening story and they probably felt more at home hiding around the world. Anyone who found any of the 13 would be dismissed. The 13 beasts would be written off as another Bigfoot in the making, though this one isn't what i call a strong argument admittingly. However, i feel my second suggestion is solid. Two - I believe the monsters showed up at the EXACT time is an internal clock effect, it's something they are bred with. That spell or portal is tied directly to them, and much like the 4 titans that reacted to similar "space time" events in the animated "Hercules" movie, that point in time drew them like moths to a fire. The creatures are all connected, we know that for sure considering you need all 13 just to break the curse. That's my view on the whole "why they came back thing" Ditchy. I think they were worried about making the movie TOO long especially considering they are relaunching a franchise and that's better to be safe then sorry in movie producers cases. Movie times are becoming an increasingly big consideration. Ever since "Grindhouse" and "King Kong" have failed to meet their money making demands, films are being cut down as studies show they are main source of audience alienation. Or so I've read. In any case, I thought the dividing up of Don and Mike and Leo and Raph was a genius stroke. Why? Because this movie actually does a BRILLIANT job following the old ones. Casey and Raph share a strong "fighter bond" just like how they started off when they first met in movie 1. Plus, the first movie split the turtles up the exact same way and focused on the exact same turtles in the first film. Whenever the story focused on Leo fighting or involving with Raph, Don and Mike would have this conversation, or similar ones: Don: Fight? Mike: Fight Don: Kitchen? Mike: Kitchen I feel that conversation pretty much sums up their involvement in both the first movie and TMNT. EDIT: On a funny side note, I got bored thinking about the 13 monsters being nameless and all and I actually made up names for em myself. Since the creators didn't seem to do otherwise. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999 Last edited by Mr. Marshmallow; 04-24-2007 at 08:34 PM.