TMNT
Directed by Kevin Munroe
- adventure
- animation
- comedy
- family
The story
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.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated CGI animation with a hand-drawn comic-book energy: thick ink outlines, bold flat colors, and grimy New York streets lit by sodium-orange streetlamps, neon signs and rain-slick asphalt. The camera is restless, swooping through skyline canyons and tilting into fast, kinetic fight choreography, with plenty of sudden cuts and whip-pans. Sound leans heavily on rock and hip-hop cues, punchy sound effects and bursts of banter, so the whole thing feels loud, playful and a little chaotic, like a Saturday morning cartoon that has wandered onto a dark city street. Pacing is brisk and jokey, with the emotional beats (siblings drifting apart, a mentor's worry) landing in quieter, warmer pockets between the action. Intensity is moderate: martial-arts fights with cartoon impacts, some menace from villains and a few tense chase scenes, but no gore and little real fear. Good for a loud, silly family movie night, or a comfort watch for anyone who likes brotherly teasing and fast, colourful action. Suited to kids and adults who enjoy comic-book animation with a light, goofy heart.
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