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In Theaters Now
- 2023
- PG
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2023
- PG
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
Summary 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.
Directed By: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears
In Theaters Now
- 2023
- PG
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2023
- PG
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
74
5.3
Where to Watch
Summary 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.
Directed By: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
74
87% Positive
41 Reviews
41 Reviews
13% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally favorable
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
74
87% Positive
41 Reviews
41 Reviews
13% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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In a time when so much of what we consume can feel plastic and cheap and mass-produced, it’s the human touch we come to crave — especially when it leads to something as fun as this.
Quippy, zippy, and punchy, this teen-focused take on everyone’s favorite pizza-loving vigilantes is a refreshing reappraisal of a property that could very well have felt stale in 2023.
User Score
Mixed or average
Based on 219 User Ratings
5.3
52% Positive
113 Ratings
113 Ratings
13% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
36% Negative
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or average
Based on 219 User Ratings
5.3
52% Positive
113 Ratings
113 Ratings
13% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
36% Negative
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
I am extremely strict and rude, but this one is 11/10. I have nothing to say, this is the spirit of TMNT, this is what me and my homies r grove up! So badass! I was expecting 6/10, but this is so confusing that I am writing this review! This music is so stunning omfg!!! Perfect job, waiting for part 2. Just thank you!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant is a masterpiece.
Out of all the TMNT renditions in the past that came before this magnum opus, it so perfect because teens casted Leo, Mikey, Raph and Donnie. While the other TMNT films had adults voice them. I also think Superfly is a pretty good villain in this film.
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This remains a top-notch effort that implicitly pleads for invention and sincerity in family entertainment.
Adopting a decidedly younger spin toward its teenage heroes, the hugely entertaining and funny film seems destined to reinvigorate the franchise and attract plenty of nostalgic adults as well as young fans.
Mutant Mayhem...can’t entirely get over the feeling of trodding over well-covered turtle ground. But if we must go once more into the ooze, the film by director Jeff Rowe (co-director of “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” ) and co-written by co-producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, is probably the best of a not-so-stellar franchise.
The result is a fun, exciting animation that keeps us hooked throughout. Yes, there is the occasional lull in the story, but it doesn’t linger before picking back up with some new story turn or action sequence.
The “Cowabunga” dudes have become “Cowa-boring.”
As a fan who consumes the TMNT franchise assiduously, and having "Rise of the TMNT" as a favorite version, I have to admit that in terms of stylized animation "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" tastes like the style of "Spider-Man Across the SpiderVerse” and takes the formula to another level, remembering that it can vary according to personal taste. But I particularly loved the style, visuals, models, texture and super beautiful animation! And I have nothing to complain about the scribbled style of the film, for me the point in question is very positive.
Even so, the film is weaker in script than “Spider-Man Across the SpiderVerse” but in no way is it bad, it is a great introduction to the new turtles, and now, it really just needs to expand this super promising universe.
It truly is an AMAZING introduction to this new, and hopefully long, stage of TMNT.
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While the art style and characters were mostly well put together, I felt as though there was too much filler in between the important/good scenes of the movie, which is saying something considering this movie goes for only an hour and a half. The worst part of the movie would have to be the ending, and while it was a stellar example of modern art styles, it was so anti-climactic that it hurt. Even with its faults, it starts off solid, continues to be good, and finishes with an absolute mess.
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I wanted to like it but there really isn't much to write home about. The art style is fine but it can be a bit jarring when the action-heavy scenes take place. The performances are also fine but the cast feels cluttered. There were too many unnecessary characters that contributed nothing aside from a one-liner every now and then. Less is more. We could have done with fewer characters in order to give the others some time to shine.
Also, The story was very unoriginal, not funny, and cliche. It dragged too heavily in the first half with unimpactful character-building. The second half finally introduced the villain and all of the other popular main TMNT characters but it doesn't do anything with them. It was honestly nothing more than a showcase to say "Hey, look who's here" and that was it. I get that it is marketing appeal but they literally do nothing with them so why bother including them other than to appeal to the fanbase?
Overall, I wouldn't even say that this is a genuinely bad movie. It's just too safe and uninspired. It lacks originality and heart.
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Production Company
Nickelodeon Animation Studios,
Point Grey Pictures,
Image Comics,
Mikros Animation,
Nickelodeon Movies,
Paramount Pictures
Release Date Aug 2, 2023
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating PG
Tagline Heroes aren't born. They're mutated.
Awards
Heartland Film
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
