Our favourite band of mutant ninjas is back in action as the Ninja Turtles return to the big screen in a big way with Michael Bay
Evil besets the city of New York as the evil Shredder and his Foot Clan reign supreme over citizens and politicians.
Salvation comes in the most unlikely of forms: Four mutant turtle brothers rise from the dark of the sewers to realise their fate as the butt-kickin’ saviours of New York. As the old tagline goes, they are the veritable “heroes in a half-shell” come to save the day.
Turtle Power Rebooted
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back to blaze the trail of heroism for a brand new generation, thanks to the master of mayhem, Michael Bay (Transformers). This new film is a repackaging of the essence of the Turtles, while somewhat keeping
their mysterious origins.
Viewers can expect the familiar brand of witty humour and fast-paced martial arts action, along with better CGI and visual aesthetics.
A great leap from the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film in 1990, this new film promises a series of twists to the classic story. Still, the familiar humour, action and weapons of the sai, katana, bo staff and flailing nunchakus will be comforting to fans. Cowabunga!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are based on a comic classic created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Its popularity grew immensely as it was turned into a cartoon series and then live action feature films.
Can We Keep Her?
Megan Fox plays the fearless reporter April O’Neil. The Turtles work closely with the beauty and her wise-guy cameraman to stop
Shredder’s diabolical plan. Apparently, Fox confessed to being a huge Ninja Turtles fan in her childhood and even admitted that her first crush was on Michelangelo.
Need we say more? These turtles are ready to rock.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [PG]
DIRECTOR: Jonathan Liebesman
STARRING: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Johnny Knoxville & Tony Shalhoub
GENRE: Action, Adventure
RUN LENGTH: 105 min
RELEASE: 7 Aug
Band of green brothers
Named after the Italian artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Leo is the oldest of the Ninja Turtles, and their fearless leader. His weapons of choice are the twin Katana swords and he specialises in Kenjutsu, the sword discipline of Ninjutsu.
The most intelligent of the gang, and known for his invention, Donatello’s weapon of choice is the bo staff, and he tries to avoid violence whenever possible. He is named after the Renaissance artist.
The ‘bad boy’ in the group. Raph is known for his short temper and aggressive nature. He is perhaps the most reckless and violent in the group. His weapons of choice are the twin sai.
Named after Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, Mikey is the baby and comedian of the group. He flings his nunchakus wantonly and adds humour to this band of green brothers. His love for his family is only equal to his love of pizza.
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