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Jun 26, 2018 The official OPEN to the brand new series “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is finally here! It’s BIG, BOLD, and turtle-y action-packed. This one will have you hitting repeat all.
Every Ninja Turtles remake is going to be a little different. I was skeptical when I first saw the new character designs (months before it came out) because the brothers were different species of turtles from each other, with different weapons, and I was afraid that since Donatello was SO obviously tech-ed up and a soft-shell, that he'd just be behind-the-scenes-IT-guy and not fight much. It's not like that at all, though! Rise is a beautiful contrast to the previous 2012 and 2003 series. It takes brighter and very aesthetically pleasing colors into character designs as well as the backgrounds. The style is different and refreshing. The action/fighting animations are also exciting and energetic.
As for the brothers' personalities, the creators did a FANTASTIC job! They took the extremes from the previous series and created a better BALANCE.That angsty, responsible Leo with a katana up his butt you saw from 2003 and 2012? He's still shown strong leadership/analytical qualities in Rise, but you get to see him having fun AS A TEENAGER and not be 100% serious. Angry Raph with no fuse that fights all the time with Leo?
In Rise, he's still quick to rush into a fight, but it's not super-angry-like, and he shows his lovable nature more prominently. He's the leader (because he's the oldest) and has to take more responsibility in this series, and it honestly works really well with the family-dynamic. His brothers look up to him and do tease him a little, but it's with a very modern, loving-sibling-like attitude.
Mikey is still the youngest, but he's not overly annoying and not, as so many people put it, 'the dumb one.' He's 'the artist' of the group, and you can also see the energetic-younger-sibling side of him. He's the super nice, soft-hearted and playful one. It's adorable how you can see him climbing over all his brothers so casually all the time. Donnie isn't completely dorky or placed more in the background in comparison to the other brothers. He's good for more than just his inventions!
In the first episode, it was great to see him so engaged and capable when fighting! His intelligence is still prominent, but they introduced a more pronounced, dry, sarcastic humor to accompany it.
A lot of people have complained that they're all 'Mikeys' or 'dumb ones' now. But that's just because they all have a youthful, humorous side to them!The personalities are still pretty traditional to each turtle, but it's in a more realistic light!
I mean, you can't really expect only one sibling to have a modern sense of humor, or to really like movies! These are supposed to be teenagers! For a kids show! It's lighthearted so far, and enjoyable if you can just stop yourself from expecting it to be a continuation of previous series.Also, April O'neil is an awesome, spunky, sassy sister to the turtles! She's basically family and is just as ready to jump into a fight as they are! 10/10.Side note: The voice acting is great, too. Great casting.
This is drawn horribly, the attempt at humor is incredibly poor and cliche. Every newer iteration of the Ninja Turtles keeps getting uglier and uglier, and like so many long-lived IPs, this is another attempt to dumb down/water down a known name in television history into something that caters to the brainless masses, and is exactly like the previous dumbed down show, but in different packaging, instead of using the platform to promote creativity, good writing, talent based art, etc. Imagine if we as kids grew up on this participation ribbon, no substance garbage (and yes, Im aware we didnt always have the best shows/movies to choose from either). I was lucky to have many sources that inspired in me creativity, critical thinking, and emotional development. Please dont support things like this, even if your kids like it.
Kids also like to actually watch something intelligent and different. Change is not always a good thing and this show definitely is guilty of that. First off the Turtles aren't even brothers anymore.
They are all different species of turtles. So the family bond is lost. Their father Master Splinter has changed from a traditional Sensei rat too a loafing overweight gerbil. The people involved must have no respect for character. The original turtles aren't even close to the original concepts. Leonardo is now a sarcastic nitwit. Not the struggling leader that demonstrates quality of character that we all love.
Raphael is now the leader which is kind boring because he's has always been the muscle and rebel of the team. They changed April O'Neil from a white redhead to an African American; which I don't understand because it's the base of her character. Why not just create a new character that's African American? I think that would have been a lot more interesting and fun. The biggest problem with this show is it's Nickelodeon at its worst.
It's like they took Teen Titans, Ren n' Stimpy, mixed a little Sponge Bob Square Pants, slapped TMNT on it, and made a show that's isn't entertaining in the slightest. Next time Nickelodeon buy the rights to battletoads. You might get some more viewers, because true fans of the series will not continue watching this garbage.
The series just doesn't feel like TMNT and that is the biggest reason it can get the shell out of here. So far the series is enjoyable. It is beautifully animated with great action sequences. The jokes are actually clever and while the character development starts out a little slower, each turtle has personality quirks that sets them apart and I'm anticipating them to have more distinct traits in future episodes. Most people don't look beyond the 1987 show and judged this series before its release so naturally, this series has a poor rating. Give it a chance to develop. It's far too soon to attempt to bury it.
To be honest, when I first saw the character designs released I was WARY because I've always loved TMNT (2003 series was my JAM growing up) & saw a lot of deviation from what I was used to, like that the boys are all different species of turtle, raph is the designated leader, and they have different weapons (mystic yoyo, tonfa, & a single sword replacing the classic chucks, sai, & double katana). And so reluctantly I clicked on the first episode expecting to dislike it completely but ended up absolutely loving it. First off, the character designs and animation are so full of energy and story from the get-go.
I'm especially fond of the combat scenes. The turtles are different from one another in a way that audiences can read quickly, not just because the masks or tones of green are different, & it feels like each turtle has more individuality and visual interest. It's also NOT a TMNT version of Teen Titans Go. The designs and story are totally unique to this TMNT series, and their personalities aren't taken to heavy extremes. It shouldn't be seen/judged as an extension of a previous series like people see Go as being for Teen Titans. Something that I LOVE from this series is the family dynamic & that the creators let the boys act like teenagers.
They call Splinter 'dad' pretty openly. They care for/get along with each other, and Leo and Raph aren't at each others' throats for once, which is REALLY refreshing to see. Leo especially is able to act like a teen, rather than being angsty about leading the team so much & it's great to see that explored in this series. The brothers tease one another in good humor,& they're still a bit inexperienced/ slip up in combat sometimes (they may be ninjas but they ARE only teenagers).
Also April is treated like an extension of their family/as an equal or sister & her relationship with the turtles feels unforced/ natural. I can understand why some (mostly older/ 30+ years old) people don't like the series. It's probably because this wasn't even created for their age demographic, and that's what they seem to be expecting of it.
Older audiences grew up with different versions of the TMNT series and seem like they expected to see that almost exact same thing they grew up with in this series, just in a different animation style. They want the same personalities or villains or they want the series to fit their specific taste of entertainment. But this series explores different character personalities that fit modern times, and different routes the turtles' story could take in a refreshing way. It's not for everyone, sure, but I think the creators did an amazing job with this series. Don't let your attachment to a previous version of TMNT make you blind to all the good qualities this series has. My 3 year old, and I really enjoy this show.
At first glance I didn't know what to think of the show due to the portrayal of the characters, but they grew on me. If you are new to the ninja turtles and enjoy cartoons this show can be great for you; It is simple, creative, and entertaining. I see a lot of reviewers discrediting the show. Each creator of the TMNT has had their own interpretation of how they feel the story should be told. Consider the target audience.
This show specifically has been designed to target toddlers through middle childhood. If you are a long-time fan of the ninja turtles then please watch this show with an open mind and I guarantee you will accept it and appreciate it. The animation is so fun and energetic, and I really enjoy the interactions between the brothers. I also find the boys being different species of turtles a very interesting concept. I was a little wary of the leadership change up between Leo and Raph but I find that I thoroughly enjoy it!
Leo still shows shades of his leadership qualities surfacing, so who even knows if it's a role Leo grows into later if Raph decides it's not for him! Also April is great!
Not a damsel in distress and more like a big sister to the turtles, which is great because I couldn't stand the shipping. The only one I really don't care for in this iteration so far is Splinter, but there's plenty of time in the show to see how he changes as a character. I haven't missed an episode yet and I can't wait to see more!
After watching the 1st few episodes I can say that this is a very fun and different take on the Turtles. The show focuses on a less experienced crew of turtles and with a new set of personalities (while similar to previous versions these are definitely a different take). The animation for the show is well done and the show is very vibrant and colorful.
It's a much more playful and silly take on TMNT but it's fairly well done and a lot of fun to watch. While aimed at a younger audience there are more than a few references to classic rock bands and even other famous animations (Studio Ghibli movies!) that only adults will pick up on. And even though there's a good amount of silly humor each episode also has some very well animated action scenes.
I have a few issues with the series (sometimes a little too fast paced to pick up every joke and I don't care for this take on Master Splinter) it's overall a really fun and great animated series for the Turtles. If you're looking at a low score or bad reviews it's probably from a small but vocal group of 'fans' who hate the series simply because it's different from previous iterations. Give the show a watch and decide for yourself. The negative reviewers on this site are being babies because they changed some of the Turtles' roles, the villains are different, and April isn't white. The animation is actually flawless; it's very very complex and creative, and clearly a lot of people have worked their butts away to pull off such feats of animation. Watch the intro sequence alone and tell me that's not good animation!
The show also has an amazing collection of artists and writers. Max Collins for example, is a storyboarder on the show who has also done work for Cartoon Network's OK KO, which is fabulous as well. I'm a cartoonist in Los Angeles, I've storyboarded, I've worked with screenplays, and I've been through 5 years of school to MAKE shows like this. This show is, as i see it, the most promising TMNT show ever. Don't listen to angry fans who are afraid of change. Change is good. Watch the show for yourself and just try to tell me you aren't entertained.
As far as story content, a lot of it is comedy, yes, but it's comedy/action, which fits the turtles so much better than trying to push heavy story and challenging dark tones onto a group of four cartoon animals who say cowabunga. The stories are immediately interesting, and the pacing wastes no time. Captivating show, awesome redesigns, fantastic animation work. This is Nickelodeon's best. Currently 17, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. When I was a toddler I watched the box dvd sets of the 1987 series. I grew up with the live action movies, then the 2003 series, and the 2007 movie.
Recently, I also fell in love with the 2012 series. Turtles always peaked my interest as it always took this weird concept and brought it to life, a family of a rat and four turtles and their crazy female side-chick April to take on the challenges of New York City. Something that always seemed to lose my interest though within these older renditions of the turtles is always the point of the show that the turtles leave this seemingly simple New York environment where the only sore thumb is them, and go on magical adventures that take place in space. However, I cannot see this happening in the 2018 reboot of the franchise as the writers were great enough to just involve magical elements from the start. I am in love with the changes they made to the series to make it an unraveling mystery. The origin story was only hinted in the first episode, something that rarely happens. April O' Neil already knew the turtles and had this fun bond, something that I enjoy, and Shredder isn't anywhere to be seen, instead this hilarious villain who had a past with the brothers that I want to see more of.
It's great to jump into the series right away with fun episodes that are not only refreshing based on the story, but on the voice acting, visuals, and the comedy.The visuals are absolutely gorgeous. When 90% of reboot shows now-of-days are all 2D with errors left and right, or are just so simple it is difficult to get invested, the turtles reign with this blend of 2D and 3D-looking environments. Also, unlike the 2012 show, the use of 2D allows for a lot more variety in characters, already seen when episode 3 takes place in a new environment with a dozen new 2D characters.
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This was a problem with me in old installments of the franchise because New York never felt full, but this show, it has quantity of people, and it doesn't feel cheap.I can feel the heart in the way the characters are being taken care of, in the unique style of the show, and even the genuine bonds between the brothers and their sister from another mister.I love it!By the way, it is just another compliment on my list, but thank you for making Master Splinter a hilarious dad figure who is lazy and watches his soap operas. That is something I absolutely enjoyed from the 2007 film, and now I get to see that more! I have never left a review for any show before. This show made me feel the need to share my thoughts in hopes that somehow it makes a difference. I am 34 yeara old and grew up watching tmnt as a kid. Ive watched every version from the cartoons,comics,movies even the horrible knock off power rangers when they had the girl turtle venus lol. So with all that said i was both excited and sad to see a new tmnt show.
I was excited because its tmnt how could it be bad me and my 4 year old son love tmnt. Sad because we both loved the last version and watched every episode of every season and have just about every action figure from that series. When i first saw the announcement of the show i was already worried when i saw all the changes but wanted to give it a fair shot because again we are huge tmnt fans and raph as the leader made me happy because he has always been my fav. So it finally comes out and we watch the first episode. My first thoughts are it tries way to hard to be teen titans go. Then i see splinter and think wow they really ruined him. Even after all that there was still a few things i liked such as john cenas new bad guy i thought might give fresh life to the show and a whole new lot of action figures.
Now we have watched them all and i cant help but wonder why. Why would they ruin tmnt like this. Every episode i tried so hard to convince myself to enjoy this show and just couldn't. I get that its format is aimed towards kids but this 10 min no story format is just sad. Tmnt has always been a great story for kids that showed working hard and training to overcome endless villains that were better armed and better fighters. The last series had just the right amount of action,story, and comedy that my kid loved it and i enjoyed it for the amazing story. This series has literally no story.
They might as well just have anvils fall on their heads and tnt boxes and paint tunnels on walls that bad guys run into. This show is basicslly teen titans go meets loony tunes. Maybe kids like it but any parent that grew up watching this show that wants to enjoy it with their kids is gonna be greatly disappointed. If your child is older than a toddler i can't see them enjoying it becuse there is no meat to this just shiny colors and lame one liners with 0 story. This show is basically 10 min commericals for new toys.
Very disappointed and sad they ruined my all time favorite heros. The jokes are boring, the episode plots sound very interesting but are executed poorly. Some of the turtle cast dont have memorable voices, they sound so average. The colors are brilliant! But that doesn't make up for how dissapointing the show is overall. Its like every moment needs to be bleeding comedy but with zero of the charisma.I honestly do enjoy some key changes like the turtle species change and how details from the classic comics are used in this new show but so far its not enough to make me want to buy the merchandize and no other child in my large family (and relatives) have turtle merch on their Christmas list, which is very disappointing. I first saw the turtles when I was in middle school and now that I'm an adult I was excited over the reboot of my favorite childhood show, its the perfect opportunity to bond with my siblings and kid cousins about my favorite reptiles but the show is so boring that not a single kid in my family will dare watch this show with me.
Utter dissatisfaction, at least there's way past older versions of this show I could watch, Ill be skipping the 2018 show and go watch reruns of previous reboots. So do the ones obviously marking insightful reviews as unhelpful. You know who you are. Go ahead and press that 'No' before you read anything as usual. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a refreshing reboot, which departs from the well-known tropes that have defined the turtles until now.
Many old fans regard this as a terrible thing, but is it really? When did exploring characters in different situations become bad writing?
When did defining a character based on a SINGLE TRAIT become GOOD writing? A lot of knee-jerk reactions involve the change in dynamics, calling them 'all Mikey' simply because they all now have a sense of humor, but I respectfully disagree, if anything this is an unobservant view, they are distinct even with the few episodes out. Not to mention, strange developments such as Raph's not ideal leadership seems to be foreshadowing for Leo eventually taking over, who is lazy at this point but seems to have the charisma for it. Splinter is very polarizing for many, but it'd only make him more interesting when he turns the 'on' button for badass ninja father mode, he's not THAT all the time, I believe it'll be one of the more interesting things when you find that the dad you knew as lazy finally reveals how much secrets he's been hiding.
Personally, it's fascinating. It hints at how he no longer wanted to be involved, but he will eventually be forced to be. But I digress. The backgrounds are wonderful and vibrant, assisting in the telling of the story.
Usage of anime-esque techniques works in its favor, the fights are dynamic with camera and ambitious close-ups and zoom outs, character expressions are full of life and fun to watch, not only in their face but in their hand gestures. Rather than experiencing the awkwardness of traditional brothers-butting-heads from more angst-ridden versions, we get camaraderie of the turtles that feel like ACTUAL teenagers. Sure, it might feel slightly overplayed at points with some outdated lingo, but otherwise it's accurate to how teens are nowadays. Even with their incompetence in battle at the start of the series it's delightful to watch, combined with anticipation that one day they will be as breath-taking as the moves they've done in the opening. Plus, while I don't expect it to turn suddenly 100% dark in tone (gross), it is ripe for character development for the teens to grow up a little. The pacing of 11-minute episodes seems to be an issue for many people, but for the most part, I find it fine?
And not only for the kids, it's great for adults whose humor it resonates with for a little pick-me-up and wanting to see some flashy fights with the small breaks of free time they have. Timing is snappy, wastes no filler and goes ahead at a speed others consider breakneck, but for me personally I consider lack of a break in immersion.
That it starts off lighthearted is good, it puts more at stake once you've cared about the characters that you discover their origin stories in this. Not that many cartoons reveal backstories in the first episode nowadays, it's a solid move to start in medias res.
As with most things, a lot of your enjoyment will depend on how much you like the humor. I can respect people who drop the series after the test drive that it just doesn't mesh.
Not so much the ones who have enough free time in their day to bomb ratings on a show that isn't technically out yet. I love this new spin on the series. I love how the art style is reminiscent to that of an anime while still looking like a western cartoon. I really like the new designs, April and Raphael especially, and i love how the turtles are all different species of turtle now. Their new personalities are great too, they're a lot more laid back and act a lot more like teenagers now compared to the 2012 CG Nick TMNT. The humor is great, lots of visual gags and character expressions, plus the dialogue exchanged between some of the characters is really funny (my favorite so far is in the episode 'Repo Mantis', when Donnie calls Mikey a softie and Mikey replies with 'That really hurts my feelings!'
)i really think that this is really something great, and the fact that this show only has a small cult following (so far) makes me sad, but i really hope this does well and hopefully revives the franchise. I really thought that it would be over for the turtles after the train wreck that was 2012 TMNT but this really gives me hope for the future of the turtles 💝. This is the first mutation of the TMNY that my 4 yr old doesn't like. And she's right.
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The animation is incredibly distracting to watch, but the writing/acting is the really problem. Every line and every character is trying to be the funny one. Mike, Don, Leo, and splinter are all trying to be the dumb funny one. So there is no one for them to play off of. The result is dialogue that sounds like an endless series of one liners rather than characters that actually talk to each other.
The character variety that creates interpersonal dynamics is what makes the show in all previous iterations. Or as my 4 yr old put it 'why is everyone always talking so loud?' I want to be clear that I gave this a three out of ten for two simple reasons: the jokes gave me a chuckle here or there, and the animation is absolutely fantastic.
I've seen some complaints that its too busy and I can see where people are coming from with that complaint, but frankly its some of the most creative and engaging action animation I've seen in a long time. This is extremely impressive for a western animated cartoon. It's just a pity that its in service of a show with bad characters, bad writing, and a total lack of understanding of the source material. So let's start at what is the absolute core of any TMNT show: the turtles themselves. No matter the show it has always been important to establish who is who and how they differ from each other-their differences have always been to make up for the shortcomings of the other turtles, as well as to provide unique interactions both comedic and serious.
An interaction between Leonardo and Raphael wouldn't provide the same material that one between Raphael and Michelangelo would provide. It opens up writing opportunities and gives the viewer more room to settle in on a favorite turtle. The writers of this show, however, didn't seem to find these dynamics important. Rather, they just wrote four Michelangelos and called it a day. And don't get me wrong, I like Mikey a lot, but four of him is a bit much.
He can touch on being annoying just when he's one of four. Or one of five, when you bring April into it, who is.yet another Michelangelo! Yeah, they didn't reach too deep into the writing well for these personalities. It's especially weird for April because it makes her feel nothing like April. She's wild and sassy and has one of the better designs I've seen of the character, but nothing about her says April O'Neil.
If they had perhaps included April AND this character it would've been fine but as is the character lacks any traits to define her as April. She's not all that intelligent, she's not all that driven, and she's not really too nurturing.
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She's just drunkard five at the partyboi show because apparently four Mikeys wasn't enough. Since the less I say about Splinter the better, I'll move on to the plot. Were you looking for Shredder and the fights between him and the turtles to be involved in this animation heavy show? Too bad, he's been nixed from the narrative for Baron Draxum, some Coldsteel the Hedgehog looking dude (voiced by John Cena of all people) who wants to turn the entire world into mutants. Because reasons. Now to be clear I can see why they did this.
Rise is coming out right off the heels of the conclusion of the 2012 show, which focused on the Shredder narrative. Repeating the plot literally a year afterwards would not necessarily be wise. But the replacement for the story doesn't really.click. It feels almost like fanfiction.
Even the designs for a lot of the new characters look like some real Sanic Donut Steels. So the plot is kinda shoddy, they cut out the main narrative and replaced it with some mystical city under New York full of DeviantART characters. But since all the boys have been shoved into the Michelangelo archetype, obviously the show is going more for comedy than it is for narrative. And I guess I got a chuckle here and there? There's a few snappy oneliners and comebacks that gave me a chuckle but nothing was particularly killing me with how funny it was.
For every funny bit, there's about twenty jokes that either feel like they're trying too hard to be funny or trying too hard to be hip. It's not abysmal writing but there are way funnier things that both you and I could be watching.
That's the thing. There are so many better things to be watching than this well animated but tryhard fanfiction show. Since the show doesn't bother to make up for its VERY hit and miss comedy with unique character interpretations or engaging storytelling, there's pretty much no reason to watch this show. You could be watching the 2012 show for its snappy CGI and unique but clever design choices. You could be watching the 2003 show for its engaging and flowing narrative.
You could be watching the 80s show for its dated but charming humor. You could be watching the shorts they released in between the 2012 show and Rise, for goodness sake-all of them are a much better use of your and my time. Rise is at best a fart in the wind and will likely be thrown in the same pile occupied by long forgotten TMNT failures like The Next Mutation. And that's a pity, because the animation genuinely is very nice to look at. You win some you lose some.
Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is definitely a bigger departure from the series lately, going back to 2-d style animation, for starters, but most of the new things it brings to the table are positive changes. The characters have fun new takes, and have a welcome friendly dynamic to their team.
The animation for the series is also incredibly well done, and especially shines in action scenes. The only real problems is the quick-paced nature making it hard to keep up with the episode, and leading to missing either minor jokes or key plot points.Some jokes can fall flat as well, you often can tell the writers are really trying to make it work, but they just do not.
Ahead of their reveal at New York’s 2018 kicking off this weekend, Playmates Toys has unveiled an early look at their toyline for Nickelodeon’s upcoming series,. We recently got a look at the totally redesigned characters arriving to do battle in the new series, and if you liked those new designs, you’re going to love these new toys.
We’ve got a full breakdown of the available toys below, along with images, so prepare to clear some shelf space for your newest collection! You have until Fall of this year to get ready.Among the new Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys are action figures that range in size from 3.25″ up to 11″ tall, coming in Basic, Deluxe, and Giant versions, all with their own special accessories and abilities; they’ll run you anywhere from $8.99 to $19.00 each.
On the vehicle side of things, there’s a pair of solo motorbikes that actually combine together into a four-wheeled vehicle, alongside the 2-in-1 Turtle Tank; expect to see the bikes for $19.99 each while the tank will set you back $34.99. Then there’s a toy that puts my old Technodrome to shame, the 43″ “Epic Lair Playset”; it’ll cost you $119.99 but it’s got a ton of imagination-inspiring elements to it. And speaking of imagination, if the kiddos need a little extra boost to their Turtle Power, there’s also a set of role-playing gear to get into the fighting spirit! Image via NickelodeonAs for the show itself, that’s also coming later this year. Directed by voice-acting veteran Rob Paulsen, the new 26-episode series stars Omar Miller ( Ballers) as the newly minted leader Raphael, Ben Schwartz ( Parks and Recreation) as Leonardo, Josh Brener ( Silicon Valley) as Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith ( You’re The Worst) as Michelangelo, Kat Graham ( The Vampire Diaries) as April O’Neil, Eric Bauza ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Splinter, John Cena lends his voice as villain, Baron Draxum, an alchemist warrior mutant who seeks to turn all of humanity into mutants. We haven’t quite glimpsed him yet, but you can get a look at the other heroic characters in their toy forms below!