Get ready to join the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in their latest animated escapade, “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”! Directed by Jeff Rowe, this action-packed film bursts onto the screen with a visually stunning animation style. While some may draw comparisons to Sony’s Spider-Verse films, “TMNT Mutant Mayhem” has its own signature flair, making it stand out in comparison to other animated films. This movie is a thrill as the turtles’ begin their heroic journey to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves facing off against a mysterious crime syndicate and an army of menacing mutants. This movie is a fun adventure that’s filled with pop cultural references, surprisingly contemporary slang, and an amazing rap music soundtrack that’ll keep your head nodding from sta
The Good:
The pop culture references and contemporary slang had me cracking up! The turtles using iPhones and even airdropping info with April was both hilarious and oddly relatable. I mean, who doesn’t love a good tech-savvy turtle? The characters all look and sound great and do a good job of modernizing these old characters. They look good, they sound good, and they have great taste in music. The characters get great-looking updates to go along with their new animation, especially April O’Neil and Baxter Stockman.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on that after-credit scene! Predictable? Maybe. But it’s still everything you could hope for! It left me itching for more TMNT madness.
The Bad:
Also, I couldn’t help but wonder if I just forgot what actual 15-year-olds sound like? Some of these turtles were chattering like they were still in grade school! It’s cool to be hip, but it can get irritating really fast to my millennial ears. And speaking of being “hip,” the black slang and Gen Z speak were a hit-and-miss for me. I mean, it adds flavor to the dialogue, but sometimes it felt a tad forced. I just can’t decide if it’s cool or cringe!
Lastly, why does the movie have to be so short? I could’ve used a solid extra 10 minutes of turtle time. More action, more laughs, and more character development, please! If the movie has momentum, keep going! I get wanting to end on a high note but this feels wrong.
Final Verdict:
“TMNT: Mutant Mayhem” is a wild and outrageously fun ride that will please die-hard fans and entertain newbies. It’s got its quirks, but that’s what makes it fun. It’s very different than the previous TMNT entries so grab your pizza and hit the theaters when it drops on August 2, 2023! Cowabunga, dudes!
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Review - The Turtles Return with a Bang!
- Acting - 7/107/10
- Cinematography/Visual Effects - 8/108/10
- Plot/Screenplay - 7/107/10
- Setting/Theme - 9/109/10
- Watchability - 9/109/10
- Rewatchability - 8/108/10