When I went to see the movie after 20 minutes into the movie, I swear to god I heard a kid ask "why aren't the ninja turtles in the movie"...

People just need to calm down and realize that even though TMNT 2014 isn't perfect it's a hell of a lot better than TMNT 3 and The Next Mutation. Oh and Megan Fox was just fine. Why do people hate her? She may not be the next Katharine Hepburn, but she's no Tara Reid either. Sometimes I think people hate her for being pretty and telling it like it is in interviews.

William Fickner was fantastic in this film. He delivers every single stupid, cheesy line completely straight and as a result he comes off hilarious. I burst out laughing when he said, "I'm gonna be rich, like stupid rich". It's like he knows how dumb some of his dialogue is and completely owns it

This review pretty much nailed everything. Great review. Only things I thought you could address were: Bullet proof Turtles. Additional plot holes. White washing/lack of Ninja.

What should happen in the sequel: 1. Recast April 2. Introduce the idea that Splinter is the reincarnation of Hamato Yoshi. 3. More mutants or aliens like Krang or the Triceratons. If you're going special effects heavy, go all the way. We have the cartoon so we don't need more Turtles in New York stories (the reason the CGI movie was a waste.)

my favourites are (spoiler alert) Raph admits he loves his brothers and a part that i forget

9:42 I agree with Andre. I lowered my head in disappointment when Splinter said he taught himself ninjutsu. They completely destroyed the mythology of his rivalry with Shredder and the origin of the Turtles' martial arts skills. I almost walked out of the theatre when he said this. It really ruined an integral part of their history.

Something I just noticed, that's kinda cool, is there's an easter egg from when Splinter picks up that book you can see the authors' names on there, I was hoping it said Homato Yoshi, but it said Eastman and Laird, the creators of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book! Although, like I said, Homato Yoshi would've been a better easter egg, but oh well

When did Shredder become Magneto? What happened to the spoiler pics of Raphael in the trench coat wondering NY city with April? Why didn't April save her dad but yet save turtles and a rat? If she cared so much to save them why did she let them go? Megan Fox's hair and makeup was always perfect in this fkn movie and it annoyed the shit out of me. And all the other questions I had you mentioned in this video. The movie wasn't shit however it wasn't great. It had potential. It's just an ok movie for me.

Bay will troll us and make Shiah Casey Jones

The sequel needs to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, not Teenage Megan Fox Turtles

Michaelangelo hitting on April made me laugh my ass off. also, Michaelangelo had an interest in april in the first live action turtles movie, so it makes sense heheheheheh. By the way. Michaelangelo is my favorite Turtle. ^_^

We get two reviews?! Is it Christmas???? xD

My personal belief why They had an untrained April do so much against highly trained villains was basically because the movie got Michael Bay'd. You know no matter what the supposed focus or the title of the movie is about, it's always about the humans. Make it Transformers? Have an unarmed untrained human take down Megatron or something. Make it a Turtles, the same, just replace your villain. I like to call these things the "Timid Gymnast vs. Velociraptor in Jurassic Park 2" moment. It sums up any moment where you have an unarmed or barely armed, untrained, smallish human face off against a large powerful and intelligent foe. A foe which, by themselves, can defeat scores of armed people, or has defeated highly trained and armed people. A foe for which their girth would normally not be affected by any attack from him or her. However, for reasons of movie magic, they can get up and beat them up with their own power. All with no show of superpowers or even Bruce Leroy's glow to show for. Michael Bay might be trying to recoin the phrase for himself, though.

Admit it. If any of the turtles wanted to fight you in real life, you would crap yourself several times over. They look legit scary as f*** when fighting.

Oh man this movie really was bad. I know what you think "Oh, its not as bad as the third one from the 90's." Look guys, I know it isn't the worst movie ever, but can we just settle with a mediocre film with a terribly built plot and some fun moments? Fuck no! These turtles really had potential, and if this movie hadn't been so lazily put together it could have been great! I mean, look what a gem they created back in 1990 with stiff rubber suits. This should have been the kind of pleasant surprise the 2012 series was, but instead it was a fucking mess with little to be salvaged. What a waste.

I'm actually glad I haven't seen it lol...I do not like Michael Bay.

The origin pissed me off. Splinter taught himself? Footclan left Ralph? The only reason I can't wait for the sequel is because it can't be any worst. The fighting scenes were great! The fight scene against Shredder on the roof was dope but they were no match for him so they use a game they played long ago which didn't defeat him.

GOOD NEWS: Michael Bay is making the Power rangers movie with tighter outfits, the MLP movie with swearing and amerrican ponies, and the Looney tunes movie with guns.

I realize I have been stalking your videos today, but you have the most on point review of this movie. And when you brought up Spiderman, I thought FINALLY! I'm not the only one that caught that!

I've been waiting a long time for this review. Life is now complete.

For the sequel, i think we should get more turtles, and less Megan o' fox

Who else watched the spoilers review just because they didn't actually wanna bother watching the film?

Thank you for bringing that up, about how April is who kills Shredder. It's Shia La Baghead killing Megatron (kinda) all over again.

I thought the reason Mickey was Flirting with April was because Megan Foxs' favorite Turtle was Mickey, so they made him flirt with her instead of Donnie.

They did feel like sidekicks but I still love the movie

I WANT TO SEE MORE KARAI!! i also want to see her fight the turtles and actually interact with them

"That cat's playing Chopsticks with chopsticks!"

What I want to see in a sequel is a non-rip-off plot of The Amazing Spiderman that is actualy good, more turtles, less April 'O Fox, less plot holes, and a fun movie instead of a serious movie about turtles, because who's going to take a talking 6-foot turtle seriously?

Ugh. I HATE rich businessmen plots. Specifically rich businessmen doing evil schemes to get more money. That's what I couldn't stand about Hitman Absolution. The main villain is a rich Texan who holds a young super soldier for ransom from the organization who made her. Dude has a huge weapons factory, a private hotel room, a penthouse suite, a private army, and pretty much an entire town in South Dakota under his thumb. WHAT. THE FUCK. DOES HE NEED WITH A SUITCASE OF MONEY?! The game itself was decent but this one plot point ruined the whole game for me. Especially considering the story was supposed to be the main selling point. Bottom line, writers: MONEY IS A TERRIBLE MOTIVATION FOR SOMEONE WHO ALREADY HAS THEIR OWN EMPIRE.

Awesome review! I actually enjoyed this movie, although I wished that Splinter and the turtles had more screen time.

Don't complain about splinter voice because he is american in this movie not Japanese

Their strength was completely inconsistent...which bothered the crap out of me.

So many plot holes though, one you didn't mention too was when Raphael had his shell cracked by shredder making him incapable of "sledding" down the snow mountain yet he will slam his shell into a humvee.

Original version: good plot, good acting, ok special effects, good character development.

Came back to watch this. This video is so hilarious 🤣

I'm really surprised that you don't touch on the fact that they're near-hulk strong and bulletproof.

You're critical but fair. I'm surprised people are saying you're rabid about this movie. I've heard waaay worse and damning reviews. There are critics on youtube that sound like they lost their souls to this movie.

Well, I liked the movie, had a good time watching it, and even my wife liked it despite never really liking the Ninja Turtles to begin with. That being said, Andre's point are correct, especially toward the removal of the link between Shredder and Splinter cause quite a few loss in emotional intensity, plus, it remove Kurai's statue as Splinter's secret daughter, something I liked from the recent anime.

Turtles: Is that Kraang Subprime? Kraang Subprime: NO! ITS MEGAN FOX

I enjoyed it, but it definitely felt flawed. You're totally right about literally everything in this. April needs to be relegated to prop or sidekick status in the sequel. Hell, bring back Vanilla Ice for the turtle rap part 2 in the sequel. He even does it in macaroni and cheese commercials these days.

Totally surprised you didn't mention "bulletproof shells." You know the shells that they had while withstanding a barrage of bullets, none of which hit their legs and head. Also, a shell cracked while Raphael was sledding on it. #logic

In TMNT 2 it'll be a happier tone I bet, like THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN! In TMNT 2 there will be a lot more of origin revealed about the Turtles I think, like THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN! And there will be a lot of villians, one just at the start and end, one main villian, and one just at the end. Just like TASM! Sound familiar?

The fact that Johnny Knoxville is the voice of Leonardo takes the movie down a full star.

Yea, I kind of just pretended April wasn't in that fight scene and the turtles did all the work.

They milk these franchises dry. Some movies just don't need sequels cause I bet the next one is going to be even worse but still sell well cause it's freaking Ninja Turtles.

It's hilarious how they tried to rewrite Eric Sacks into not being Shredder anymore by just adding a couple scenes and changing the dialogue. I knew it had to be some reason why they never used the name Orku Saki in the whole movie, & we never saw anyone actually put the suit on. I guess they realized that white shredder was pissing people off, & they tried to change it at the last minute.

Andre's laugh is contagious

What'd i like to see in a sequel? new director, no megan fox...I don't care...i hated april o'neals character in this.....everything is too conveniently tied into her character.. they destroy any significance Splinter ever had, they ruined shredder......this movie is terrible.... the plot is generic micheal bay bullshit, make the characters you want secondary characters...makes the stupid humans characters the main characters....and of course have the stupid main chick pull shit out of her ass and defeat the shredder..fuck this film......oh plus add, hots chicks, america, special effects, and terrorism to this.....typical micheal bay of course, and lets force April o Neal into every aspect of the turtles lives, and then go for some stolen rudimentary plot.......what would i like to see from here? everyone involved in this film kicked off the project, scrap everything, restart with a more competent director......micheal bay shouldn't every direct anything anymore....all he does is fuck EVERYTHING he touches up. and it wouldn't be so bad that he made turtles disregarding everything that came before it , if the movie wasn't such a piece of crap..this movie is terrible...yes it has funny scenes but, overall this movies was a mess and badly done....its great it had special effects and cg...but, everything was executed terribly.....

Aw, I thought you were gonna mention the little reference they did to the original movie when the pizza fell on Splinter's head.

I actually really liked this movie. It just came out into cinemas here in the UK, so I only just saw it the other day. But I really did like this one: yes, I agree that the turtles should have been focused on more, but hey, that could be in the sequel? And Splinter kicks ass! Loved the turtles, loved splinter, I think this movie was so much better then what A LOT of people thought it would be. My ONLY problem with it is the origin story. Of how Splinter learned Ninjitsu from a book and April saved them. That is my only pet-peev with the film. I wish there was some Master Yoshi thing SOMEWHERE, maybe Splinter was his pet before he became a lab-rat, Shredder killed Yoshi and then took the pet rat to the lab as a final insult. Just something along those lines. But hey, if that's my only problem then I am one very happy movie-goer.

Knoxville killed it as Leo. When he told Raphael, "We're on the move." It just screamed Leo

Next movie: Axe April entirely, or at least get a more competent actress. Introduce Casey Jones, the Utroms, and Triceratons. The Triceratons could be the villains for this one. Next movie: Agent Bishop, as portrayed in the 2003 series. This was always my favourite iteration of the Turtles, and I found Agent Bishop to be the most engaging villain. And he would be awesome on the big screen. He would be played by Gary Oldman.

Was I the only one who thought of Power Puff Girls when he was talking from 8:48-8:57 ???????

I personally love the movie.

I still can't believe that no one remembers there was an avalanche in that snow chase scene. Seriously. No one remembered. Not even the CGI crew, because that avalanche just *disappears* midway through and is never seen again.

also noticed that infamous shot in the trailer where Fichtner was standing there looking at the Shredder armor wasn't in the movie.

When ever I watch a new video I'm just like "let me look at you" XD

Best TMNT ever why: level of detail and design on turtles was more realistic than 90s suits, the fighting styles of character was true to each turtle notice how Raph was a inside fighter from sai training, and not a fancy high kicker like the original film, the comedy and Mikey's lines were better than previous movies, less goofy B.S. from previous TMNT series, the movie paid homage and reference to all past series, Splinters fight and his fighting style (crushed all previous tmnts alone), Shredder super suit was bad ass and his fighting methods was flashy and brutal. It was a better film on the technical side and entertainment side compare to previous tmnt films. The action was solid each turtle got some shine. And even though the human and april element could have been trimmed down, it was acceptable or tolerable. Now they should be able to cut loose for sequel and give more TMNT.

I was expecting Vern's new car to be a yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro...for a sneaky transformers reference.

The 2 main problem I had with this movie is: Master Splinter's voice frikkin sucks balls. And THE ORIGIN IS SOOOOOOOO TRASH!!!!!! but i like the movie because Raph is my favorite and he was majority of the movie

22:40 We talking about Transformers now?

This is the first video I've watched of you and honestly I'm instantly hooked!

I viewed the entire movie through my nostalgia goggles and I actually loved the film. Sure, I had a few minor gripes, but overall, I think the movie does my childhood love of the turtles justice. My 6 old son also loved the movie, and he has seen all the original turtles movies almost as many times as I have, and he also loves the new Nickelodeon show.

The sequel needs to focus on (a BLACK) Baxter Stockman and the Shredder teaming up with updated versions of his drones... they also need to have bebop and rocksteady as the two boss battles of the film...I also want to see Jason David Frank be cast as Casey Jones (maybe Hamato Yoshi could be Casey Jones' MMA instructor?) and I would lastly like to see Krang teased at the end of the movie... This could be a sequel of Terminator 2 proportions if it's written well... there will be tons of action sequences with Casey Jones fighting foot clan soldiers, the turtles fighting bebop and rocksteady and the shredder as well... Baxter Stockman and his scientific experiments going head-to-head with Donnie's hacking expertise. And the Krang teaser would be the icing on the cake. bebop amd rocksteady need to be FUNNY and their design needs to be off the chain and well as Krang. Casey Jones needs to be a hard hitting Badass Baxter Stockman and the shedder need to be evil assholes who exert some authority and ruthlessness. April needs 5-10 mins of screen time I couldn't stand Megan fox Hamato Yoshi needs a connection and rivalry to shredder to patch up the bullshit from the first film. The foot clan should recruit children again, but in a different way like having them steal, but also make them work in sweatshops to make Baxter's drones... This could also be a side motivation for Casey to stop shredder, maybe he had a little brother recruited by the foot? Maybe he has a soft side for kids? (Like Jesse from breaking bad or Ryan Goslings character from Drive) What do you think Andre? Black Nerd Comedy

If vern turns out to be Casey Jones I will flip a table maybe two

Alright I looked up the 99 Cheese Pizza scene..and it was legit enjoyable. I am surprised.

I can't believe I'm here 2 months later having only just watched the movie. Thanks UK!

I love how tickled he gets.

less humans MORE TURTLES!!!!!!!

I was waiting to hear your thoughts on this. I wasn't disappointed wholeheartedly, but much agreed on the pot holes in this film. Almost felt rushed to me, yet seeing the turtles in action was dope.

13:25 - 13:43 LMFAO XD So happy you mention that part from the movie

Alright... here are my hopes for Turtles2-3. Sequel: If that was allegedly Baxter Stockman in the videos, I think he should restore Shredder to his former self (Kinda like how Yinsen did to Tony Stark). Baxter will now play a key role as Shredder's right hand man and will go forth making new tech etc...(Now here are some much hoped for plot details) Baxter has been attempting to recreate the Mutagen ever since Mr. O'Neil destroyed what little they had. Finding success by experimenting on animals he now has full control over countless mutated animals and has given his first two successes the honor off leading them and giving them heightened neurological statuses. These two are Bebop and Rocksteady, an African Warthog and Rhinocerus he obtained by paying off poachers and names them after his much beloved childhood imaginary friends (growing up in the 80's he listened to Soultrain and many other disco groups thus creating these names). Other mutants will most likely include Slash, Rahzar, FishFace, etc.

April beating shredder is like yamcha beating buu or Sakura beating madara

I just recently knew about your channel and I'm loving a lot of your videos! Keep it up man :)

I liked that April was the one who finished the Shredder off. It makes her less of the damsel in distress that annoyed so much of the classic turtles.

Yeah I don't get what's up with Michael bay and having everybody but the main characters of movies always coincidentally having the final blow or critical moment in his movies and movies he "closely produced". We are humans. If the ninja turtles or transformers can't stand up to an enemy, we sure as hell can't! I think it kind of detracts the appeal of the main characters.

I understand your criticisms about Megan Fox as April, but I thought it was great that April got to help defeat Shredder. That part made me go yeah April trust the turtles enough to have them swing her around in order to help them out. She was willing to sacrifice herself just to make sure that Shredder couldn't hurt anyone again. This was all done with the Turtles strength not April's. I just saw this movie tonight and I love it. Sure Megan Fox sucked in the beginning, but after the second half started she became a great April O'Neil. I just wished she tried just as hard in the first half and not just cruised through it. The second half she looked like she was enjoying herself and therefor started to act for real. Anyways I understand why some people might have hated that part, but too me and even my brother we came out say "man it was great seeing April actually do something to help the turtles for a change."

I died at the part with ADRENALINE : )))))

Black Nerd Comedy Hey Andre, big fan of yours. Don't know if you knew this already, but it was confirmed that Eric Sachs was going to be Shredder. Before the movie came out, it was leaked that he was filming in the Shredder suit. The fan reception was so negative to the idea, they basically cast a nobody to be in a few reshot scenes to be human Shredder. And they got William Fitchner to rerecord some of his speeches and reference the other Shredder. If you watch close, every time Shredder is mentioned by Sachs, the camera is on something else to try and hide it.

I thought the same thing about Eric Sachs & how he was probably Shredder in the original script.

I would like to see Casey Jones, Bebop, and Rocksteady in the 2nd film

The outer space line by April Oneal is referring to the kraang and dimension x

Did a Ninja Turtle 2014 make up tutorial. You guys should check it out! As far as the movie. I didn't mind it. Went to see it for the turtles. Not gonna praise the movie, but I don't think it's as horrible as everyone is saying it is.

Sequel... Mutagen outbreak happens.

It was okay, I liked the turtles especially Michelangelo I thought they represented him pretty well. But I didn't like the robo Shredder for the same reason I didn't like the Ultrom Shredder from the 2000 series. Shredder should just be a natural badass. He should be just this ninja master and needs to have slight problem taking on four turtles. As for April, I'm sorry Meagan Fox is the worst April ever. She's not interesting at all. It's a Meagan Fox performance. She relies solely on how hot she is, I loved Splinter except the whole learned ninjitsu from a book. That was just stupid even for a kids movie. Now as far as things I want to see, I want to see Krang and Bebop and Rocksteady. I'd also like to throw in Slash and another evil mutant to make kind of like the Legion of Doom to the Ninja Turtles JLA. And maybe the set up for the Technodrome

love the Gremlins behind you man got to love those classics 80's Gremlins

Time for the sequel I'm so Hype

I SEEN THE MOVIE TODAY IT WAS SO EPIC I GIVE IT A 9 OUT OF A 10 IN MY OPINION

You were just as on point with this as the one yesterday :) I agreed completely. Nice job, Andre!

This is the first review I've seen where somebody mentioned Splinter learning ninjitsu from a book! I can always count on you, Andre! :D

I feel it would of made more sense if they kept Eric Sacks as Shredder. Then it would of made kind of a rivalry between Splinter and Shredder since he killed April's father. Also April defeating Shredder would of made more sense.

Also April is 27 in the 1987 series as were Vernon, he has to be like 35 at least right? So for him in the movie to hit on April, it's like "aren't you a little old for her?" 2:11 Tonight I dine on turtle soup . . . With pillowy mounds of mashed potatoes . . .

I just watched this movie tonight and I have no interest in seeing it ever again. I liked some of the humor, especially the jokes made by the Turtles, but the writers went a little overboard with the self-aware jokes. We get it already: TMNT is a weird concept. Get it out of your system and move on. The action scenes didn't do anything for me; they were your typical, overblown CGI action scenes, especially the snow scene. I didn't like Shredder's robot suit and I thought the giant blades were ridiculous. I didn't like the Turtles' costumes, I didn't like their big, tank-like bodies, I didn't like that they were given superhuman strength, and I didn't like that there seemed to be a running joke that they were bad at being stealthy. They're supposed to be ninjas, not brutes. Why would you take something that defines the main characters and crap all over it like that? I also agree that it was a terrible idea to remove the rivalry between Splinter and Shredder. The Turtles should've been sleek, stealthy, about April's height, of normal human strength, and wearing something much closer to what they usually wear. The action scenes should've been motion-captured and much more reserved. Shredder's armor should've just been normal armor with him being dangerous purely because of his fighting skills. April shouldn't have been played by Megan Fox and I agree that her role should've been dialed down. As for the sequel, it should be a reboot that doesn't involve Michael Bay and Megan Fox. It most likely won't be, but that's my only idea for the next movie.

Every TMNT film puts an emphases on one specific character and they sort of set the tone of the movie. The First one was Raph's movie, 2 was Donny's movie, 3 was Mikey's, TMNT was Leonardo's film. and the 2014 film is April's Movie. That's why the turtle come of as sidekicks because. April is the character that we're taking the ride with in this movie.

Aw, here we are.... First of all, BN; You are The Man!! Thank you for your contribution to KZfaq and the entertainment you bring to this website. Thank you for another great review!

I'm disappointed only one COWABUNGA!!!! Wish they said that more

Robin williams died today.

16:02 nothing will ever beat Andre getting way into a scene reenactment

I freakin love your laugh. It is so contagious! You also make very good points. You are my favorite!