Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - re:View

Summary by Krater

Freddie Williams, a DC Comics artist, joins Red Letter Media to discuss the 1990 live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, comparing its tone, practical effects, and story elements to the original Mirage comics and the animated series.

From the video

Answers: What do the creators of Red Letter Media and guest Freddie Williams think of the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie?

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 movie review
• Mirage comic books vs TMNT movie
• TMNT practical effects and Henson creatures
• Shredder's death in comics vs movie
• TMNT roleplaying game history

What it concludes

• The 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie successfully balances goofy elements with a gritty, adult atmosphere.
• The 1990 film's faithfulness to the original Mirage comics makes it the best live-action TMNT movie.
• Jim Henson's creature shop practical effects in the first movie hold up better than the sequels.
• Splinter is considered the best character in the 1990 film due to his portrayal and design.