Film

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Name: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2014
Cast: Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, Megan Fox

Other titles called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the 1990 film.

A goofy, kinetic action-comedy that treats its absurd premise with total sincerity. Four wise-cracking mutant turtles fight crime in New York with plenty of quips, CGI spectacle, and genuine slapstick charm. It's unpretentious fun designed to entertain kids and nostalgic adults without breaking a sweat.

TMDb rating

3.0

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