The original, bodacious live-action adaptation of the cartoon/toy franchise. The origin story utilised Jim Henson-created latex costumes and puppetry to...
The original, bodacious live-action adaptation of the cartoon/toy franchise. The origin story utilised Jim Henson-created latex costumes and puppetry to bring the mutant teens to life.
When the NYPD can't stop a crime wave caused by The Shredder and his Foot Clan, four vigilantes rise - Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael. The foursome are trained by rodent ninja Splinter and work with reporter April O'Neil (Judith Hoag) as they fight to take back the city.
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Where to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
43 %54 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %252,623 reviewsAudience score rating
"Scores with its generally engaging tongue-in-cheek humor."
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Variety
Variety"Between the dubbed dialogue and the dark visuals, the cumulative effect is curiously dislocating."
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Time Out
Time Out"Nowhere near as bad as it might have been."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A well-rounded, unpretentious, very funny, knockabout adventure -- subtly blended so that it's fun for all the family."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) | Details
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA, Hong Kong
