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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) 4.8
The turtles find themselves transported back in time to ancient Japan. Director:Stuart GillardWriters:Kevin Eastman (based on characters created by), Peter Laird (based on characters created by), 1 more credit » |
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The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising. Written by Anonymous
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The Most Exciting Adventure in 400 Years See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for swashbuckling violence and mild language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 March 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Sacred Scroll of Death See more »Filming Locations:
Astoria, Oregon, USABox Office
Budget:
$17,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£523,324 (UK) (13 August 1993)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Donatello: Bingo! Gee, you guys *do* have a good educational system, don't you?
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This film was originally going to be followed by a fourth installment in the franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: The Next Mutation (Alternatively, The Foot Walks Again). It was being worked on by Turtles creator Kevin Eastman during 1995 - 1997. The plot was to be focused on the return of the Shredder, a mutation within the Turtles that gives them new powers and the introduction of a fifth turtle Kirby. Concept art was published by Heritage Auctions showcasing characters such as Fang, Shredder, Spyder, Nano Spyder, Super Shredder, Casey, Talbot, Lawson, Bugman and Evil April. The project was scrapped, however and the Turtles did not return to the format of feature film until 2007, in the animated feature TMNT. The title The Next Mutation was used for a short-lived live action show entitled Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. See more »Goofs
When the ninja turtles are running across the clay tile roof you can see that the tiles bounce like rubber as they run across them See more »Quotes
Kenshin: It will only work if the magic travellers each have the same weight.Donatello: Bingo! Gee, you guys *do* have a good educational system, don't you?
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Oh dear, if you're diabetic then I would seriously advise against watching this film. It' so sugary it'll rot the brain right out of your head.
Why on earth Eastman and Laird allowed this to be made is beyond me. It's soooooooo far removed from their black and white comic book. Okay, I know the cartoon series was too but the first movie did have a hard edge to it. I mean, take a look at the cover-the Turtles are smiling and happy. Then look a cover of one of the original comic books. They're almost always gritting their teeth and frowning. THAT'S how it should be. Not like this.
Even the animatronics look fake. The first 2 had a rather believable Splinter but now he's juddering and stiff and obviously operated by a couple of technicians loitering a few feet off camera. His voice is also totally different and he seems a touch more upbeat and lively. HARDLY the way Splinter is supposed to be.
The plot itself defies logic and there are massive holes all over the place. With such a dramatic change in locale from New York to Fuedal Japan you'd think the movie would take advantage of that and go nuts with imagination.
But sadly not. It just...goes nowhere. I mean, what is the deal with the character of Whit. Why does he look like the great, great, great grandfather of Casey Jones.
In fact, the return of Casey is the only reason I am not giving this a 1-star rating. It's a pretty wretched movie but Elias Koteas can make it a tiny bit less unbearable.
Hopefully the new cartoon show and the possibility of another (harder) movie will cancel this one out. It's nothing but dated, mindless fodder for under-fives. At the risk of repeating myself; this is NOT how the Turtles should be.
Extras are almost non-existent but the animated menus are cool. The 1.85:1 anamorphic picture is in pretty good shape but the Dolby 5.1 track isn't up to much I'm afraid. The film was originally recorded in Dolby SR so this is obviously a remastering job. It's just adequate is all I'm saying.