Customer Ratings & Reviews

I don't like this. I thought I already reviewed this one may be up at the Ron review of the wrong movie, oops. Little boys would like this but it's definitely not a movie that should be bought for little girls! And there's violence in it.

Kids loved it, the graphics are funny to look to look and compared to todays CGI.

It's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles it's kind of what you expect it's the movie

This was a waste of my money. My son didn't enjoy this at all. It stays in the case. I would give it away

So, if you're not familiar with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (aka: TMNT), then I suggest checking out Wikipedia.org or just searching Google. There are plenty of fan sites built to this franchise. This DVD set actually comes from the original TMNT series which aired in 1987 and ran for about 9 years. During this time, the TMNT franchise was at its peak, as Playmate was scrambling to bring fans into the series which would later be used solely to sell a toy line. The premise of TMNT is a little more complex than most cartoons of its time. A man named Humato Yoshi was banished to New York after being suspected of plotting to kill a grand master. Oroku Saki (his nemesis) followed him to New York and tried to kill him with a radioactive mutagen. The mutagen cause Yoshi to transform into a rat, while Yoshi's pet turtles became humanoid. Yoshi trained the turtles in the martial arts, so they're now crime fighting heroes. They must now battle Oroku Saki (who now calls himself the Shredder) and his minions. Volume 2 starts with Return of the Shredder. In this episode, Shredder returns from Dimension X after being trapped there in the 5 part series pilot. Upon returning, he begins to strike against the Turtles and prepare for an invasion from Dimension X. The DVD ends with Return of the Technodrome, in which Shredder attempts to raise his battle station to the earth's surface. IF you've never seen the original 5 part pilot, TMNT Volume 2 is episodic enough to fill you in on what's what. Basically, a henchman appears and you just kinda know he's evil. That's the beauty of this series. Also, there are about 4 episodes that are part of an ongoing story line. Unlike the majority of the series (which is very episodic), the continuity helps the TMNT franchise feel less like a marketing ploy and more like a serious series. What surprised me in this DVD was the action. Unlike the rest of the TMNT series, there's actually violence. The Turtles hold nothing back in fighting. They strike against the forces of evil with all they have, unlike later in the series where parent groups has complained about the Turtles being too violent. After this happened, the fights were reduced to slapstick routines. Most notable was Michelangelo's decreased usage of his nunchaku. Another interesting note is that the animation in this volume is pretty good. In comparison to the rest of the series, the animation here is only a notch below the current series (which mirrors Japanese anime). The sad story is that as the series aged, it became much more syndicated and the push was on producing more without regard for quality. Here in Volume 2, the quality is still a major factor. What I really didn't care for in this DVD is that every episode sets up the classic formula. As the series progresses, you get a distinct feeling for how an episode will play out. First, there's an insidious plot by Shredder. Somehow the Turtles catch wind of it. They then must figure out what Shredder's up to. After an initial confrontation, Shredder escapes or beats the Turtles. The Turtles regroup for a final showdown. The Turtle emerge victorious. Though it was a different time back in the 1980's, I would've appreciated a different approach to the main plot. With such a formulaic flow, it makes the outcome of every episode static. At times, it seems as if they have to stick to the formula, so they quickly write something to make the “happy ending.” It's a shame, since the current iteration of TMNT (started in 2002) has a much better plot line as the continuity from episode to episode leads into something bigger. All things considered, this is a show that kids may enjoy. With less violence than most television today, parents can show this to their kids without worry that they'll corrupt their children. I would recommend owning this DVD, though, I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to find it unless you're a hard core TMNT fan. It definitely has some replay value and is worth the $10 investment.

Purchased this for my two grandchildren ages 3 & 5. They can't stop watching it. The youngest thinks he is a turtle and wants to help save the good. This has brought great imagination to their young minds. I would recommend this movie for all young and old. We have also purchased the WII TMNT, after watching the movie, it was a great addition to their gaming collection. They have become a TMNT and are having a great time in their adventures trying to save New York. A lot of action and fun. A great addition to their game collection, they can not sit still while playing the game.

Great collection of the Ninja Turtles. Jump back in time to when the Turtles were one of the greatest cartoons ever in the late 80's/ early 90's. I recommend this DVD to everyone.

I loved these guys when I was younger. I'm glad that they put them on disc so the next generation can see them also.

Bought this DVD for my son. He loves watching the turtles.