TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) IS SO DANG GOOD!! MOVIE REACTION!! TMNT 1990
Deep Dive Reaction: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Film Analysis
Revisit the gritty, groundbreaking 1990 live-action classic to see how Jim Henson's creature effects hold up and recapture the heart of 90s cinema.
Short Summary
- The film's practical creature effects from Jim Henson's Creature Shop still deliver impressive, tangible magic decades later.
- The core emotional dynamic between the four brothers and Master Splinter remains powerfully effective, grounding the action.
- The 1990 movie was the highest-grossing independent film until The Blair Witch Project in 1999.
- Reviewers universally agree that anchovies are an unacceptable pizza topping.
Aaron and Johnald dive back into the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) to review the origin story, character dynamics, and groundbreaking physical effects. This episode contrasts the practical approach with modern CGI and celebrates the film’s unique blend of martial arts action, humor, and genuine heart.
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Top Comments (10)
I’m gonna say it. This is one of the best comic book movies ever made.
Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.
This is THE comic book movie. It is the perfect amalgamation between the comic and show
When TMNT came to theaters my dad pulled me out of school. Just to see this, because I pulled off a perfect straight A report card. That is one of the perfect days I have always remembered from my youth.
I love how grounded this movie is despite being about Ninja Turtles. That entire segment on the farm is honestly brilliant. Always great when a 90s kid action movie can take a step back and focus on the characters.
35 years later and this movie is still the best live action adaptation of TMNT
Originally instead of Critters, Raphael was gonna see Batman 1989 with Raphael saying “cool car”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Reaction: https://youtu.be/Iz3-LOJxHrQ - Defeat the Foot when you Ninja That *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *Full Reaction* Watch Along & MORE For *Royal Rejects* : https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Become A Righteous Reject By Grabbing One Of Our *RR* Tees : https://www.rejectnationshop.com/
My mom invited my entire 5th grade class to see TMNT for my birthday on opening day in March 1990. The line circled the whole theater twice. We went in as kids and left as Ninjas🥷
Fun fact: No major studio was willing to front the money for this film. It is, by definition, an indie film.
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Top Comments (10)
I’m gonna say it. This is one of the best comic book movies ever made.
Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.
This is THE comic book movie. It is the perfect amalgamation between the comic and show
When TMNT came to theaters my dad pulled me out of school. Just to see this, because I pulled off a perfect straight A report card. That is one of the perfect days I have always remembered from my youth.
I love how grounded this movie is despite being about Ninja Turtles. That entire segment on the farm is honestly brilliant. Always great when a 90s kid action movie can take a step back and focus on the characters.
35 years later and this movie is still the best live action adaptation of TMNT
Originally instead of Critters, Raphael was gonna see Batman 1989 with Raphael saying “cool car”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Reaction: https://youtu.be/Iz3-LOJxHrQ - Defeat the Foot when you Ninja That *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *Full Reaction* Watch Along & MORE For *Royal Rejects* : https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Become A Righteous Reject By Grabbing One Of Our *RR* Tees : https://www.rejectnationshop.com/
My mom invited my entire 5th grade class to see TMNT for my birthday on opening day in March 1990. The line circled the whole theater twice. We went in as kids and left as Ninjas🥷
Fun fact: No major studio was willing to front the money for this film. It is, by definition, an indie film.