Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1990, PG, 1 hr 40 min


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Runtime: 100 minutes
Studio: New Line Cinema
Country of Origin: United States

Franchise: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Franchise Position: 1

Four mutated turtles—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—trained in ninjitsu by their rat sensei, Splinter, battle the evil Shredder and his Foot Clan to protect New York City. When reporter April O’Neil becomes involved, the Turtles must save the city while maintaining their secret identities in the sewers below the city streets.

Ratings:
My Rating: 7.0/10
The Dove Foundation: PG
IMDb: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65% audience
Metacritic: 55/100
TMDb: 7.1/10

Critics Review:
The movie was praised for its entertaining mix of live-action and martial arts, faithful comic book adaptation, and the charm of its titular heroes. Critics noted that while some elements were campy, the film delivered fun action and adventure for a family audience.

Christian Perspective:
Themes of teamwork, loyalty, and using one’s abilities to protect others resonate with Christian values. The Turtles demonstrate courage and selflessness in defending the innocent.

Family Friendliness:
Rated PG for martial arts action and fantasy violence. Suitable for families, though younger children might find some action sequences intense.

Notable Songs:

“Turtle Power” by Partners in Kryme

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