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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) (BD) [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Kids & Family |
Format | Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Blu-ray, NTSC |
Contributor | Steve Barron, Todd W. Langen, Raymond Chow, Elias Koteas, Bobby Herbeck, Simon Fields, Judith Hoag, Graham Cottle, Toshishiro Obata, Kim Dawson, David Chan, Raymond Serra See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 33 minutes |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) (BD) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is the live-action, feature film adaptation of the cult comic book and the popular animated television show. After prolonged exposure to radiation, four teenage turtles--Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello--have mutated into ninjas and have begun living in the sewers of a large city. Under the guidance of a ninja master Splinter the Rat and television reporter April, the Turtles embark on a mission to run crime out of the city and battle the warlord Shredder. Year: 1990 Director: Steve Barron Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Corey Feldman
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Item model number : 1000169205
- Director : Steve Barron
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Widescreen, Blu-ray, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 33 minutes
- Release date : December 18, 2012
- Actors : Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Raymond Serra, Toshishiro Obata
- Producers : David Chan, Raymond Chow, Graham Cottle, Kim Dawson, Simon Fields
- Studio : WarnerBrothers
- ASIN : B0099KGJO8
- Writers : Todd W. Langen, Bobby Herbeck
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #17,865 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #522 in Kids & Family Blu-ray Discs
- #2,013 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs
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The story is about a new wave of mysterious crimes sweeping through New York City by an organization known as the Foot Clan. Reporter April O’Neil (Judith Hoag) covers the story and soon finds herself being attacked. She's rescued by the Ninja Turtles and they become the targets of the Foot Clan and their Leader, the Shredder (James Saito). The first thing to examine is the presentation of the Turtles themselves. They’re brought to life with a combination of detailed costumes and puppetry, both of which are surprisingly convincing. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is responsible for the development of the puppets and they look great; without any reliance on computer animation, this is as good as they could ever look in a live action film. A lot of credit must also be given to the puppeteers and choreographers, because the Turtles can also move really well, pulling off some impressive fight sequences. It’s clear that martial artists are inside these costumes and their ability to fight while wearing them is commendable.
The characters of the Turtles are all fairly likeable as well; Rafael (Josh Pais) being the most prominently featured due to his personal struggle with his anger. Donatello (voiced by Corey Feldmen) and Michelangelo (Robbie Rist) are the comic relief, with Leonardo (Brian Tochi) serving mostly as the counterpoint to Rafael. Although Rafael’s anger is a conflict for at least the first half of the movie, towards the end it’s dropped altogether. It’s a shame because, of all the subplots, Rafael’s isolation is the most interesting. There are also some other characters like their wise master Splinter (Kevin Clash) who is, as mentioned before, a giant rat, the reporter April, and another vigilante named Casey Jones (Elias Koteas). They’re all relatively likable and add to the fun of the story, Casey Jones in particular. Elias Koteas plays him as a dumb, but well intentioned ex-hockey player who uses his excess strength to beat up criminals with a variety of sports equipment (ranging from hockey sticks to cricket bats).
The plot isn’t terribly complex (though I think less is more with characters like these), and most of what happens to the main characters is only due to the actions of others around them, as opposed to anything they accomplish personally. What's really one of the biggest drawbacks to the film, and these characters in general, is how instantly dated they are. They’re very much a product of their times, as none of their catchphrases are even remotely used today. Many of the one-liners fall flat and expressions like “Radical” and “Cowabunga”, which were barely popular even then, are now nearly forgotten. Where the film truly succeeds however, is in its tone. It manages to bring these characters to life in a real world (meaning characters like Bebop and Rocksteady do not exist here), maintaining a delicate balance between taking itself too seriously and becoming a parody of itself altogether.
One example might be the origin story sequences in which Splinter reveals to April how they all came to be. It’s a silly story, but told from the authoritative voice of a wise old master. A sillier element might be how the turtles can apparently walk the streets of New York without being recognized as long as they wear a fedora hat and trench coat, but it also helps that the villain, the Shredder (who bares a few similarities to Darth Vader, at one point even telling his underlings “I am your father”), treats the Turtles as a real threat, regardless of the way they look and act. There's a lot of humor, and much of it is accompanied by the cheesy soundtrack, but there are also some scenes that make the characters feel more realized and developed. The scene in which the four Turtles meditate and communicate with Splinter for instance, feels quite genuine. It’s also surprising how violent this film is. That’s not to say that there’s a whole lot of bloodshed, but there's a good deal of martial arts action to be found here. There are only a few instances of more cartoony action, and I think it’s possible that more inspiration was drawn from the grittier comics than the child-oriented cartoon series.
Overall, this is the best theatrical version of these characters that there's ever going to be. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a fun comic book film that's also a time capsule for its day.
Parental Advisory: This is a martial arts film so expect violence, though thankfully it's all mild and no blood, the turtles don't kill anyone, just render their foes incapacitated. The only blood you'll see is storywise when Splinter tells his story to one kid, where someone kills another, you'll see it for a brief nanosecond. The language is mild too with Raphael mostly coming from saying D***, plus G*D, and B****in'. The sex is limited to a relationship between April and Casey which includes massaging the shoulders and a passionate kiss. Lastly Shredder could frighten youngsters.
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普通に再生出来るし、字幕がないだけで簡単な英語だし何度も観てる映画だから理解に関して問題なし。
しかも、ジャケットが秀逸。
そう、こんなふうなシンプルなジャケットがいいんですよ。
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そういう意味でも、このDVDはベストです。