Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Name: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Released: 2016-08-11
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Brian Tee, Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett

IDW Publishing

1 hr 38 min

2016

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Storyline

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows picks up after the events of the first film, with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—Leonardo (Johnny Knoxville), Donatello (Tyler Perry), Michelangelo (Noel Fisher), and Raphael (Alan Ritchson)—continuing their fight against crime in New York City. Despite their success in battling the Shredder (Brian Tee), the Turtles are still forced to hide in the shadows, and their presence is largely unknown to the public.

However, their lives take a dramatic turn when the Shredder escapes custody with the help of a new ally, the mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry), who is working on a dangerous project involving alien technology. They team up with the villainous mutants Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (Stephen Amell), turning them into giant, rampaging beasts. Together, they plan to bring the powerful alien warlord Krang (voiced by Brad Garrett) to Earth and use his technology to take control of the planet.

With the help of their ally, April O’Neil (Megan Fox), and new friends like Casey Jones (Stephen Amell), the Turtles must stop Shredder, Krang, and their growing army before they destroy New York and the world. The film mixes action, comedy, and adventure as the Turtles face their biggest challenge yet.

Content rating 12

Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 30/05/2025

Cast

Alan Ritchson Brian Tee Megan Fox Stephen Amell Will Arnett

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Cast & Crew

Alan Ritchson

Brian Tee

Megan Fox

Stephen Amell

Will Arnett

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Review - 5/10 Rating

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a loud, over-the-top action film that delivers on spectacle but falls short on substance. Directed by Dave Green, the film takes the franchise in a more comic-accurate direction, with the Turtles embracing their colorful, quirky personalities, and a larger emphasis on the cartoonish villains fans have come to expect. However, while this shift may please longtime fans of the series, it doesn’t completely mask the movie’s many flaws.

The CGI effects are as eye-popping as ever, particularly in the sequences featuring the mutant villains Bebop and Rocksteady, and the final showdown with Krang. The Turtles’ chemistry and the banter between them are charming and funny, but the film struggles to balance its chaotic action sequences with any real character development. While the film moves quickly from one action set piece to another, it doesn’t leave much room for emotional stakes, leaving the characters feeling one-dimensional.

Tyler Perry and Stephen Amell offer solid performances, but their characters, especially Amell’s Casey Jones, are underdeveloped. The movie’s humor is hit or miss, and while the action is entertaining, it’s not enough to elevate the film beyond being a spectacle-driven, CGI-heavy adventure. For fans of the franchise, Out of the Shadows delivers what they expect, but it lacks the heart and depth needed to make it memorable. 5/10.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Trivia

Did You Know?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is the sequel to the 2014 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and is based on the comic book series created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
The film introduces classic TMNT villains Bebop (a warthog) and Rocksteady (a rhino), who were fan-favorites in the animated series and are brought to life with impressive CGI.
The character of Casey Jones, portrayed by Stephen Amell, was one of the most anticipated characters for fans. His character is a vigilante who works alongside the Turtles, fighting crime in New York City.
Krang, the alien warlord, is voiced by Brad Garrett, best known for his role as Robert Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Tyler Perry plays the mad scientist Baxter Stockman, a character originally introduced in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics.
The Turtles were voiced by actors Johnny Knoxville, Noel Fisher, Alan Ritchson, and Jeremy Howard, who also performed the motion capture for their respective characters.
The film’s direction took the Turtles in a more light-hearted and cartoonish direction, moving away from the darker tones of the first movie and embracing the tone of the classic animated series.
The iconic Turtle van, a staple of the franchise, makes an appearance in the film, complete with its retro, weaponized design.
Megan Fox returns as April O’Neil, but her role in this sequel is less prominent compared to the first film, with the focus shifting more to the Turtles and their new adventures.
Out of the Shadows was meant to be a much closer adaptation of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoons, featuring more of the characters and elements from the franchise’s 1980s roots.