Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze - A Critical Analysis

In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze" and share their honest opinions about it. They express their disappointment with the lack of violence and character development in the film, discussing how it fell short of their expectations.

The hosts start by dissecting the opening montage of people eating pizza, which surprisingly made them feel grossed out by pizza itself. They also criticize the character of Kino and his creepy behavior towards women, highlighting the problematic portrayal.

One major point of discussion is the lack of intense fighting and the dancing-like choreography in the fight scenes. The hosts express their dissatisfaction with this approach, feeling that it diminished the excitement and intensity they were hoping for.

The hosts also touch on the turtles' mutation and the confusion surrounding their appearance. They mention the heavy and uncomfortable turtle suits worn by the actors, joking about the limited breathing and carbon dioxide buildup inside the suits. They even reveal that the weight of the animatronics in the turtles' heads caused the actors to break their ankles during filming.

Another topic of conversation is the consistency of the turtle voices throughout different mediums, with each turtle having a distinct personality. They also discuss April O'Neil's character, describing her as a mix of amusement, frustration, and a motherly figure, but also highlighting the sexualization and excessive paperwork she is subjected to.

The hosts bring up the movie's inclusion of jokes about French and European culture, as well as references to Ralph Nader and Bugs Bunny cartoons. They find these references interesting but question their relevance to the overall story.

Furthermore, the hosts explore the turtles' dissatisfaction with their origin story, which leads them to search for a more exciting version. They discuss the implications of this storyline and how it affects the overall narrative.

Lastly, the hosts touch on the villain Shredder and his henchmen, who surprisingly do not participate in fights but instead use mutant babies to fight for them. They analyze this choice and its impact on the movie's action sequences.

One highlight of the film that the hosts mention is Vanilla Ice's rap song "Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go." They discuss the song's catchy nature and the turtles' involvement in a choreographed dance, finding it to be a memorable moment in an otherwise disappointing movie.

If you're a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise or enjoy critical analysis of movies, this episode provides a thought-provoking discussion on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze." Join the hosts as they delve into the film's flaws and highlights, offering their unique perspectives on this beloved franchise.

Go Ninja! Go Ninja! Go!!! Adam Pally joins Paul, Jason, and June to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze LIVE from Irving Plaza in New York City. They cover the horrific amount of pizza, why these are the most charmless turtles imaginable, April O’Neil’s strange relationship with the turtles, and more. Plus, we hear from Vanilla Ice himself on how Ninja Rap was born. (Originally released 06/26/2015)

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