HEROES in a half shell … Turtle power!

They are teenagers, mutants, ninjas and they are turtles. For the fans of the cartoons series, TMNT is a must watch. Not because it brings the four characters to life after a long gap, but because you get to know why they listened to Splinter, why April O’ Neil was close to the quartet and why they all loved pizza!

The film follows the original story of the turtles who grew up in the sewers of New York, learnt ninjutsu from a mutated rat and, as a daily routine, save the city from certain destruction. The villain Shredder and his background story also make it to the screen but none is as interesting as April O’ Neil’s connection to the crime fighters. You will have to watch the movie to know the connection; I am not going to ruin the suspense.

The turtles might look alien, but that’s because they are animated characters in the real world. Their interaction is lifelike and enjoyable, because they are exactly like the description mentioned in the lyrics of the original Turtles TV series.

Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines, Raphael is cool and Michelangelo is a party dude! Their bandanas match their personality while the dialogues take you back in time.

Veteran actor Tony Shalhoub is the voice behind Splinter but at times it looks as if you are watching a dubbed movie rather than 3D animated one. Megan Fox as April O’ Neil outshines all as she comes out as beauty with brains. She is loveable in every scene.

The stars, of course, are the heroes in a half shell. They are a lot different from each other, unlike the previous movies where they all looked the same. Leonardo is the leader, Raphael has muscles, Donatello is a nerd with glasses while Michelangelo is Michelangelo! The elevator scene will stick in your mind for sure since it gives you an idea that all these four care about is enjoying whatever they do, and winning in style. Cowabunga!