I really admired the acting ability shown by Megan Fox in this scene.

But, let’s face it, the movie wasn’t great.

At first I wondered if I was too old to enjoy the magic that made the turtles great as a child.

With this in mind, it’s easy to see why I had my hesitations when I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows had been green-lit.

Yet, somehow I found myself anxiously waiting in the cinema for some certified turtle power.

And you want to know something?

I am very glad I decided to give the franchise a second chance, because what I encountered was something amazing.

OK, the movie is far from an Oscar winner, but boy can it evoke some nostalgia.

The film really nailed the feel of the cartoon from the late 80s/early 90s, but presented it in a way that only 2016 CGI could.

It was loaded with fast-paced action, had Megan Fox, was 3D and was the perfect length.

Did I mention it has Megan Fox and is in 3D?

Remember these awesome characters? Well they are back.Source:Twitter

Bebop and Rocksteady look pretty similar to the cartoon.Source:Supplied

But, seriously, the movie left its predecessor for dead.

The reason for its success is the fact this film includes vital characters the first was missing.

These include Bebop, Rocksteady, Krang and Casey Jones (Stephen Amell).

Joining these new additions are Veron Fenwick (Will Arnett), Shredder, members of the Foot Clan, the turtles (obviously) and Splinter.

TMNT: Out of the Shadows also has April O’Niel and she is played by a 3D Megan Fox.

More exciting than all of these characters is the inclusion of Krang — the brain-like supervillain banished from Dimension X to Earth.

Not only were all of these characters included in the movie, but they worked together so brilliantly that I found myself in an psychedelic-esque trance, having uncontrollable flashbacks of nostalgia from the cartoon series that defined childhood.

Krang and Shredder plotting something sinister.Source:Supplied

I was a big fan, had all of the action figures, accessories and rarely missed an episode — so this was a big deal for me.

While the roided up turtles and Casey Jones were impressive, the real heroes of the movie were the villains.

As for the plot of the movie, all you really need to know is the bad guys want to destroy the world and the turtles are out to stop them.

The premise isn’t all the necessary because the movie is action-packed, has epic fight scenes, explosions and stuff flying out of the screen at every chance given.
While some 3D movies suck, this film nailed it.

The best way to describe the action would be it included everything your 14-year-old self would find awesome.

I refuse to make a Megan Fox joke here because that would be too easy.

The Turtles are seriously jacked. Must be training with The Rock.Source:Supplied

I could continue to ramble on about the specifics of the film, but I don’t see the point.

For young kids unfamiliar to the franchise, the movie is fun and enjoyable.

But for those a little older in the world, TMNT: Out of the Shadows is fantastic.

Immediately following the movie, I went home and watched the cartoon series online.

But, my sense of nostalgia began long before I left the cinema.

I went in with the hopes the movie wouldn’t be dirt and left feeling a sense of home with remnants of much simpler time.

Cowabunga, dudes.

Oh and while we’re on the topic of live-action movies from my childhood favourites, it’s about time we see a Biker Mice from Mars movie. Am I right?

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