What can you expect from Jeff Rowe’s animated TMNT reboot? A whole lotta punk-infused juvenile fun, that’s what! Yes, there are many reasons why this iteration of the turtle foursome works so well, but chief among them is the unique animation style. While it admittedly does take some getting used to, the unrefined and squiggly stylization, not to mention throwback colour pallet, pair perfectly with the zany teenage shenanigans at play. Speaking of which, the filmmakers really lean into the “teenage” aspect this time around, nailing the awkward angst and adolescent banter. The turtles’ young voice actors have great chemistry together and easily depict our heroes’ fun-loving brotherly charm. As for the other characters, well, I am not 100% sold on some of the drastic changes taken. For one, the turtles’ sensei, Splinter, is all but played for laughs here, being portrayed as an overbearing and dopy single father type. Sure, Jackie Chan gives the character a sympathetic and likable read, but gone are Splinter’s important lessons on “the way of the ninja” and self-discipline. As for franchise mainstay April O’Neil, I get why they chose to also make her a teenager, but I prefer April to be another parental figure for the turtles (at least she wears yellow). While this adaptation will no doubt ruffle some die-hard fans feathers, one thing everybody can surely agree on is that the soundtrack rocks! With Trent Reznor and his team tackling the score, and plenty of nostalgic needle drops thrown in, the energy never lets up! So yes, I say get your best green duds on and skateboard your way to the nearest movie theatre for a rad good time. Cowabunga!