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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Imagi Entertainment, Mirage Studios, The Weinstein Company Distribution (US): Warner Bros. Pictures Director(s): Kevin Munroe Producer(s): Michael J. Arnold, Frederick U. Fierst, Thomas K. Gray, Felix Ip, Francis Kao, Peter Laird, Gary Richardson, Galen Walker, Paul Wang Written by: Kevin Munroe (Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird - creators of comic book and characters) Cinematography/Camera: Stephen G. Lumley Music: Klaus Badelt Film Editing: John Damien Ryan Casting: Dawn Hershey Production Design: Simon Murton Art Direction: Mon Cheung, Simon Murton, Ahtam Tam Viewed At: Driftwood Theater 6 Since it has been two weeks since I viewed this film there is little I can tell you about it you do not already know. The only benefits to proceeding with this analysis so long after the opening day are 1) for the folks who wait until a film is released on video, 2) for our overseas friends who typically must wait a few weeks after the US release of a film to make it to their country and 3) more datapoints for our research. Also since it has been two weeks since I viewed this film there is little I can remember about it ... pieces and parts that make little sense now. However, that I cannot remember the details of a film is not a problem for the CAP analysis model. The CAP-MW Media Worksheets take care of doing the "remembering" for me. There is where I note all the assaults on morality and decency found in a film. I may not be able any longer to give you much of a plot and story discussion but by using the Media Worksheets I could take years to give you the Findings/Scoring section and it would be just as accurate as if it were the day of the viewing. TMNT (IV - the fourth TMNT movie) is a reviving of the crime fighting foursome under the sage leadership of sensei Master Splinter (voice of Mako). April (voice of Sarah Michelle Gellar) is back as is the bat-wielding crime fighter Casey Jones (voice of Chris Evans). In this installment, two of the boys remain in a locked horns posture as the leadership is challenged by malcontentism. This friction is a problem with the effectiveness of the four boys ... especially when it as caused a reducing in force to three. Once attitudes are defeated, the entourage fight Maximillian J. Winters (voice of Patrick Stewart) who is set to release 13 monsters on New York. This time, the Foot helps. That the Foot helps would seem to say teamwork is a theme of this story. And it is. So are forgiveness, appreciation of individuality and atonement of one's past. While these features are indeed positive in nature, they are shrouded in behaviors not really compatible with such noble goals. These matters are discussed by investigation area below. The listing in the Findings/Scoring section is the most complete accounting of findings. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) Though an animated feature, TMNT is quite violent. Indeed, by sheer numbers of episodes of violence, the violence envelope of this film is equivalent to some R-rated films. Thee is somewhat intense animated battle violence, a battlefield strewn with dead bodies and automatic gunfire to kill. There is much sword play and fighting with piecing weapons with at least one implied killing by sword. Reckless driving and extreme skateboard action violence add to the violence influences. But the most of the violence content is in crime-fighting and action violence. Such extent of violent behaviors may serve to desensitize our youth and might not be that with which we should entertain ourselves. [Prov. 3:31, Rom. 12:18, 1 Tim. 2:1 - 3] Impudence/Hate (I) I noted not one use of the three/four letter word vocabulary as a review noted. But take that not as "gospel." Sometimes different cuts of films are shown at the same time. The one you see if you watch this film may have some profanity. Or I just plain missed it. The only matters of impudence and/or hate I noted were brutality and lies. In 2 Tim. 3:3 God speaks negatively of brutality. And even more negatively about lying. [Rev. 21:8] Sexual Immorality (S) A couple times the boys are posed in such a way as to expose the skin of their crotches. There can be only one reason for this. [1 John 2:26] And twice one of the female characters was noted as dressing to maximize the female form and/or skin exposure. Drugs/Alcohol (D) There were no instances of drinking, smoking, illegal drugs or abuse of prescription drugs noted. Offense to God (O) Portrayal of immortality [1 Tim. 6:13 - 16], one use of God's name in vain without the four letter expletive [Deut. 5:11], bringing stone to life and the calling of another "Fool" [Matt. 5:22] comprise the content applicable to this investigation area. Murder/Suicide (M) No murders or suicides were noted. Note that deaths by warfare or police action are incorporated into the Wanton Violence/Crime investigation area. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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 Wanton Violence/Crime (W) Impudence/Hate (I) Sexual Immorality (S) Drugs/Alcohol (D): Offense to God (O) Murder/Suicide (M) |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our more than eight years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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