Alien at the Movies

It's the Battle of New York meets the Death Star when our brothers in green must step out of the shadows with the aid from some brothers in blue to spoil Shredder & Krang's scheme for world domination. This latest sequel to the TMNT franchise manages to capture the spirit & fun of the unforgettable cartoon series while upscaling it's action thrills whether it's inspired by "Fast & Furious" vehicle chases or "Deliverance" rapids river bobbing or "Die Another Day" plane hijacking. These CGI Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feel real & believable because they are infused with individual personalities and speak like real teenagers & brothers. April O'Neil (Megan Fox) snoops, Casey Jones skates with a hockey stick, Bebop & Rocksteady are cartoony idiots, and Tyler Perry plays a mad scientist as if he was Urkel grownup. For nostalgic childhood fun, check out these heroes in a half shell. Cowabunga dude! Turtle Power!

Alien gives it 3 "tuck & roll" stars out of 4.