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15 Feb

Jonathan Liebesman in Talks to Direct Ninja Turtles

It's been a while since we've last heard anything regarding the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot currently in the works from Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes.  Last we knew, the script (from Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec) was completed...and that's about it.  Now it appears as though a director is now in negotiations for the project.

I'm not honestly sure how to take this news.  I've been incredibly anxious for any news on the next Ninja Turtles film (I freaking love this franchise), but I'm not sure about this one.  According to Variety, Jonathan Liebesman (Battle Los Angeles, Wrath of the Titans) is now in talks to direct the upcoming film adaptation.  While we know the script is finished, plot details are being kept under wraps...

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Honestly, I was hoping for a director with a little more experience in this particular type of action genre.  Sure, he's got action experience, but we're talking with big explosions, guns, and massive titans...not exactly the hand-to-hand intensity of the Turtles.  On top of that...Liebesman seems like a wild card.  I enjoyed parts of Battle Los Angeles but ultimately the film was the most exciting movie in which absolutely nothing happened.  The story went no where, and I couldn't have cared about any of the characters.  The action was cool...but that was about it. 

We haven't seen Wrath of the Titans yet, and while the trailers look exciting and interesting...I saw the first movie.  And hated it.  A lot.  I know Liebesman had nothing to do with that first movie, but all that means is he's still unproven.  Who knows, this may be a good thing.  It all really boils down to how good of a script there is to start with.  So what do you guys think of this news?

-Jordan

Jordan Maison

Jordan Maison

A film/video editor at heart, Jordan dips his hands in many areas of filmmaking, including producing and VFX, all run from his personal production company Solid Studios.

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