Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Seen it?1991 | 88 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$80 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 174K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Pressman
- Brian TochiLeonardo (voice)
- Laurie FasoRaphael (voice)
- Robbie RistMichelangelo (voice)
- Adam CarlDonatello (voice)
- Paige TurcoApril O'Neil
- David WarnerProfessor Jordon Perry
- Kevin ClashSplinter
- François ChauShredder
- David McCharenShredder (voice)
- Frank WelkerRahzar / Tokka (voice)