the return of the turtles

Just watched the first episode of the new TMNT cartoon, and it kicks ass. It's more true to form with the Mirage comic books than with the original cartoon, which I like. No human flies, no mutant rhinos, no Krang, no cheesiness, no corniness, Michelangelo doesn't sound like a retarded surfer moron. It's dark, gritty, perfect for older kids and Mirage purists. Raphael is a disgruntled, angry impulsive hothead, instead of the wise-cracking jokester he was in the old show. That falls to Mikey now. Mike acts like he's got ADHD. It's cute. Don and Leo are basically the same, but Leo is much less annoying. I love it. I hope it goes on for another ten seasons.

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