Reel Nsight Episode 99 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

August 19, 2014

Introduction

U.S. Release Date - August 8, 2014
Tagline(s)
- The leader. The brains. The attitude. And Mikey.
- Mysterious. Dangerous. Reptilious. You've never seen heroes like this.
- Meet the new face of justice.
- Brothers become legends.
Synopsis - A group of mutated warriors face off against an evil kingpin who wants to take over New York.
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Rotten Tomatoes - 19%

Insight

Sprite Vapor, refreshing to the core.
Command line UNIX, for all your evil doing deeds.
I don't think Shredder tested the structural integrity after Spider-Man defeated The Lizard.

The Amazing Ninja Turtles

Summary

With great mutation comes great knife fights.
Reel Score - C
Positive(s)
- This generation's Hercules or Robin Hood
Negative(s)
- If you're going to copy The Amazing Spider-Man, why not show the laboratory experiments as well?
- If they were creating regenerative sludge, shouldn't Splinter self-heal

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Reel Nsight Episode 85 The Amazing Spider-Man 2

May 12, 2014

Introduction

U.S. Release Date - May 2, 2014
Tagline(s)
- No more secrets.
- His greatest battle begins.
- Rise of Electro
Synopsis - Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.
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Rotten Tomatoes - 54%

Insight

Richard Parker gets high speed in-flight internet. Meanwhile I'm over here in airplane mode.
Nothing good the happens at a UAC facility.
If there's an underground train station, Q branch can help make a state of the art vehicle based on your division's needs.
That computer's hard drive must have low RPM if it's buffering local content.
Save the destruction and call Dr. Manhattan.

Summary

In his off time, Spider-Man should make animated gifs for any occasion.
Reel Score - B
Positive(s)
- Slightly faster paced movie than the original
- Transformation of Electro
- Just enough origin story for Green Goblin
Negative(s)
- Spider-Man action scenes seemed less flashy

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May 5, 2014

Introduction

U.S. Release Date - July 3, 2012
Tagline(s) - The untold story beings.
Synopsis - Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on the collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner.
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Rotten Tomatoes - 73%

Insight

I'm Spiderman...Bing!
Raybanman! Because as a superhero, I should follow proper protection protocol.
The amount of Antiserum needed is -9 * (Serum / 136)
Swype for Android, courtesy of Oscorp.
I speak other languages. And when I say other languages, I mean one word.
When on assignment, label all equipment properly with one's name and no phone number or return address.

Summary

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