This week, our rundown of the reasons Guardians of the Galaxy resonates with young viewers included the fact that the movie doesn’t take itself so seriously. Apparently Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, being released today, has taken the opposite approach, and according to one reviewer, “For a movie about talking reptiles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles takes itself way too seriously.” We’ll have to see this weekend whether the removal of some of the more silly and campy aspect of the franchise that Millennials remember and loved will impact this film’s success. (Vulture)
