Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993): Better Than You Remember? | Just That Film Podcast

Send us Fan MailCowabunga! Charlie and guest speaker Sunny Mann, discuss the maligned movie sequel about the time travelling turtles…In this episode of Just That Film Podcast, we travel back in time with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), the ambitious third instalment in the original live-action Turtle trilogy.Directed by Stuart Gillard, the film stars Elias Koteas as Casey Jones and also in a dual role as Whit, alongside Paige Turco as April O’Neil, with the Heroes in a Half Shell embarking on a time-travelling adventure to feudal Japan. Swapping the streets of New York for samurai battles and ancient castles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III offers a unique twist on the beloved franchise.We discuss the film’s change in tone, the new turtle suits, martial arts action, humour, and how it compares with the first two films. We also explore why the sequel divided fans on release but has developed a nostalgic following among those who grew up with it.Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III an underrated family adventure, or is it the weakest entry in the original trilogy?🎬 Topics include:• The Turtles’ adventure in feudal Japan• Elias Koteas returning as Casey Jones• The time travel storyline• The new animatronic turtle suits• Favourite action scenes and comedy moments• How it compares with the first two films• Nostalgia for the original TMNT trilogy• Does it deserve another look?🎙️ New episodes covering classic, cult, and modern films every week.#TMNT3 #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TMNT #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #1990sMovies #Nostalgia #JustThatFilmPodcastFind us on:YouTube, TikTok & Instagram.Email [email protected]