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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Movie - Uecrescent.org Review

Saturday 31 March 2007, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

“TMNT”-or “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for those, like me, who hate the new name and refuse to accept it-tries to revive the green crime-fighting team. Sadly, it just ends up leaving audiences wishing they were still back in the early ‘90s, when the Ninja Turtles were actually good.

This new film takes place after the third live-action film and opens with the turtles leading separate lives. They are thrown back together when an immortal billionaire, Max Winters (Patrick Stewart), hatches a plan to unleash monsters in New York City. The turtles must reunite to destroy this new evil with allies Casey Jones (Chris Evans) and April O’Neal (Sarah Michelle Gellar).

“TMNT” has major flaws that prevent it from being the great film we all know it should be. First, the movie does not seem to know who its target audience is.

The 20-somethings watching this film for nostalgia dislike the filmmakers’ decision to create cartoon monsters intended for children rather than include Shredder, the Turtles’ classic archenemy. But comments about relationships would go right over the heads of anyone younger than 12, making it clear that children were not the intended audience. Director Kevin Munroe should have geared the film toward one age group instead of trying to be inclusive with this retelling.

The second major flaw was the animation, done a la “Shrek” or “Toy Story.” But the characters are too dark to be created with computer-generated imagery-it would be like making “Batman” with CGI. Munroe needed live-action or a cartoon like the ‘90s series to captivate viewers.

“TMNT” is just a movie trying to capitalize on its cult following, but also trying to reinvent itself to reach a younger audience with storylines and animation that conflict.

I would only recommend this film to someone who was a fan of the comics, TV show or movies. The nostalgic memories might be worth the price of admission.