When a dangerous villain known as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan emerge from the shadows to seize control of New York City, four unlikely brothers rise to fight him. Born from the ooze and trained in the art of ninjutsu, these Turtle brothers must work with fearless reporter April O'Neil to save their city and their family. The fate of New York rests on their shelled shoulders as they face overwhelming odds.

The 2014 reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its generic plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on CGI. However, the film found significant commercial success, appealing to a younger audience and fans of the franchise. Audience reception was generally more favorable than critical, with many appreciating the action sequences and the nostalgic elements.

• Critics found the film's plot predictable and the characters lacking depth, with many criticizing the overabundance of CGI.
• While visually impressive in parts, the movie was often seen as a missed opportunity for a more engaging superhero narrative.
• Despite the negative reviews, the film's action and humor were sometimes highlighted as redeeming qualities for younger viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally had a mixed reaction, with many appreciating the action and the familiar characters, while others found the story to be weak and the humor not consistently landing.

Nominated for 4 Teen Choice Awards (including Choice Summer Movie), 3 MTV Movie + TV Awards (including Best Fight), and 3 People's Choice Awards (including Favorite Movie Duo). It won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie Voice (for Johnny Knoxville as Leonardo).

Megan Fox was cast as April O'Neil despite public statements she had made about Michael Bay's previous "Transformers" films, which had reportedly angered Bay. Bay, who produced this film, claimed he decided to cast Fox after seeing a photo of her that reminded him of the original April O'Neil.