The sequel to 2014’s hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes home in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Blu-Ray pack. Featuring the debut of Stephen Amell as fan-favorite character Casey Jones, Tyler Perry as Baxter Stockman, WWE Superstar Sheamus & Gary Anthony Williams as Rocksteady and Bebop respectively, Brad Garrett as Krang, and Brian Tee as Shredder, with the main cast from the original film retaining their roles, this sequel is most certainly better than its predecessor in every way.

Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is an 2014 action film, it is produced by Platinum Dunes and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It releases on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 20th.

The Turtles return to protect New York.

The sequel to the 2014 film reboot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a definite step up in the Turtles’ live-action incarnation. Featuring a stellar cast, both live-action and voice, better action sequences than it’s predecessor, and a story that’s way more fun, Out of the Shadows has more than one reason for fans of the long-running franchise to give it a try.

Bebop and Rocksteady make their return to film.

THE GOOD: The acting performances throughout the film are much improved upon the original, the script seemed more polished, and the story is more enjoyable. With the introduction of Casey, Bebop & Rocksteady, and Krang; four central characters to the TMNT canon, it’s as if they went with a more fan friendly direction for the sequel.

Casey Jones fights the Foot Clan.

THE BAD: Master Splinter is unfortunately an afterthought in the film, only making a total of maybe 3-4 appearances throughout the entire thing.

The Krang attacks New York.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a fun, less complex sequel to it’s less than acclaimed predecessor. The script, acting performances, and overall tone of the sequel far out weight the original film. Even the toughest of TMNT critics would find a thing or two enjoyable about Out of the Shadows. Otaku Dome Gives Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows an 80 out of 100.