Okay, it was a generic plot. So what. Almost every movie that comes out has the same exact generic plot where the main conflict is to save the city or world etc. Remember the Avengers and every sequel to it? And the incredibles, the Batman movies etc. We keep coming back for seconds with those films.
What was cinematic gold to me is the dynamic relationship between Raphael and leonardo. The tension between them you could cut with a knife and I loved that. I like how the movie finds a way to focus on the characters and their relationships with each other instead of focusing on the cliche plot. Oops, I thought I was reviewing TMNT circa 2007. I give the new version of teenage mutant ninja turtles a 1 star. I'd give it a zero if it was possible. Just go watch TMNT instead. Please.