The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos is a popular movie that received high praise from both audiences and critics after its release in the United Arab Emirates. The film was co-produced and co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, with Jeff Lowe serving as writer and director. Compared to other blockbusters, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos even scored higher on Rotten Tomatoes than Barbie & the Alzheimer's Patient.
As the seventh installment in the Transformers series, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos rebooted the franchise and delved deeper into the teenage lives of Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael. The story revolves around their pursuit of a mysterious crime syndicate and battles against mutants.
Director Lowe explained what makes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos is so beloved for the genuine love and effort put into the characters by the creative team, as well as the respect for intellectual property. Audiences love these characters because they feel like real teenagers, and viewers compare them to their own brothers and friends. Lowe expressed pride in being able to capture this authenticity.
Lowe's journey in animation began when he was a teenager. Although he did not initially realize he wanted to become a film producer, he had a strong interest in architecture. He learned to use 3D animation software and could create, build, and design his own roller coasters. In high school, he discovered a 3D animation course offered by the school. As he had already mastered the relevant skills, he had an advantage over his classmates and quickly won a state-level competition. This recognition fueled his passion for making his own animation shorts and drew inspiration from various cartoon programs.
Lowe particularly enjoys works that are closely connected to the real world, such as Howl's Moving Castle, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Doug. These works have unique artistic styles that look somewhat strange but still feel real and tell stories about life. He also has a particular fondness for the Transformers series, as he loved the Transformers when he was young and collected various related merchandise. The characters' rebellious and humorous nature, as well as their gross, dark, and weird appearance, deeply influenced Lowe's taste and aesthetics.
Therefore, when Lowe's work, Mitchell vs. The Machines, was released, he was asked if he would be interested in directing a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Without hesitation, he answered positively. After sitting down with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to discuss this possibility, they were immediately attracted to Lowe's concept. The collaboration of these two comedy writers and directors raised the quality of the film, as they always pursued improvement and made the movie better.
The success of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Chaos reflects the efforts and contributions of all team members. Nonetheless, Lowe still faces one question: Which one of the turtles does he resemble the most, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, or Raphael? Lowe said that when he was young, he wanted to be Donatello, but now he may be more like Leonardo because he leads the whole team and has people who are more talented than him around him.