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- The Turtles' reunion with Splinter at the end.
- Just before the fade to the credits, while Leo, Donny, and Mikey are dancing in celebration, Raph, who throughout the film was the most visibly shaken by Splinter's abduction, can be seen embracing his father again.
- Not to mention Leo keeping constant vigil with Raphael the whole time he's unconscious and the "Kodak Moment" when Raph finally wakes up. Also qualifies as a Funny Moment.
- Raph returns it when he cuts off Leo's apology in a heartbeat. "Leo... don't."
- When Shredder has Leo at his mercy and orders the other three to surrender their weapons, Raph is the first one to do so.
- And:Splinter: I am proud of you, my sons. Tonight you have learned the final and greatest truth of the Ninja: that ultimate mastering comes not from the body, but from the mind. Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish. Help each other, draw upon one another, and always remember the power that binds you. The same as what brought me here tonight, that which I gladly return with my final words: I love you all, my sons.
- Splinter later helps Danny redeem himself by telling him that "all fathers care for their sons."
- The typical lecture that Raphael expects from Splinter instead becomes a very moving scene in the first movie. The somber music and Raph's speechlessness help to double this moment as a bit of a Tear Jerker.Splinter: My master Yoshi's first rule was... "Possess the right thinking. Only then can one receive the gifts of strength, knowledge, and peace." I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael, but more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers, for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them. And do not forget me. (Splinter places his hand on Raphael's head) I am here, my son.
- Danny and Charles' reunion.Charles: Danny! Oh God, where've you been?! I've had the whole city looking for you! Are you hurt? Are you okay, Danny?Danny: Dad, I'm fine. And Dad, it's just Dan now, okay?
Charles: Dan...
(Father and son share a tearful hug.) - Casey Jones. First off, he barely knows Raphael save for one fight with him, but after spotting him in danger, he jumps into action. He hadn't even met the other three, but he stalled the Foot long enough for them to get to a safe distance. And that is before he was established as their friend.Casey Jones: (Entering the shop after the Foot have the turtles and April surrounded) You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal [Raphael] over there? Hmm?
- His own mini-arc in the film counts. At the beginning, he is a bitter vigilante who violently punishes all criminals regardless of who they are. When he finds the Foot Hideout at the climax and finds out that most of them are young kids, he convinces them to abandon the dysfunctional family of dishonor that is the Foot Clan.
- Raph's arc as well. When the turtles are introduced to the audience, Leo, Mike and Don are goofing and joking around after their first battle, while Raph is bitter and angry about losing his sai. When Don tries to comfort him, he angrily swats his hand away and the two nearly get into a fight until Splinter breaks them apart. After facing death and seeing Leo's Big Brother Instinct towards him, Raph finally joins his brothers in having fun, sitting down for a game of Trivial Pursuit with Don and Mike, joining Don at making fun of Casey in the sewer, giving Mike a noogie after he makes a Turtle Wax joke and at the end of the movie celebrating their victory.
- The Turtles as babies.One of them:note (eating a pizza) Pizza! Pizza!
- The turtles, April and Casey becoming a surrogate family. Mike even calls April "sis" during the climactic fight against the Foot and the turtles all cheer for her and Casey when the two get together in the end.
- Danny pays back April the money he stole from her purse, even if she wasn't aware her wallet was cleaned up that day.April: (looking at the $20) What's this?
Danny: It's just something I owe you. Trust me.
