Saban's Power Rangers
Lionsgate | Release Date: March 24, 2017
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dangersJul 25, 2017
I didn't expect much from this movie. Was expecting a cheesy but funny, action-packed film. That's what I got, with a little more depth than I thought I would get and a lot more donuts. It's all in all an okay movie and one of the best TV toI didn't expect much from this movie. Was expecting a cheesy but funny, action-packed film. That's what I got, with a little more depth than I thought I would get and a lot more donuts. It's all in all an okay movie and one of the best TV to movie adaptations I've seen.… Expand
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JackintheBox333Apr 12, 2017
I have been a fan of the franchise since it hit the United States in 1993. While at this point I enjoy the slightly less budget restricted source material Super Sentai, the Super Sentai concept was honestly a rather untapped resource forI have been a fan of the franchise since it hit the United States in 1993. While at this point I enjoy the slightly less budget restricted source material Super Sentai, the Super Sentai concept was honestly a rather untapped resource for Hollywood, with the only real previous attempts being the two previous Power Rangers movies, both of which had serious problems. Namely the fact that they really aren't that good. So does this movie improve on the previous two attempts at making a cinematic Power Rangers movie? Yes, and no. This movie does do one thing right, and that is assume that the viewer has no knowledge of the source material, and frames the movie as an origin story. I like this as it allows you to get acquainted with the characters, which are done okay. It could have been better, but I have certainly seen far worse. I was not a fan of the Transformers style of CG going into this movie and after seeing it, I haven't changed my mind. One of the biggest issues I have with this film is that it seems like the producers saw the gritty Power Rangers fan film and decided that this was the direction the Hollywood film needed to go.


The entire point of that fan film was to parody the Hollywood dark gritty reboot, and Saban seemed to have missed the joke. Rita Repulsa is honestly forgettable as a villain in the way the character was written. For all the problems that the 1995 Power Rangers movie had, they, at the very least, executed on creating a memorable Villain. And while Ivan Ooze's one liners are incredibly corny, they are at least memorable and give a sense of the character. It's painful to me that the very forced Krispy Kreme advertising in the movie is more memorable that Rita herself. Should you see this movie? I think you probably should as it isn't a bad movie. The problem is that the movie isn't good either. It's painfully average, and that is really a shame.… Expand
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destinyfan1Apr 15, 2018
It was alright,better then i expected ,but it still is a dumb movie with bad actors a,bad antagonist
Still i enjoyed most of the movie ,with good action,impressive visuals ,and it half delivered what it promised
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marcmyworksMar 25, 2017
Power Ranger's starts with an original premise of its source material, as five troubled teams as destined to meet to become the titular heroes. However as the film progresses it becomes less throwback, fun time action flick and more of aPower Ranger's starts with an original premise of its source material, as five troubled teams as destined to meet to become the titular heroes. However as the film progresses it becomes less throwback, fun time action flick and more of a serious tween drama... which happens to also feature space monsters. The best of this film is history behind it and unfortunately the worst is the overacting of everyone involved.… Expand
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FlexedacornMar 29, 2017
Cheesy and fun, this modern day revamp is no master piece but still a must see for fans of the original. The movie is a remake done right; it stays true to its source material while adding enough new content to breathe life back into theCheesy and fun, this modern day revamp is no master piece but still a must see for fans of the original. The movie is a remake done right; it stays true to its source material while adding enough new content to breathe life back into the franchise. Do not go into this expecting a fully serious toned movie. Though it does touch on some serious themes here and there, the film is ultimately still a power ranger’s movie. The director (Dean Israelite) does more right then wrong and has some good throw backs to the original series. I recommend this only to fans of the franchise and or younger audiences.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticMar 26, 2017
A film that doesn't consistently stay with the same tone, but overall this was a fun flick. The acting was all surprisingly well done. In the end the film is nothing special but if you are a fan of the material you should enjoy it.
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dmsearor3Mar 28, 2017
interesting to see the Hollywood barriers fall with autistic and gay characters. Awesome movie and left opening for sequel which will see green ranger and possible future transition into zeo rangers.
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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Has some decent action and effects but is mostly quite dumb and uninspired.
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Tal_KalonMar 29, 2017
I had quite a few laughs from this one. Without spoiling anything, afterwards you'll be left wondering about that scene with the train, why not one of the power rangers know what CPR is, how 5 thirty foot tall Zords managed to assemble into aI had quite a few laughs from this one. Without spoiling anything, afterwards you'll be left wondering about that scene with the train, why not one of the power rangers know what CPR is, how 5 thirty foot tall Zords managed to assemble into a 400 foot tall Megazord, why these kids first reaction to anything is to question whether they should kill it and finally, why were there no cameos for Bulk and Skull.… Expand
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Compi24Apr 2, 2017
Tonal issues notwithstanding, this surprisingly entertaining reimagining of the classic children's television show manages to bring some modest laughs along with a suitable handful of turn-your-brain-off action set pieces. Props to all theTonal issues notwithstanding, this surprisingly entertaining reimagining of the classic children's television show manages to bring some modest laughs along with a suitable handful of turn-your-brain-off action set pieces. Props to all the actors involved for lending a grounded and somewhat believable hand to the wildly fantastical elements in play here. And, even though the film may frequently lean towards borrowing from other, far better films all throughout, there's enough confidence, panache, and sheen in the delivery of the final product to help convince you to look the other way.… Expand
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LeZeeOct 22, 2017
The power of Cadbury Gems!

It was one of those films known that it would fail even before being made. I've rated the rebooted 'Fantastic Four' better than this. I am not a 'Power Rangers' fan, but I was looking forward to it. Expected to beThe power of Cadbury Gems!

It was one of those films known that it would fail even before being made. I've rated the rebooted 'Fantastic Four' better than this. I am not a 'Power Rangers' fan, but I was looking forward to it. Expected to be a decent, not this low. The major issue with the film was the story. What the heck! All the superhero films have this same platform. That's really boring. Even that's how the real 'Power Rangers' is, does not matter, it should have been re-wrote completely. Just like they had updated the costumes from cloths to metal armours.

As usual, the actors are not to be blamed. Those young guys did good. Direction, not bad too. The graphic, nothing new or that impressive. If we observe closely all the CGI shot, they do not look fine, especially if you know all this stuff like an animator or something. The villain was weak. But the entire film was like just an introduction. They had held up everything till the last quarters to bring all together and make a massive stand off between the good and the bad.

Maybe it could work for kids. Those who liked Marvel and DC superhero films would only find it a trash. The best thing about the film is, it is watchable, despite everything are familiar and predictable. I'm not in favour of a sequel, but surely they will make one. And that's result would decide the franchise's future, which I think has a slim chance against those superhero films that already bagged the large sum of fans to its pocket. As I said, the remaining one are children, who are upcoming generation. So if the filmmakers target them, even the adults would sit quiet and watch without whining.

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ManatuBearOct 10, 2017
It's watchable... Some things were introduced just to tick checkboxes... 2 min mention to lesbian ranger, check. 5 min screen time to autistic ranger, check. Lots of action non-sense, little content.
How desperate for money/attention is BryanIt's watchable... Some things were introduced just to tick checkboxes... 2 min mention to lesbian ranger, check. 5 min screen time to autistic ranger, check. Lots of action non-sense, little content.
How desperate for money/attention is Bryan Cranston? He basically plays an alien for 3 minutes and then he is a WALL the whole movie... A WALL?? ...sad...… Expand
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eagleeyevikingOct 1, 2017
Moments of genuine fun as well as decent character development are few and far in between in ‘Saban’s Power Rangers”. The film’s quality is undercut by a cheesy villain, a predictable plot, and poor writing.
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PeterAlexanderDec 6, 2017
Power Rangers spends most of its duration wasting our time rather than giving us a Power Rangers movie. While none of the main cast are bad in their roles, none of them are good. The disturbingly ridiculous main villain however being thePower Rangers spends most of its duration wasting our time rather than giving us a Power Rangers movie. While none of the main cast are bad in their roles, none of them are good. The disturbingly ridiculous main villain however being the exception. On the most part, this film tries to be more powerful and epic than it really is.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoMar 30, 2017
"Power Rangers" was a very acceptable adaptation, because in fact, those who saw Power Rangers for the first time since our childhood we felt a great hype to see the film adaptation but the adaptation came with bringing great nostalgia to"Power Rangers" was a very acceptable adaptation, because in fact, those who saw Power Rangers for the first time since our childhood we felt a great hype to see the film adaptation but the adaptation came with bringing great nostalgia to those in our We liked Power Rangers ?, the producers adapted the first series, and that adaptation was very well managed, if we had great moments of action, drama and most of all comedy. But the characters ended up acceptable, I did not like them, the special effects were very regular, and the cinematography was very bad, some did justice to them in terms of nostalgia and childhood, but others (including me) ruined or little They punished us unjustly hurting our childhood, but in spite of everything, it is worth enjoying it.… Expand
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Muskrat147Mar 26, 2017
Packing in enough of the incomprehensible action of its predecessor to somewhat make up for its many origin story cliches, Power Rangers will serve up enough nostalgia to please fans, but will leave others in the theater unconvinced and bored.
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VirgonoShakaApr 1, 2017
I am a fan of power rangers, in general, there is no escaping that fact, and that alone makes my expectations of this movie very different from someone that just remembers the nostalgic days of the 90s or someone who just doesn't care forI am a fan of power rangers, in general, there is no escaping that fact, and that alone makes my expectations of this movie very different from someone that just remembers the nostalgic days of the 90s or someone who just doesn't care for power rangers. That being said, this movie does some things very well, it constructs its characters in more meaningful ways that most series of power rangers, and it makes them real teenagers for the most part (which is much more than the original series did). The suits even grew on me, and while the story doesn't necessarily works all in all, its goofy and maintains the general spirit of what makes the power rangers work. My main problems with the movie are: it doesn't seem sure to take itself serious or not in some parts, the megazord and "goldar" look pretty bad, some of the concepts seem to have a lot of explanation and none at all, and Bryan Cranston takes the role maybe a little too serious. With all of that said, I had fun, and that makes it a mission accomplished for this movie. If you like Power rangers, I recommend it, if you like dumb movies with fighting and the like, recommended, if you feel nostaligic about the 90s, recommended too. For anyone else, better skip it.
PS: Why they used the original song in only like 5 seconds? JUST WHY?… Expand
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Critic_MeisterMar 25, 2017
The new Power Rangers is a fun movie and honestly better than most critics are making it out to be but at some points the movie and it's story got a bit stupid.
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MrDefreezyApr 10, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw this movie with one expectation: to relive the glory years of playing with my Red and Black Ranger action-figures. On that account, it delivered. From the opening sequence where we see Zordon's last stand against Rita's rogue Green Ranger, I was enthralled. Now, after that beginning it would be a while until I saw another Ranger outfit, but where this movie really nails it for me, is its' treatment of the characters. Jason and Billy's introduction via a confrontation with a bully was heartwarming and palpable. This movie takes more time than other franchise blockbusters to build and develop characters and their relationships. Sure, it's cheesy and after-school special territory 80% of the time but that is true to both the tone and charm of the American 90's iteration of Power Rangers. My biggest gripe is not actually the pacing or the length, merely the proportion of the film's plot. It takes a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time for the team of five to morph. Their difficulty in doing so as a plot device drags the film down a tad, but at all times what is a delight is the chemistry between all five teen characters. I loved Zack and Billy, and that adoration took me racing back to when my siblings and I would argue over who our favorites were. Another criticism is that upon morphing and many training montages, the climax doesn't deliver on the martial arts. Power Rangers was never Into the Badlands but it felt undercooked for there to be anticipation to when they morphed which was never resolved as after a quick kick, punch and jump, they're in the Zords and they stay there for the rest of the film. That said, a fun journey which doesn't deliver anything new on the origins story but will deliver for any kid or kid at heart - what it lacks it makes up for with charm and there's enough fan service and moments of heart, humor and spectacle, with some actual dramatic depth, to satisfy anybody who's curious. Bring on Lord Zedd for the sequel!… Expand
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kman5473Apr 10, 2018
Expectations were set so high, and this film pretty much failed to everything it was marketed to do. Although, it is definitely a movie that is, "so bad it's good." I will not watch this again. A little disappointed with basically everyExpectations were set so high, and this film pretty much failed to everything it was marketed to do. Although, it is definitely a movie that is, "so bad it's good." I will not watch this again. A little disappointed with basically every creative decision that was made in this.… Expand
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JNOTROct 30, 2017
You never get to feel completely a Power Rangers movie, and almost at the end we finally see the characters with their costumes and it seems to be more a modern adaptation of The Breakfast Club until the last hour. And that is the mainYou never get to feel completely a Power Rangers movie, and almost at the end we finally see the characters with their costumes and it seems to be more a modern adaptation of The Breakfast Club until the last hour. And that is the main problem of the movie, it does not feel totally a Power Rangers movie. There is also lack of action and that is why some can be made a little dense. Now the pros: the characters are the main attraction of this film and thanks to the chemistry of its actors, you're left wanting to see more. The CGI is not amazing but it is quite good and credible. The film is entertaining and with gags that work. The fan will come out happy that's for sure.… Expand
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FarhanFirozJun 24, 2017
The 2017 Power Rangers is pretty much a very disappointing movie. The movie clearly doesn't know who are the target audience for the movie is.The set up of the movie is really slow and time killing where by the time we reach to the actionThe 2017 Power Rangers is pretty much a very disappointing movie. The movie clearly doesn't know who are the target audience for the movie is.The set up of the movie is really slow and time killing where by the time we reach to the action sequences its pretty much pointless caring about these characters,The movie does have a really good tone for the first 90mins and then falls cheesy towards the last act with the most absurd product placement and horrible villain put on screen.The movie does have some cool action scenes and designs and good performances apart from that the movie has nothing to offer and the nostalgia factor kicks in pretty much at the last 30 mins.… Expand
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PipeCJul 20, 2017
Substantial Opulence & Thin Tangibility

It's clear that with the passing of the years our sphere is transfigured and our outlook on life is attached with the presented updates. The 1990s supposed a range of cinematographic parables andSubstantial Opulence & Thin Tangibility

It's clear that with the passing of the years our sphere is transfigured and our outlook on life is attached with the presented updates. The 1990s supposed a range of cinematographic parables and personalities with mere budgetary intentions, however, these products built infancy and youth of men and women with a mixture of eyewash and absurdity dressed up in laughable clothes. In simultaneous, these ones established the foundations of contemporary pop-culture by means of certain patterns and artistic commercial manifestations. Haim Saban created, set up and distributed a show intended for young audiences with the verbose title "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers", a series won an incredible success not only in English speaking countries but around the world, achieving the status of popular icon. Later, there were two more rounds of episodes and two audiovisual productions inciting the fervent appreciation for the the quintet of teens who fought in Japan but resided in the United States. Today, Dean Israelite presents the third in the franchise, which is an installment that feeds American leisure to create modernizations of films which generated a determined impact in past ages, only this time, curiously, the process is reversed: The 2017 graphics aren't the most important renovation in the story are the treatment and conception of the coming-of-age characters which stand out on screen, where action/adventure sequences, by which the most avid spectators attended movie theaters.

First and foremost, the weight of transforming a visually cartoonish concept into an interesting and coherent plot falls on screenwriter John Gatins. Gatins doesn't shake off giving stereotyped profiles to the leading roles, but he gets rid of showing them in a methodical and jerky way, he provides sketched characters to the indicated interpreters, in addition, keeps a surprising fidelity leaving intact the basic components. It's a shame that this fierce and warlike harmony of introduction isn't injected into all the feature film.

Second, the film falls on the shoulders of Dean Israelite, not very frequented filmmaker to direct a blockbuster of that caliber, but he's an expert executing a carefree tone. Perhaps, Lionsgate made this signing as an incentive, in order to the director, provides part of tone and form of the story of travels through time to the idea. It's clear, Israelite doesn't possess the required acuity to express with panache and subtlety the key action sequences, therefore, he prioritizes the characters, which is an appropriate determination. However, when you're responsible for carrying out a mega-production, you must lead every minimum job with a successful tact. Abrupt pace changes in certain scenes, hand-held shots, and fast cuts make it intelligible and unenjoyable what should be enjoyable; the visual effects are decent and the new designs of the costumes, the Zords, and the Megazords aren't entirely bad.

Last but not least, it's the heterogeneous casting. Israelite and his the crew took their time to find the favorable actors, and they found them. They opted, thank goodness, not to select a rubicund stereotyped woman or American husky heartthrob, the chosen ones are facing favorably unknown, unknown but with many talents to explore. Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin and Becky G. are officially the new Power Rangers, those that could be the popular icons of the post-millennium generation, although it's an uncertain future, with Marvel and DC monopolizing the sector at present.In addition to the newcomers and their laborious performances, it's only two great stars are meddled within the novice cast: Elizabeth Banks, trying to replace the new Teffie from "The Hunger Games" and Bryan Cranston, who runs a fascinating prolog but a bittersweet appearance on a wall.

Everyone feared with what Dean Israelite could do, who could destroy a franchise and a pop icon in pieces with the fire of his ambitions or could expand the radar and get a handful of fans who support the invention of more adventures with Saban's team. The director is placed in the middle of the bifurcation. Visually, it doesn't take advantage of all its possibilities, being severely affected by the dizzying frenzied scenes, however, we can affirm that the area of characters is as well sketched as presented, successfully introduced, opening the door to a couple of doses more of Morphin' Time. With two unforgettable scenes and the interesting new Rangers, Dean Israeli's "Power Ranges" isn't the hollow popcorn movie we expected, however, it's not what we weren't looking forward to; a super production that falls in certain details with what failed in "Fox's F4ntastic" in 2015, but surprisingly gives the protagonism to those who really belong it, the heroes.… Expand
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andre27Jul 9, 2017
É um bom filme, com cenas toscas mas que até se ve. Passa na inspecao. Podia ter melhor cenas de luta e até melhor personagens mas ve se. As cenas de luta nao gostei
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SrPepeJul 8, 2018
Power Rangers es una película con muchos valores, transmite los sentimientos del equipo y como cada personaje va mejorando y progresando en el transcurso de la película. Los cinco tienen su momento, su historia y su personalidad bienPower Rangers es una película con muchos valores, transmite los sentimientos del equipo y como cada personaje va mejorando y progresando en el transcurso de la película. Los cinco tienen su momento, su historia y su personalidad bien desarrollada. El rojo y la rosa son los comunes (deportista conflictivo y la popular solitaria), el resto son nuevos en relación a lo anterior visto y son muy agradables.
Las escenas de acción y la pelea final son muy buenas, pero demasiado cortas, hay más momentos de charla que acción siendo una historia de los Rangers, pero era bastante obvio teniendo en cuenta que es la primer entrega.
La historia es bastante mala, si bien tiene un desarrollo que tiene sentido la vida familiar de cada personaje está PÉSIMAMENTE desarrollada, escapándose de casa (o peleando dentro de ella) sin que sus padres, a quienes presentan como muy sobre protectores e interesados por sus hijos, se den cuenta. Es bastante predecible y más si veías la serie, pero era de esperarse y no molesta en la trama.
Creo que se ajusta muy bien a las expectativas de una primer película, cuenta orígenes y por ende hay poca acción y mucho desarrollo. Espero que la próxima si logre superar las expectativas que esta no pudo.… Expand
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vcts1993Jul 14, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sincerely, i don't know what i was expecting from this movie...

The TV Show itself was pretty much bad, even so i watched because i was a kid. And just for NOSTALGIA i decided to watch this movie.

Well, the review isn't hard: A very rushed history, the script looks like didn't had a revision, horrible actors, outdated SFX, terrible jokes and a complete absence of catchy characters.

The plot of the movie ins't so bad and connects with the history of the Power Ragers franchise, even adds some really interesting points on the history. But the fact of the history being told so quick and so rushed, make the movie somehow senseless in several times, from the start to the end of the movie.

The only good points of this movie were: Some action scenes and the fact that the movie plot connects perfectly with the franchise history (as told before).

Overwall, a pretty bad movie.… Expand
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
Power Rangers
Une série que je regardais en dessin animé
J'ai reconnu énormément de détail. N'étant pas un PureFan j'ai pu comprendre c'est déjà un bon point. Ce film m’a aussi beaucoup fait penser à "Chronicles (2012)" que j'ai préféré àPower Rangers
Une série que je regardais en dessin animé
J'ai reconnu énormément de détail. N'étant pas un PureFan j'ai pu comprendre c'est déjà un bon point.
Ce film m’a aussi beaucoup fait penser à "Chronicles (2012)" que j'ai préféré à celui-ci pour son côté plus mature et sombre.
Ce Power Randgers est un bon film, mais on voit de loin arriver l'univers cinématographique qui laisse un gout amer (pas un film par Power rangers j'espère).
Nul doute ce film veut se faire une place au côté du DCU (DC Univers) et MCU (Marvel Cinematic Univers
Maintenant il leur reste plus qu'a avoir des effets spéciaux plus convaincants et peut être prendra-t-il la pente de l'ascension vers le sommet...
On ressent bien les mastodontes s'affronter MCU > DCU > PRU LOL… Expand
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GabMegaJul 3, 2017
Me vi Power Rangers 2017 de Saban....

¿En serio que catalogaron a esta pelicula de buena? El cancer aquí son los personajes, junto a unos efectos visuales amateurs y mucha escenas de exposición innecesarias, solamente con la excusa que noMe vi Power Rangers 2017 de Saban....

¿En serio que catalogaron a esta pelicula de buena?

El cancer aquí son los personajes, junto a unos efectos visuales amateurs y mucha escenas de exposición innecesarias, solamente con la excusa que no pueden usar su traje por que ninguno de los protagonistas se conocen (personajes bastantes estereotipados y predecibles de paso), y asi no hacer tantos efectos con tan poco presupuesto que tenían en este proyecto. Y muchos decían que se emocionaron al escuchar el tema original de los Power Rangers...lo cual solo duro 4 segundos....y ustedes se emocionan por eso....si son precoses.

Solo vere su secuela, si es que mejoran los aspectos que ya critique, y hagan una buena introducción al Ranger verde y blanco.

Si quieren ver buenos mechas y rangers, vean la serie de Netflix de Voltron el legendario defensor.… Expand
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MarshallBuzzJun 22, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It starts very well, you could see that the producers knew how to give a new air to the mythical television series. With the passage of the minutes an important decline begins in matter of dialogues and events in the film. The movie ends up destroying at the moment the Rangers summon the Megazord ... terrible… Expand
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JPKDec 2, 2019
Tries Too Hard
This adaptation of Power Rangers has a great cast and decent special effects, But it’s plot is trying too hard to replicate the success of 2007’s Transformers, 2014’s Godzilla, And The MCU.
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chrisjee1234Jun 25, 2017
I loved the Power Rangers TV series as a child. This movie had some entertaining moments throughout, but as a movie, it fails to deliver. If you're a hardcore fan of the series, check it out, but don't expect anything amazing.
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CoreGamer1408Feb 2, 2020
Teen angst doesn't really work on the little kids or the big adults. A mostly serious grounded teen orientated sci-fi movie with a ridiculous cartoon ending. I so laughed when I heard the cheesy power rangers score. It was so out of place forTeen angst doesn't really work on the little kids or the big adults. A mostly serious grounded teen orientated sci-fi movie with a ridiculous cartoon ending. I so laughed when I heard the cheesy power rangers score. It was so out of place for this style of Power Rangers film. It mostly worked and the family had fun with it.… Expand
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DomgwyDec 20, 2017
Krispy Kreme’s Power Rangers is the latest franchise to receive the ‘dark and gritty’ reboot treatment.

Following the same basic structure of the 90's Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers TV show, the film follows five teenagers from the small townKrispy Kreme’s Power Rangers is the latest franchise to receive the ‘dark and gritty’ reboot treatment.

Following the same basic structure of the 90's Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers TV show, the film follows five teenagers from the small town of Angel Grove as they discover five coloured ‘power coins’ as well as an exposition wall called Zordon played by Bryan Cranston.

The biggest issue with this new interpretation is that magic word that a lot of big studios seem to be struggling with these days: tone.

Throughout the movie the script and the young cast push hard to bring a grounded, dramatic reality to the characters themselves. Each of the Rangers is going through some personal trauma or identity crisis which vary in relevance and impact. Meanwhile Elizabeth Banks is having a great time as Rita Repulsa, cackling away in true OTT tribute to the original show.

Unfortunately the film never fully embraces either of these contrasting tones. At times the script makes some surprisingly relevant points about being a teenager in 2017 (at least I think it does, I’m about 10 years outside of that demographic) but this is immediately undermined by a over the top scene of crashing Zords and singing nuns.

The result is a film that aims for two distinct audiences, it wants to introduce a new generation to an old franchise and play on the nostalgia and affection of those who (like myself) grew up with the original show. At one point we even get a brief stab of the old theme tune, lyrics and all, before the filmmakers panic — ‘we’re losing the kids! quick put Kayne on, kids like Kayne right?’

This contrast of old and new is an incredibly hard balance to strike and I think the only film in recent memory to have pulled the juggling act off successfully is Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Now I’m not saying either approach is better or worse and Power Rangers certainly has its moments. The five newcomers genuinely give great performances (R.J. Cyler’s Billy is a particular highlight) and the script gives them plenty of relevant, real world issues to deal with. Simultaneously there are moments of pure joy and nostalgia littered throughout, and the final act of the movie fully embraces the silliness of the core concept.

The pacing of the film however is also a major issue. I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that the suited up Power Rangers are saved until very late in the day to make their appearance. The vast majority of the run-time is dedicated to the teenagers earning the ability to morph into the Rangers themselves. In this core conceit is another contradiction that will no doubt frustrate nostalgia fans who are hoping for two hours of colourful punching and gymnastics.

From a character point of view I completely get this — you cant just give a kid a magic coin and then he/she becomes a superhero with little to no effort, they have to earn it through ‘the power of teamwork’. From an entertainment point of view however, I did find myself asking WHERE ARE MY GODDAMN POWER RANGERS?

With this new interpretation director Dean Israelite and Saban have hedged their bets leaving us with a final product that is for everyone and no-one at the same time. The slow place and dark colour pallet (the film looks way too much like a Zack Synder DC film at times) will frustrate old school fans and runs the risk of boring younger audiences.

While its not without its charms this first entry into a potential new franchise is off to a shaky start. Here’s hoping that a sequel can capitalize on the character groundwork laid here and fully embrace its more over the top heritage.… Expand
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MiniMovieManiacFeb 6, 2019
The best parts of this film come from the characters and you feeling like you are seeing their relationship develop as the movie goes on. That’s why this feels so much like the Breakfast Club because it’s this group of people who would neverThe best parts of this film come from the characters and you feeling like you are seeing their relationship develop as the movie goes on. That’s why this feels so much like the Breakfast Club because it’s this group of people who would never hang out be brought together and see they are more alike then they think. I couldn’t believe the time the film gave to the development of these characters and how relatable they are. Since this movie hinges on how good these characters are I am happy they gave an amazing update that I always wanted to see. These characters feel way more realistic than the perfect role model characters of the original show. The best parts of this movie come from the scenes where the characters are just sitting with each other and becoming closer as a team.

Now, this movie is an amazing Power Rangers movie but it has very noticeable flaws that brought it down a couple notches for me. First, Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa was something that brought this movie down. The tone that this movies sets up is totally contradicted by Banks’ betrayal of the character. While she does a fine job, she goes over-the-top, old-school Power Rangers acting with Rita and hurts the tone of the film. You see all of these other actors giving their all and committing to a more serious tone, but Rita is going over-the-top and confused me throughout her whole time on screen. Now this isn’t saying she’s bad, but I would’ve rather seen the movie either give me all out cheesy like the show or go the serious route and betray Rita like a real-life villain that wasn’t like the old show. Rita was a suitable villain for the movie but could confuse the audience in terms of the tone of the movie.

So, Power Rangers isn’t a perfect movie and has very noticeable flaws. But, if you look back at the source material this movie gives a great update to the beloved franchise. The conflicting tones set by characters can be overlooked with how well the source material was handled. You clearly see they were trying to make a movie and not just a cash grab by fans of the source material. So, while this movie has very noticeable flaws, if you walk into this movie knowing that it is just a Power Rangers movie you will walk out entertained and happy with the movie. Without a doubt, this is the best representation of the Power Rangers we have ever in a cheesy, Breakfast Club like, movie.… Expand
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maskedrider29Oct 24, 2022
I think this movie is underrated. I am a MASSIVE Power Rangers fan, mainly of Mighty Morphin. I think they did their best, it wasn't great, defintely could have been better, but I don't think it was horrible. It's too bad we won't be gettingI think this movie is underrated. I am a MASSIVE Power Rangers fan, mainly of Mighty Morphin. I think they did their best, it wasn't great, defintely could have been better, but I don't think it was horrible. It's too bad we won't be getting the Evil Green ranger movie, which would have been a great follow-up to this one.… Expand
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