Saban’s Power Rangers

[Shawpaw]

I don't know when I'm going to get to see it but I'm just glad it wasn't terrible.

 

[Ropen]

Im ready, the thing i love about the alamo drafthouse is that they show power ranger videos before the movie LOL

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[crows]

Ill be ready too

 

[Chapter 2099]

I'M BACK!!!!

I need a few posts to explode with excitement first....

 

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[jye4ever]

I stayed up for your review, it feels like only minutes that you departed for Fantasy Island.

Let it rip Chap!

 

[Chapter 2099]

Guys, I really enjoyed it.

It really lived up to my expectations. I'm going to have a huge post here in a bit, but it does the Power Ranger name justice for old school fans - while at the same time appealing to a new generation.

It's far from Oscar quality and there's a few things I didn't like, but if this is the start of new movie franchise....I'm ecstatic.

This is the movie I've been waiting for.

 

[Captain Clown]

 

[Chapter 2099]

Jye, give me 15 minutes here and I'll have a nice post - spoiler-free - with a good summary of my thoughts. I'll probably post a longer follow-up too, but hey, this next one is for you.

 

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[Captain Clown]

Did you stay for the end credits scene?

 

[jye4ever]

Holy crap there's an end credits scene!

Who am I kidding we're post MCU success of course there's an end credits scene.

Good for these kids, they know everyone was thinking they were only capable of 90's cheese while making this so it's nice to see them getting some accolades for their work at attempting something decent.

 

[Captain Clown]

Holy crap there's an end credits scene!

Who am I kidding we're post MCU success of course there's an end credits scene.

Good for these kids, they know everyone was thinking they were only capable of 90's cheese while making this so it's nice to see them getting some accolades for their work at atempting something decent.

Logan didn't have one.

 

[jye4ever]

Well technically it had a pre credits scene, a really long one at that.

 

[Captain Clown]

Well technically it had a pre credits scene, a really long one at that.

True. On my second viewing I was a bit late, but I was honestly glad I missed it.

 

[Chapter 2099]

Let me first say that I've been a Power Ranger fan for decades. This is a franchise that I grew up with and still continue to enjoy to this day. I'm one of the more pickier fans. I don't watch EVERY season and I'm far from the world's greatest fan. Heck, there's even some seasons that I can't bear to watch again, but I still watch this show 20+ years later. From MMPR to Ninja Steel, it's had good moments. It's had bad moments.

Tonight was one of the franchise's shining moments.

As a Power Rangers fan, I don't think I've been ever been prouder.

The Good:

- This is a Power Rangers movie. There's no mistaking it. Each character grows on you. Some characters you'll love more than others, but by movie's end, there's no mistaking that I couldn't have asked for a better cast.

- It's a great origin story. And despite it not being like old school fans remember, this is a much refreshing take on the franchise and takes many liberties without alieniating the fan base, all the same time welcoming a new generation. I don't know many of the actors in this film (from their previous works) but these guys did one heck of a job. And if this is the start of a new franchise, I can't wait to see more.

The Bad:

- Elizabeth Banks. And I'm not going to go so far as to say it was all her fault - I respect her talent - and maybe it was the way the writers made her, but Rita was a weak point in the movie. I really do like her as an actress. But I feel that the Power Ranger actors were on another page. They really brought their "A" game, and I just felt this lack of chemistry between them and her. She was almost TOO over the top. And many will argue...."Rita was over the top in the show too!" Well, agreed. BUT, the tone of the movie wasn't geared for that kind of performance, in my opinion.

While I mentioned the good origin story - there's almost TOO much focus on character development and not enough action. I ALMOST found myself starting to fidget around, like my body and mind was saying that this movie was needing to wrap it up. And then comes the action to save the day. If you have a short attention, you'll be bored.

 

[Chapter 2099]

Did you stay for the end credits scene?

Yes. And OMG...I LOVED what I saw.

 

[jye4ever]

Let me first say that I've been a Power Ranger fan for decades. This is a franchise that I grew up with and still continue to enjoy to this day. I'm one of the more pickier fans. I don't watch EVERY season and I'm far from the world's greatest fan. Heck, there's even some seasons that I can't bear to watch again, but I still watch this show 20+ years later. From MMPR to Ninja Steel, it's had good moments. It's had bad moments.

Tonight was one of the franchise's shining moments.

As a Power Rangers fan, I don't think I've been ever been prouder.

The Good:

- This is a Power Rangers movie. There's no mistaking it. Each character grows on you. Some characters you'll love more than others, but by movie's end, there's no mistaking that I couldn't have asked for a better cast.

- It's a great origin story. And despite it not being like old school fans remember, this is a much refreshing take on the franchise and takes many liberties without alieniating the fan base, all the same time welcoming a new generation. I don't know many of the actors in this film (from their previous works) but these guys did one heck of a job. And if this is the start of a new franchise, I can't wait to see more.

The Bad:

- Elizabeth Banks. And I'm not going to go so far as to say it was all her fault - I respect her talent - and maybe it was the way the writers made her, but Rita was a weak point in the movie. I really do like her as an actress. But I feel that the Power Ranger actors were on another page. They really brought their "A" game, and I just felt this lack of chemistry between them and her. She was almost TOO over the top. And many will argue...."Rita was over the top in the show too!" Well, agreed. BUT, the tone of the movie wasn't geared for that kind of performance, in my opinion.

While I mentioned the good origin story - there's almost TOO much focus on character development and not enough action. I ALMOST found myself starting to fidget around, like my body and mind was saying that this movie was needing to wrap it up. And then comes the action to save the day. If you have a short attention, you'll be bored.

Great to hear, going tomorrow night. :

Goes to show you that even with a 100 million budget the action finale could only be streched to 30 minutes. A higher budget would include that 30 minute climax plus add another major action set piece near the middle of the movie.

100 million just doesn't get you far nowadays lol.