Bless up. I was thinking about the 95 movie too, though it's been a while since I listened to the soundtrack (I had the cassette of it!).
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Power Rangers |SPOILER THREAD| We've got SIX (6) more after this, guys!
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Bless up. I was thinking about the 95 movie too, though it's been a while since I listened to the soundtrack (I had the cassette of it!).
It was a very fun movie the watch. The movie had good start with breakfast club feel to an average slow middle and then average ending.
I would give it 7/10.
I really wish the megazord and the zords were better designed. Also in the megazord/zords, they need their visors down all the time just like original show. Its kind of jarring to see them with their faces in the helmets type of thing that they are going for.
Aside from those two aspects. It was a good movie, but no where near bad as the marketing for the movie will make you believe.
Also can't wait it become more serious with Tommy/Green Ranger and Later with the Zeo Rangers, lord Zed, Machine Empire.
I wonder how they are going to do everything.
Movie 1 - Origin story - Rita on the Moon
Movie 2 - Green Ranger story - Evil to Good
Movie 3 - Lord Zed and new Zords/ Ninja Rangers - White Ranger?
Movie 4 - Power Rangers Zeo / Machine Empire? - Gold Ranger?
Movie 5 - Power Rangers In Space
Movie 6 - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy - League of Villians end of Power Ranger movies
My cross post from the other Power Rangers Movie discussion thread.
I would give it 7/10.
I really wish the megazord and the zords were better designed. Also in the megazord/zords, they need their visors down all the time just like original show. Its kind of jarring to see them with their faces in the helmets type of thing that they are going for.
Aside from those two aspects. It was a good movie, but no where near bad as the marketing for the movie will make you believe.
Also can't wait it become more serious with Tommy/Green Ranger and Later with the Zeo Rangers, lord Zed, Machine Empire.
I wonder how they are going to do everything.
Movie 1 - Origin story - Rita on the Moon
Movie 2 - Green Ranger story - Evil to Good
Movie 3 - Lord Zed and new Zords/ Ninja Rangers - White Ranger?
Movie 4 - Power Rangers Zeo / Machine Empire? - Gold Ranger?
Movie 5 - Power Rangers In Space
Movie 6 - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy - League of Villians end of Power Ranger movies
My cross post from the other Power Rangers Movie discussion thread.
Speculations!
I posted this in the female Tommy Oliver thread, thought it might be worth posting here if we're doing speculations for the sequel.
I can see them tie up the Green Ranger with Rita in the sequel. I'm probably overthinking it, but Zordon was able to command the five power coins to find "worthy" people before the meteor hit. Rita could command her coin similarly, and put her essence into it (like Zordon in the ship, but more evil or something), and the person who finds her coin (a "lady" because she likes the word lol) starts to slowly inherit characteristics of Rita, until *insert plot stuff* and Tommi/Tommie/Tomi/Tommy ends up being part of the team and fucks up Lord Zedd or whoever comes up next.
I posted this in the female Tommy Oliver thread, thought it might be worth posting here if we're doing speculations for the sequel.
I can see them tie up the Green Ranger with Rita in the sequel. I'm probably overthinking it, but Zordon was able to command the five power coins to find "worthy" people before the meteor hit. Rita could command her coin similarly, and put her essence into it (like Zordon in the ship, but more evil or something), and the person who finds her coin (a "lady" because she likes the word lol) starts to slowly inherit characteristics of Rita, until *insert plot stuff* and Tommi/Tommie/Tomi/Tommy ends up being part of the team and fucks up Lord Zedd or whoever comes up next.
If they plan on doing 7 total movies then I see it like this
1 - Current
2 - Green Ranger and it ends with him turning good
3 - Lord Zedd / Green Candle
4 - White Ranger / Thunderzords
5 - Zeo / Machine Empire
6 - Command Center destroyed / Zordon taken / Dark Spectre and Astronema show up at the end
7 - In Space / Zordon's death
1 - Current
2 - Green Ranger and it ends with him turning good
3 - Lord Zedd / Green Candle
4 - White Ranger / Thunderzords
5 - Zeo / Machine Empire
6 - Command Center destroyed / Zordon taken / Dark Spectre and Astronema show up at the end
7 - In Space / Zordon's death
Of course they will. Rita ain't going nowhere yet. She'll be back.
Haloid1177
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Hopefully someone who can act.
I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if it's Chloe Moretz for no damn reason.
He or she will be dope as fuck hopefully
cj_iwakura
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"AFTER GETTING BITCH-SLAPPED INTO SPACE, I'M FREE!"
/Dead 😂
It would be awesome if there was a deletes scene when you see Rita body floating in space as you see Zedd's spaceship looming behind her.
GARlockSpiral
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The sequel absolutely needs Gangsta Crizzab
TOSS MY SALLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAD
TOSS MY SALLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAD
God I want the original cast actors to have a small role in the sequels. Like Jason and Tommy could be running a martial art dojo together, Kimberly as a cheerleading coach, Billy running a business (juice bar), and Zach as the new hip teacher that just came to Angel Grove.
That would be an awesome callback.
That would be an awesome callback.
I'm just thinking she'll take more of a backseat in the sequel and let Lord Zelda send some minions to Angel Grove or something.
Way better than I expected, the characters were so well done. Focusing on development for most of the movie was the right choice, as a childhood fan it's hard to replace the original cast in my head and the movie really sold the new actors to me.
The last 30 minutes was ridiculously fun. The suits looked fine as did the zords, but the megazord looked kinda eh. I'm on board for the sequels for sure.
The last 30 minutes was ridiculously fun. The suits looked fine as did the zords, but the megazord looked kinda eh. I'm on board for the sequels for sure.
……forgetit
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And people say this is too gritty -_-
But what about Turbo?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!
……forgetit
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Fuck turbo
The first like 20 minutes were, mainly Jason and Kimberly's shit, but after that it was lit lit live
This is a good outline. I would love for the future films to unfold like this.
Oh, and in the next film, I would really love to see a Red v Green ranger combat scene utilizing both swords and hand to hand combat. Imagine a Matrix or Jason Bourne style fight scene for something like this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILnnBJDTP10
WrenchNinja
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Just came back from it. Enjoyed it until they brought the Zords out and only gave us 10 seconds of the theme song
What a bullshit thing to do
Same with not giving a proper zord transformation
Or ranger roll call
What a bullshit thing to do
Same with not giving a proper zord transformation
Or ranger roll call
Coming from someone who didn't even mind the overdesigned visual aspects, or the fact that they morphed so late into the movie: this movie was so damn sub-par.
Licensed music everywhere. Where's the rockin' guitar solos?
Only tenuous nostalgia lines and 1 or 2 music clips.
Overcomplicating the characters. I only liked new Zack and Billy.
Some really souring jokes (if that single udder joke was what I thought it was).
I didn't even pay for the god damn movie, I got free tickets.
The acting was fine, but I really don't care about that. The only scene I liked was Billy's "death".
Licensed music everywhere. Where's the rockin' guitar solos?
Only tenuous nostalgia lines and 1 or 2 music clips.
Overcomplicating the characters. I only liked new Zack and Billy.
Some really souring jokes (if that single udder joke was what I thought it was).
I didn't even pay for the god damn movie, I got free tickets.
The acting was fine, but I really don't care about that. The only scene I liked was Billy's "death".
Razgriz-Specter
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I think the Zords can be fixed for a sequel, remove the extra legs and add more color.
Megazord needs a complete overhaul however.
Megazord needs a complete overhaul however.
Lights and Waves
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Just saw it again and holy crap, the theatre was even more wild tonight (makes more sense since there were more people).
The biggest cheers were for:
-90s theme
-Megazord reveal
-AJJ and JDF cameo
Also every joke landed perfectly. The adult jokes got the best laughs. This movie is going to thrive on good word of mouth.
The biggest cheers were for:
-90s theme
-Megazord reveal
-AJJ and JDF cameo
Also every joke landed perfectly. The adult jokes got the best laughs. This movie is going to thrive on good word of mouth.
You want to see a good nostalgia film? Watch Dark Side of Dimensions.
It is ten times the movie this will ever be.
I was so disappointed to the movie I hung on after the stinger in a desperate attempt to see if there was something redeeming. The only thing I got was 30 seconds of a remake of the original theme (which was good, but not nearly enough).
It is ten times the movie this will ever be.
I was so disappointed to the movie I hung on after the stinger in a desperate attempt to see if there was something redeeming. The only thing I got was 30 seconds of a remake of the original theme (which was good, but not nearly enough).
Just got back from watching. I really enjoyed it. I know there was a lot of character building and origin story but that's ok. Now that that is out of the way the rest of the movies can have plenty of action. Looking forward to the sequels. They got a good premise and cast here.
I'm surprised this movie is as good as it was. I wanna take my little cousins to watch it now. Also I was losing it when they suplexed Goldar. Brock Lesnar would be proud with all the suplexes in this movie.
Also the original movie is on HBO right now and I'm drowning in nostalgia.
Also the original movie is on HBO right now and I'm drowning in nostalgia.
Fixed.
I don't think they'll give us a Turbo movie. What I think they'll do is have a portion of a movie where they have to get in the Turbo Zords and their suits will morph while they're in there and that'll be like one big Uncharted scene like say they'll have to travel to the other side of the country or something and they'll use the Turbo Zords to get there.
The Turbo Zords will be the new "car action scene" for this series.
Definitely. I see them going all in with the Green Ranger.
UnknownSpirit
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Saw it twice.
I still think it's a really solid leaning towards good movie.
90% I enjoy.
I still think Kim's character motivation is... not good. And the movie doesn't really punish her for it.
But hey, she's attractive and I enjoy watching those 5 people on screen.
They need to do a sequel (I think it will make enough money) and it needs to be the same director as well.
I still think it's a really solid leaning towards good movie.
90% I enjoy.
I still think Kim's character motivation is... not good. And the movie doesn't really punish her for it.
But hey, she's attractive and I enjoy watching those 5 people on screen.
They need to do a sequel (I think it will make enough money) and it needs to be the same director as well.
Rawr Its Ry
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How are the cameos from the 90s actors handled?
Saw it earlier today and it's still hitting me that this was actually a good movie. From the second it was announced I was expecting some Fantastic Four-level of movie with poor acting and story with a couple of action scenes scattered throughout. Turns out we got a 'Breakfast Club with super powers' movie and it surprisingly worked. Honestly some of my least favorite parts of the film involved them being in the suits, I thought the characters and the chemistry between the main cast worked much more than the CGI fights.
Fingers crossed this gets enough for a sequel, really want to see what they can do with the Green Ranger in this set-up.
My friend said the exact same thing after the film. She thought it was odd to watch Zac Efron be a Power Ranger.
They show up after the final fight in a crowd as everyone looks up at the Megazord in awe. They are front and center in the shot.
Fingers crossed this gets enough for a sequel, really want to see what they can do with the Green Ranger in this set-up.
My friend said the exact same thing after the film. She thought it was odd to watch Zac Efron be a Power Ranger.
They show up after the final fight in a crowd as everyone looks up at the Megazord in awe. They are front and center in the shot.
Pretty well actually, Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson appeared as Angel Grove residents at the end of the final battle. They were looking up at the Megazords, smiling and taking pictures.
It last about 10 seconds, it was very well done.
Also the Zack is totally hotter than Jason. Like to the point of it being distracting.
Razgriz-Specter
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And they are standing together which made it better as well.
I wonder if they can somehow ask the other original cast to appear. It doesn't even have to be much, just a scene here and there.
So Saban said they have about 6 more movies lined up. I wonder if they're going to do a different team power for each movie. Like we'll have Zeo next, then Turbo, etc.
I highly doubt it since we barely got familiarize with these zords and what the power rangers can do with their suits. Plus it would be weird to realize you're watching all the Power Rangers sequels knowing that in the end their old powers will be destroyed or lost only to get new one.
Razgriz-Specter
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At the premiere they asked what kind of cameo they would like and David Yost said a parent of the new team, Walter said he would want to be a bad guy.
Jesus Lion Gate, was it really that hard to make the song longer than 10s. Get rid of the generic rock and put some of that OG music in there.
I'll give the movie a 7/10. It was a fun movie, Zordon was meh, Alpha wasn't as annoying but still creppy as fuck, Rita was great (she got bitched slap to the fking moon), the rangers was ok, except for pink and black. Cinematography was trash, give me a headache after the car crash, lot of shots was film in like a 45 degree ? The zord and suit was meh, still not gonna buy the toy.
Edit: oh yeah the cameo was fun. Also a lots of good hidden easter egg.
I'll give the movie a 7/10. It was a fun movie, Zordon was meh, Alpha wasn't as annoying but still creppy as fuck, Rita was great (she got bitched slap to the fking moon), the rangers was ok, except for pink and black. Cinematography was trash, give me a headache after the car crash, lot of shots was film in like a 45 degree ? The zord and suit was meh, still not gonna buy the toy.
Edit: oh yeah the cameo was fun. Also a lots of good hidden easter egg.
Well we already saw the parents of all the Rangers, so that is probably out of the window. I could see Yost being a teacher or something. Like a mentor to the kids, he doesn't actually know they are rangers but still give them valuable life lessons that they can use as rangers.
Actually I thought it would have been hilarious if when Rita got bitch slapped, that she would flew past the moon before drifting further into space. It would have been a funny callback.
CloudyTuba
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I got to finally see it today and I'm legitimately shocked that I liked it as much as I did. Like, I really liked it. And to my further surprise, everyone in my group that came with me liked it too. Even the harsh critic that I was sure would hate it.
The whole setup with Rita being a freaky ocean mummy was awesome. I loved the 5 rangers and seeing them form their bonds during the movie in a way that felt earned. Zordon got more character than he ever has before and Alpha was consistently great to have around.
How? I was totally prepared to flush this one down the drain and now I'm thinking about seeing it again. I cant say how well it will impact people who are not in my age range, but for me, it brought to life a lot of what I imagined when I watched this as a child.
I'm not without complaints but as far as I'm concerned, they actually pulled it off and I'm anxiously waiting for a sequel. I'm hoping word of mouth gets around on this one because the critics crushed it, but consistently the regular joe opinions I see are on the positive side.
The whole setup with Rita being a freaky ocean mummy was awesome. I loved the 5 rangers and seeing them form their bonds during the movie in a way that felt earned. Zordon got more character than he ever has before and Alpha was consistently great to have around.
How? I was totally prepared to flush this one down the drain and now I'm thinking about seeing it again. I cant say how well it will impact people who are not in my age range, but for me, it brought to life a lot of what I imagined when I watched this as a child.
I'm not without complaints but as far as I'm concerned, they actually pulled it off and I'm anxiously waiting for a sequel. I'm hoping word of mouth gets around on this one because the critics crushed it, but consistently the regular joe opinions I see are on the positive side.
This was exactly my thought.When Rita got backhanded into outerspace did anyone else thought of
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