Power Rangers (2017)
2017
124 Minutes
Action | Adventure | Science Fiction
A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world.
User Review
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Power Rangers is a superhero film aimed for younger audiences. The attempted reboot of another franchise...that no one asked for. In a decade where Marvel rules the saturated superhero genre, there is no requirement for more especially when it's filled with mediocrity. Having no prior knowledge to the 'Power Rangers' franchise, this is a review strictly critiquing the film alone. Five students come across strange coins that lead to an underground spaceship eventually granting them the abilities of Power Rangers. They must learn to work together as a unit in order to prevent evil forces from destroying Earth. Now, let's whip out the old "Superhero Check List". Ready? Alright, here we go. Origin story (or stories) where the main character(s) must harness their new found ability? Check. Evil villain wanting to destroy the world for no apparent reason? Oh yes. A CGI disposable army? Yup, rock monsters this time! Leaving the story open for countless sequels? Naturally. There is not a single original idea, even when using such rich source material. It borrows elements from various other films and unfortunately does nothing inventive with them. Four bland protagonists and one who actually has some personality (the blue ranger, but you knew that anyway) lead a boring story filled with clichés and a formulaic structure. There's a moment where our characters sit down and say "let's get to know each other" as if the script forces character development right before your eyes. No natural progression, it's all artificial nonsense. I did like the design of the morphing suits and the advanced technology made for some inventive gadgetry. Although, for such an expensive film I'm surprised that the visual effects were frequently poorly executed. Obvious green screen was obvious. The constant use of slow motion was jarring, particularly during combat scenes. And then we get to the antagonist...ohhhh Elizabeth Banks. What are you doing here? A pantomime villain who's motives are not explored, just destroying the world because why not! What can I say except the film is unnecessary.0 member like this review.
