Power Rangers
Power Rangers

Power Rangers

2017Movie124 minEnglish

Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users67%
Director: Dean IsraeliteGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Five ordinary high school students discover they must unite and embrace their powers as an unlikely team of Power Rangers. They must harness their individual strengths to save their town and ultimately the world from an alien threat. As they learn to work together, they face personal struggles and discover their destinies.

Critical Reception

The 2017 film adaptation of Power Rangers received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its modern reboot approach, character development, and visual effects, many found the plot to be formulaic and the tone inconsistent. It struggled to capture the same broad appeal as its television predecessors, ultimately underperforming at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its modern take on the classic franchise and engaging young cast.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and occasional tonal shifts.
  • Visual effects and action sequences were generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's attempt to ground the Power Rangers in a more realistic, character-driven narrative. Many enjoyed the performances of the young cast and the updated designs, though some felt it lacked the campy fun of the original series and the story pacing could be uneven.

Fun Fact

The original Red Ranger, Jason David Frank, makes a cameo appearance as one of his students in a classroom scene.

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Reno

Reno

**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. Expecte...
Gimly

Gimly

I grew up on Power Rangers, I always loved them, even as an adult I re-watch _Mighty Morphin'_ about once a year. But it's never been "good", so for 2017's Hollywood go-over to even come across as well as it did is impressive, but still, in...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

Buying this movie was of course pretty much a request from my kids although I have to confess that I, as a Science Fiction geek, was at least a tiny bit interested in seeing what they had managed to cook together on a big budget. For the re...
TopKek

TopKek

Loud, trashy, sweet and weird, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reboot “Power Rangers” is not merely an ideal film for rambunctious and undemanding 12-year olds, it actually sees the world through their eyes. In theory, the heroes are hi...