The first thing to know about the newPower Rangersis that its no longer a cheapo proposition.
Its still schlocky, but not intentionally so.
Its also essentially two movies in one.
In fact they, all feel like teen archetypes lifted right out ofThe Breakfast Club.
Not surprisingly, a few of them meet for the first time in weekend detention.
All thats missing is Simple Minds on the soundtrack.
Most movies likePower Rangersget the first-half Y.A.
character stuff wrong and the second-half smashy-smashy action stuff right.
This one does just the reverse.
Did I mention he has a sassy robot lackey named Alpha 5 voiced by Bill Hader?
For those scoring at home, the five Zords can be combined to form one giant Megazord.
Youll want to tuck this away for later.
During her quest, she will summon a humongous gold beastie called Goldar.
The only thing that makes this battle-heavy second half orgy of green-screen destruction remotely interesting is Elizabeth Banks Repulsa.
