Ultimately, you can't really expect too much from a movie that's adapting a kid's TV series from the '90s, that's already an adaptation of a Japanese TV series. This movie doesn't really offer anything groundbreaking to genre films, nor does it separate itself too much from being another superhero type origin story. When watching this, you are going to be expected to have a high level suspension of disbelief, to hopefully ignore all the unbelievably illogical leaps of faith that constantly happen with the characters and with the plot. I suppose you can just excuse all these flaws since this is suppose to be a simple fantasy movie that acts as wish-fulfillment for little kids and young adults, but should you? Maybe.
If all a person is looking for is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers aspects of this movie, they too might be a little disappointed. The Power Rangers premise may be present throughout the whole story, but this movie isn't exactly action packed. When there are action sequences, they are just serviceable at best. Bill Hader voicing the android is always entertaining, but his character is in a pretty minor supporting role, which goes the same with Bryan Cranston as Zordon. Elizabeth Banks seems to be having fun hamming it up as the main villain, but there really isn't too much for her to do with that character either.
So what did this movie get right? This is essentially the '80s movie "The Breakfast Club" with a superhero premise. The cast of diverse actors who play the motley crew of outcast teenagers are likable enough to get your attention, and should be pretty relatable to many young kids watching this. The growing chemistry between these characters is the primary strength of the movie, and the basic moral thematic lessons that are told here is worthwhile enough. Once again, all this is still nothing really new, but at least it's not without some merit. Be warned though, you might have an urge to eat some Krispy Kreme doughnuts after watching this movie.
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