Oh man, the whole series, but especially season 3: Shit. Went. Down.
I have very fond memories of a few Power Rangers, but especially Mighty Morphin. It still checks out. I don't mean to disregard the other ones because I haven't watched all of them and I'm just here to focus on MMPR. Of course it doesn't keep my attention in the same way as it did when I was a kid, but it's still entertaining and after a few episodes I was able to get lost in it. Unfortunately it hasn't aged well in my opinion but I'll take that as a small cost for having the '90s charm and also versatility, having something for anyone and allowing us to take it as seriously as we want to. All the characters are so relatable whether I'm watching out of childhood memories or as an adult. There's just enough drama and every genre without being complicated. The issues are pretty realistic for a kid show especially in season 3, illnesses and decisions and friends coming and going. The writers found a way to mix these problems with all the genres that we love. Some conflicts don't always get solved, some issues take a lot of patience for both the characters and the viewers. Most of it is cheesy, especially the movie, but the show knows when to take things seriously and sometimes takes it too seriously when we're not ready, just like how real life does.
I love how it emphasizes the violence as either self defense or being necessary to save the entire world, rather than a group of superheroes just beating people up - it gives the point by having Jason be a good instructor teaching safety, and showing how bulk and skull get hurt when they practice those moves trying to hurt someone, out of jest without having training, etc.
I usually don't recognize diversity in shows because the characters are often broken tokens or a stereotype, but power rangers did it right. Wasn't always perfect because it was decades ago, but it was ahead of its time. The characters all have equal parts no matter where they came from or what they like. Everybody has their big and small successes, and the morals come from the characters admitting mistakes and accepting help, trying something new to face fears, backing each other up. Sometimes these differences allow for cultural education or introduce new things to kids, definitely got me interested in things when I was younger. Disabilities and culture are handled so casually, not unique or taboo. The episode with Kimberly's friend who spoke sign language has always had a place in my heart.
I have to give props to the actors for going 100% along with everything. 101%. This is an entire universe, these people actually exist, calling each other banana brains and falling face first into cakes. The actors never knew differently, it wasn't just for a PG rating. You can choose to take it seriously and escape the real world for a while, or take it humorously and escape the real world while also learning something.
As for the movie, it's different from the series. Some parts I haven't aged well but the rest is badass and the suits BADASS ahead of their time. Looking at the suits and the entire journey, I still want to be a power ranger. I think the only reason I ignore the fact that it hasn't aged well is because I used to be a hardcore fan. I love how it has a horror aspect. Just like the show there are real life problems put in a way where children can understand them.
Submitted June 27, 2021 at 07:53AM by MoistCurdyMaxiPad https://ift.tt/3h9GoqS
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