Back in the 90s kids gathered around their Tvs with excitement. They tuned in to watch a show with teenagers who were also superheroes used kung fu to fight against monsters. When the monster grew huge they formed a super mecha and saved the day. They were clean cut who spread positive messages to viewers as well as warning them to stay away from drugs. This was Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers and it was a merchandising hit for Sabian. It also spawned many spin offs as well as a few movies. Like the dinosaurs however the show vanished into the past remembered fondly by the children of the 90s.
Power Rangers takes a far step away from the original show. Gone is the clean cut teenagers going out doing things like mountain biking, skydiving or surfing. In this case these Rangers are truly teenagers with attitude. The movie opens with a prologue starting in the Cenozoic Era. Zordon (Bryan Cranston), the Red Ranger sacrifices himself to stop Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks) the Green Ranger, who went rogue, from taking the Zeo crystal the source of all life on Earth.
Fast forward to modern day we meet Jason (Dacre Montgomery) Angel Grove’s star quarterback and deemed Golden Boy who destroys his future in a prank gone wrong. He winds up in detention for the rest of the year and under house arrest. He meets Billy Cranston (RJ Cyler) a teen who has a passion for scavenging, technology and is on the spectrum who convinces Jason to take him to a mountain where Billy and his father used to search for riches. At this point we also meet Kimberly (Naomi Scott) the cheerleader who has fallen from grace with her friends and is in detention for punching a boy.
At the mountain we get to meet Trini(Becky G) and Zack (Ludi Lin) who complete the Power Rangers team. They find five coins in the mountain which gift them with super strength, speed and stamina. They find an alien ship where they meet Alpha 5 (Bill Hader) who introduces the group to Zordon and their purpose as Power Rangers.
We follow the group as they struggle to learn how to fight and the most important part in order to defeat Rita the ability to morph. They are given eleven days before Rita will be able to summon her monster Goldar and take the crystal ending all life.
The Power Rangers have been seamlessly modernized for today’s children. Gone is the clean cut, do good teenagers they have been replaced with real teenagers with real attitude, and very real issues many teens face in this day in age. The monsters got a welcome overhaul along with the Power Rangers’ armor and zoids. The movie also promotes the themes of caring for others, friendship, love and unconditional acceptance. It gives a much needed backstory and detail to characters and their zoids.
There were some parts of the movie that seemed to be over the top for example Jason’s father (David Denman) is the stereotypical working man who is angered that his son lost his free ride to college. He comes off at times as the father who was an all star football player who somehow lost his chance to go pro so he pushes his dream upon his son. His scenes feel like he is not given any motivation or direction he is just there to yell or grumble some lines then he is done.
If you’re not a fan of swearing in movies this is definitely not a movie to bring the little ones to. If you were a fan of the original the movie perfectly timed moments to honor the original series. It is worth the price of a matinee ticket. Be sure to stay after the credits for a special scene.
With Power Rangers premiering against other movies such as Life. As well as going against films still in theaters like Logan and Beauty and the Beast; Power Rangers may not gross enough box office to earn a sequel.
Rating 9/10
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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