Rave reviews for Power Rangers
“It’s thrilling!” — Mark S. Allen, ABC-TV
“…Pure Popcorn Adrenaline!” — Dave Morales, Fox Houston
“Powerful, exhilarating, next-level fun!” — Maria Salas, Terra TV
“The Rangers have Evolved!” — Scott Carty, ABC Seatles
Do you have the “selfless gene”?
“Recent research shows that most of us are born with what is termed as a selfless gene,” says Matt Suzana, co-writer of the Power Rangers movie.
“Daily selfless acts include donating blood, giving alms, helping the elderly cross the street, and the list goes on,” he continues. “These selfless people share a common gene variation that is linked to the receptor for Oxytocin, often referred to as the ‘love hormone.’ Oxytocin plays a vital role in the formulation of social bonds and relationships, impacting a person’s capacity for empathy.”
Suzana said that with that in mind, the Power Rangers story starts with five selfless ordinary youths chosen to become Power Rangers. He said that they want the film’s characters to be real and believable — real people who risk their lives to help other people, expecting nothing in return. “They are not the most popular, nor the most good looking, nor the strongest in their community but they have the courage and strong determination to halp save innocent lives from forces of evil.”
He believes that most people can identify with the Power Rangers. Standing up for those in need is a selfless way to live because everyone benefits.
Jason, the Red Ranger (Dacre Montgomery), was a football legend in his small town of Angel Grove until one fateful mistake. When viewers first meet Jason, he is in need of redemption and is struggling to find himself. But soon, he is given a chance to lead a new team made up of an unlikely group of teenage superheroes and must find it in himself to rise to the challenge.
Kimberly, the Pink Ranger (Naomi Scott) used to be Queen Bee of Angel Grove High, but has been cast out of the popular clique and is now struggling to find her identity. She has a new rebel-without-a-cause, edgy attitude, but this front is hiding a secret that makes her feel deeply vulnerable.
Billy, the Blue Ranger (RJ Cycler) has always been challenged in his abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, he is the most pure-hearted of the group.
illy has never really had any friends, so finding teenagers that he is comfortable with is a big deal, and soon he begins connecting with people in a way he’s never been able to do
before.
Trini, the Yellow Ranger (Becky G), is mysterious but extremely bright. Her parents constantly move for work, making her the perpetual new girl to any school. A loner who owns it, Trini is self-sufficient and contemplative, but always observant. All she wants is to find her gang of friends, but she’ll never admit it — least of all to herself.
Zack, the Black Ranger (Ludi Lin), is filled with bravado and swagger. He is tough and cool on the exterior but has many layers beyond his fearless appearance. Zack advertises everything about himself, except the truth, which makes him feel deeply inferior to all his peers. Power Rangers opens nationwide today.