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The popular children's television show comes to the screen in this sci-fi adventure about a group of teenage superheroes battling an evil leader bent on world domination. The film's six heroes lead do... read more read more...uble existences as normal young teens who, when needed, don color-coded costumes to become the Power Rangers. Under the guidance of the valiant Zordon (Nicholas Bell), the Rangers fight crime with kung-fu skills and specialized attack vehicles. This time, the Rangers are battling Ivan Ooze (Paul Freeman), a millennia-old villain who hopes to take over the world with an army of phlegm creatures. The Rangers' only hope for victory is to acquire a special power source, leading to a dangerous journey into outer space. Despite the larger budget, the film remains true to the style of the show, which often recalls Japanese monster movies in its depictions of battling giant monsters through obvious special effects. The fast-paced fantasy action attracted a good portion of its intended youthful audience, while not becoming quite as much of a sensation as the TV series; some adults attacked the film for its reliance on violence (though of a bloodless, cartoon variety) and its status as a blatant promotional tool for the best-selling Power Ranger toys. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: September 2, 2003

Stats: 2,999 reviews

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  • November 6, 2011
    It is cheesy as hell and has the stink of the 90's all over it. However, I still get a kick out of watching this movie once in a while. For me, it is a great nostalgic trip to my childhood. I used to love the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers when I was a kid, now I only watch it t... read moreime to time for its camp value. It is better to watch this movie with buddies so you can have good time cracking jokes at the movies silliness. The action, although ridiculously over-the-top, is pretty decent and the soundtrack is actually really good. Whenever I hear "Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, I think of the movie's sky diving sequence. Watching this film is like watching a car wreck, its bad but for some reason you cannot look away. This movie maybe bad, but its has some entertainment value.
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    September 25, 2011
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    There was nothing cooler than being a little kid and watching this. Cheesy? Yes, but who gives a damn......it's the Power Rangers!
  • June 7, 2011
    This movie really takes you back to the 90s, with all the one-liner jokes, the silly looking computer generated special effects, and of course, the power rangers. This movie is fun and exciting, but looks cheesy now.
  • July 2, 2009
    this only gets 3 stars because i used to (USED TO) love it.
  • February 26, 2007
    I liked it.
  • February 4, 2007
    The film version of children's fantasy adventure series sucks because the heroes and villians' fight / martial arts sequences and actings look worst.
  • December 27, 2007
    Six teenagers have discover a power to fight the forces of evil. Now the fate of the universe is in their hands. Ivan Ooze has got to be one of the coolest villains ever.
  • April 30, 2010
    To say the least, this film was full of dumb-ass catch phrases, major innuendos, and one-liners, yet oddly and horrificly enough, I enjoyed it.
    This film was shot poorly, and it wasn't nearly as good as the original show, not the varying sequels or spin-offs.

    The "Power Ran... read moregers" movie was saddeningly underachieved and strategicly undermined and not made for the main audience, only the "High Powered Power Ranger fanatics".
    Plus the "Higher Grounds" song By The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and "Dreams" by Van Halen Rock!

    This film was pretty much a film with lackluster effects, a unpoignet story, and everyone knows that "Tommy's" portral was the worst acting of the bunch. Reccomendation, Undecieded. You deciede for yourself.
  • October 10, 2008
    "I'm a frog"
  • October 22, 2007
    Technically, crap. Personally, fun.

Critic Reviews


Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

Noisy and meant for children only. A bored grown-up's only consolation is that the Rangers' popularity has probably peaked, and the next kiddie phenomenon must be on the way. Don't even think about wh... Full Review

Kevin Thomas
February 13, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

Brings the popular TV series to the screen with a barrage of spectacular special effects, a slew of fantastic monsters, a ferociously funny villain -- and, most important, a refreshing lack of pretent... Full Review

Kevin McManus
January 1, 2000
Kevin McManus, Washington Post

The movie bolts along at a breakneck pace, from an opening sky diving scene to the climactic battle, which finds Ooze cackling away in the cockpit of a mechanical dinosaur. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

What depresses me inutterably is that children, who are fresh and inquisitive, will go to this movie and, for 88 minutes, the movie will do what it can to deaden their imaginations. Full Review

January 1, 2000
USA Today

Young fans of the six squeaky-clean super teens can look forward to an effects-loaded, energetic adventure that powers up martial-arts acrobatics as it cuts the cheesiness.

Mick LaSalle
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

These are the same performers who appear on the TV show, and you get the feeling this has become more than a meal ticket for them. Hokey dialogue is invested with an intensity that takes you out of th... Full Review

Frank Ahrens
January 1, 2000
Frank Ahrens, Washington Post

The production values are much higher than those of the TV shows. Full Review

Luke Y. Thompson
January 16, 2005
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

A lot more fun than you'd think; Freeman has a blast as the Play-Doh commanding villain

Fred Topel
September 9, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

Great kids action movie. Kicks ass.

Robert Roten
March 23, 2003
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

While it has some great special effects and some decent fight scenes, it also has some incredibly bad costumes and some really cheap-looking special effects. Full Review

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    • Ivan Ooze: Woo! Where's my autograph book!?
    • Rocky/Red Ranger: Well, pack your bags. 'Cause we're sending you back right where you came from.
    • Ivan Ooze: Gee, a teenager with a big mouth. Not much has changed in 6,000 years.
    • Goldar: I am King Goldar ruler of the universe.
    • Goldar: I am King Goldar, ruler of the universe.

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