Power Rangers Teaser Trailer (I think, there weren't any Power Rangers in it)

[Hawki]

Still won't be as good as that one brutal short film where Starbuck fought Johnny Cage.

Okay Nick Wylde. There's certain things that don't go together. Foxes and rabbits are one thing. The words "good" and "that film" (in the knowledge of what 'film' you're referring to) are another example.

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

Still won't be as good as that one brutal short film where Starbuck fought Johnny Cage.

Okay Nick Wylde. There's certain things that don't go together. Foxes and rabbits are one thing. The words "good" and "that film" (in the knowledge of what 'film' you're referring to) are another example.

To be fair, I said it 'won't be as good' which is not an indication that the punch-up short movie was good, just that this new movie will be worse. Which it will be. Worse than the short film which is better.
And its Wilde.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Still won't be as good as that one brutal short film where Starbuck fought Johnny Cage.

Okay Nick Wylde. There's certain things that don't go together. Foxes and rabbits are one thing. The words "good" and "that film" (in the knowledge of what 'film' you're referring to) are another example.

To be fair, I said it 'won't be as good' which is not an indication that the punch-up short movie was good, just that this new movie will be worse. Which it will be. Worse than the short film which is better.
And its Wilde.

Can I have context on what any of that is?

Starbuck vs Johnny Cage?

Nick Wylde?

"that film?"

 

[Canadamus Prime]

So, wait, black guy is Billy? The fuck? Whats the point of that, just switch the colors

they just switched the races around so the black guy wasn't the black ranger, and the chinese chick wasnt the yellow ranger

and before anyone tries to claim that PC has run rampant, that shit was a joke while the show was RUNNING

I personally never saw a problem with it, but then I don't go looking for racist undertones in EVERYTHING. Besides it's not like they characterized the black guy as a stereotypical black guy out of a Hollywood action movie.

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

SNIP

Here ya' go palbert

 

[Canadamus Prime]

So, wait, black guy is Billy? The fuck? Whats the point of that, just switch the colors

they just switched the races around so the black guy wasn't the black ranger, and the chinese chick wasnt the yellow ranger

and before anyone tries to claim that PC has run rampant, that shit was a joke while the show was RUNNING

I personally never saw a problem with it, but then I don't go looking for racist undertones in EVERYTHING. Besides it's not like they characterized the black guy as a stereotypical black guy out of a Hollywood action movie.

It doesn't have to be negatively racist for people to laugh and make jokes out of how funny it is

It was probably unintentional. Nevertheless, back when I actually watched the show I never thought anything of it because I was too busy enjoying the show. I probably still wouldn't think anything of it if other people weren't fixated on it.

 

[Cicada 5]

So, wait, black guy is Billy? The fuck? Whats the point of that, just switch the colors

they just switched the races around so the black guy wasn't the black ranger, and the chinese chick wasnt the yellow ranger

and before anyone tries to claim that PC has run rampant, that shit was a joke while the show was RUNNING

I personally never saw a problem with it, but then I don't go looking for racist undertones in EVERYTHING. Besides it's not like they characterized the black guy as a stereotypical black guy out of a Hollywood action movie.

Really? You didn't see anything stereotypical about a black guy who was a dancer and liked chasing girls?

 

[Canadamus Prime]

So, wait, black guy is Billy? The fuck? Whats the point of that, just switch the colors

they just switched the races around so the black guy wasn't the black ranger, and the chinese chick wasnt the yellow ranger

and before anyone tries to claim that PC has run rampant, that shit was a joke while the show was RUNNING

I personally never saw a problem with it, but then I don't go looking for racist undertones in EVERYTHING. Besides it's not like they characterized the black guy as a stereotypical black guy out of a Hollywood action movie.

Really? You didn't see anything stereotypical about a black guy who was a dancer and liked chasing girls?

Nope. Maybe it's because I'm thinking of a different stereotype. Also I don't remember that, but then it's been 20 years.

 

[Bluemanzee]

We don't need Power Rangers for teenagers in my opinion.

 

[happyninja42]

Also, I like the tone but then I realise it's Lionsgate so cue the stereotypical teen drama of shit dad, love triangle romance, nerds being bullied, Asian kid the silent but talented one, adults playing teens and... am i missing anything?

Isn't that pretty much Power Rangers in a nutshell anyway? Adults playing teens, highschool melodrama, bullies, etc. That's, like every bit of PR that I can recall ever seeing. Granted I didn't really watch the show, but it came on right before a show I did want to watch, so I would frequently catch the last bit of it. And it seemed to be exactly what you just accused Lionsgate of being stereotypical of. So it sounds like a match made in heaven to me. xD

OT: It looks reasonably ok to me. As a non-fan (never saw an entire episode of the show I don't think), I really have no vested stake in this movie, but one of my friends is a fan of the show. He said that it seems like they are trying to siphon out the campy silliness of MMPR, and try and tell a more "real" story about them. Which he and I both are fine with. While he didn't mind the camp as a kid watching the show, I can attest that the overly Japanese-esque, campiness of the show is absolutely what turned me off from even considering the show as something I'd want to watch. So I'm actually looking forward to the direction they seem to be taking this. It's still got some goofy to it, but it's also got some more "real world" flavor to it.

Which honestly, I find interesting. I have 0 interest in MMPR, but when my friend showed me this trailer, I was genuinely curious. It looked like something I might find enjoyable to watch. So, yeah, kudos to the trailer team, for making it look like something I might enjoy. Of course, it's just a trailer, and the movie might totally suck, but I'm willing to be slightly optimistic about it for now.

 

[Parasondox]

Also, I like the tone but then I realise it's Lionsgate so cue the stereotypical teen drama of shit dad, love triangle romance, nerds being bullied, Asian kid the silent but talented one, adults playing teens and... am i missing anything?

Isn't that pretty much Power Rangers in a nutshell anyway? Adults playing teens, highschool melodrama, bullies, etc. That's, like every bit of PR that I can recall ever seeing. Granted I didn't really watch the show, but it came on right before a show I did want to watch, so I would frequently catch the last bit of it. And it seemed to be exactly what you just accused Lionsgate of being stereotypical of. So it sounds like a match made in heaven to me. xD

OT: It looks reasonably ok to me. As a non-fan (never saw an entire episode of the show I don't think), I really have no vested stake in this movie, but one of my friends is a fan of the show. He said that it seems like they are trying to siphon out the campy silliness of MMPR, and try and tell a more "real" story about them. Which he and I both are fine with. While he didn't mind the camp as a kid watching the show, I can attest that the overly Japanese-esque, campiness of the show is absolutely what turned me off from even considering the show as something I'd want to watch. So I'm actually looking forward to the direction they seem to be taking this. It's still got some goofy to it, but it's also got some more "real world" flavor to it.

Which honestly, I find interesting. I have 0 interest in MMPR, but when my friend showed me this trailer, I was genuinely curious. It looked like something I might find enjoyable to watch. So, yeah, kudos to the trailer team, for making it look like something I might enjoy. Of course, it's just a trailer, and the movie might totally suck, but I'm willing to be slightly optimistic about it for now.

I didn't say I DIDN'T like it. Power Rangers was my childhood and I loved it. I know its cheesy, campy, over the top and stereotypical. I just outgrew it after Light Speed Rescue. I have also accepted that this new generation isnt for me and I want the new generation of kid to enjoy like I did. Enjoy the fun.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

I'll reserve my judgment for when the film comes out, but right now I'm optimistic. Compared how bland and goody-goody the original rangers came off as... a little variety couldn't hurt.

Also I like the "Breakfast Club" meets "Chronicle" vibe it's got going for it. Dunno why.