So what do we think?

Kamen Rider Meteor · 02-20-2013, 01:53 PM

Here is my 2 cents

Troy - pretty dull so far , but he hasn't had much time to shine. Hopefully he gets more into the role

Gia - the clear favorite for me. On and off the show... Certainly doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eyes

Noah - black billy.... That's all I got. My hd tv really brings out the guys acne ( not that it has anything to do with the plot, just an observation )

Jake - my 2nd favorite. He comes off as likable and a decent actor.

Emma - total hottie. The BMX thing seemed unneeded when Gosei mentioned it, but whatever

I'm just glad nobody is like Kevin. That guy was the worst... And I wish Everyone would stop with the bad puns. I know that's pretty much every season.

Taro3 · 02-20-2013, 05:34 PM

I was expecting big things from MegaForce considering that the series is celebrating 20 years of Power Rangers. But so far I'm a little disappointed.

The acting is kind of so-so, but not to fault the actors, I think it has a lot to do with the characters they were given to play. They're so cliché it borders on annoying. We have the mysterious new guy, not too original. I know the blue ranger has often been more of a geeky type character, but Noah couldn't have been closer to the definition of a nerd if they had given him a pocket protector. He's perhaps the most disappointing because it seems like they try to make him seem as uncool as possible, I assume in an attempt to reinforce the nerdiness. Not all nerds lack self esteem, or get annoyingly passionate in a science class, etc. Not in the real world, and not even in other Power Rangers shows.

At first I thought Jake was going to be the typical jock. Somewhat thankfully, he turned out to be more of a cross between a typical jock and a typical ladies man, making him slightly more interesting (especially since the latter is a bit more rare in Power Rangers). He really shined in episode 3, but I can't help but feel like his constant flirting with Gia will start to get annoying in a few episodes. Speaking of Gia, she strikes me as a complete Mary Sue. Emma's "I love the environment!" bit is annoying too.

I hate to seem so critical, but it's like they didn't even try to make the characters interesting at all. And again, not that the rest of the show is bad, it just seems to fall short of expectations for what I always thought would be an extra special 20th anniversary series. Little things like the text on the cards just seemed to slip through the cracks. I'd rather have seen them put a little more effort into things like that, rather than just tossing in a bunch of nods to previous shows.

The first episode seemed to me like a fast paced parade of toys they're selling, and the second was just a little too typical of Power Rangers, following a 20 year old script. The third episode I found a lot more original and redeeming, so I hope that things are taking a turn for the better.

Last but not least, what happened to Gokaiger? I thought MegaForce was supposed to be based on both Goseiger and Gokaiger. But other than some ranger keys on a shelf which have been nothing more than a decoration so far, I can't find a trace of it.

Again I don't mean to be harsh, but it just seems like they could have done a lot better with MegaForce so far than they have done.

WhiteRanger · 02-20-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Taro3

I was expecting big things from MegaForce considering that the series is celebrating 20 years of Power Rangers. But so far I'm a little disappointed.

The acting is kind of so-so, but not to fault the actors, I think it has a lot to do with the characters they were given to play. They're so cliché it borders on annoying. We have the mysterious new guy, not too original. I know the blue ranger has often been more of a geeky type character, but Noah couldn't have been closer to the definition of a nerd if they had given him a pocket protector. He's perhaps the most disappointing because it seems like they try to make him seem as uncool as possible, I assume in an attempt to reinforce the nerdiness. Not all nerds lack self esteem, or get annoyingly passionate in a science class, etc. Not in the real world, and not even in other Power Rangers shows.

At first I thought Jake was going to be the typical jock. Somewhat thankfully, he turned out to be more of a cross between a typical jock and a typical ladies man, making him slightly more interesting (especially since the latter is a bit more rare in Power Rangers). He really shined in episode 3, but I can't help but feel like his constant flirting with Gia will start to get annoying in a few episodes. Speaking of Gia, she strikes me as a complete Mary Sue. Emma's "I love the environment!" bit is annoying too.

I hate to seem so critical, but it's like they didn't even try to make the characters interesting at all. And again, not that the rest of the show is bad, it just seems to fall short of expectations for what I always thought would be an extra special 20th anniversary series. Little things like the text on the cards just seemed to slip through the cracks. I'd rather have seen them put a little more effort into things like that, rather than just tossing in a bunch of nods to previous shows.

The first episode seemed to me like a fast paced parade of toys they're selling, and the second was just a little too typical of Power Rangers, following a 20 year old script. The third episode I found a lot more original and redeeming, so I hope that things are taking a turn for the better.

Last but not least, what happened to Gokaiger? I thought MegaForce was supposed to be based on both Goseiger and Gokaiger. But other than some ranger keys on a shelf which have been nothing more than a decoration so far, I can't find a trace of it.

Again I don't mean to be harsh, but it just seems like they could have done a lot better with MegaForce so far than they have done.

you do remember the gokaiger elements in the series will be taken effect in the second half of megaforce titled super megaforce.

Taro3 · 02-20-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRanger

you do remember the gokaiger elements in the series will be taken effect in the second half of megaforce titled super megaforce.

Err... nope, I didn't remember that! Thanks for the reminder. ^^

But still, from what I understand Gokaiger was pretty great. It's kinda frustrating to watch an underwhelming MegaForce knowing that Gokaiger is on the back burner. I think it would have been nice to see more of it included in the beginning.

GoseiWonder · 02-20-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream Gaga

I just pray that Jason David Frank doesn't return in season 2. He's a pretty terrible actor and is completely over-rated and would not suit Gokai Silver's in-suit scenes at all. He was fine in Dino Thunder, but that should be his swan song; we don't need to see his face unless they do something similar to Gokaiger in "Super Megaforce" and have tribute episodes to the various seasons (PLEASE not just MMPR) and then he can be in one or two episodes and hopefully they can refrain themselves from the "greatest ranger" BS. No offense to MMPR fans, but when it comes to scale on what rangers did, Tommy must be pretty low down, with Andros being top. So yeah, rant over.
tl/dr: I hope Saban ignores the fans begging for JDF to be Gokai Silver's equivalent.

I'm hoping for US!Gokai Silver to be a new character who is half Human/half Aquitian and shows reverence to Noah because US!Gokai Silver's dad was a Blue Ranger.
Try and guess why.

Sentai · 02-20-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream Gaga

I've only seen the first 2 thus far and I didn't mind the second at all. The acting's blah but its pretty rare that you get a PR that has great acting but the second episode gave me hope that the series will get into the swing of things and turn out decent. They were nowhere near as strong as the first episodes of some seasons like In Space, S.P.D. and especially Time Force, but I am keeping my standards low, at least for now and the second episode didn't disappoint me. Also, the fact that no one can pronounce "Tensou" bugs me to no end.

But the first, dear god, I was sick of the MMPR references. Yes, I get that it was the first PR season and whatnot, but adult PR fans seem to be so stuck on the nostalgia of the first three seasons of PR and I hate how Saban is catering to that completely. I don't mind one or two nods but pretty much the entire episode was re-used lines and nods to the first episode of PR and it was completely lame. Be your own thing, Megaforce! There are so many far better, far better written seasons with far better characters then MMPR, don't get locked into catering to nostalgia! I am so glad that episode 2 seems to have dropped it, I hope episode 3 has to.

I just pray that Jason David Frank doesn't return in season 2. He's a pretty terrible actor and is completely over-rated and would not suit Gokai Silver's in-suit scenes at all. He was fine in Dino Thunder, but that should be his swan song; we don't need to see his face unless they do something similar to Gokaiger in "Super Megaforce" and have tribute episodes to the various seasons (PLEASE not just MMPR) and then he can be in one or two episodes and hopefully they can refrain themselves from the "greatest ranger" BS. No offense to MMPR fans, but when it comes to scale on what rangers did, Tommy must be pretty low down, with Andros being top. So yeah, rant over.
tl/dr: I hope Saban ignores the fans begging for JDF to be Gokai Silver's equivalent.

... Sure. Okay, I think I'm going to start with the begining. Cause that's what you do. Man, you better get used to those references. Being it's an anniversary series and all. Because that's all it's going to be from here until the end next year.

And how, in the name of Hell, is Andros better then JDF? Jason atleast gives a damn about fans and the fandom, and about the series. And was such a better actor. Yes, when he first started, it wasn't very good. Then he grew. I hope they bring him back. For more than just an episode or two.

GoseiWonder · 02-20-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

... Sure. Okay, I think I'm going to start with the begining. Cause that's what you do. Man, you better get used to those references. Being it's an anniversary series and all. Because that's all it's going to be from here until the end next year.

And how, in the name of Hell, is Andros better then JDF? Jason atleast gives a damn about fans and the fandom, and about the series. And was such a better actor. Yes, when he first started, it wasn't very good. Then he grew. I hope they bring him back. For more than just an episode or two.

Perhaps the Morphing Grid even bestows the mantle of US!AkaRed on Tommy.

Sentai · 02-20-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

Perhaps the Morphing Grid even bestows the mantle of US!AkaRed on Tommy.

That is what I am sincerly hoping for, Wonder.

WhiteRanger · 02-20-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

That is what I am sincerly hoping for, Wonder.

well tommy should the embodyment of are rangers due to the fact he is 2 reds a black a white and a green ~

KRX · 02-20-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

That is what I am sincerly hoping for, Wonder.

Now, I fear I must disagree with you here. You see, I would much rather have Billy be the American AkaRed. Yes, he was a Blue Ranger, but I don't care- of the original five, he stuck with the show the longest, despite all of the backstage troubles, and I think Billy deserves to be a Ranger once again.

02-20-2013, 01:53 PM	#21
Kamen Rider Meteor It's about to get wild! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 1,706	Here is my 2 cents Troy - pretty dull so far , but he hasn't had much time to shine. Hopefully he gets more into the role Gia - the clear favorite for me. On and off the show... Certainly doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eyes Noah - black billy.... That's all I got. My hd tv really brings out the guys acne ( not that it has anything to do with the plot, just an observation ) Jake - my 2nd favorite. He comes off as likable and a decent actor. Emma - total hottie. The BMX thing seemed unneeded when Gosei mentioned it, but whatever I'm just glad nobody is like Kevin. That guy was the worst... And I wish Everyone would stop with the bad puns. I know that's pretty much every season. __________________ I generally have no idea what is going on 99% of the time.

02-20-2013, 05:34 PM	#22
Taro3 Akibaranger Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 39	I was expecting big things from MegaForce considering that the series is celebrating 20 years of Power Rangers. But so far I'm a little disappointed. The acting is kind of so-so, but not to fault the actors, I think it has a lot to do with the characters they were given to play. They're so cliché it borders on annoying. We have the mysterious new guy, not too original. I know the blue ranger has often been more of a geeky type character, but Noah couldn't have been closer to the definition of a nerd if they had given him a pocket protector. He's perhaps the most disappointing because it seems like they try to make him seem as uncool as possible, I assume in an attempt to reinforce the nerdiness. Not all nerds lack self esteem, or get annoyingly passionate in a science class, etc. Not in the real world, and not even in other Power Rangers shows. At first I thought Jake was going to be the typical jock. Somewhat thankfully, he turned out to be more of a cross between a typical jock and a typical ladies man, making him slightly more interesting (especially since the latter is a bit more rare in Power Rangers). He really shined in episode 3, but I can't help but feel like his constant flirting with Gia will start to get annoying in a few episodes. Speaking of Gia, she strikes me as a complete Mary Sue. Emma's "I love the environment!" bit is annoying too. I hate to seem so critical, but it's like they didn't even try to make the characters interesting at all. And again, not that the rest of the show is bad, it just seems to fall short of expectations for what I always thought would be an extra special 20th anniversary series. Little things like the text on the cards just seemed to slip through the cracks. I'd rather have seen them put a little more effort into things like that, rather than just tossing in a bunch of nods to previous shows. The first episode seemed to me like a fast paced parade of toys they're selling, and the second was just a little too typical of Power Rangers, following a 20 year old script. The third episode I found a lot more original and redeeming, so I hope that things are taking a turn for the better. Last but not least, what happened to Gokaiger? I thought MegaForce was supposed to be based on both Goseiger and Gokaiger. But other than some ranger keys on a shelf which have been nothing more than a decoration so far, I can't find a trace of it. Again I don't mean to be harsh, but it just seems like they could have done a lot better with MegaForce so far than they have done. __________________ Twitter \| Google Plus \| So.cl

02-20-2013, 05:50 PM	#23
WhiteRanger Tiger Zord Power Up Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Through Time and Space Posts: 5,649	Quote: Originally Posted by Taro3 I was expecting big things from MegaForce considering that the series is celebrating 20 years of Power Rangers. But so far I'm a little disappointed. The acting is kind of so-so, but not to fault the actors, I think it has a lot to do with the characters they were given to play. They're so cliché it borders on annoying. We have the mysterious new guy, not too original. I know the blue ranger has often been more of a geeky type character, but Noah couldn't have been closer to the definition of a nerd if they had given him a pocket protector. He's perhaps the most disappointing because it seems like they try to make him seem as uncool as possible, I assume in an attempt to reinforce the nerdiness. Not all nerds lack self esteem, or get annoyingly passionate in a science class, etc. Not in the real world, and not even in other Power Rangers shows. At first I thought Jake was going to be the typical jock. Somewhat thankfully, he turned out to be more of a cross between a typical jock and a typical ladies man, making him slightly more interesting (especially since the latter is a bit more rare in Power Rangers). He really shined in episode 3, but I can't help but feel like his constant flirting with Gia will start to get annoying in a few episodes. Speaking of Gia, she strikes me as a complete Mary Sue. Emma's "I love the environment!" bit is annoying too. I hate to seem so critical, but it's like they didn't even try to make the characters interesting at all. And again, not that the rest of the show is bad, it just seems to fall short of expectations for what I always thought would be an extra special 20th anniversary series. Little things like the text on the cards just seemed to slip through the cracks. I'd rather have seen them put a little more effort into things like that, rather than just tossing in a bunch of nods to previous shows. The first episode seemed to me like a fast paced parade of toys they're selling, and the second was just a little too typical of Power Rangers, following a 20 year old script. The third episode I found a lot more original and redeeming, so I hope that things are taking a turn for the better. Last but not least, what happened to Gokaiger? I thought MegaForce was supposed to be based on both Goseiger and Gokaiger. But other than some ranger keys on a shelf which have been nothing more than a decoration so far, I can't find a trace of it. Again I don't mean to be harsh, but it just seems like they could have done a lot better with MegaForce so far than they have done. you do remember the gokaiger elements in the series will be taken effect in the second half of megaforce titled super megaforce. __________________ <--- work on becoming the next Moderator

02-20-2013, 05:59 PM	#24
Taro3 Akibaranger Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 39	Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteRanger you do remember the gokaiger elements in the series will be taken effect in the second half of megaforce titled super megaforce. Err... nope, I didn't remember that! Thanks for the reminder. ^^ But still, from what I understand Gokaiger was pretty great. It's kinda frustrating to watch an underwhelming MegaForce knowing that Gokaiger is on the back burner. I think it would have been nice to see more of it included in the beginning. __________________ Twitter \| Google Plus \| So.cl

02-20-2013, 06:43 PM	#26
Sentai Sentai of the Ages Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 16,715	Quote: Originally Posted by Starscream Gaga I've only seen the first 2 thus far and I didn't mind the second at all. The acting's blah but its pretty rare that you get a PR that has great acting but the second episode gave me hope that the series will get into the swing of things and turn out decent. They were nowhere near as strong as the first episodes of some seasons like In Space, S.P.D. and especially Time Force, but I am keeping my standards low, at least for now and the second episode didn't disappoint me. Also, the fact that no one can pronounce "Tensou" bugs me to no end. But the first, dear god, I was sick of the MMPR references. Yes, I get that it was the first PR season and whatnot, but adult PR fans seem to be so stuck on the nostalgia of the first three seasons of PR and I hate how Saban is catering to that completely. I don't mind one or two nods but pretty much the entire episode was re-used lines and nods to the first episode of PR and it was completely lame. Be your own thing, Megaforce! There are so many far better, far better written seasons with far better characters then MMPR, don't get locked into catering to nostalgia! I am so glad that episode 2 seems to have dropped it, I hope episode 3 has to. I just pray that Jason David Frank doesn't return in season 2. He's a pretty terrible actor and is completely over-rated and would not suit Gokai Silver's in-suit scenes at all. He was fine in Dino Thunder, but that should be his swan song; we don't need to see his face unless they do something similar to Gokaiger in "Super Megaforce" and have tribute episodes to the various seasons (PLEASE not just MMPR) and then he can be in one or two episodes and hopefully they can refrain themselves from the "greatest ranger" BS. No offense to MMPR fans, but when it comes to scale on what rangers did, Tommy must be pretty low down, with Andros being top. So yeah, rant over. tl/dr: I hope Saban ignores the fans begging for JDF to be Gokai Silver's equivalent. ... Sure. Okay, I think I'm going to start with the begining. Cause that's what you do. Man, you better get used to those references. Being it's an anniversary series and all. Because that's all it's going to be from here until the end next year. And how, in the name of Hell, is Andros better then JDF? Jason atleast gives a damn about fans and the fandom, and about the series. And was such a better actor. Yes, when he first started, it wasn't very good. Then he grew. I hope they bring him back. For more than just an episode or two. Last edited by Sentai; 02-20-2013 at 07:04 PM..