[Thessair]

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Originally Posted by TFXProtector

But, I know what the problem is.

People aren't getting that this is a completely new universe, separate from all that came before it. It merely uses the names and locations, nothing else. That's one of the reasons why it's so drastically different from the other stuff that came before.

There is room at the table for BOTH universes to exist side by side without affecting each other, going in different directions and doing different things.

Part of it is they can't let go and want everything catered to them and so they're throwing an entitlement hissy fit.

This argument again? You aren't treading any new ground dragging that one out. In a lot of cases you're probably right, but broadly applying it to everyone who dislikes the film is ridiculous. I never watched Power Rangers. My nostalgia connection to the series is precisely zero. I'm not judging the film based on how much it's like the TV show. I'm judging this film strictly on its own merits. It looks awful. (Note: Apparently I have to spell this out. That is my opinion. I am not stating it as a universal fact.)

This film gives every appearance of being just another CG-laden mess utilizing an existing property to put butts in the seats. The action appears unremarkable and derivative, the acting seems mediocre, and the writing awkward. Market this film as another nostalgia-laden property or even it's own thing and my opinion isn't going to magically change. Strictly on its own, this does not look like a good movie. (Again, to me. Enjoy it all you want. I hope it makes a billion bucks at the box office and spawns sixty-seven sequels. I'm just not interested in seeing it.)

[Ravenxl7]

Great new trailer. The Zords look good, the Megazord looks great, Alpha doesn't look neatly as bad in-motion, the Ranger suits also look awesome in-motion, the Putties look like legitimate forces to be dealt with, Goldar looks pretty cool, and Zordon doesn't look bad.

That said, my favorite bits are those pertaining to the personalities of the Rangers. I'm really liking how both Zack and Billy seem like their going to turn out.

I really hope this does well enough to get a sequel made. Ideally two, so we can get Tommy as the evil Green Ranger in one and then his redemption as the White Ranger in another, but I'll take what I can get.

[TFXProtector]

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Originally Posted by AkibaSilver

This is the internet. We both know that's a lie, especially in relation to pop-culture

It's sad, isn't it?

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Originally Posted by Thessair

This argument again? You aren't treading any new ground dragging that one out. In a lot of cases you're probably right, but broadly applying it to everyone who dislikes the film is ridiculous. I never watched Power Rangers. My nostalgia connection to the series is precisely zero. I'm not judging the film based on how much it's like the TV show. I'm judging this film strictly on its own merits. It looks awful. (Note: Apparently I have to spell this out. That is my opinion. I am not stating it as a universal fact.)

This film gives every appearance of being just another CG-laden mess utilizing an existing property to put butts in the seats. The action appears unremarkable and derivative, the acting seems mediocre, and the writing awkward. Market this film as another nostalgia-laden property or even it's own thing and my opinion isn't going to magically change. Strictly on its own, this does not look like a good movie. (Again, to me. Enjoy it all you want. I hope it makes a billion bucks at the box office and spawns sixty-seven sequels. I'm just not interested in seeing it.)

YEAH, THIS FUCKING ARGUMENT AGAIN!

I'm sick of negativity. If you don't like the film, don't go see it, but please don't tell us what you think of it, either. So sick of depressing people. Sick.

[Thessair]

You know what, forget it. It's just not worth arguing with some people.

Sorry for causing any extra work today, Mods.

[GoseiIero95]

[GoseiWonder]

So Zordon is one of these eh?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_Art

[NGW]

Not even bothering to read half the comments, I know to expect the same "nothing this movie could do would please us" hate that any franchise adaptation receives. Some of these people would probably complain about a blowjob from a porn star.

Anyways, I really enjoyed the trailer. The zords and megazord look great in their cg models, the humor is mostly on point, action looks fantastic. Absolutely love how Zordon was done as well, and Alpha looks really good too (headlights are still taking some getting used to, but I still dig the design).

[NGW]

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Originally Posted by Diamondmatter

Blehh. It looks pretty cool on the surface, but "reading between the lines", for lack of a better phrase, it's blatantly formulaic. The comedy also reminds me very much of the Transformers films, in a bad way. Hell, the "jokes" shown here are worse.

You know what else is blatantly formulaic? Star Wars. And I mean the originals.

That's not inherently a negative and people need to stop pushing it as if it is.

[SPLIT LIP]

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Originally Posted by Mr Chaos

Geez, what crawled up your butt and died. Did I say you couldn't express your opinion?

No, you just became indignant towards someone who was perfectly entitled to what they said which wasn't directed at you. Then, following that knee-jerk respones, you followed up another provoking, knee-jerk response.

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Originally Posted by TFXProtector

I'm sick of negativity. If you don't like the film, don't go see it, but please don't tell us what you think of it, either. So sick of depressing people. Sick.

You probably shouldn't browse a public forum where people are encouraged to speak their minds on a given topic.

Or, like, interact with people period. I mean, if negative reactions to a shitey movie trailer sets you off, I honestly wonder how normal human interactions work when this, of all thing, illicits such a response.

You're sick of negativity, I'm sick of shitty movies, yet we know both have been around forever, will never go away, and we can't do anything about them but try our best to ignore them.

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Originally Posted by NGW

You know what else is blatantly formulaic? Star Wars. And I mean the originals.

Ah, the "you don't like this because of reason X? Well here's a favourite pulp culture phenomenon that has that same exact flaw, so you can't dislike it without also denouncing this other thing!" arguement.

[ZeoRangerV]

All of you lashing out at each other whether you like it or not need to drop it.

If you like it, hooray you have a Power Rangers movie to be excited about.

If you don't, fair enough. Either way you're entitled to give your opinion just as much as anyone else if you're doing it constructively and without lashing out at people.

A lot of you "might be sick of the negativity" or whatever, but both camps are equally ridiculous and don't make these threads particularly fun to read or moderate.

No one is trying curtail discussion, but it's perfectly possible to do it without labelling each other haters or apologists or whatever.

Anyway, back to the thread.