The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
by Paul Schrier, John Blizek, David Blyth, Vickie Bronaugh, Adrian Carr
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Actor: Paul SchrierDirector: Adrian Carr, David Blyth, John Blizek, Paul Schrier, Vickie Bronaugh
Brand: Ultimate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 168 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Movie Reviews of The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
Movie Review: More of the Originals Please
Summary: 4 Stars
I grew up with the original MMPR and watched on and off until PRiS "Countdown to Destruction" and have occasionally watched an episode here and there just to see what's happening (more recently tuned in to pretty much the whole season of "Dino Thunder" mainly because it featured the return of Tommy). When I found out about this I was excited because I thought it would have several from the original series. I was wrong. I mean, where is the A-list material: there's an excellent evil twin episode in "Mighty Morphin Mutants", The Evil Green Ranger storyline, the two-part episodes "The Green Candle", "Doomsday" and "Return of an Old Friend" (all from season one), "The Mutiny", "Green No More", "The Power Transfer" (from season two), "Ninja Quest", "Changing of the Zords" and "A Different Shade of Pink" (from season 3), "A Zeo Beginning" the one where Jason returns and "King For a Day" (Zeo) and "Passing the Torch" (Turbo), I really can't remember the "Space" episodes that well, but still all of these mentioned episodes were groundbreaking for the series and, though they are personal favorites, many of these are fan-favorites. From this DVD, the only two episodes I ever recall watching in my lifetime are:
MMPR Season 2: "White Light"- While the first season will always remain close to my heart, season 2 was good too. New villains, new zords and eventually (this is where I started to get upset) new Ranger replacements. Thank God they went with this one (though the 3-part season opener "The Mutiny" was better). I felt like a kid again and got really excited when the rockin' theme kicked in when they morphed and summoned the zords. It was great to sit down and watch the original team kick some Putty butt.
And,
PRiS: "Countdown to Destruction"- When I saw this back in '98 or '99, I was blown away. Rita Repulsa, Lord Zedd, the Machine Empire, Divatox and Astronema are attacking the universe featuring cameos by the Aquatian Rangers (from season 3 of MMPR), the Gold Ranger (Zeo) and the Phantom Ranger and Blue Senturion (Turbo). Sad that Zordon had to die but in doing so, eradicated all evil. (which is surprising because, even though there is a loose continuity as explained in the 500th episode "Legacy of Power", if all evil was eradicated by Zordon, why would there need to be other seasons/series after this. This should have ended the Power Rangers permanently).
How do the other episodes hold up to these? Except for one, not that well. Save for one episode, I never saw "Lost Galaxy" before this episode and thank God this was a team-up episode (so it stands alone from the rest of the season arc) And if it wasn't for the Space and Psycho Rangers being in it, I wouldn't have latched on to the very quick and rushed story. And judging from the ending, this DVD should've included the second part to this obvious two part episode. Prior to this DVD, I also never saw "Lightspeed Rescue" and from what I've read, this was the weakest of all Power Ranger incarnations. The Red Ranger was stiff, the Yellow Ranger didn't know how to act and there was no possible way (judging from the flashback to the last episode of "Lost Galaxy") that Trakeena could've survived that explosion. As for the last episode from "Wild Force":
I WAS IMPRESSED! Not with the then-current Red Ranger mind you but the fact that TEN RED RANGERS TEAM UP to fight a long thought defeated enemy. Though this did deserve a two-part story, I was still delighted with Bulk and Skull's cameo and it was great to see Jason and Tommy again. And the fact that they reuse all the old morphing sequences (instead of creating new ones so they match with the current trend [if any old Power Ranger fans read this, look up the second part of the two part episode "Once a Ranger" from "Operation Overdrive" and you'll get what I mean) It was a great nostalgia factor for me to have so many past people and adventures referenced. And I found this humorous (as I watched the spin-off) that the remaining generals of the Machine Empire are made up of recycled costumes from "Big Bad Beetleborgs". Though I will admit, it was a cop-out for Serpenterra to be destroyed (when none of the much larger Thunderzords from season 2 could) by a little rinky dink motorcycle.
To conclude this rather long winded review, if it wasn't for "Lost Galaxy" and "Lightspeed Rescue" and the lackluster "Ultimate" episode adventures, this would be getting five stars.
Summary of The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
These are the earth-shattering episodes that "Power Rangers" fans voted #1. The episodes that explode with action and turbo-powered adventure as the Power Rangers face off against the most diabolical forces of evil and destruction on this world and beyond. Contains five episodes, one from each series digitally remastered:Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers "White Light" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers in Space "Countdown to Destruction" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy "To The Tenth Power"
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue "Trakeena's Revenge" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Wild Force "Forever Red"
Chosen by fans, the five Power Rangers episodes on this disc are a cross-section of major events from the long-running series. (Dear to the hearts of PR faithful is remembering the succession of actors and characters who have donned Ranger costumes at different times. This anthology helps.) "White Light Parts 1 & 2," from season two, finds Lord Zedd unleashing the very strange Scarlet Sentinel, and the Rangers in nervous anticipation of their new leader, the unidentified White Ranger. "Countdown to Destruction Parts 1 & 2" would probably impress Roger Corman with its budget-conscious but slick mix of stock footage, computer effects, and rapid cutting in the story of the Rangers' near-defeat battling an invasion of Earth. Another nostalgic favorite, "Wild Force: Forever Red," involves an exciting reunion of past and present Red Rangers. Wild, crazy, engrossing stuff, though special features would have been nice. --Tom Keogh
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