5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Power Rangers (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is a largely apolitical superhero origin story focusing on a diverse group of alienated teenagers who find purpose and unity in fighting an external evil, emphasizing universal themes of teamwork and self-acceptance rather than explicit political ideology.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors and the inclusion of neurodiversity within its main cast. While diversity is a clear element of the character ensemble, the narrative itself does not center on critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film includes a brief, subtle scene where Trini, the Yellow Ranger, implies she is questioning her sexuality. This incidental moment acknowledges a queer identity without making it central to the plot or character development, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
The film features Kimberly Hart (Pink Ranger) and Trini Kwan (Yellow Ranger) who, after morphing, gain enhanced physical abilities. They both engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against multiple male-coded Putty Patrollers.
Several core Power Rangers characters, including Billy Cranston (Blue Ranger), Zack Taylor (Black Ranger), and Trini Kwan (Yellow Ranger), were portrayed by actors of different races than their established counterparts in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series.
The film "Power Rangers" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While a character's identity is briefly questioned, it is not explicitly or implicitly linked to transsexual identity, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
The film maintains the canonical genders for all primary Power Rangers, Zordon, Alpha 5, and Rita Repulsa from the original series. No established character undergoes a gender swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.1
4.4
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