A critical analysis of the 2017 Power Rangers reboot, exploring why the film failed to achieve the success it aimed for despite possessing several positive attributes. The primary focus is the limited screen time dedicated to the Rangers in their fully suited forms and other elements that could have been implemented. The discussion covers the film's strengths and weaknesses, offering insights into its missed potential.
The 2017 Power Rangers reboot, released in theaters, continues to spark debate years later, with fans and critics revisiting why it didn't achieve the success many anticipated. Despite possessing several favorable elements, including a reasonable budget, a well-timed release, effective trailers, and a modern update, the film underperformed at the box office, and its accompanying toy line also faltered.
A recent social media thread perfectly encapsulates the ongoing discussion, highlighting the film's missed potential. One of the primary criticisms focuses on the limited screen time dedicated to the Rangers in their fully suited form, a key aspect that many believe hindered the film's impact. The thread references the fact that the Rangers are only fully suited for a very short period of time, a major disappointment for fans eager to see the team in action. The movie's narrative prioritizes the characters' journey to earn their Ranger status and the ability to morph, which is well-executed, however, the balance is off in how much time is spent on this journey versus the time they spend as actual Rangers. \The film undeniably got some things right, particularly the battles when the Rangers are suited up. However, the action sequences are often cut short, quickly transitioning to Zord sequences and the final battle against Goldar. While the Zord sequences, especially the one involving the Putties, are enjoyable, there's a clear consensus that the film needed more time dedicated to the Rangers battling outside of their Zords. For instance, the scene where Jason saves his dad and fights Putties is short and leaves the audience wanting more. As for the Goldar battle, the design of the character is criticized for failing to resonate and for taking up screen time that could have been used for more action with the Rangers. Many fans would have preferred more screen time with the fully powered-up Rangers fighting, highlighting a missed opportunity to showcase the team's abilities. Further, the film’s use of product placement, specifically Krispy Kreme, detracted from the narrative, distracting viewers. \Beyond the limited Ranger screen time, Goldar's design, and the product placement, many criticisms of the film are subjective, with varying opinions on what worked and what didn't. The more alien-styled aesthetics of the costumes and the Megazord are subjects of debate. Despite the fact that the costumes are modern, many fans and critics are not on board with the change. The Putties’ design also sparked debate; some people enjoyed the more imposing and menacing Putties, while others preferred the original version. Critics have also addressed the time spent on the Rangers' pre-morph angst and character development, but many agree that the exploration of the characters outside of their Ranger personas is a strength of the film, adding to the disappointment that potential sequels with the same cast did not materialize. Overall, the film's failure is viewed not as a complete disaster, but more of a missed opportunity to fully capitalize on the appealing cast and updated visuals, and also, to give more screen time to the characters in their full-powered Ranger form
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