Saban’s “Power Rangers” follows five ordinary teens who 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.
Saban’s
Power Rangers, re-envisions the Power Rangers as five ordinary
high-school teens who discover they have acquired unique super powers
and must join forces to save the world. To play the iconic Power Ranger
roles, the filmmakers assembled a diverse ensemble of emerging young
stars who share many characteristics with their characters, and their
predecessors in the roles, says director Dean Israelite.
Jason, the Red Ranger (played by Dacre Montgomery) was a football
legend in his small town of Angel Grove until one fateful mistake. When
we first meet Jason, he is in need of redemption and is struggling to
find himself. But soon he is given a chance to lead a new team made up
of an unlikely group of teenage superheroes and must find it in himself
to rise to the challenge.
Kimberly, the Pink Ranger (Naomi Scott) used to be Queen Bee of Angel
Grove High, but has been cast out of the popular clique and is now
struggling to find her identity. She has a new rebel-without-a-cause,
edgy attitude, but this front is hiding a secret that makes her feel
deeply vulnerable.
Billy, the Blue Ranger (RJ Cyler) has always been challenged in his
abilities to communicate and interact socially. Whip-smart and sweet, he
is the most pure-hearted of the group. Billy has never really had any
friends, so finding teenagers that he is comfortable with is a big deal,
and soon he begins connecting with people in a way he’s never been able
to do before.
Trini, the Yellow Ranger (Becky G) is mysterious but extremely bright.
Her parents constantly move for work, making her the perpetual new girl
to any school. A loner who owns it, Trini is self-sufficient and
contemplative, but always observant. All she wants is to find her gang
of friends, but she’ll never admit it — least of all to herself.
Zack, the Black Ranger (Ludi Lin) is filled with bravado and swagger.
He is tough and cool on the exterior but has many layers beyond his
fearless appearance. Zack advertises everything about himself, except
the truth, which makes him feel deeply inferior to all his peers.
“Power Rangers” opens March 22 at your favorite theatres nationwide from Pioneer Films.
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