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The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers

The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Can't wait to see this!
Review: After waiting some time, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (AKA Disney), has finally decided to reward the fans with releasing the 'ultimate' eight Power Rangers episodes ever on a DVD.

The DVD includes the episodes:

MMPR: "White Light" parts 1 and 2
PRiS: "Countdown to Destruction" parts 1 and 2
PRLG: "To The Tenth Power"
PRLR: "Trakeena's Revenge" parts 1 and 2
PRWF: "Forever Red"

The choices for the DVD are mostly well-picked--"Countdown to Destruction," "To The Tenth Power" and "Forever Red" most definitely deserve to be on DVD, while the so-so or inspid episode choices--"White Light" and "Trakeena's Revenge"--deserve to be thrown in the turkey bin.

However, the number of good episodes alone are definitely worth enough to preorder it. Let's just hope that some good extras and missing scenes are included with it, or maybe another DVD volume would be even more excellent. However, this DVD will be enough... for now.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A good set of episodes
Review: As someone attached to Power Rangers both from childhood memories and current day amusement, I was very pleased with a Power Rangers DVD of any kind. The episodes presented are indeed classics and were fun to watch again.

EPISODE REVIEWS
1) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: White Light part 1 & 2 - These episodes occured in the middle of season 2 and were also two of the final real appearences by 3 of the original Rangers (Jason, Zack, & Trini). With the fan-favorite Green Ranger no longer a part of the series, the show introduced the White Ranger and these episodes feature the return of "the legendary" Tommy. Good episodes to watch, but I personally would have prefered something involving the Green Ranger.

2) Power Rangers in Space: Countdown to Destruction part 1 & 2 - This was the season finale for "In Space" and had a much more serious tone to it than the usual PR episodes. This was certainly the end of an era as we saw the final appearences from many old characters. Everyone from Rita Repulsa to the Gold Ranger to Zordon made final appearences in these episodes. These certainly deserve to be on DVD.

3) Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: To the Tenth Power - This was truly the first team-up special involving 2 different Power Ranger teams. The Psycho Rangers from "In Space" return and the Galaxy Rangers unite with the Space Rangers to fend them off. At the time of airing, it was certainly a treat to see Andros and the others back on screen. This was a great episode and the arrival of the Space Rangers accompanied by their old theme music makes the scene ever better. Kudos!

4) Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue: Trakeena's Revenge part 1 & 2 - This was the team-up episode between the Lightspeed Rescue Rangers and the Galaxy Rangers. For the most part, Lightspeed was considered one of the weaker PR series, but these episodes are certainly entertaining.

5) Power Rangers Wild Force: Forever Red - This was the 10th Anniversary special of Power Rangers and featured the Red Rangers of all the previous series. Jason (MMPR), Tommy (Zeo), TJ (Turbo), Andros (Space), Leo (Lost Galaxy), Carter (Lightspeed), Wes & Eric (Time Force), and Cole (Wild Force) all unite to stop the return of the Machine Empire. Very few people have anything negative to say about this episode. It was a wonderful nod to 10 years of history and certainly deserves its place on this DVD collection.

PACKAGING
Much to my disappointment, it seems as though no real thought was put into the creation of this DVD. It seems more like a gimme to the fans from a company that didn't really care. There are several spelling errors on the back of the box. No extras were added to the DVD, but I won't count that against them since that's what they are suppose to be: Extras. One of the most disappointing aspects of the DVD is the lack of chapters in the episodes. If you want to see the White Ranger reveal his identity, you have to fast forward through most of two episodes to get there.

OVERALL
I can't complain too much since I'm just glad to see a new Power Rangers DVD. I was sad to see no Time Force episodes added to the disc since it is my personal favorite series. My hope is that this is merely a test product and we shall see more episodes released on DVD soon. Lets see some Season Box Sets!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: some but not the best not to me anyway
Review: COME ON GUYS U COULD HAVE DONE BETTER I MEAN THE LAST TWO OF SPACE YES THATS THE BEST FROM THAT AND THE PHYSCO RANGERS TOO BUT STILL U DIDNT GET THE BEST OF THE BEST. FIRST SEASON FIGHTING GOLDERS ZORD. ZEO TEAM WITH ALIEN RANGERS. TURBO I HAVE NO CLUE ON THAT ONE. NINJA FIGHTING MASTERVILE. LAST GALAXY WELL ADD THE OTHER EP WITH THE SPACE RANGERS. LIGHTSPEED DONT REALLY KNOW. TIMEFORCE MAYBE THE ONES WHEN THEY ARE IN MOVIES. WILD FORCE THE LAST 2 EPS AND THERE ARE SO MUCH MORE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A 3 DISK SET ATLEAST RELEASE ANOTHER AND MAKE IT GOOD THIS TIME WE'LL BE WAITING

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This is a great dvd!
Review: First of all, id like to say that this is a good dvd! The episodes contained in it are good picks for it. I been a power rangers fan since the very beginning of where it all started. I wouldnt of guessed how far they would go. The only thing that i think that would make it better is if they had one or 1 or 2 part episodes from each series. So we could enjoy seeing every team of power rangers. From MMPR up to PRWF. I hope they will decided to release all episodes from each series onto dvd box sets. I think it would be every fans dream. if you're a big time power rangers fan, get the dvd! And hope for all power rangers series to come out in dvd box sets, im pretty sure they would sell and all fans would be getting what they would want.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Liked The Choices But One
Review: I can't comment on the DVD but I have seen these episodes and that's what I am basing my rating on. I think they were all great choices except for "Trakkena's Revenge." While it wasn't a bad episode from "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue", it wasn't all that great. I think a better choice would've been "End Of Time" from Power Rangers Time Force or, if you had to have another crossover of Ranger teams, "Reinforcements From The Future" that had Time Force team with Wild Force.

Still, this doesn't sound like a bad DVD.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Power Rangers Rocked My Childhood!!
Review: I cant really rate this dvd but I was a big fan of the Power Rangers when I was little and can tell you that these are probably good. I was so obsessed with this show that I had a 6 hour tape of just power rangers episodes. In each episode they went against some bad guy and a lot of times there was even a little lesson to be learned. You had your pink, yellow, green/white, black, and blue. In some seasons the colors changed sometimes there was a silver. The most famous ranger was Amy JO Johnson who played the pink ranger in mighty morphin and in the movie. There was always a romance going on between two rangers too. There was always a funny/smart alleic ranger to. That job was usually fufilled by the black one.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Better than you might expect...
Review: I pretty much bought this DVD on a whim. I didn't really expect to enjoy it all that much since I had only ever really gotten into the original "Mighty Morphin" version of the series. However, with the exception of the "Lightspeed Rescue" episode "Trakeena's Revenge Parts 1 & 2", this DVD was, if not excellent, then certainly way above average from what most non-fans, casual viewers may expect.
Certainly, of the selections on the DVD the standout has to be "Countdown to Destruction Parts 1 & 2" from "Power Rangers in Space". These episodes, spliced together into one, as they are presented on this disk, make for an extremely surprisingly enjoyable low-budget (I'd say semi-reminiscent of Roger Corman's work) sci-fi, alien invasion film. Above that, though, the story has a great deal of emotional weight to it, with the sacrifice Zordon makes, along with the interactions between Andros and Astronema, among many other examples that I could mention (but won't for the sake of those who have yet to see it). I will admit that I found myself weeping a little from it by the end.
I also really enjoyed the installments of "Lost Galaxy", and "Wild Force", specifically "To The Tenth Power" and "Forever Red" respectively.
Sadly, though, I feel they dropped the ball as to the best of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". If it had been me, I would have put the "Space", "Lost Galaxy", "Lightspeed Rescue", and "Wild Force" episodes on the other side of the disk, and filled side 1 with the five part "Green With Evil" saga, which introduced Tommy as the Green Ranger.
Overall, though, this is a very surprisingly good DVD, that I recommend you give at least one viewing to.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Better than you might expect...
Review: I pretty much bought this DVD on a whim. I didn't really expect to enjoy it all that much since I had only ever really gotten into the original "Mighty Morphin" version of the series. However, with the exception of the "Lightspeed Rescue" episode "Trakeena's Revenge Parts 1 & 2", this DVD was, if not excellent, then certainly way above average from what most non-fans, casual viewers may expect.
Certainly, of the selections on the DVD the standout has to be "Countdown to Destruction Parts 1 & 2" from "Power Rangers in Space". These episodes, spliced together into one, as they are presented on this disk, make for an extremely surprisingly enjoyable low-budget (I'd say semi-reminiscent of Roger Corman's work) sci-fi, alien invasion film. Above that, though, the story has a great deal of emotional weight to it, with the sacrifice Zordon makes, along with the interactions between Andros and Astronema, among many other examples that I could mention (but won't for the sake of those who have yet to see it). I will admit that I found myself weeping a little from it by the end.
I also really enjoyed the installments of "Lost Galaxy", and "Wild Force", specifically "To The Tenth Power" and "Forever Red" respectively.
Sadly, though, I feel they dropped the ball as to the best of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". If it had been me, I would have put the "Space", "Lost Galaxy", "Lightspeed Rescue", and "Wild Force" episodes on the other side of the disk, and filled side 1 with the five part "Green With Evil" saga, which introduced Tommy as the Green Ranger.
Overall, though, this is a very surprisingly good DVD, that I recommend you give at least one viewing to.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Love the DVD
Review: I thought this DVD was great. It was nice to see the different power rangers from over the years. Forever Red was best. It was nice to see a power ranger reunion and of course seeing Tommy back was the best.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: My thoughts on The Ultimate Rangers DVD
Review: I thought White Light, Countdown to Destruction, To the Tenth Power and Forever Red were pretty good choices. I didn't agree much with Trakeena's Revenge though, it wasn't that great of an episode. What about Green w/ Evil, anything from Zeo or Turbo. Also, I was disappointed there were no extra features like outtakes etc. I hope DVD sets for each season are put out.


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