Saban's
Power Rangers reboot was a mixed bag for fans and critics; the film received tepid reviews, and though it's had a fairly successful box office run domestically after a month of release, it hasn't done as well overseas. Despite that, the film has taken in
$130 million worldwide, and while several sequels are planned, none have been officially announced. Some new concept art for the reboot has now arrived online, courtesy of artist Mauricio Ruiz, which showcases some interesting alternate designs for the Red Ranger, and three of the Dinozords.
Additionally,
ComicBook.com caught up with original series actors Walter Jones (Zack/Black Ranger) and David Yost (Billy/Blue Ranger) to ask for their thoughts on the reboot. Jones expressed disappointment the film removed Zack's 'Hip Hop Kido' fighting style.
“I was a little disappointed that they changed the characters around a little bit because I wanted Zack to be with his kido because Hip Hop Kido was a really important element of who I was on Power Rangers. I think if they would have added that then there could have been some parkour and there could have been so many other elements to that character that it would have been awesome.”
Yost felt there could have been a little more emphasis on the importance of the Rangers' signature catchphrase.
“The only thing I care about progression wise when they do a sequel and they morph they better bring it and they better say ‘It’s Morphin Time.’ When we said, ‘It’s morphing time!,’ it was like, ‘Shit’s about to go down;’ when they said it in the movie it was so lackadaisical I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’”
Both actors also expressed disappointment in the redesigned Megazord, though they had very high praises for the actors playing their respective characters, along with the rest of the cast. What did you think of
Power Rangers? Let us know in the comments!
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