Power Rangers: Dino Thunder(movie)

Movie Summary
Power Rangers: Dino Thunder is an upcoming adaptation of the 2004 series Power Rangers: Dino Thunder. Though the story is loosely based on the show they keep similar elements from the original season, such as the continuation with the return of Tommy Oliver as the mentor of the group and the eventually black ranger of the team.

Plot
ACT ONE:

The voice of Tommy Oliver narrates the intro. He tells that many explorers have travelled to the planet in the time before humans. These explorers, good and bad have left behind powerful objects (a scene of a crystallized comet hitting the planet), these objects creating villains. A dinosaur walks over the comet that has landed on earth, leaving a footprint the shape of the Dino thunder logo.

The movie cuts forward to a high-school in the town of Reefside where we see a middle aged man entering the room. He stands before the class introducing himself as Professor Tommy Oliver. He calls attendance to find Conner McKnight, the eventual Red Ranger, absent. The principal searches the school to find him going over soccer drills and is immediately given detention. Later after class Ethan James(the Blue ranger) and Kira Ford(the Yellow ranger) get detention for hacking the computer lab and using the band room without permission. Kira is caught by the band teacher who tells her to join but she declines calling it dumb. The teacher then tells Tommy Oliver he will be in charge of detention.

Meanwhile out in the Pacific ocean, the body of Mesogog is revived from the electric flow from storms. He rises and immediately searches for his assistant in Reefside, picking up their principal Elsa Randell. He relays to her his plan and tells her to head to his lair and order his minion to search for the dinogems.

We get a look at each character respectively. Conner arrives home and engages in conversation with his mom, telling her about him receiving detention. She compares him to his father but scolds him on the importance of school. Kira is at home locking herself in her room while her parents yell at her to get out. She begins to play her guitar to shut out their voices. Ethan is seen in his messy room full of electronics his older brother enters the room pushing him away from his set. Ethan has no willpower to fight back. In the background during Conner's scene the news explains a burial was unearthed near the coast.

The scene moves to Tommy Oliver who is doing some computer research on his phone and the screen zooms to his page showing the dinogems. The trio arrive with zero intention for being there. He tells them that he actually needs to be on the scene for a uncovering of some dinosaur artifacts. They drive up with him to the site and he tells them to wait by the car. Tommy goes in and overlooks the uncovering. They classify it as some type of metallic machine. Realizing they can't drill it out they attempt to blow it out. The explosion backfires and the hole sinks in making it larger. Conner, Kira, and Ethan run in trying to figure out what is going on.

Meanwhile at Mesogog's lair he senses the machine he built in ancient times. He sends his minions to go to the wreckage and retrieve the machine. Soon after he senses the presence of the dinogems.

Back at the wreckage the trio goes on search to get people out. They can't find Tommy but are caught by the attention of the dinogems that are glowing through the rocks. They touch the rocks(though Kira tells them off saying it isn't smart) and the gems melt through the rock and connect to them. Each of them have rapid visions of dinosaurs, Conner sees the tyrannosaurus, Kira sees the pterodactyl, And Ethan sees the triceratops. They gain conscience and panic as they attempt to release the gems but they bond to their hand, melting into their palms.

At this time Mesogog's henchmen show up attacking the rangers. In the museum dinosaurs are brought to life from the powers of the dinogems. The tyrannosaurus, triceratops, and pterodactyl stand out among them. As the rangers feel usual from their new abilities from the gems. They get up and fight back. Tommy arrives in his jeep and tells the rangers to hop in.

He drives them up the road and behind them the tyrannosaurus is chasing them alongside the henchmen. He out drives the t-rex who runs off into the woods followed by the other dinosaurs. They get out the car and begin fighting the henchmen. They learn of their new powers on top of their unique powers. Conner having enhanced speed, Kira having a sonic scream, and Ethan's body structure being enhanced to work like a shield.

Tommy tells the rangers to follow him to his home. On the way they frantically ask him questions("Will you please explain to me why I have a gem stuck to my hand?!"). Meanwhile Mesogog's henchmen arrive at the scene and begin to gather the machine parts. Back at his lair Mesogog is frustration with various minions as the dinogems have bonded with a group of people. Realizing Tommy Oliver is aiding the rangers, he knows he must draw his attention.

Tommy drives them to his home explaining he holds a place of secrecy for them. He shows them an underground lair. Inside he has them sit down and explains his history as a ranger. The trio are reluctant to believe him until Tommy reveals his old power coin. Wanting to get them home he tells them they will discuss on but they must keep quiet. They agree and head home.

ACT ONE:

Kira gets home and is questioned by her parents. They aren't fans of her recent track record. She heads to her room and puts on her headphones. In her palm the yellow gem forms and she passes it through fingers before tossing it in a pile of laundry. The next morning Conner is called into his coaches office discussing his school grades and lack of leadership. He isn't allowed to play until he fixes it, frustrating him. Afterwards, Ethan meets Conner saying they need to find Dr. Oliver. He is absent from his classroom/office and upon asking Kira she says she hasn't seen him. At lunch Ethan approaches Conner, whom is at a table of jocks, telling him they need to speak. Conner reluctantly meets him outside at a water fountain. Ethan pulls out his gem and its glowing and vibrating. Conner pulls out his, it doing the same. As they talk, Kira walks up putting her gem down, doing the same thing, saying they need to figure this out. None of them have seen Dr. Oliver. They wonder if the gems are communicating. They think they need to return to Dr. Oliver's secret spot.

The scene changes to Dr. Oliver searching the a rocky/forested area. He moves piles of gravel and rock revealing a black gem. Behind him the voice of Elsa says "You just had to find it." They stand off as Dr. Oliver prepares to fight her. She says she hasn't come to fight him but Mesogog wants to see him. He realized he's surrounded and attempts to fight but is quickly overpowered.

After School in tutoring, Conner notices Ethan and Kira signaling for him in the window of the door. He makes a quick fake excuse to leave in a hurry. They decide a mode of transportation, Conner's car (he explains it as the only good thing his dad could provide him). They reach Dr. Oliver's place and enter into the secret lair. They notice his absence and his locked computer. Ethan gets into with his knowledge of computers. They look around his files and see one titled "power_ranger_project". They don't take it seriously until the voice of Hayley talks. She says "Dr. Oliver needs your help". She explains his plan to form a team in if the conflict escalated with mesogog, but her didn't anticipate the gems merging with the trio. She then explains Mesogog and his plans, and his connection with Dr. Oliver. She tells them he needs to be saved from Mesogog and they teens are reluctant without any form of protection. They are introduced to their morpher (more prototype like with no color). They're told they will give them armor suits that can bring out the gems powers. Still hesitant, they discuss and Kira almost wants to quit but agrees after they saying this could be their one mission. They next question how they'll reach them. Hayley tells about the magnetic fast travel points that can be open travelling at certain speeds. They're given raptor bikes that can get them through, although none of them know how to drive them.

In Mesogog's lair, he looks over the beaten body of Dr. Oliver who regains consciousness. Mesogog claims he knows about the discovery of the gems, and the project to find them. He explains he infiltrated the company funding his research allowing him to make his own moves to advance his plan. Dr. Oliver refuses to comply with information of the remaining gems. Mesogog prepares to make hell for Dr. Oliver.

The trio shakingly make it through the portal and immediately hold regrets. They walk around the cave like structure looking for signs of life. They try to sneak in and scout the scene. Once they are spotted they are attacked and they use their abilities to hold off. Mesogog is alerted of the presence of the trio and is upset claiming Dr. Oliver sent backup. The trio fight and feel a bit winded. Ethan suggest they try the morphers. They do and are encapsulated in flexible yet metallic suits that give them a burst of energy. They fight off and search for Dr. Oliver. Mesogog watches from the side, but doesn't interfere. The teens find Dr. Oliver and help him out. He asks various questions but they focus on leaving.

After travelling back they return to the lair and sort out everything. Dr Oliver explains he was caught by Mesogog who knew he had found the location of almost all the gems. He then says he planned on forming a team after realized the danger he might create, although unexpected he would need the teens to fill the roles. They have different responses, citing their personal lives and conflicts. Dr. Oliver laughs saying he knows the pain but he needs them to commit, saying they are working on everything to make it work. They agree. . .for now.

Kira claims she doesn't necessarily want to be part of this and they aren't all friends just working together until they can leave. Conner tells Ethan the same. Ethan returns home and plays with some of the features on his morpher, admiring the advanced tech. He wraps it up and hides it before his brother enters asking for money. Ethan denies him causing a argument that causes shoving. Ethan punches his brother who looks almost afraid as he leaves the room.

Meanwhile, Elsa asks Mesogog, his reasoning for holding back. Mesogog says he doesn't yet have the strength to enter. He asks about the progress of the dinobots. She looks concerned telling him, they're coming along slower than expected. Mesogog claims his ancient machine needs to be retrieved and brought back to their lair.

The teens meet at the spot as Dr. Oliver prepares then to practice some fighting. They seem uninterested but comply. They work on training and have trouble practicing together wanting to either try alone or refusing to put in effort. After a unsuccessful training Dr. Oliver pulls aside Conner telling him as the red ranger he has to be more assertive with his role to instruct others. At home, Conner's mom questions his afterschool whereabouts and he claims he's receiving tutoring. She tries to encourage him. The trainings over the next week (including a montage) shows some progression of the trio getting more comfortable and interacting with each other more.

Mesogog makes a plan to distract the rangers by unleashing the dinobots on the city to buy him time to retrieve his machine. He tells Elsa to move forward. Reports break out of robotic dinos causing chaos break out during a class. The school goes on lockdown, but Dr. Oliver helps them get out.

On their first mission as a team they have trouble getting the attention of the dinos. Mesogog has groups of goons act as a hindrance. The rangers battle it out before using their morphers to communicate with the dinos. It does just enough to get the dinos to run from the city, but the dinos aren't controlled by anyone.

The team celebrates their win and have a dinner talking about personal stories, each revealing pieces of their lives. They return home to their respective lives. Kira sitting down with her parents and watching a movie.

Dr. Oliver arrives at the scene of the machine seeing it was taken without knowledge of him. He realizes he needs to prepare the team for a bigger fight. The teens feeling more connected are put off my Dr. Oliver's harshness. This ends in slight arguments afterwards.

The next week Conner is called into his coach who says he has to put a bit more effort to stay on the team with his grades and until then he can't be on the team. Already frustrated the rangers are called as a dispute has occured at the docks. They eventually arrive and are greeted by Mesogog himself who says he wanted to see the rangers first hand. He injects a serum that makes him stronger. The rangers try to fight and find themselves overpowered. They attack and after Ethan and Kira go down, Conner tries to go at it alone and is almost finished. Before Mesogog takes a final blow, Dr. Oliver shows up as the black ranger holding off Mesogog long enough to get away.

ACT THREE:

Back at the base the teens (mostly Conner) is annoyed that Dr. Oliver just now comes as the black ranger. He explains he's been working on it and he needs their help. They argue and after time Conner and Kira say they don't want to do it if they could get killed and weren't high on it in the first place. They leave their morphers and leave. Ethan who stays tries to reason before they leave but is told they aren't friends.

The following couple weeks sees the rangers return to normal routines. Conner focuses on school and is added back to the team. Kira decides to join band and finds a bit of fun. Ethan continues to train with Dr. Oliver but they both feel under manned.

Meanwhile, Mesogog who has grown stronger tells Elsa they needs to retrieve enough power to generate a breakage of the cities line to open a crater to reach the minerals underground. He finds the blue ranger and threatens him. He leaves him alone, but Ethan is concerned. Dr. Oliver is concerned as he doubts the two can achieve it alone.

The following day Ethan finds Conner and talks about his recent problem. Conner is dismissive but Ethan hands him his morpher and walks away. Ethan finds Kira who after conversation agrees if it is the last mission. They try again with Conner who doesn't budge but thinks about it. The two reach the base and find Dr. Oliver is frozen. The machines are trashed. They realize Mesogog found him and looked for the gems but couldn't find them. News breaks out of attacks in a portion of the city and the two head over to handle it. They hold their ground but know they can't hold on too long.

Meanwhile Conner sees at home and after much thought heads out. he aids the others and they hold off that portion of the city. They figure out the root of the problem and Mesogog's plan to wipe the city and to wreak havoc on the country and by extent the Earth. They also know they need enough power to win. They remember the dinobots are roaming free.

They use their abilities and try to harness a communication with the bio-technical bots. After a fight they gain control and head to the city. Mesogog is assaulting citizens and holding a portion of the city. They battle it out for time and lok to finish him off. Mesogog then injects his serum and summons his machine. From the ground a dinosaur like bot rises and looks to fight.

The ranger use the dinobots to