The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

SUMMARY

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is a film adaptation of the popular series from the 90's of the same name. The first TV interation of the power ranger is brought to screen again, this time with a new focus. The film, set in the mid 90's follows five teenagers with attitudes that stumble across power coins that give them abilities, but launch them into action, amidst the return of an ancient evil sorceress nicknamed Rita Repulsa. Her search for the heavily coveted Zeo crystals leads the rangers to unite to fend off her and her forces.

PLOT

Act One:

The film opens on Earth in the time of dinosaurs. A few of the rangers led by Zordon, the then red ranger, are chased by Rita. After a standoff, the rest of the team shows up in the megazord and they exert the last of the power coin energy to vanquish her. The rangers suits and megazords began to break down, and by extension they suffer. While the pink zord (pterodactyl) takes Rita away to a deep space prison, the rangers decide to burrow their life forces in the ground of the planet to keep the zeo crystals safe.

Fast forward to present day (1995), at the homecoming football game Jason Scott after a series of plays gets into a fight that results in a suspension from the team. He receives Saturday detention and must do community service. He meets Kimberly Hart here, a preppy girl with a hard to get attitude. He attempts to flirt with her but is shot down frustrating him. After a duo (Bulk and Skull) try to pick on Billy Cranston, Jason steps up to them, getting them off his back. Afterwards Billy sort of befriends Jason, who isn't interested until Billy mentions he has a car. Meanwhile, Zack Len, an out of school teenager living in a motorhome park, is enjoying his peace and notices another teenager (Trinity "Trini" Taylor) walking the grounds of the construction park. He decides to follow her from afar.

In deep space. The guards of deep space prison are taken down by Rita Repulsa. With space prison cycle around the its sun, her power awakened, igniting her to break free. This power wave launched across the galaxy and a dim room is shown as a light beeps on.

Jason uses the phone to try to woo Kimberly into hanging with her. After saying he has a ride she reluctantly agrees. Jason seeks out Billy, who shows off his fascination of mapping and data. Jason who is uninterested listens as Billy explains he's going to go explore a few spots in the construction zone when they head out. Jason and Billy pick up Kimberly who is dressed for a more formal occasion. Jason assures he they're dropping Billy off to explore then they'll go see a movie. They enter a restricted construction site and after helping Billy unload some stuff they get to the car. They drive a mile before getting into an argument. Meanwhile Billy starts picking at spots and notices the glitter of a reflection. He attempts to blow it out. Jason hears this and they turn around. Trini and Zack head in this direction. Jason and Kimberly return to Billy asking questions and seeing what he sees. They began to pick at it and notices glowing in the glass like block. They are joined by Jack who questions them. Trini joins from above and her weight causes the thing to slide down and break. The group picks at the glowing objects that resemble giant coins with distinct colors. As it rains, they hear the security began to show up. They split up and run. Billy and Jason get in the car and pull Kimberly and Trini in. Zack jumps on the car and gets in. They try to take a short cut and drive off road through some wooded area. As they began to get distance the coins glow and vibrate confused the teens. Then they all evaporate and disappear.

They find themselves in the middle of a large circular metallic room. They walk around figuring out what is it. Billy notices a symbol and some keys and presses it, igniting a row of lights. From behind them a robot (ALPHA-5) tells them not to touch that. They panic and run knocking the robot down. He tells them to calm down and they are needed. He says they're names, gaining their attention. They show him their power coins and they are led to a room. The spirit of Zordon is locked in the walls of the ship and is awaken. He talks to the teens about the discovery of the coins and what this means. He fears Rita is free and on her way and they must prepare. The teens, minus Billy, are dismissive of this idea citing they have stuff to do. He then shows them visions of Rita advancing on his team from the past. As they return to the present the power coins activate morphing them. He asks them to take on the domain of power rangers but they are all indifferent on it. Zordon addresses his uncertainty on the group of teens. As they turn to leave they awake in their homes. They feel different and notice the coins still with them.

Rita assembles her legion behind her telling they need to locate the Zeo crystals. She fears Zordon has his team healled, so she sends ahead Baboo and Squatt.

Jason and Kimberly discuss last nights events and the power coins. They meet Billy who has gained some popularity after unintentionally winning a fight versus Bulk and Skull. They decide they need to return to that spot. Zack leaves and decides to try to find that spot again. The teens find each other and decide to try to figure it out. After a moment they see smoke arise in the distance concerning them.

ACT TWO:

As they decide to ditch the spot and see the commotion, they evaporate and are transported to the command center. There Zordon calls on the teens again to defend as Rita has sent ahead her forces to the town. They all reluctantly agree, besides Jason. Zordon calls Jason to be the leader and show the team to the battle. Jason resists but decides to join. They get morphed up, and for the first time head to action. They arrive to battle and are shocked by the goons. They take some blows attempting to maneuver their abilities. Ultimately they are able to overcome as Jason goes attack mode.

The city is thankful, but the rangers immediately leave confused and worried. Zordon explains Rita's mission is no joke and her return is going to spark conflict. They must train and prepare. The group finally accepts, Billy happily with them. As they leave, Jason hears Zordon question why the power coins chose the teens. Jason competitive nature takes over, claiming he will whip up this team.

Rita hears from Baboo and Squatt that the team seems inexperienced and new. She realizes she can strike while the team is vulnerable and began to form Goldar. She descends on Earth and begins her search for gold.

The rangers, besides Jason and Kimberly, have all returned homes, showing their personal conflicts. Jason and Kim walk and discuss their frustrations with commitments in life. They come to an understanding and head home. The week begins and the teens have to train and work on understanding their abilities. The group lacks motivation, but Jason tries to push it, outworking them. Zordon is uneasy about their slow progress and asks Jason to push the team.

Rita finds a show along the beach and raids the gold. She questions the local of the power rangers, and most don't know. She quickly disappears from the scene.

As they continue to train, ALPHA introduces the rangers to the fallen dinozords. They can't be used until the angers can focus their power coin energy. Jason determined to prove Zordon wrong pushes the team interacting with them. They then receive an alert from Zordon.