Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie (1995)

45% of critics liked it
(20 reviews)
51% of users liked it
(48,054 ratings)

The popular children's television show comes to the screen in this sci-fi adventure about a group of teenage superheroes battling an evil leader bent on world domination. The film's six heroes lead double existences as normal young teens who, when needed, don color-coded costumes to become the Power… More The popular children's television show comes to the screen in this sci-fi adventure about a group of teenage superheroes battling an evil leader bent on world domination. The film's six heroes lead double existences as normal young teens who, when needed, don color-coded costumes to become the Power Rangers. Under the guidance of the valiant Zordon (Nicholas Bell), the Rangers fight crime with kung-fu skills and specialized attack vehicles. This time, the Rangers are battling Ivan Ooze (Paul Freeman), a millennia-old villain who hopes to take over the world with an army of phlegm creatures. The Rangers' only hope for victory is to acquire a special power source, leading to a dangerous journey into outer space. Despite the larger budget, the film remains true to the style of the show, which often recalls Japanese monster movies in its depictions of battling giant monsters through obvious special effects. The fast-paced fantasy action attracted a good portion of its intended youthful audience, while not becoming quite as much of a sensation as the TV series; some adults attacked the film for its reliance on violence (though of a bloodless, cartoon variety) and its status as a blatant promotional tool for the best-selling Power Ranger toys. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Bryan Spicer, Steve Wang
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Jun 30, 1995 Wide
On DVD: Sep 2, 2003

Critic Reviews

Caryn James, New York Times
Noisy and meant for children only. A bored grown-up's only consolation is that the Rangers' popularity has probably peaked, and the next kiddie phenomenon must be on the way. Don't even think about what it will cost.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Brings the popular TV series to the screen with a barrage of spectacular special effects, a slew of fantastic monsters, a ferociously funny villain -- and, most important, a refreshing lack of pretentiousness.
Kevin McManus, Washington Post
The movie bolts along at a breakneck pace, from an opening sky diving scene to the climactic battle, which finds Ooze cackling away in the cockpit of a mechanical dinosaur.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
What depresses me inutterably is that children, who are fresh and inquisitive, will go to this movie and, for 88 minutes, the movie will do what it can to deaden their imaginations.
, USA Today
Young fans of the six squeaky-clean super teens can look forward to an effects-loaded, energetic adventure that powers up martial-arts acrobatics as it cuts the cheesiness.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
These are the same performers who appear on the TV show, and you get the feeling this has become more than a meal ticket for them. Hokey dialogue is invested with an intensity that takes you out of the movie and into the psyches of the actors.
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
A lot more fun than you'd think; Freeman has a blast as the Play-Doh commanding villain
Fred Topel, About.com
Great kids action movie. Kicks ass.
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
While it has some great special effects and some decent fight scenes, it also has some incredibly bad costumes and some really cheap-looking special effects.
Joey O'Bryan, Austin Chronicle
It does deliver the cheesy sci-fi goods for fans of the colorful television show, even if it's not likely to win any new converts.
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
Nothing more than an expanded typical Power Ranger episode ... [But my 6-year-old LOVED it.]

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Christopher H

It is cheesy as hell and has the stink of the 90's all over it. However, I still get a kick out of watching this movie once in a while. For me, it is a great nostalgic trip to my childhood. I used to love the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers when I was a kid, now I only watch it… More
It is cheesy as hell and has the stink of the 90's all over it. However, I still get a kick out of watching this movie once in a while. For me, it is a great nostalgic trip to my childhood. I used to love the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers when I was a kid, now I only watch it time to time for its camp value. It is better to watch this movie with buddies so you can have good time cracking jokes at the movies silliness. The action, although ridiculously over-the-top, is pretty decent and the soundtrack is actually really good. Whenever I hear "Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, I think of the movie's sky diving sequence. Watching this film is like watching a car wreck, its bad but for some reason you cannot look away. This movie maybe bad, but its has some entertainment value.
Eric A

There was nothing cooler than being a little kid and watching this. Cheesy? Yes, but who gives a damn......it's the Power Rangers!
AJ V

This movie really takes you back to the 90s, with all the one-liner jokes, the silly looking computer generated special effects, and of course, the power rangers. This movie is fun and exciting, but looks cheesy now.
Coxxie M

this only gets 3 stars because i used to (USED TO) love it.
Jason S

I liked it.
Dean M

The film version of children's fantasy adventure series sucks because the heroes and villians' fight / martial arts sequences and actings look worst.
Steven V

Six teenagers have discover a power to fight the forces of evil. Now the fate of the universe is in their hands. Ivan Ooze has got to be one of the coolest villains ever.
Joseph E

To say the least, this film was full of dumb-ass catch phrases, major innuendos, and one-liners, yet oddly and horrificly enough, I enjoyed it. This film was shot poorly, and it wasn't nearly as good as the original show, not the varying sequels or spin-offs. The… More
To say the least, this film was full of dumb-ass catch phrases, major innuendos, and one-liners, yet oddly and horrificly enough, I enjoyed it. This film was shot poorly, and it wasn't nearly as good as the original show, not the varying sequels or spin-offs. The "Power Rangers" movie was saddeningly underachieved and strategicly undermined and not made for the main audience, only the "High Powered Power Ranger fanatics". Plus the "Higher Grounds" song By The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and "Dreams" by Van Halen Rock! This film was pretty much a film with lackluster effects, a unpoignet story, and everyone knows that "Tommy's" portral was the worst acting of the bunch. Reccomendation, Undecieded. You deciede for yourself.
Remi L

"I'm a frog"
Marcus W

Technically, crap. Personally, fun.
Chosen 7

Classic, it was the shiznit when it first came out. I'd laugh hysterically if I were to watch it now though.
Haley A

OMG, this used to be my favorite tv show. LOL