Saturday, October 5, 2013

Power Rangers Megaforce - Dream Snatcher - Episode Review

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Episode Summary:
 During the day, the gang prepare their binoculars and cameras to prepare for the meteor shower. Emma has a big lists of wishes, she had plied them down as she forgot to make the wishes. The boys rush to Ernie's Brain Freeze, last one pays. Vrak has brought the Aurora Box from his family to the Mutants. The guys think they arrive first, Jake thinks the girls will pay. Troy says to be gentlemen and don't let them pay. They then see the girls got there in advance because they took a shortcut. Back with the mutants, the Aurora Box multiples power and they decide to use it on a monster. 
 
A man is sleeping and the Spanish-accent monster Dream Snatcher snatches his dream of winning a car. The mutants meet up with Dream Snatcher and give him the powers. A teenage guy is singing a song about dreams on his guitar and his dreams are sucked out, since his power was multiplied, he can suck dreams of those that are awake. The rangers get called when Ernie gives Jake a bunch of Sundaes. When the monster snatches dreams, they on the ground with roots growing out of them.

The roots are to whither the world away. The Rangers fight the Dream Snatcher who uses Matador skills on them. Robo Knights arrive and the Rangers explain what the dreams are. Emma's dream is to see the meteorite shower and the monster snatches her dream and she falls into a coma (complete with a Spanish musical twang). Emma finds herself in a dimension with other victims with items of their dreams and is depressed. Robo Knight threatens to cut the roots, Noah stops him.

 Seeing a little girl there, Emma tries cheering her up. Emma's roots disappeared as she continues with her dreams. Gia says she won't go her dreams. Troy tells Robo Knight to protect Emma. They run off. Robo Knight says her dreams were more powerful than he thought. Dream Snatcher hears music and laughter. The Rangers used a trick and calls Ultra Mode. A girl wants to call a cat Hope and the others say their dreams and Dream Snatcher feels sick int he stomach. Everyone is really encouraged and they spill out of the monster. Everyone wakes up.

Emma awakes and Robo Knight doesn't understand. She says that achieving dreams is what makes them human. The Rangers fight the monster. Pink and Lion Zord head arrive. Robo Knight morphs. Emma goes Ultra Mode. Emma and RK defeat the monster together. He goes big thanks to Vrak in Malkor's ship and the Reangers call their zords. Sky Megazord and Gosei Grand Megazord fight the monster. Emma says her little speech, Gosei Great Grand Megazord is formed and destroys Dream Snatcher.

BlueFur wants to use the Aurora Box on themselves. The singing guy keeps singing with his guitar. We see the other former victims going along with their dreams. The little girl got her kitten. The Rangers meet up with Robo Knight, who is asked his dream, he says he doesn't. Jake invites him to see the Meteorite SHower, he says no. At night, the five run to the spot and sit on the grass as Emma prepares her camera. Troy looks worried, Noah asks why, Troy is worried about the Aurora Box. Noah thinks it is only a one time thing. Emma tells them to make wishes as the shower starts. Emma wants to make a wish in Robo Knight's behalf. Emma wishes their world will live in peace and harmony. Jake cherishes his hand holding with Gia. Robo Knight watches from close by at the shooting stars.

Episode Review:
Pretty great episode! When I heard about this episode in advance (because France showed it first), I knew it would be good. It sounded very Sentai-y in the sense of a Pink Ranger believing in dreams and being 'feminine' as being given a 'cute' episode or an episode that centers around an abstract concept. Also having Robo Knight being taught such things is a bit 'baby' but that is the point of Robo Knight. Where "Harmony and Dizchord" failed, this episode succeeds in being entertaining and clever. It indeed is reminiscent of Mighty Morphin episodes. I was not happy with the matador-theme, Mexican accent, and Spanish sprinkling of Dream Snatcher, also the not-so subtle stereotypical 'Spanish' music playing in the background. Him saying "Chihuahua"? Argh.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Bits of News this Week: Power Rangers with Nick through 2016 and Tribe of the Wild

 Hollywood Reporter:

Press Release:

As you guys may already know, Power Rangers extended the partnership with Nickelodeon until 2016. Which what might happen is another 2 years for one theme and 20 episodes per them. Next up to be adapted is Go-Busters.

New York Comic Con starts Thursday October 10th! TokuNation will have exclusive pitures and info, so check them out for that.
 These cards will be given out by Bandai American at NYCC.

This exclusive Mighty Morphin Red Ranger Tokyo Vinyl will also be available.

 Tribe of the Wild
I haven't mentioned this much because there hasn't been much info. Basically Shuki Levy, who was Haim Saban's partner in music in the 80's and producer of Power Rangers. Premise: "In this sci fi action adventure series for teens, five high school friends are abducted by aliens and find themselves in an unfamiliar world where past, present and future are merged into one."

 GABRIEL MARSHALL (Cody Beverstock) - Gabriel is a handsome, charismatic, all-American athlete who is not aware of his good looks. He truly looks like a high school student, and as the football quarterback, is constantly pressured to meet his father’s expectations on the field. While his focus is sports, he’s still smart, making him a natural leader.  

AMANDA STARKS (Nisalda Gonzalez) – Attractive and athletic, Amanda is a booksmart but still sociable and popular girl. She has a tendency to hide her nerdier side, but still cares about her GPA. She has a very loving family background.

ALEX RUSSELL (Andrew Hellenthal) – Intelligent and deeply interested in the supernatural, Alex is a little withdrawn from the more popular high school social circles, but is still friendly and able to socialize with the “In” crowd. He’s a little hesitant to share his belief in extraterrestrials, but if he feels comfortable, he’s more than willing to enter detailed descriptions of his research. He’s curious and adventurous, and is someone who could have several secret admirers.  

ANGELO FRANCO (Jared Hernandez) – Angelo is the class clown who is cute, outgoing, and can’t keep his mouth shut. He’s accepted by the popular kids, but still hangs with the nerdier kids. The son of a widower, he sometimes uses humor to cover up the sadness he feels due to the loss of his mother.  He is just as quick-witted and adventurous as his friends.

KELLY GREEN – Kelly is a young, cute, All-American cheerleader, but she’s far from typical. While she is the first one to want to brush over anything nerdy or science-related and is more interested in her appearance, she has a definite emotional and sensitive side. She is quite independent and with a single working mother, finds herself either alone or at Amanda’s house most nights.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Poll Results: Trivial Pursuit/ACG #4 Previews #2/SuperSentai.com

With reviews of Trvial Pursuit, do you think you will buy it?
Yes
  30 (37%)
 
No
  19 (23%)
 
Maybe
  32 (39%)

If Super Sentai.com is to change its name, which you like most?
Super Sentai Central
  36 (41%)
 
Sentai Central
  21 (24%)
 
Keep original name
  30 (34%)

Which previews you like so far of Heroes United ACG 4? #2
Turbo Red
  19 (31%)
 
Turbo Red Green
  17 (27%)
 
Turbo Blue
  18 (29%)
 
Turbo Blue Pink
  15 (24%)
 
Psycho Pink
  25 (40%)
 
Psycho Yellow
  26 (42%)
 
LR Pink
  17 (27%)
 
LR Team
  21 (34%)
 
TF Red
  21 (34%)
 
TF Blue Yellow
  16 (26%)
 
Sentinel Knight
  24 (39%)
 
Shark Ranger
  26 (42%)
 
Bat Ranger
  27 (44%)
 
Elephant R
  25 (40%)
 
WF Red
  17 (27%)
 
WF MZ
  18 (29%)
 
Lauren
  20 (32%)
 
Super Lauren
  29 (47%)
 
MF Blue Legend
  19 (31%)

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Power Rangers Megaforce - Last Laugh Episode Review



Summary:
The teens are some sort of street festival and notice a comedy duo they think are funny but Noah doesn't. Gia gets suck in a gourd and other people to by No Joke, a monster Vrak sent. Malkor likes Vrak's idea of taking people who laugh, eventually empty out the world. The Rangers chase after No Joke and Robo Knight intervenes. No Joke finds out he has the Yellow Ranger in the gourd. No Joke retreats. No Joke meets the mutants and says he hates laughter and tells them the story. In an abandoned area, the four teens and Robo Knight talk and Troy gets an idea.


No Joke attacks a birthday party with a clown in a park and takes more people. No Joke gets stopped by the Rangers, Noah and Robo Knight are put forefront as they don't find stuff funny. Robo Knight and Noah lack teamwork and they fail. Jake and Emma get sucked in the gourd. Robo Knight leaves. Troy tries making Noah laugh and fails. Troy wants to make him laugh in a garage with an echo so No Joke can hear him. Troy thinks to make him laugh with scientific jokes and is successful. No Joke arrives. They morph.


They arrive at a stadium and Robo Knight does. No Joke farts, Troy laughs and gets trapped. Noah and Robo Knight does a comedy duo show for No Joke and makes him laugh. Not to be trapped, No Joke destroys the gourd and frees everyone.


Gia comes out morphed for some reason. They go to Ultra Mode. They destroy the monster, he gets big and they destroy him with Sea Megazord. Afterwards, the gang asks Noah how he saved the day and he does a joke with Robo Knight.
 
Review:
Best part was Troy making faces to Noah. The fart joke was tasteless, and not believable the serious Troy would find that funny. In fact, I would had accepted more as Troy as the humorless one than Noah because Noah made a joke at Gia's expense two episodes ago. Of course the jokes are lame with the puns and all.

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