Power Rangers SPD - Wired (Vol. 3) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)My boys (age 3 and 6) love the Power Rangers. I can put the DVD in and just hit repeat and they will watch it over and over again. Thanks for offering PR movies at a discount rate. I was also able to find all the old issues (something I can't do in the stores).
So again, I say "Thank You" Amazon.

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Don't miss an all-out alien search-and-destroy mission that turns things grim as Emperor Gruumm goes for Commander Cruger once and for all! Never before have the Power Rangers had to rely so much on their special might, unity, and training to stay wired in the battle against evil. Old enemies arise and new powers surprise as S.P.D. defends Earth from a seismic catastrophe, a secret supernatural stone, and demons from the past. It's Megazord madness and a thrill a minute as the rise and fall of the universe hangs by a thread!

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Power Rangers - Ninja Storm, Looming Thunder (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Thunder Rangers are back and this time they can't help but not play nice. Luthor has erased their memories of their discovery of the truth about the demise of their step parents. The rangers all get stranded on an unknown island. Plus Hunter goes on a rampage which forces the other rangers, including Blake to fight at their best. After these episodes Ninja Storm starts to find it's footing now that it has five regular rangers. These episodes probably are some of the best episodes of Ninja Storm to date. The only thing left for the show to do is to add the traditional sixth ranger, in this case the Green Samurai Ranger.

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Power Rangers SPD - Zapped (Vol. 5) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)Out of the whole S.P.D. series, I must say that Volumes 3 and 4 run a tie for the best. In volume 5, the powers rangers seem to have weakened a bit. When Grumm finally turns Morgana into her adult self, she is determined to become a child again, but she has to defeat the power rangers first. So she gets morphed up and seems to be able to take on all of them by herself. The power rangers seem to be taking one beating after another. Even Cruger is geetting his tail kicked.
And then comes Omega. He is actually a ranger sent from the future to help them out. If you have seen Vol 2 he was Sam, the boy who could make stuff disappear. He was also the little sparkly ball in Volume 4 that took out all the Krybots in "Perspective". Anyway, he is incredible, with all kinds of powers that they don't have. He is also a little arrogant, and has his own hero complex. Of course since his is the new guy, and can kick [...] the others, especially Sky, are jealous.
There are five episodes: "Messenger" Parts I and II, "Zapped" and "Reflection" parts I and II. The messenger episodes deal with the arrival of Omega on the scene who saves the day and then the other rangers get to help him out. He basically told them to stay out of his way with their outdated equipment which ticks them all off. Morgana enlists the help of two new creatures. "Shorty" and His brother "Devastation" who are hard to beat, not including her. In Zapped, Morgana enlists the help of a crooked magician to help her take down the PR, but is foiled again by omega and the others. The rangers get into trouble for disobeying Cruger and going on a stakeout that was assigned to omega. "Reflections focuses on Sky a little more. We find out why he wanted to be the red ranger so badly: His Father was a red ranger. For some reason, a bunch of theives that they have already battled seem to keep popping up, but they are still contained. Cruger sends Sky to question a criminal mastermind who is able to travel through any reflection. The criminal keys Sky in on who the real criminal is, and in exchange Sky must tell him his saddest memory. Sky tells him about his father who was killed in battle. When he starts crying, one of his tears hit the floor and the criminal is able to escape. Cruger left out an important factor about the criminal: he is the one responsible for killing Sky's father. Meanwhile, Jack has some new equipment that turns him into this ultimate unstoppable warrior that he lets Sky borrow to take the criminal down. If you saw the bonus episode "Wormhole" on vol 4 the you have seen this stuff. There was also a totally lame part about Piggy pledging his allegience to Grumm, he was been helping both sides and Grumm forces him to choose. Grumms new plans sort of leave you hanging. Like I said, not as good as the others, but a must have in the collection

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Everything is on the line when a message from the future forces our fearless team to stand tall! All seems lost when the Power Rangers encounter two alien rogues ready for action. In their hour of need, a mysterious Ranger from the future arrives onto the scene with the miraculous Omegamax Cycle. And, while an outlaw is on the loose, jealousy of the new Ranger threatens the team. In action-packed adventures that go to the mega-morphing extreme, only courage and determination will keep S.P.D. flying high!

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Power Rangers SPD - Joining Forces (Vol. 1) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start this review off by saying that if you've been disappointed in the past with the lack of Power Rangers DVDs, their content, and the quality, you have no need to fear any longer.
The plot: The year is 2020 and Earth is now home to humans and aliens alike. While 99% of the aliens live in peace, there's always 1% that can't. To deal with them, Earth enlists the help of a "Galactic Police Group" known as S.P.D., or "Space Patrol Delta." Early on S.P.D. is faced by an invasion force, and sends their A-Squad to the front lines, leaving only their B-Squad cadets to defend Earth.
As one would assume, the B-Squad Cadets are then given Ranger powers and the real story begins...
The show is well done from both a technical and artistic point of view, especially for a Power Rangers series. In the first episode simply titled "Beginnings" which is an hour long, we see three cadets who are still green behind the ears. These guys are not your perfect little Power Rangers the way they were in the older shows. One is fairly nervous, one is a bit ditzy, and one is naïve and obnoxiously arrogant. Likewise the final two Power Rangers aren't even your standard "goody-goody civilians" as in past years - they're street thieves! Clearly this group has its' vices, and they make the character's seem more realistic.
Following "Beginnings" (a 2-part episode) we see episode #3 which is called "Confronted." This episode is probably one of the weaker entries into the series, but it does have some high points, such as the Red and Blue Rangers' constantly locking heads. I mentioned an arrogant and naïve character before; that's Sky, the Blue Ranger. While his counterpart in Red isn't quite perfect either, he's far less obnoxious.
The next episode is called "Walls." While I find the episode interesting, and highly enjoyable, I repetitively find myself wanting to scream the words "SHUT UP SKY!" at my TV. Apparently this was the director's intent as the final scene of this episode has him scrubbing the outside of the Ranger's base with a toothbrush a la boot camp. I enjoyed that scene quite a lot, especially after Sky's constant kvetching about not being the Red Ranger.
The last episode on the disc is titled "Dogged." While it had the potential to be the worst episode of the season, it's just the opposite. It's funny, it's tragic, and it's one of the most well filmed and well-written episodes in the shows' history. The moral too the story is done in a very subtle way and looks more like a plot from "Star Trek" than from Power Rangers.
Technical Features: The menus on this DVD are better than that of past Power Rangers DVDs. Last season's menus were probably the worst I've seen in awhile. Disney owed us and they came through. The motion menus on this disc rival those of major motion pictures, including the new Star Wars Trilogy DVD Box. The average DVD Collector would be pleased.
In addition the Disc is encoded with Dolby Surround Sound. Playback on my TV through an S-Video cable using 4.1 THX Certified Speakers really pulls the surround sound to the foreground and shows how well this disc was made.
Extras: If you bought the early Power Rangers Ninja Storm DVDs, you probably scoffed at the extras, which were a bit of a joke, even for the target demographic. If you bought the Power Rangers Dino Thunder DVDs you probably felt the same way and wondered why two episodes of the previous season were deemed "extras" rather than a new disc. With Power Rangers S. P. D. however, the extras are pretty good. The first is based on those old "Join the ARMY" PSAs, and relates to joining S. P. D. - Disney includes a website URL for anyone interested. This is fairly humorous and I confess, I did enjoy it. The second extra is a "Zord Simulator," which is similar to an arcade style video game. Most people will probably complain that we still don't have deleted scenes, or "standard" extras, but given the target audience, this is probably a nice extra, and it beats the Dino Thunder virtual trading cards that couldn't be traded with anyone.
Packaging:
This is admittedly this DVDs weak spot; the packaging isn't even on par with what some fans have done for their collections. It looks like a five minute Photoshop job and for such a well-done DVD I would have expected better. In addition my first copy of this Disc (I purchased two of them.) was loose in its' case, a common problem with Buena Vista Home Entertainment DVDs. Especially Power Rangers DVDs which I've had to return on five occasions due to the disc not being pushed all the way into the center hub and being scratch upon purchase. Disney should fix this on future releases. Shake the case when you get the disc or you may find a nasty surprise when it's all scratched up as you open it. (Disney will replace the Discs for free though if you call them and pay for the shipping as well so it's not so much a loss as it is a nuisance.)
Additional notes:
When watching this DVD, long-time Power Rangers fans should be ready to look for some serious "in-jokes" - younger fans will appreciate them too if they view the Power Rangers Generations block on ABC Family. Here are a few things to watch out for:
- The A-Squad Power Rangers have the helmets from Power Rangers in Space with a slight modification made to them.
- Fans of the shows' Japanese counterpart will recognize the character of "Doggie Cruger" as a nod to his Japanese counterpart, "Doggie Kruger."
- The same man who wrote the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers theme song, Ron Aaron Wasserman, composed the theme song.
The Good: Five episodes on the first DVD for once. The show is excellent, and the DVD is better than I expected.
The Bad: Disney is still making "Mini-movies" rather than standard episode. The opening and ending credits have been lifted from every episode with the exception of Beginnings (opening credits) and Dogged (ending credits) having one set of credits. This is really a style issue, but it annoys me.
The Ugly: A packaging issue that has been a problem since Prelude to a Storm was release is still plaguing Power Rangers DVDs. I seriously hope Disney is trying to fix this, as it's a pretty common flaw.
Final verdict: If you're a Power Rangers fan, buy this DVD. If you're a parent, you won't be disappointed and you may find yourself enjoying this disc as well. DVD Collectors will most certainly have mixed feelings on this disc though, while young children and teenagers will most likely enjoy it. This is the best Power Rangers DVD release to date, satisfying younger and older fans alike. If you like this series, I recommend checking out Power Rangers Time Force which amazon.com also has for sale. It's only on VHS, but it's similar in style to Power Rangers S.P.D.


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AnimatedStudio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 06/07/2005Run time: 110 minutes

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Power Rangers Ninja Storm - Prelude To A Storm (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have Five children from 3 to 14 years old and they all love the Power Rangers series. Each of them have their favorites from all the different series over the last 11 years, but I happen to like this newest DVD the best. They have gone back to the lighter storylines that made the show a hit with the younger kids years ago, but at the same time have much wittier dialogue, good plotlines, and extremely better special effects than ever before, making it a show my teenagers appreciate. I know I do, especially since I have to watch these with my kids. I find this new show very funny and innovative, making it very enjoyable to watch. If your family likes neat action, good comedy, and fun characters, I would highly recommend this DVD.

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Ninja Storm is adrenaline-rushing, edge-of-your-seat Power Rangers action! Shane, Tori, and Dustin, three misfit Ninja students, have been endowed with the powers of the legendary Super Megazords! Earth's greatest protectors must battle sinister space aliens and menacing monsters! In "Prelude To A Storm," the mighty Ninja Storm Rangers must defeat the evil Lothan, a former Ninja whose hunger for supremacy got him banished from Earth. As Lothan's army rains terror on an unsuspecting planet, will the Power Rangers have what it takes to save the world? Only if they remember that it takes teamwork, trust, and friendship to save the day!

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Power Rangers Dino Thunder - Legacy of Power (Vol. 2) (2004) Review

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(More customer reviews)These are the episodes that will be on Volume 2,
1404: "Legacy of Power"
1405: "Back in Black"
1406: "Diva in Distress"
1407: "Game On"
1408: "Golden Boy"
Great that Tommy is a Ranger again.

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Power Rangers SPD - Boom (Vol. 4) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a huge fan of Power Rangers Space Patrol Delta so this product is awesome. I recommend this DVD for any other Power Ranger fan out there. Not only is this show funny and good for kids, but it also has a story line that I think a lot of people look past. This is a good buy for me, for anyone who enjoys Power Rangers. I really would have wished that they would have continued putting the rest of Power Rangers Space Patrol Delta on DVD for the rest of us to own but either way this DVD is awesome!

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The honor and courage of S.P.D. is tested as mysterious maneuvers, surprise visits, and time travel opens the door to thrilling adventures! Dangerous alien tricks are at the center of the Power Rangers' greatest set of challenges yet. A mind meld gives Sky an identity crisis, while Gruumm grabs for iridium to supply a mysterious project and Cruger is relieved of command. You'll be on the edge of your seat as our heroes team up to protect the World Gold Depository . . . and win the day!

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Power Rangers Ninja Storm - Cyber Clash (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)Of the 5 (so far) available Ninja Storm DVDs, this isn't my favorite. But I'm such a Hunter/Blake fan, that I can't be unbiased. Good Will Hunter was the best from the episodes, with All About Beevil coming in close 2nd. I just wasn't a fan of Scent of a Ranger, but CyberCam was amusing. The DVD is a must for Ninja Storm fans, but Looming Thunder and Lightening Strikers were my favorites.

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Rangers can always smell a rat -- even from space -- and just as Cam busts out a wild cyber version of himself to handle his double duties, the Fragra monster is turning everyone into perfume! Things get more brutal when Lothor and Mr. Ratwell unleash a love potion to chill Lothor's bad boy image. Meanwhile, Lothor's nasty nieces accidentally trade away his P.A.M. (personal alien manager), wreaking unearthly havoc when it falls into the wrong hands. But it's Marah and Queen Beevil that deliver the ultimate sting when they scheme on Dustin, and the only way to get the aliens to buzz off is ninja swords in Gold Mode!

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