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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers

(Rated TV-Y7, Science fiction , Starring Austin St. John, Amy Jo Johnson, Walter Jones, Where to watch: ABC Family, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cheesy fantasy violence lacks real consequences.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 6–7

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Teamwork is the only positive lesson among all the fantasy violence.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Rangers kick, punch, and shoot laser guns to save the world from evil.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Power Rangers and merchandise go hand in hand.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers

Parents need to know that this live-action adventure series -- which is marketed to the 5+ set but better suited for kids a year or two older -- is full of fantasy violence and martial arts fighting. The team of five Power Rangers must constantly battle to save the world from their evil nemesis -- and, apparently, the only way to stop evil is to kick and punch your way to peace. ... There's no real educational content, and very few lessons to be learned.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between fantasy violence and the consequences of violence in real life (using the Power Rangers as an example of how not to resolve real conflicts). How can people express anger with words instead of fists? What are the differences between fantasy violence and real violence? Who should you go to for help if someone threatens to fight you?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    when is power Ranger comeing back on

    when is power Ranger comeing back on is question I ask

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    where the Rangers

    hey where my all time favorite super heors the power ranges that go for all them when can we see the new show on XD or 189

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    how long will be beforer RPM come on XD

    Yes I like powerRanger the old and the new but I don,t went to waits for saturday and sunday when is it come out on XD

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    This show is pretty good I use to which all the time wiht my firends Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was our favorite it was simple and funy to which I sill like look at the show sometime

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This is the first show of power rangers and they a have come long way and yes I enjoy watching the show maybe not all the time but some time I mane power Ranger are Entertaining to watch but not all day one day at a time will do it

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