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Power Rangers Samurai
Common Sense Media says
Violence is still heavy in cheesy martial-arts series.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that violence remains the biggest concern in this iteration of the Power Rangers series. Teens use swords, sticks, and control over nature’s elements (like fire and water) to battle monsters, and the exchanges usually end with the monsters’ deaths. Though blood is scarce, the Rangers aim to kill, stabbing, cutting (in one case, a monster’s arms are sliced off), and exploding their enemies. That said, the show does make an effort to promote positive themes like relying on dedication to a skill and contributing to a team effort, but older kids are more likely to be turned off by the considerable cheesiness of the show’s special effects than they will be influenced by these messages.
What's the story?
In POWER RANGERS SAMURAI, five teens team up to protect the world from the infiltration of the evil Master Xandred (Jeff Szusterman) and his legion of followers. Under Mentor Ji’s (Rene Naufahu) guidance, Jayden (Alex Heartman), Kevin (Najee De Tiege), Mike (Hector David Jr.), Mia (Erika Fong), and Emily (Brittany Anne Pirtle) train in the art of the samurai and learn to harness the power of Earth’s elements with their Spin Swords to overpower their enemies. When they’re not in battle themselves, they can call on their robotic animal-themed Foldingzords, which can combine to form the nearly undefeatable Samurai Megazord.
Is it any good?
Power Rangers Samurai joins the long-running franchise that’s known as much for its marketing line of toys, books, and games as it is for the TV series that popularized the characters. Needless to say, the commercial quality of the show is still going strong, and the advent of this incarnation means that a whole new line of merchandise will grace store shelves.
The Power Rangers series has undergone nominal changes over the years, but the basic plot remains the same: Colorfully costumed teens become weapon-wielding superheroes and fight to save the world from the clutches of a myriad of monsters. Amazingly, though, the show hasn’t made great strides to keep technological pace with its TV peers, and it's likely that even kids will notice how the corny special effects and outlandish monsters fail to impress in light of better modern animation. What’s more, the show’s violence makes it tricky to target an age group, since kids old enough to tolerate the battle scenes will be turned off by the silly nature of the content. True, there are some basic messages about teamwork and self-confidence, but most of this is lost amid the action.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about this series’ longevity. Why do you think the Power Rangers have stuck around so long? Do you think the shows are very good? Why or why not? Which of the different versions have you seen? Do you have a favorite?
How much of the show’s success do you think relates to its extensive product line? What items have you seen with the Power Rangers brand on them? Does that make you more inclined to want them? Why or why not?
Do you think the violence in this show is appropriate or inappropriate? How does it compare to what you see in other TV series? Did it seem realistic? How does a show’s animation style affect the content’s impact?
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it is a contridiction from it's history. This is not digimon it did not work for them why would it work it work for something like the power rangers. This also not comic books either rewriting the continuity for youth. Don't sacrifice plot for tomorrow's youth because it only implies their idiots who can't learn emotions.
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-_- SMH Bad
The effects and action are... (trying not to curse) terrible. With the "explosions" all they do is jump. The monsters are worse. Everything is falling apart. The effects are too bad. If you saw someone turn into one of them and you knew them you wouldn't just watch you would go up to them. The only good part about this show is people from the old power ranger series ( Teacher of Wannabe Power Ranger and The half evil half good guy)
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Bleh..
Why does everyone like this? It's incredibly cheesy. For the monsters you can totally tell they're fake, and the "powers", or whatever the Power rangers have, are pretty obivious that there animated. If only the creators even tried.
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perfect for ages 3+ kids like this kind of program
its TV Y7 for a reason and that's for violence my mother on the other hand as a grew up had no problems with me watching power rangers when I was 3. I agree with this as long as your kids don't act to violent with the rough playing after watching the program. its appropriate most super hero cartoons are like this. some parents should loosen up the violence is age appropriate. thats my opinion
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b10
Im hopes im not to late to vote but power rangers is one of my favoite show and i can wait for next episod to come out
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jp
I dont kown about other people but i like the show i like they look out for each other and that send a positive messags right so it be that bad
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Kid, 12 years old
March 20, 2011
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Best Power Rangers Series yet!
I love this show! I watch it all the time with my brother and we really enjoy it! But the old Power Rangers on Disney XD are ok but not as good as Power Rangers Samurai where it is less violent to watch and too awesome to watch!
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Longtime fan and pleasantly surprised.
As a long time viewer of Power Rangers (every season thus far) this season has a lot of heart. The role models on the team are particularly well-done. The stories communicate virtues to children in a way that appealed to and are understood by our 4.5 year old boy.
I have seen the Super Sentai shows that Power Rangers is based on and I think that for the American audience, Saban knocks this out of the park. Super Sentai shows are fueled by merchandising but also emphasize, hardwork, perseverance, sacrifice, teamwork, and the good guys always win.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, superheroes, adventures, space and aliens |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network: | Nicktoons |
| Cast: | Alex Heartman, Erika Fong, Najee De Tiege |
| Genre: | Action |
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