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Ghost Canyon

'Saban's Power Rangers: Super Ninja Steel'
(Brody Romero, Calvin Maxwell, Hayley Foster, Preston Tien, et al / 3-Disc DVD / NR / 2019 / Lionsgate Films)

Overview: Madame Odius is still alive and more determined than ever to steal the Ninja Nexus Prism for her nefarious purposes! Now it’s up to the Rangers, with some unexpected help from new friends, to use the power of teamwork to defeat Odius and save the world!

DVD Verdict: So, let's get straight to the plot, shall we. It's basically a series about the son of a ninja kidnapped by the champion of the intergalactic game show who killed his father and then manages to escape the ship they were on.

Then, after 10 years of captivity, he escapes with his alien friend and humanoid robot, becoming a super-powered ninja with the help of a magician, mechanic and his devoted girlfriend.

Sure, ok, it all sounds rather too crazy to actually work, and given the fact it only lasted one season might back you up on that thought, but the show doesn't go too OTT, in truth.

Throughout we get a mix of ninjas, game shows, and space, which is fun in and unto itself, in truth. However, 'Ninja Steel' also combines those ideas with high school filler plots and comic relief. Which means, overall, the depth of the actual plot that we've been investing in kinda disappears for half the season - in favor of not telling the story it promised to.

The Red Ranger, Brody Romero (William Shewfelt) has a sad and tragic backstory, being kidnapped on an alien spaceship for years before finally escaping. But a few episodes after he returns to Earth, he does nothing except shouting "EPIC" and has no focus episodes until the latter half of the series.

The Yellow and White Rangers, Calvin Maxwell (Nico Greetham) and Hayley Foster (Zoe Robbins) are the first rangers who are dating. That opens a stormy of possibilities, and their relationship is noticeable, with the delivery of the actors having strong chemistry.

The Pink Ranger, Sarah Thompson (Chrysti Ane) delivers her lines and character with enthusiasm and character. There are three flaws to Sarah: her benefits to the story are used to attack her character for the sake of forced drama, she can be too perfect at times, and her characters.

The side characters are a mixed bag. Mick Kanic (Kelson Henderson), the mentor is a good character and without getting into spoilers, fans of the series and newcomers will enjoy him although his messages are questionable. Redbot on the other hand has no purpose in the show, sorry!

The villains are ultimately one-note. The main villain and host, Galvanax is one note with a generic gravelly villain voice despite starting the plot and being the host for a game show, and his relationship with Brody is hardly explored, with his death just serving as anti-climatic.

In conclusion, and reaching for the morals embedded within, some kids shows either spread these very same morals to kids, or teach them ideals about life, to help them grow, etc. - all whilst still telling a story.

'Ninja Steel,' for some reason, adds this and it hurts the show. Outside of not being subtle, a lot of these morals exist for a character to act stupid and then learn a lesson PBS Kids style - except not as well done.

Celebrate the 25-year-old global pop-culture phenomenon and morph into action with 'Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel: The Complete Season', arriving on DVD and Digital and On Demand February 5th from Lionsgate. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with all 22 Episodes (including the Halloween and Christmas Specials).

www.LGF.com





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