Movie Review: Power Rangers (2017)

The first blockbuster film to feature LGBTQ & autistic superheroes

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Half way through the week & it's #WednesdayWisdom
And after watching this movie, I had no doubt that it deserved the feature.

Movie Review:

"A group of high-school students, who are infused with unique superpowers,harness their abilities in order to save the world."

This year has dished out two surprising & EPIC movies for me. Logan & Power Rangers 2017.

Both blew my mind in that it surpassed my wildest expectations or rather superseded any that I had going in. I LOVE LOVED them so much, I can't contain my inner fan boy.

Both took previous franchise lore & movies then turned them upside down in a total reboot that was sincere, deep & emotional in unexpected ways.

Logan has become my All time favorite Marvel Movie so far & Power Rangers is my favorite movie of the year so far. What a brilliant combo.

This is a REBOOT. A completely new story, just like director said. This is the first movie in a new superhero franchise, and it needs to have a focus on the story and its characters, not on battles and morphing sequences. It's made for everybody except kids, because it's dark and much more serious than the TV show which was made mostly for kids. We have five teenagers and each of them has his own issues he needs to solve himself in order to become a hero (Power Ranger) and save the world. Every next situation in the movie makes our heroes closer to each other and stronger as a team.

I personally enjoyed watching this movie because it is dark, amazing, emotional, funny(of course not that much like the TV show), and has AWESOME introduction to the whole story and its main characters. I can only imagine what's planned for the sequel. CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT!!! #GO #GO #POWER #RANGERS

What my best bro enjoyed in this movie had that previous incarnations did not have:

• That even though they were chosen, it was never expected that they would be so young/teenagers
• They don't automatically know martial arts and have to train to become power rangers
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• More focus placed on lesser known characters like the yellow, blue & black rangers

My women crush wednesday has got to be Becky G!

Aka Trinity - The Yellow Ranger

In the movie her character is super feisty, does heavy metal yoga on a mountain top! & even takes on Rita Repulsa solo without caving in!

She's got a very different body type than the social norm of "hotness" which I crush so much.

She also plays a character who is questioning her sexual orientation.

The movie is very character driven, which was the most surprising for me because in others like spiderman, the origin story can get very boring. But they melded it quite awesomely in this rendition.

My favorite change has Got to be that they have powers Outside of the suits! 

They have super strength & super endurance. Which means things like climbing up mountains with their bare hands & jumping across vast ledges make for an entertaining watch. Heck it's what I would do if I had those powers.

There are such deep & touching moments involving each character that I'm sure many of us can relate to. Like the kid who gets picked on in school, the once popular now reject over a bad decision/s, the kid who has to take care of a sick family member on their own, the misunderstood antisocial one who is struggling with inner demons and coming to terms with who they were always meant to be. Geez, it tugs at your heart strings and makes you want to give each of em a hug and say "I can totally understand what you're going through." You watch it hoping that their journey will help inspire you with yours.

Their struggle to become a TRUE team is what really galvanizes the storyline of the movie. And by the time you see the above scene...TOTAL goosebumps #nerdgasm

My Power Rangers PJ's

My fandom stretches way way WAY back, it was honestly one of the most exciting times of my childhood. I was all about Power Rangers back then and it's stuck with me through all this passage of time.

Personal Movie Rating: 10/10!

It's a bold statement I know but one of the best things about a "personal" rating is that the decision is mine alone lol & I wholeheartedly believe in this AMAZING movie. Here's a small background into any of my "qualifications" you might need to see to believe this rating.

GO GO WATCH IT NOW! Heres the Trailer

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Literature Tag: Roy Huff

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This #MondayMotivation, I have the privilege nay the extreme glory to introduce you to an unbelievable author that I've met along my journey. You should see this guy on guest posts, he's one of the most versatile Authors I know. He is the type of author I strive to become one day for the following reasons:

• Great readership fan base
• Large follower to following ratio
• Alot of interaction on posts/writing
• Published books/works across not only the fiction board but the personal development one too {an impressive & complete List of his published works can be found Here}
• Self Motivated & Goal oriented
• Guest Posting & Features on many different blogs/websites
• Lives in Hawaii
• Loves Japan

Meet Roy Huff

Roy Huff is a research scientist, author, and teacher who overcame the hardship of a family plagued by severe poverty and mental illness. After graduating high school as Valedictorian a year early, he moved to Hawaii at the age of seventeen with only $100 in his pocket to start a new life.

His interests are eclectic and range from the arts, extreme sports, economics, hard science, movies, traveling, and the outdoors. Roy Huff remains committed to promoting education, applied science, individuality, and creativity.

Literature Tag:

1. What is your all-time favorite book?

• That’s an impossible question to answer. I have many favorites. A few including The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, & Lord of the Rings series’. I also enjoy many non-fiction books such as Think and Grow Rich and others.

2. According to you, which Quote best describes you as a person?

• “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

3. What is your favorite English word, and why?

• Another impossible question. I like many: Hope, action, surprise, optimistic, happy, dream, do, learn, goal, write.

4. What is your favorite word in your home language, and what does it mean?

• See answer #3.

5. Being a blogger/author, what is the most difficult part about writing for you?

• Sitting down and writing. Once I start it’s easy. Fear and procrastination are the enemy of writers. 

6. What inspires you to write the most?

• When I get positive feedback from readers, it’s a tremendous motivator. I also love the fact that my words are my legacy. The fact that people will be able to read my words years, decades, and centuries after I’m gone pushes me to keep going. 

7. Who is your favorite Author?

• I have many, but I’ll say Tolkien. 

"Gandalf the Jazzed"

8. In how many languages can you write in?

• I’m fluent in English, but I can write some Japanese, but not well enough to write a book, at least not yet. 

9. If you had to MAKE UP/INVENT one word, what would it be? And what would that word mean?

• Habiteer – An expert in stacking good habits who achieves what others once thought to be an impossible goal. 

10. Make a sentence containing the following words: Three, Birds, Sauce, Hug and Gay (As in happy)

• Three gay birds hugged after inventing an awesome secret sauce.

11. Assign your own meaning to the following made-up words:

• Bugalhet – A person who plays the bugle and eats bagels. 
• Wiftigious – To smell frequently even in the absence of an odor.
• Doraning – The name given to those looking to copy Dora the Explorer

12. What word rhymes best with Sugar?

• Pusher

13. Sum up your experience of Blogging in one rhyming sentence.

• Finding no time is the crime, but to break it, you must take it. 

14. Who is your favorite character from a book? Why him/her?

• Another impossible question. Harry Potter is good, but so are many others. I love escape and fantasy and those that overcome impossible obstacles. 

15. What would be the Ultimate Goal for you to achieve as a Writer?

• A hundred million plus New York Times bestseller. 

16. Can you remember the moment you fell in love with words/literature?

• I loved Edgar Allen Poe in high school. 

17. Do you have a good support structure while writing?

• Yes. My family and friends are supportive, and I use online tools and resources. 

18. Why is reading important to you?

• Reading makes you a better writer, and gives you he knowledge you need to learn anything. It also improves your ability to focus and develop good habits. 

19. What is your most memorable childhood book?

• Charlotte’s Web. 

Quick Fire {choose one}

Poems or Quotes 

Rock or Pop

Handwriting or Typing

Fiction or Non-Fiction

Both

Plotter or Pantser

Traditional or Self-Publishing

Depends on the goal

Reading alone or for Other People

Tips & Tricks:

1. Do you have any great writing resources that you can share with us?

• Yes. 1. Read https://smartblogger.com/ daily.

2. What would you say to other aspiring writers out there?

• Write daily, even if just one paragraph. Read about improving your writing daily, and read something daily. It’s not about talent, it’s about persistence and learning. Anyone can become a great writer if they keep putting in the effort, i.e., write, read, and read about improving your writing as much as possible. Small gains daily add up to tremendous gains over time.

3. If there was just one nugget of wisdom you could share, what would that be?

• Don’t give up. Don’t listen to people who have given up or never tried. Seek advice from those who succeeded and you wish to emulate. Be persistent and focus on changing bad habits. It’s the consistent small good habits that push you towards your dreams over time.

Have you written any books? Tell us about it/them.

• I’ve written four books in an eight-part epic-fantasy series called Everville. The latest was Everville: The Fall of Brackenbone which takes place partly in a university and partly on a parallel fantasy world with fantasy characters that work with the protagonist, Owen Sage, to stop the destruction of the word from evil forces. 

Buy Everville Books: Amazon Link

• I also wrote a self-help book on happiness and success this past summer, which I’m currently working on to get published and promoted. You can get a feel for my self-help writing by reading my Lifehack articles here. http://www.lifehack.org/author/royhuffowensage-com

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