The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
by Paul Schrier, John Blizek, David Blyth, Vickie Bronaugh, Adrian Carr
Our Price: $52.47
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $16.05 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD details
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Paul SchrierDirector: Adrian Carr, David Blyth, John Blizek, Paul Schrier, Vickie Bronaugh
Brand: Ultimate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 168 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
DVD Reviews of The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
DVD Review: Go! Go! Power Rangers
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up with the original MMPR and watched on and off until "Countdown to Destruction" and have occasionally watched an episode here and there just to see what's happening (more recently tuned in to pretty much the whole season of "Dino Thunder" mainly because it featured the return of Tommy and watched the entire season of RPM, which was actually one of the better out of the Disney years). When I found out about this I was excited because I thought it would have several from the original series. I was wrong. I mean, where is the A-list material: there's an excellent evil twin episode in "Mighty Morphin Mutants", The Evil Green Ranger storyline, the two-part episodes "The Green Candle", "Doomsday" and "Return of an Old Friend" (season one), "The Mutiny", "Green No More", "The Power Transfer", "The Wedding", "Return of the Green Ranger" (from season two), "Ninja Quest", "Changing of the Zords", "A Different Shade of Pink", "Master Vile and the Metallic Armor", "Hogday Afternoon" (from season 3), "A Zeo Beginning", "Revelations of Gold" and "Golden Homecoming" and "King For a Day" (Zeo), "Shift into Turbo", "Passing the Torch" "Clash of the Megazords" and "Chase into Space" (Turbo), I really can't remember the "Space" episodes that well, but still all of these mentioned episodes were groundbreaking for the series many of these are fan-favorites (if not my own personal favorites). From this DVD, the only two episodes I ever recall watching in my lifetime are:
White Light- While the first season will always remain close to my heart, the second was good too. New villains, new Zords and eventually new Ranger replacements. I felt like a kid again and got really excited when the rockin' theme kicked in when they morphed and summoned the Zords. It was great to sit down and watch the original team in action. Lord Zedd truly was a great villain and was such a shame that he was tremendously toned down because parents deemed him "too evil". How can a villain be too evil? But despite his marriage to Rita (who makes a cameo), the evil duo did make things harder judging that a lot of episodes, after and including their wedding, were two or three part stories.
Countdown to Destruction- When I saw this back in '98 or '99, I was blown away! Rita Repulsa, Lord Zedd, the Machine Empire, Divatox and Astronema are attacking the universe featuring cameos by the Aquatian Rangers (from season 3 of MMPR), the Gold Ranger (Zeo) and the Phantom Ranger and Blue Senturion (Turbo). Sad that Zordon had to die but in doing so, eradicated all evil. This is THE most epic episode that the series has put out and from I've seen, nothing will top it. I mean, these episodes wrapped up six years worth of story, villains and characters. A very emotional episode for most fans of the series, along with me. A part of my childhood ended when this episode aired. And after that was when I stopped watching all together as I literally thought that was the end of the series. A little cliche to say this but CtD is THE best out of the series and my favorite episode from the whole series.
How do the other episodes hold up to these? Except for one, not that well. Save for one episode (which I vaguely remember anyways), I never saw "Lost Galaxy" before this and thank God this was a team-up episode (so it stands alone from the rest of the season arc) and I wouldn't have latched on to the very quick and rushed story. And judging from the ending, this DVD should've included the other two parts to this obvious three part episode (UPDATE: have recently been watching the Lost Galaxy season and I must admit that it is one of the best seasons, easily being up there with the first six seasons in terms of story, scope and character development). Prior to this DVD, I also never saw "Lightspeed Rescue" and from what I've read, this was the weakest of all Power Ranger incarnations. The Red Ranger was stiff, the Yellow Ranger didn't know how to act and there was no possible way (judging from the flashback to the last episode of "Lost Galaxy") that Trakeena could've survived that explosion (UPDATE: also started watching Lightspeed Rescue and it isn't as bad as what I thought. Other than Vypra, the villains are pretty cool and the backstory to Carter was actually pretty good). As for the last episode from "Wild Force":
I WAS IMPRESSED! Not with the then-current Red Ranger mind you but the fact that TEN RED RANGERS TEAM UP to fight a long thought defeated enemy. Though this did deserve a two-part story, I was still delighted with Bulk and Skull's cameo and it was great to see Jason and Tommy again. And the fact that they reuse all the old morphing sequences (instead of creating new ones so they match with the current trend [if any old Power Ranger fans read this, look up the second part of the two part episode "Once a Ranger" from "Operation Overdrive" and you'll get what I mean) It was a great nostalgia factor for me to have so many past people and adventures referenced. And I found this humorous (as I watched the spin-off) that the remaining generals of the Machine Empire are made up of recycled costumes from "Big Bad Beetleborgs". Though I will admit, it was a cop-out for Serpenterra to be destroyed (when none of the much larger Thunderzords from season 2 could) by a little rinky dink motorcycle.
To conclude this rather long winded review, despite the cop-out ending of Forever Red, this was a great compiliation. And a shame that, after 2009, the Rangers will meet their match. Not by Rita, Zedd, Mesogog or Venjix, but by the most evil corporation ever; Disney! And I'd say that they're bringing back the original series would be a good thing but for those who have seen these "brilliant" re-versioned episodes, it isn't. And for those who haven't seen or heard about the old show returning, be warned! If season sets are released or if they plan on re-airing the rest of the series, I can only hope that Disney hasn't tainted them with Batman-esque effects.
MAJOR NEWSFLASH!: THE RANGERS ARE BACK! That's right, Saban has rebought the franchise from the evil Mouse known as Disney! They're currently in the works for an 18th season (hopefully they can make it better than what Disney did), the older seasons will be rerun AND the possiblity of another movie! Saban (or a spokesperson) has stated that "Disney didn't develop the property and exploit it in the way that it deserves." Take that Mickey and all your kiddie fare ilke! Now if only the people at Marvel would wise up and get away from them. After all, the Mouse doesn't care about those franchises, they only care about the name at the end of the day.
Description of The Best of the Power Rangers - The Ultimate Rangers
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 04/01/2003 Run time: 168 minutesBestsellers in DVD
![The Story of Jeremiah [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
The Story of Jeremiah [VHS]Vision Video; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Wresting With God [VHS]by Vision Video
Vision Video; Published: 1990-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
Study Bible Video with Workbook [VHS]Spring Arbor Distributors; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $7.95
Price in other shops:
Tempo:Childrens TV Favourites Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.17
Price in other shops:
Tempo.Herbs:Parseley'Sb/ Party Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Strike the Original Match [VHS] Image](/images/Strike-the-Original-Match-VHS-0001374079-X.jpg)
Strike the Original Match [VHS]New Liberty Films; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
![Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS] Image](/images/Medjugorje-The-Miracles-and-the-Message-VHS-0001373293-X.jpg)
Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS]JPN Film Production; Release date: 1995-12-15; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.99
Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification DVD 2008by Mayo
DVD
Price in other shops:
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging DVD: Single Userby Oakstone
DVD
Price in other shops:
Cost Accounting [VHS]by Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Howard Teall
Pearson Canada, Toronto; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
Power Rangers Ninja Storm - Cyber ClashBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2003-12-09; DVD
Best price: $49.99
Power Rangers Ninja Storm - Looming ThunderBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2003-09-02; DVD
Best price: $45.00
Power Rangers Mystic Force - Broken Spell (Vol. 1)BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO; Release date: 2006-06-06; DVD
Best price: $79.94
Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Vol. 2: Legacy of PowerBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2004-09-07; DVD
Best price: $245.95
Power Rangers SPD - Joining Forces (Vol. 1)Buena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2005-06-07; DVD
Best price: $43.75
Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Vol. 1: Day of the DinoBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2004-06-01; DVD
Best price: $87.89
Power Rangers Samurai: Meet the Rangersby Scholastic
Scholastic Inc.; Published: 2011-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $1.19
Price in other shops:
Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Vol. 3: White ThunderBuena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2004-09-07; DVD
Best price: $39.99
Turbo: A Power Rangers MovieFox Home Entertainment; Release date: 2003-09-02; DVD
Best price: $4.58
Price in other shops:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The MovieFox Home Entertainment; Release date: 2003-09-02; DVD
Best price: $3.99
Price in other shops: