#JustaQuickiePlease: Power Rangers (2017)

The show that, literally, today's kiddies and their parents have grown up with, thanks to a two decade plus run that appears to have no end, finally makes its blockbuster leap to the big screen. Dean Israelite, director of the failed POV time travel flick, Project Almanac, takes the helm of this ambitious project bringing us his interpretation of Saban's cash cow.  A daunting task, as far as, the hype is concerned, but not as much in the realms of acting, special effects, or story, as this Saturday morning staple obviously never boasted a focus in those areas.  I am not a fan of the show, so I must tread lightly because for me, this franchise has always been the equivalent of bad cosplay meets worse fight choreography, topped off by juvenile performances.   I have to say though, putting my disdain aside, this was not a horrible film.  The story telling was basic and predictable, yes, but the acting was somewhat credible and the effects quite impressive.  It is an honest flick, playing to its target audience; fans of the show, and a new, young generation that can relate to its characters, or at least, identify with them.  At moments, it felt like this could be this generation's Breakfast Club with robotic dinos and Zentai Suits.   Would I see it again, no, however, that doesn't mean it wasn't a fun ride in the moment.  2 out of 5 Kernels; it may not "Go...Go" all the way to the bank, but with a fairly unknown director leading the effort, and a rabid fandom permeated with unrealistic expectations, what did they expect.