PETALING JAYA, March 24 — Every 90s child would definitely walk out of the Power Rangers movie with a tinge of nostalgia, even if they’re not a super fan.
It’s easy to fall in love with the characters, especially since the audience gets acquainted with them as the movie progresses.
There’s also this familiar and comforting feeling that emerges during the screening, especially when the iconic "Go, go Power Rangers” theme starts playing.
The big question: how was the Yellow Ranger lesbian reference? Barely noticeable.
In the scene, a character asked Trini (Yellow Ranger) whether she had boyfriend trouble or girlfriend trouble.
In response, she roughly said: "My family is so normal and they believe in labels. They want me to dress differently, have the kind of friends they want, but they don’t know me.”
Honestly, this can be interpreted in many ways and it’s safe to say that children would not catch on to the reference at all.
Going for the movie at 10.45am, it was surprising that the theatre was three-quarters full, with people of all ages, including families with children.
Post-movie review
Malay Mail interviewed a few moviegoers to get their take on the movie:
"We were just waiting for the scene where the Power Rangers theme song played! I felt like I was 13 again. I didn’t notice anything that would not be appropriate for children, but PG13 seems suitable to explain other elements.”
Muhammad Izzatur Rahman, 25, operation executive
"There was no foul language and the lesbian reference was not very clear and wouldn’t make a difference because children definitely won’t understand it. I would want to be with my child in the movie, but overall, I loved the movie, especially the action!”
Maa Ajmalaisyatu Illani, 30, operation specialist
"We both enjoyed the movie and there was nothing wrong with it at all. I noticed the reference Trini made of her sexual orientation but I’m pretty sure my son didn’t even understand what was going on. I think they won’t notice unless its explicit or involved adults.
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