History Heartwarming / PowerRangers2017

** Even more Heartwarming after we learn Kimberly's backstory as a former AlphaBitch who's trying to change her ways. Trini is definitely the sort of person the old Kimberly wouldn't have given a second glance. She really is breaking out of her old habits.
*** Heck, the old Kimberly (or at least the one at the beginning of the movie) thought that Trini's name was [='DeeDee'=] and that she had been going to AGHS for a month. She really has changed.

** A meta bit of heartwarming happens at the very end of the scene, in the cut version, as a man working on a computer nearby looks over reproachfully. Why, [[Series/PowerRangersDinoThunder Doctor]] [[Creator/JasonDavidFrank Oliver]], Hello again. Admittedly, [[Creator/AmyJoJohnson ANOTHER Kimberly]] is there as well...

* In a minor deleted scene, Kimberly confiding in Jason about her secret and his supportiveness results in them sharing sharing a first kiss.

* Jason and Kimberly sharing a kiss.

*** And Jason's reaction to this - about to cry TearsOfJoy as he whispers "thank you". Dacre Montgomery makes it very clear he's not referring to that speech, but that he has his best friend back.

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* The fact that RJ Cyler actually spoke with autistic people to properly get a grasp on how he should portray Billy. It goes to show that he wanted to make his character as real as possible and not just a stereotype, in his own words: "I sat down, shut my mouth, and ''listened''."
** Depending on the source, he hung out with an old friend who has autism or he spent a lot of time with Becky G's younger brother who is also autistic.
* During the credits, a credit is shown that says "Based off of ''Franchise/SuperSentai'' by Toei Productions". Despite using no Japanese footage whatsoever, it goes to show that Saban respects Toei and Super Sentai, and acknowledges that they're the reason Power Rangers exists.
** Gets a little better: the Japanese premiere was attended by [[Series/KyoryuSentaiZyuranger Yūta Mochizuki/Tyrano Ranger]] and [[Series/UchuSentaiKyuranger Takumi Kizu/ShishiRed]]. ''Super Sentai'' was clearly not forgotten.
** Even Japanese promos for the movie get in on the action, stating "The heroes born in Japan are coming home!" It goes to show you that Japan loves Power Rangers just as much as Super Sentai.
* Just the fact that the movie exists '''at all'''. For Power Rangers fans, especially lifelong ones, it's just right. After years of being the butt of jokes, to see Power Rangers be treated in the same manner as the other superhero movies is satisfying.
** And for added satisfaction, as also noted on the Awesome page, ''Power Rangers'' managed to be the first to represent LGBT and autistic superheroes on the big screen, beating [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse Marvel]] and [[Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse DC]] to the punch. That's no mean feat, to say the least.
* All the references to the original show. The Zeo Crystal, "Make my Monster grow!", even hearing the '95 movie theme as the Zords run through a quarry like in the original opening, and recognizing it's Japanese roots in the credits. It's nostalgic, but doesn't beat you over the head with it, showing that they do care about the original material.
* Whenever the new cast interacts with the originals:
** Creator/DavidYost and RJ Cyler quickly hit it off and frequently meet up for lunch, RJ also wears a lot of clothing made by David's company.
** Creator/AmyJoJohnson surprised Dacre, Ludi, and Naomi during a press tour to interview them. Naomi let out a squeal of delight upon seeing Amy and the three of them quickly gave her hugs, Dacre then commented that they should be the ones interviewing Amy and complimenting her on seemingly not aging since her time on the show.
** The entire original cast (aside from Thuy Trang who passed away in 2001) attended the premiere in Los Angeles and gave their support to the new cast and the film in every interview they did.
*** Relating to this, the fact Austin St. John and Creator/JasonDavidFrank were both there. There's been a strong animosity between them that's gone on for years and it seems like they've finally buried the hatchet.
*** Also, Haim Saban himself actually apologized to David Yost for what happened to him during ''Zeo'' (gay-bashing by the crew to the point Yost considered suicide and conversion therapy), essentially burying the hatchet.
*** Let's back up a little bit: After Saban allowed David Yost to bullied for his sexuality (if not take part in it himself), he allowed Trini to get AdaptationalSexuality when he could've easily vetoed it. About the most heartwarming HeelFaceTurn in ''Power Rangers''.
* The cast have said that the friendship you see developing between the Rangers on screen is a mirror of how close they got in real life and it shows with how they interact with each other in interviews, acting like they've known each other for ages.
* The fact that Dean Israelite made the movie that ''he'' wanted to make, which he has gone on record to express genuinely in interviews and commentary. Hearing him talk about he and the crew's love for the series on the [=DVD=] extras definitely shows that it was a film made by fans, for the fans.
* While the movie has a BrokenBase status and didn't do well at the box office, it was able to gain a somewhat sizable fanbase, with many thankful for its wonderfully realistic and positive portrayal of autistic and LGBT characters and wanting to see the film earn a sequel.

* From the tie-in website, [[http://angelgrovehighschool.com/post/152561050638/letter-to-the-editor-trini-talks Trini's letter to the editor of the Angel Grove High newspaper]], which shows that for all her snarkiness and attitude, she does actually want to make friends at AGHS. She encourages people to wave to her if they see her in the halls and offers to join study groups.

*** An extended version of the scene of them initially exploring the ship has Jason spot Billy peering over the edge of the platform and get dizzy. Jason quickly pulls Billy away from the edge and immediately lets go, having remembered that Billy doesn't liked to be touched, but has his hands hover close to Billy just in case he gets dizzy again.

*** In addition, while it may just be disorientation and shock from having just come back from the dead, Billy doesn't seem to mind either when Zack and the girls run up to hug and support him. Contrast to earlier when unwanted contact from Zack caused Billy's armour to retreat back into his body, but here shows that he has bonded well-enough with the other Rangers that he doesn't mind them touching him. [[note]] This tends to be TruthInTelevision with real-life autistic people. [[/note]]

** David Yost and RJ Cyler quickly hit it off and frequently meet up for lunch, RJ also wears a lot of clothing made by David's company.

* While the movie has a BrokenBase status and didn't do well at the box office, it was able to gain a somewhat sizable fanbase, with many thankful for its wonderfully realistic and positive portrayal of autistic and LGBT characters and wanting to see the film earn a sequel.

* During the battle against Goldar, Jason notices his father trapped in an overturned car and goes to rescue him. Despite reluctance from the man at first, due to his son having the faceplate on, Jason is able to convince his father to trust him and gets him to safety.

* While the movie has a BrokenBase status and didn't do well at the box office, it was able to gain a somewhat sizable fanbase, with many thankful for its portrayal of autistic and LGBT characters and wanting to see the film earn a sequel