History Heartwarming / PowerRangers2017

* 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.

* At the end, [[spoiler: after forming the MegaZord (and [[CrowningMomentOfFunny falling over]]), they all discuss what body part they are. After Zack identifies as another leg, Billy is positively giddy the they're the same limb--like finding out one of his friends likes the same TV show or something]]. Small, but really sweet.
-->'''Billy''': (''big grin'') [[spoiler: You're a leg, too]]!?

* At the end, [[spoiler: after forming the MegaZord (and [[CrowningMomentOfFunny falling over]]), they all discuss what body part they are. After Zack identifies as another leg, Billy is positively giddy the they're the same limb--like finding out one of his friends likes the same TV show or something. Small, but really sweet.
-->'''Billy''': (''big grin'') You're a leg, too!?]]

* 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.

* 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. It's nostalgic, but doesn't beat you over the head with it. It feels like despite some MoodWhiplash, they did care about the original material.

* After [[spoiler: the Megazord literally slapped Rita into space]], we see the citizens of Angel Grove emerge amongst the damage and start taking pictures. And among them, [[spoiler: two of the most familiar faces any PR fan would recognize, Creator/AmyJoJohnson Creator/JasonDavidFrank]]. Seeing these two in a cameo is a fitting PassingTheTorch moment to the new team.

*** 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.

* After [[spoiler: the Megazord literally slapped Rita into space]], we see the citizens of Angel Grove emerge amongst the damage and start taking pictures. And among them, [[spoiler: the two most familiar faces any PR fan would recognize, the OG power couple themselves, Creator/AmyJoJohnson and the man who to this day remains the face of the franchise, Creator/JasonDavidFrank]]. Seeing these two in a cameo is a fitting PassingTheTorch moment to the new team.

** The fact that [[spoiler: Creator/JasonDavidFrank and Creator/AmyJoJohnson]] are standing together looking very much like a couple is heartwarming for fans of the original series. It appears that, in at least one reality, they stayed together.

** At the end of the film it's implied that Jason's father [[SecretSecretKeeper knows who was wearing the armor]] and it's restored his pride in his son, as evidenced by him hanging a newspaper clipping about the Rangers next to one about Jason.

** Zack and his mother playing chess together and bantering about the Power Rangers.

** 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.

** The entire original cast (aside from Thuy Tranf 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.

** 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.

** On a related note, out of the five rangers, it looks like Alpha bonds with Billy the most. The two have private lessons and talks, with the two sharing an adorable little bow before their sparring sessions. Not to mention that we eventually hear Alpha call him Master Billy. The only other person Alpha refers to as Master is Zordon.

-->'''Zordon''': There can be only one Red Ranger. Jason, this is ''your'' time. This is ''your'' team.
** When the fight against Rita and Goldar is over, Jason returns to the Command Center to put the Power Sword back. Zordon tells Jason he should keep it, that he's earned it. He just smiles and says he'll come back for it.

** Zack and his mother playing chess together and bantering about the Power Rangers
** Kim looking at a photo of her and the other four and grinning
** Trini hanging out with her brothers

** Billy taking down some of his notes while his mother excitedly calls down that his friends have come to hang out.

* Meta-wise, there are a few things.
** The fact that RJ Cycler 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''."
** During the credits, a credit is shown that says "Based off of 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.
** 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.
** 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. It's nostalgic, but doesn't beat you over the head with it. It feels like despite some MoodWhiplash, they did care about the original material.

** It's subtle, but up until this point, Zack had been pointedly trying to flirt with Trini. After the above, he doesn't do it any more and just gets along with Trini as her friend. She repays this by being utterly panicked when there's a chance Zack is hurt; regardless of her feelings romantically, she cares about him.
* Kimberly confesses to Jason her own secret: a friend had shared a nude photo of herself in confidence, and Kimberly shared it with the girl's boyfriend, as it was soon spread around. Kimberly is worried about how bad this makes her, but Jason tells her that just because she did a bad thing, it doesn't make her a bad person. In fact, that she feels bad about it is proof that she is not a bad person at all.

** "Welcome Back, My Friend", as [[spoiler: Jason and Billy]] embrace each other in a tight brotherly ManHug following the [[spoiler: resurrection]] of the latter. Made ironic by the fact that when [[spoiler: Jason]] first hugged [[spoiler: Billy]], the latter HatesBeingTouched.

** Jason's dad hanging a clipping about the Rangers on the fridge where Jason's articles about his football career once were (hinting heavily that Mr. Scott knows and is proud of his son)

** The fact that RJ Cycler 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.

* 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.

* Kimberly confesses to Jason her own secret: A friend had shared a nude photo of herself and Kimberly shared it with the girl's boyfriend as it was soon spread around. Kimberly is worried about how bad this makes her but Jason tells her that just because she did a bad thing, it doesn't make her a bad person.

** It's subtle, but up until this point, Zack had been pointedly trying to flirt with Trini. After the above, he doesn't do it any more and just gets along with Trini as her friend. She repays this by being utterly panicked when there's a chance Zack is hurt; regardless of her feelings romantically, she cares about it.

** When Trini starts talking about her issues, Zack jokes about her having boyfriend problems but then asks if it's girlfriend problems instead when he sees the look on her face. This causes her to smile a little and the other Rangers don't make a big deal out of it either.
** It's subtle, but up until this point Zack had been pointedly trying to flirt with Trini. After the above, he doesn't do it anymore, and just gets along with Trini as her friend. She repays this by being utterly panicked when there's a chance Zack is hurt; regardless of her feelings romantically, she cares about it.

** It's subtle, but up until this point Zack had been pointedly trying to flirt with Trini. After the above, he doesn't do it anymore, and just gets along with Trini as her friend.

** The fact that [[spoiler: Creator/JasonDavidFrank and Creator/AmyJoJohnson]] are standing together looking very much like a couple is heartwarming for fans of the original series. It appears that, in at least one reality, they might have gotten together.

* From the tie-in website, [[Trini's letter to the editor of the Angel Grove High newspaper http://angelgrovehighschool.com/post/152561050638/letter-to-the-editor-trini-talks]], 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.

* From the tie-in website, [[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.