Ep 33. Lights, Camera, Action
- TV-Y7-FV
- November 17, 1994
- 20 min
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5.7 (457)
In Power Rangers season 2 episode 33, titled "Lights, Camera, Action," the Rangers get their fifteen minutes of fame when they are asked to star in a movie about themselves. The episode starts with the Rangers getting ready to start the day, and they notice a commotion outside. When they look out, they see a production crew setting up lights and cameras. The director of the film, named Dougie, approaches the Rangers and tells them that he wants to make a movie about them.
The Rangers are excited about the opportunity and agree to be a part of it. Tommy, the White Ranger, is particularly excited and decides to take charge of the project. He immediately starts directing the Rangers and telling them what to do. At first, the other Rangers are unhappy with Tommy's new role, but they eventually agree to go along with it.
The first scene they shoot is a fight scene, where the Rangers battle Putties. The crew films the scene, but the Putties keep hitting the cameramen and knocking over the lights, causing delays. The Rangers quickly realize that this movie-making business is not as easy as they thought it would be. Kimberly and Aisha, the Pink and Yellow Rangers, try to help out by doing stunts, but they end up getting hurt.
Things get worse when Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd team up to ruin the Rangers' movie. They send the monster Photomare to Earth to create chaos. Photomare has the ability to take pictures that trap people in them. When the Rangers try to fight him, Photomare takes a picture of them, and they get trapped in a film. Tommy, who was not with the Rangers, has to save the day and free his team from the monster's spell.
With the Rangers free, they resume filming, but the crew is tired and frustrated. Tommy tries to motivate them, but it does not work. The director, Dougie, suggests that they take a break and come back later. In the meantime, Dougie hires a new crew to film a scene without the Rangers, prompting jealousy amongst the team.
After the break, the Rangers return to the set to find that the new crew has taken over and is filming the movie without them. Tommy is outraged, and the Rangers put an end to the unauthorized filming. They confront Dougie, who apologizes and says that he just wanted to make the best movie possible. The Rangers forgive him and agree to continue with the project.
The episode ends with the Rangers successfully filming the final scene of the movie, where they defeat Rita and Zedd's monsters. They celebrate their victory and the completion of the film. The episode teaches a valuable lesson about teamwork, collaboration, and the importance of staying true to one's goals.
In "Lights, Camera, Action," the Power Rangers have a chance to be movie stars, but they soon learn that making a movie is not as easy as it seems. The episode is a fun, action-packed adventure that highlights the Rangers' personalities and teamwork skills. With exciting fight scenes and a lesson about working together, "Lights, Camera, Action" is a great addition to the Power Rangers series.