The film involves the team-up of five different Super Sentai teams (Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, Gosei Sentai Dairanger, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger, Chōjin Sentai Jetman, and Chikyū Sentai Fiveman), who must defend the planet Earth from the evil demon Emperor Daidas. In addition to the five Sentai teams, the film also features Shiro Izumi, who played Yūma Ōzora in Dengeki Sentai Changeman and Burai in Zyuranger, as Masato, a young man who witnesses the Emperor's weak point with his sister Ayumi. Masato and Ayumi also appear in Kamen Rider World, linking the two movies. The narration was provided by Hironori Miyata, the narrator from Dairanger.
Katsuya Watanabe
Director
Teruaki Ogawa
Ninja Red (voice)
Satomi Hirose
Ninja White (voice), Five Yellow (voice)
Shu Kawai
Ninja Yellow (voice)
Hiroshi Tsuchida
Ninja Blue (voice)
Kane Kosugi
Ninja Black (voice)
Keiichi Wada
RyuuRanger (voice), KirinRanger (voice)
Ei Hamura
Tenma Ranger (voice), ShishiRanger (voice)
Yuuta Mochizuki
TyrannoRanger (voice), Black Condor (voice)
Jurota Kosugi
Saigan (voice), Red Hawk (voice)
Shirô Izumi
Masato, FiveRed (voice), TigerRanger (voice)
Dai Matsumoto
Emperor Daidas (voice)
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
Prajdnik Awasthi’s film uses a mix of metaphor and more grounded details to tell the story of childhood sexual abuse that caused the narrator to close himself off from his father.
Shudder makes an incredibly atmospheric docuseries about the darker side of Hollywood mysteries.
When diverse representation is featured on-screen, it oftentimes comes with strings attached that undermine the message they were trying to send. This can be attributed to the fact that behind-the-screen, the industry primarily does not reflect the breadth of diverse difference that is present in daily life. That’s why when something as powerful and authentic as Minari comes along, it is both incredibly wonderful and needs a large audience to witness it.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
"Clifford the Big Red Dog" retells the adventures of Emily and her striking puppy to highlight the joy of being different and inspire another wave of young fans.