13 Most Controversial Movie Moments Of 2017

10. Hollywood's First Gay Superhero...Kinda - Power Rangers

Power Rangers Trini Becky G
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The Moment: As the Rangers bond around a campfire, Yellow Ranger Trini (Becky G) confesses that her parents worry about her relationships.

When Zack (Ludi Lin) asks "Boyfriend troubles?", she sarcastically replies, "Yeah, boyfriend troubles." After a beat, Zack asks, "Girlfriend troubles?", and though Trini doesn't directly reply, she says that her parents believe in labels.

Why It's Controversial: There are always going to be those who will hate a moment like this for "pushing an agenda", as they see it, into a beloved pop-culture property, but the LBGTQ community was equally divided, with some feeling that the scene didn't go far enough in confirming Trini's sexuality.

Considering all the pre-release hubbub about Trini being cinema's first gay superhero, the fact it's such a vague, restrained moment left many frustrated that the filmmakers didn't commit fully to their claim, because Trini's silence can be interpreted a number of different ways.

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