Pokémon 3: The Movie

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: April 6, 2001

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 101 Ratings

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ZilcellNov 6, 2011

The best of the Pokemon movies that were released theatrically. Most kids will enjoy it but some adults may be bored with it quickly because it is pokemon, after all.

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ewormPLAug 26, 2013

I am absolutely shocked at how bad this movie's reviews here are! Definitely the best thing Pokémon has to offer in terms of anime, be it the TV show or the movies this film is not only a dream come true for any Pokémon fan, but also a veryI am absolutely shocked at how bad this movie's reviews here are! Definitely the best thing Pokémon has to offer in terms of anime, be it the TV show or the movies this film is not only a dream come true for any Pokémon fan, but also a very good family movie in general.

While still present, Pokémon themselves are downplayed enough for the brilliant, mature and genuinely touching story to fully manifest itself. The animation is very good, music multiplies the experience very much, the action scenes are exciting, characters surprisingly intelligent (tends to be a big problem with Pokémon series) and authentic, but most of all again, the story of this movie is absolutely fantastic. Mature and clever, it doesn't talk down to the kids and doesn't push the lesson down their throat, while still managing to get it across very well.

While the anime series and the newer movies under the Pokémon title tend to disappoint me more and more, this little masterpiece I can honestly recommend to anybody, Pokéfan or not, kid or adult.… Expand

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KasaiWolfJan 23, 2015

Geez some of the reviews on this probably were watching another movie

Anyway if your not a Pokemon fan then do me a favor and leave now. I don't even know why your here if your not a Pokemon fan. In terms of the Pokemon movies I wouldGeez some of the reviews on this probably were watching another movie

Anyway if your not a Pokemon fan then do me a favor and leave now. I don't even know why your here if your not a Pokemon fan.

In terms of the Pokemon movies I would rate this one as one of the best. It's got tense moments from start to finish. It's got good paced action and a good story.

The movie was better in the fact that you actually see most of Ash's Pokemon battle in this movie rather than perform menial tasks like at the start battle and the battle with Entei.

It's also helped by the fact that there's no true villian and more actual emotion than the first two movies (except maybe for Mewtwo). Molly is a girl who lives with her Father and when he vanishes she simply wishes for a family unaware of how dangerous her wish actually is. Entei who is there to make Molly happy regardless of the consequences and the Unknown who are only doing what comes naturally to them.

Apart from the usual "save the world" that's become the norm for most of the Pokemon movies. This one also features Ash having to save his Mom which adds to the tension faced. It's also helped that Brock and Misty also have a battle and actually show their own skills as Pokemon trainers with Brock battling on the land and Misty battling in her element, under water.

Ash isn't as clueless as he usually is in the anime. He battles with fierce determination and actually shows he has learned something. Which is also something missed in the later seasons.

Overall if you liked the first two check out this one and if you haven't seen it then do check it out.… Expand

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NerdConsultantOct 26, 2014

this is the definitive Pokemon Movie for me it has great animation, interesting characters and a story that really uses certain untouched aspects of the franchise to good effect

i can't even call this a guilty pleasure i'll stand by thisthis is the definitive Pokemon Movie for me it has great animation, interesting characters and a story that really uses certain untouched aspects of the franchise to good effect

i can't even call this a guilty pleasure i'll stand by this being a good movie… Expand

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GamecubeLoverJul 27, 2016

In metascore I would rate this a 79. The movie has a good plot and the formula of the movie doesn't get stall. This movie ain't to enjoyable for adults but totally for pokemon fans.

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MovieLonely94Oct 25, 2010

if you like Pokemon movies 1 and 2, then this is the one you've been looking for.

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Nick5414Oct 1, 2011

I really like it

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Pikachu1998Feb 24, 2018

I am really going to like this movie because it is just going to be one of my favorites when I see it. Grade: 9/10. A.

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Rehmedies97Jan 21, 2018

A surprisingly deep, emotionally involving, and heartwarming film. The story is actually quite good in comparison to the first two movies. I also really loved the dreamlike quality that pervades throughout it. Many of the aspects prevalent inA surprisingly deep, emotionally involving, and heartwarming film. The story is actually quite good in comparison to the first two movies. I also really loved the dreamlike quality that pervades throughout it. Many of the aspects prevalent in Pokemon 3 still managed to stand the test of time, at least for me anyways. The action is good, the story is more thought out, and there is isn't a obvious antagonist. The CGI for the unown may turn off some viewers. But it's possible that they were meant to stand out anyway. Since they are otherworldly beings. And i cannot stress enough how much I loved the beautifully illustrated crystalline imagery. Not to mention the awesome battle between Entei & Charizard. Of all the the theatrical Pokemon films, this one is still my favorite and I find Myself entranced by it to this day. I certainly recommend it if you haven't seen it already.… Expand

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SrPepeFeb 9, 2018

Al igual que las primeras dos esta película es increíble. Me gusta mucho y no puedo creer su baja puntuación.

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Squirtle_BoyFeb 7, 2021

Why is this movie rated so low? God I hate boomers sometimes man, it’s so freaking good!

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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021

(Warning: Nostalgia blind)

Entei is a really cool character. This is another really good Pokemon movie. Cheese still there, thankfully.

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BigAirwickDec 18, 2021

My favorite Pokemon movie that holds a special place in my heart something about it just makes me happy

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