Pokémon: The Movie 2000

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 21, 2000

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 106 Ratings

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MeyrinL.Nov 23, 2005

This movie is great! I love the songs. I like Furura. She looks cute! I have the whole movie and I watch it over and over again.

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ZegilgameshDec 31, 2012

Although its less hypocritical than the original, it still lacks the qualities of a good movie, and it doesn't bring anything to the table for people outside of the fanbase.

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JoradTMay 29, 2009

What people don't seem to realise is that THIS MOVIE WAS AIMED AT POKEMON FANS AND KIDS. At the time what kid wasn't a Pokemon fan? Now of course as a movie it is relatively balanced although you can't help but think this is What people don't seem to realise is that THIS MOVIE WAS AIMED AT POKEMON FANS AND KIDS. At the time what kid wasn't a Pokemon fan? Now of course as a movie it is relatively balanced although you can't help but think this is all extremely coincedental. I mean they just HAPPEN to crash onto an island due to a storm (that just appears out of no where) and the island HAPPENS to be having a festival one and Ash HAPPENS to be the chosen one destined to save it. It all seems blatently set up. Otherwise the animation is great for the time as is the soundtrack. Pokemon fans will adore it and others....you may want to give it a try but I wouldn't really recommend it.… Expand

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AjDec 29, 2006

It's a cool movie. I am 13 yrs old (quiet mature for my age) and i liked the movie

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clem666Dec 28, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This score is the lowest I can honestly give. This movie obviously is an ocean of silliness. In the whole Pokemon world it has to be Sasha who is The One, like always he is in the good place at the right time. Surprisingly it is his task to bring together three spheres of any kind of prophecy. However keep in mind it is primarily for kids.

Animation is truly decent for a 2000 movie. Soundtrack is incredible. Jokes are funny and meta ones are crazy: the Team Rocket reamains the funniest once again. For one time this Team evolves a bit and stop being the meaningless bad guys, even if the real bad guy of the movie is lame as Wobbuffet.

Nothing to write about the Pokemon's especially unless the fact that talking Lugia made me cringe a bit. If he can talk, why not the other Pokemon's? Or even Moltres, Zapdos or Articuno? A lot of mysteries... Anyway I found Sasha was incredibly mature for his supposed young age. We see him giving some impressive talks about friendship and responsabilities.… Expand

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GDsReviewsJun 6, 2022

All can think of after watching this in the movie theater so long ago is that I only want to see it again in Japanese with subtitles.

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BenC.May 8, 2006

Great animation, and music, a brilliant film if you give it a chance!

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dbkoobSep 6, 2010

One of the best pokemon movies ever if your a pokemon fan or a donna summer fan (she is in the soundtrack) even if your not a pokemon fan you have to see this movie!

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MovieLonely94Oct 25, 2010

great animation, great acting, and its a entertaining movie for kids.

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GamecubeLoverJul 27, 2016

In metascore I would rate this an 88. It is better than the first cause this movie has a better plot and animation. The movie does have some flaws of being repetitive and boring but the movie is great still.

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GlitterAug 30, 2013

Portraying itself as an apocalyptic epic to the Pokémon franchise, The Movie 2000 (The Power of One) is in reality a juxtaposition of mayhem and fraudulent spectacle. With an antihero lacking clear motives, this picture is governed by aPortraying itself as an apocalyptic epic to the Pokémon franchise, The Movie 2000 (The Power of One) is in reality a juxtaposition of mayhem and fraudulent spectacle. With an antihero lacking clear motives, this picture is governed by a superfluous plot, thinly held together, and dragging through its excessive runtime The vibrantly imaginative animation and beautifully surreal soundtrack (score) are both squandered by a devoid script. A farce to the franchise, Pokémon The Movie 2000 boasts potential that is executed beyond the poorest imagination.… Expand

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Nick5414Oct 1, 2011

Still awesome

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ZilcellMar 21, 2012

It doesn't appear to be as engaging as the one that came before it and some that came after it. The story won't grab your attention like the original would have.

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mapizarroDec 27, 2013

"Pokémon 2: The Power of One" is better than "Pokémon: The Movie". This second Pokémon film offers a great and passionate moments. Three legendary birds and submarine winged monster are main characters in this powerful movie. I think "Pokémon"Pokémon 2: The Power of One" is better than "Pokémon: The Movie". This second Pokémon film offers a great and passionate moments. Three legendary birds and submarine winged monster are main characters in this powerful movie. I think "Pokémon 2: The Power of One", "Pokémon 3: The Movie" and "Pokémon 7: Destiny Deoxys" are best films in Pokémon saga.… Expand

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DudeFromIcelandJan 1, 2022

Rewatching these movies alongside my nephew who has discocered the endless void that is Pokemon. Maybe it's just the nostalgia talking but I really enjoyed this, seen this too many times as I remembered the majority of it to a tee. AnRewatching these movies alongside my nephew who has discocered the endless void that is Pokemon. Maybe it's just the nostalgia talking but I really enjoyed this, seen this too many times as I remembered the majority of it to a tee. An excellent kids film and fun revisit for any adult Pokemon fan looking for some nostalgia.… Expand

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NerdConsultantOct 27, 2014

this movie is a great improvement from the first movie and it achieves what i believe none of the other Pokemon movies achieve it fells epic. once again the animation and action are great and the plot is a lot better aside from the wholethis movie is a great improvement from the first movie and it achieves what i believe none of the other Pokemon movies achieve it fells epic. once again the animation and action are great and the plot is a lot better aside from the whole power of one thing which doesn't really hold up on inspection. it does also loose points for it's villain, terrible choice of pop songs and the anti collecting message which is even more head scratching than the anti fighting message from the first movie… Expand

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SrPepeNov 13, 2017

La música, las escenas, la historia y el villano. Es una excelente obra que marcó varias infancias.

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CalandriaJun 2, 2016

Pokemon 2000 is the best pokemon film because in my opinion the story is the nicest and deepest. The villain is amazing but the best is the soundtrack

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JPKDec 8, 2019

Likable
It’s not as good as the anime, But this is still a fun time for the fans (Like me).

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Pikachu1998Feb 23, 2018

OMG!! THIS IS REALLY MY #1 FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!! THIS IS SO AWESOME, IT'S LIKE THE BEST MOVIE THAT 4KIDS HAS EVER MADE!!! SCORE: 10/10. A+++.

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Matias8654Jun 1, 2018

La primera película de pokemon que vi, con la que me inicie en esto del mundo pokemon junto claro esta con el anime de pokemon índigo, pero es increíble

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aknafibiaApr 19, 2020

So I don't care what critics think I just love this movie. Atmosphere, characters, story are just great! My beloved part is music though. I will never forget Lugia's theme song, it's so beautiful.

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SarujJul 20, 2020

I love this movie. Why does it have a 28? I loved the lugia theme the most.

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Iky009Jan 5, 2014

Antigamente achava interessante, hoje não grande coisa.Antigamente achava interessante, hoje não grande coisa. … Expand

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Luigithemetal64Sep 4, 2015

Out of all movies in the Pokemon movie trilogy, this is my favorite.

The plot is bigger than the first movie because everyone, Pokemon, and the whole world is at stake. Note that I'm taking about the Japanese version, it's dark, and moreOut of all movies in the Pokemon movie trilogy, this is my favorite.

The plot is bigger than the first movie because everyone, Pokemon, and the whole world is at stake. Note that I'm taking about the Japanese version, it's dark, and more tense than the English version. The movie does have humor like Flura thinking that Satoshi is Kasumi's boyfriend. The collector who plans on kidnapping the Pokemon gods, Freezer, Thunder, and Fire, is cunning. This movie has some educational value such as Kenji acknowledging that combining water and electricity breaks down H2 and O, and when fire (not be confused with Fire the Bird) comes in contact with those gases, it creates an explosion. But, 4KIDS THINK WE'RE TOO DUMB ENOUGH TO KNOW BASIC SCIENCE. The music is great, it fits the movies mood, so is the US version, that's up there. I remember at the theater that I used to be haunted when Satoshi was seemingly dead on the frozen sea, but not enough to scare me for days.

Critics hate this movie because of choppy animation and voice acting. Understand that they're just talking about the US dub. After all, 4Kids dubbed poorly in animes.

Overall, I personally prefer the the Japanese movie over the US version. US: 4/10, JP: 7/10… Expand

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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021

(Warning: Nostalgia blind)

My least favorite of the trilogy, but still pretty decent. Cheese still very much present.

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konpeitokeyJun 28, 2022

A positively abysmal sequel to a charming first movie. The plot meanders nonsensically, the villain has no motivation or interactions with the main cast, half the dialog is centered around teasing Misty about her crush while Ash blatantlyA positively abysmal sequel to a charming first movie. The plot meanders nonsensically, the villain has no motivation or interactions with the main cast, half the dialog is centered around teasing Misty about her crush while Ash blatantly ignores her. And the pokemon talk. Skip this movie unless you're watching with easily impressed children that need constant motion and no plot to be entertained.… Expand

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