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ElizebethApr 26, 2006

Mewtwo is a really cool character idea. It's a cool story line and I really like it. The only thing that I'm commenting on the bad side is that Pikachu's vacation is cheesy.

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7

ZilcellMar 21, 2012

It is great for Pokemon fans and decent enough for some others to enjoy it. The story may come off as a surprise to some.

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7

EpicLadySpongeFeb 23, 2016

I get it... critics hating on it. Blah blah blah. That's funny because we're all critics and we're giving this support. Hey, at least it's better than my latest low score.

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8

GamecubeLoverJul 27, 2016

The hate about this movie is a bit confusing but some of the hate is a bit reasonable and in metascore I would rate this an 83. There is a sad part in the movie that make me cry. ;-;

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8

JPKDec 8, 2019

Nostalgic
Though it isn’t perfect, Pokémon: The First Movie is still a lot of fun and a cherished part of multiple childhoods.

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10

ty92Mar 24, 2020

I seen this as a little kid and loved it. Im 27 now and hate the new Pokemon shows and movies. Im watching the remake of this movie on Netflix and it's not the same. Why change the original music and voice actors??... Growing up with PokemonI seen this as a little kid and loved it. Im 27 now and hate the new Pokemon shows and movies. Im watching the remake of this movie on Netflix and it's not the same. Why change the original music and voice actors??... Growing up with Pokemon was awesome. Now days it sucks. I will stick to watching season 1 of Pokemon and the original Pokemon movies I grew up with.… Expand

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8

Jack101Feb 17, 2014

I don't get the hate really, do you know how difficult it is to mix animation and emotion and a life learned lesson (via Voilence is never the answer) all together in a full length film? Honestly, give them a break and appreciate their work.

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5

eTurkeyMar 2, 2012

Chances are you're most probably a fan of the television show if you see this movie. Or at least you should be because only a real PokÃ©Maniac would like everything about this feature, even the not so good aspects. NoticeableChances are you're most probably a fan of the television show if you see this movie. Or at least you should be because only a real PokÃ©Maniac would like everything about this feature, even the not so good aspects. Noticeable differences from the anime include better animation (larger budget no doubt) which is this film's strong suit, but sadly it more or less ends there. The story is rather bland and stereotypical, especially the abrupt ending. The music seemed strange and although easy on the ears it didn't match the mood of the flick.… Expand

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6

GlitterAug 30, 2013

Despite the childish source, the material is rather bleak, and centric on the meaning of one's life with the questioning of being. Perhaps best viewed as expanded episode of the earlier Pokemon anime, Mewtwo Strikes Back works as anDespite the childish source, the material is rather bleak, and centric on the meaning of one's life with the questioning of being. Perhaps best viewed as expanded episode of the earlier Pokemon anime, Mewtwo Strikes Back works as an abecedarian to Pokemon, and an amateur pedagony in philosophy.… Expand

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10

EdgeyxJun 26, 2011

I'm a massive fan of all things PokÃ©mon so I found it really hard to dislike, but if i had to I would say that I didn't like the friendship moral's but I guess that just comes with it being a film targeted at kids.

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4

SEROJMar 12, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With terrible story and ending. Pokemon The First Movie is probably the worst "Pokemon" experience you can get! Why MewTwo gave up on the end? Just because Ash got in the middle of the clash? I thought he hated humans,because they're "traitors". And why did he killed the people who created him? This movie has SO MUCH issues, i would give it a 2/10 or 3/10 but it's one of my childhood movies and i love the nostalgia feeling so my final score is 4/10
Not recommended especially if you're not a pokemon fan!… Expand

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10

gm101Dec 1, 2010

The only good Pokemon movie ever made (although I thought the commercials for Pokemon 2000 were cool). I have very fond childhood memories of this movie, and I always watch this movie to relive those good memories.

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8

MovieLonely94Oct 25, 2010

a great film

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3

ZegilgameshDec 31, 2012

Pokemon is a delight for fans and young kids, but it features choppy animation, a weak script, hypocritical morals, and forgettable characters, and is easily outclassed by other animations like Princess Monoke.

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3

Luigithemetal64Sep 4, 2015

Critics hate this movie because of the dubbing. That's always the problem, especially when 4Kids are dubbing shows like Sonic X. The acting is off, the dialog is flat, and bland, scenes are cut, signs blanked out even in already completeCritics hate this movie because of the dubbing. That's always the problem, especially when 4Kids are dubbing shows like Sonic X. The acting is off, the dialog is flat, and bland, scenes are cut, signs blanked out even in already complete english, and the dubs are just not direct translations. The Japanese version is what's great about them, the tone is a way to make animation taken seriously, and maybe aimed towards older audiences.

You may like the movie as a kid, but when you're older, you're thinking if you want to get back to it. Even the Pikachu short in Japanese is still annoying because those shorts don't even feature subtitles of what the Pokemon are saying. The soundtrack in the US version is well done, while the Japanese version is mood fitting. For me, I do recommend the Japanese version for it's darker plot like Mewtwo wishes to wipe out humanity because he wasn't created by god, but recent Japanese video formats used CGI done by 4Kids. That's right--Special Edition Pokemon, just like the Special Edition Star Wars. You can only get the Japanese theatrical version as well as hand drawn clouds on the first VHS releases, and the best one is on the Laserdisc.

Overall, I consider the US version as possibly my lowest rated Pokemon movie in the theatrical trilogy, but if you want a better version, always go for the Japanese. US dub: 3/10, JP: 6:10… Expand

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10

baloon123Jul 27, 2014

Its a good movie and its my favorite of all of the Pokemon movies. I always watch this movie as a kid and it gives me memories of my childhood again.

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6

NerdConsultantOct 27, 2014

ok i'll fully admit this isn't really a good movie but as pokemon fan i can't bring myself to dislike it. i think the films biggest weaknesses is Mewtwo being a hypocritical villain, the ending rendering the entire movie pointless and theok i'll fully admit this isn't really a good movie but as pokemon fan i can't bring myself to dislike it. i think the films biggest weaknesses is Mewtwo being a hypocritical villain, the ending rendering the entire movie pointless and the worst anti fighting message in a film ever considering that it's coming from a franchise all about fighting. still the animation and action are great and the film at least feels big enough to warrant a cinematic release… Expand

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4

gameguardian21Sep 17, 2016

This pokemon movie will probably please the fans, but thats about all. It's just anime movie that all the others suffer. And while it can get interesting at times, it just doesn't help out that we really don't have characters to care about,This pokemon movie will probably please the fans, but thats about all. It's just anime movie that all the others suffer. And while it can get interesting at times, it just doesn't help out that we really don't have characters to care about, if your not a pokemon fan.… Expand

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XxWolfxXAug 16, 2016

This movie is a donkey **** The whole plot is made irrelevant and that Ash being brought back to life with tears is one of the worst plot devices in cinematic history. Aside from 2 memorable quotes...This movie is garbage.

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10

IdoshanyJun 21, 2018

Oh Boy, Critics don't understand how good these movies are! Characters are memorable, plot isn't bad and the action is great and the villains have good backstory's.
especially for the first one, we finally learned how Mewtowo was created andOh Boy, Critics don't understand how good these movies are! Characters are memorable, plot isn't bad and the action is great and the villains have good backstory's.
especially for the first one, we finally learned how Mewtowo was created and the action was great!… Expand

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5

pikachucetAug 5, 2019

Let's be honest-this movie is just ok. Correction-the Japanese version is OK. Mewtwo's awesome, but the rest of the movie just feels like an hour long episode of Pokémon. The 4 kids version though is bad. It's the W O R S T. The message ofLet's be honest-this movie is just ok. Correction-the Japanese version is OK. Mewtwo's awesome, but the rest of the movie just feels like an hour long episode of Pokémon. The 4 kids version though is bad. It's the W O R S T. The message of the original I won't spoil, but it's great. It's the best part of the movie that makes me want tae watch it again. The 4 Kids version has an ANTI-VIOLENCE message! See the irony here? If you're gonna watch this movie, watch the sub.… Expand

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aaronpaul121Oct 3, 2012

Absolutely terrible....though it is a little bit better than its next films.............

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4

grandpajoe6191Oct 19, 2011

Foolish, preposterous, a big wannabe tearjerker that probably is to the genuine Pokemon fans.

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10

PanchogulAug 5, 2019

Que tienen los críticos contra esta película? Es probablemente parte de la infancia de muchos y muchas.

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9

SrPepeFeb 9, 2018

Si uno se acuerda de su infancia es imposible que no se le venga a la mente esta increíble película.

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6

sebastianaliJul 14, 2019

It´s okaaayyy... but is very short and the only good character is mewtwo. Characters from the series like Ash or the Team Rocket have an absolutely downgrade and a lot of new characters are very poor.

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NearJan 11, 2018

Easily the best Pokémon Movie. The score (American one) is great, MewTwo is a really interesting character, even if is not as good as the original japanese release. The only problem I have with this is that it delivers an anti-violenceEasily the best Pokémon Movie. The score (American one) is great, MewTwo is a really interesting character, even if is not as good as the original japanese release. The only problem I have with this is that it delivers an anti-violence message when pokemon battle are the premise of the franchise. Why clone and original fighting is bad, but every other pokemon battle is ok?… Expand