Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back!
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: November 10, 1999
7.6
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Generally favorable reviews based on 202 Ratings
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10
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. ;-;
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
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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.
5 of 6 users found this helpful51
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10
EdgeyxJun 26, 2011
I'm a massive fan of all things Pokémon 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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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.
2 of 4 users found this helpful22
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8
MovieLonely94Oct 25, 2010
a great film
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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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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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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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9
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
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9
cleoprismJan 1, 2018
Pokemon The First Movie : Mewtwo Strikes Back posted : Jan, 1st 2018

Growing older, I have come to acknowledge an intrest for my most cherished memories. Pokemon The First Movie is no exception, made in 1999 it still holds up to this dayPokemon The First Movie : Mewtwo Strikes Back posted : Jan, 1st 2018

Growing older, I have come to acknowledge an intrest for my most cherished memories. Pokemon The First Movie is no exception, made in 1999 it still holds up to this day with such a complelling story of a cloned Pokemon and the understanding of the world and life as we know it. Wanting more from life Mewtwo destroys the lab he was created in and was used by the leader of a organization known as Team Rocket,
knowing this Mewtwo went to a remote island to make the perfect world full of clones while destroying the rest of the world... sounds a bit like a modern twist of a historical event, World War 2 perhaps. I enjoy how for the first quarter of the movie you get a backstory of how mewtwo became and his motives leaving the rest of the movie focusing on the character progression. The feeling buildsup with every minute that passes in the movie always leaving you to expect more. Also Pokemon The First Movie : Mewtwo Strikes Back allows first time Pokemon viewers the ability to enjoy it without getting lost in the lore yet gives hardcore fans everything they love and care about in the series. Mewtwo Strikes back also teaches principle moralities for the veiwer showing that ones perspective is not necessarily the right way.

In addition to what we recieved I can't think of anything else I would put into this movie, with a run time just over an hour and ten minutes it still goes to show you don't need a long movie to make said movie good.
The soundtrack is spead evenly through the movie not overlaying too much of the scenes and the ending scene always manages to make me cry. I love this move and will watch it over and over again till I am old and inable to use my VHS player. So I say give this movie your attention because it deserves it.

Movie Rating 9/10… Expand
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10
Pikachu1998Feb 23, 2018
This is my 2nd most favorite movie of all time!! Since my #1 favorite movie of all time will be Pokemon 2: Awakening of Lugia. Oh boy, can't wait to watch all the other Pokemon movies. Score: 9.8/10.
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BowLLNov 22, 2020
jeez, the articles were going really badly on the pokemon movie, like they didn't even watch it.

this movie is good, with a great conflict and an decent solution or ending to the story, the characters were sometimes funny. thejeez, the articles were going really badly on the pokemon movie, like they didn't even watch it.

this movie is good, with a great conflict and an decent solution or ending to the story, the characters were sometimes funny. the antagonist/villian is a pretty good developed character that has the 1 message of trying to take over the world, and with a lot of defending.

i liked this movie! it was good!… Expand
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8
HeliotaySep 10, 2021
The movie from everyones childhood, still holds up today. Very nice movie everyone should see it.
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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021
(Warning: Nostalgia blind)

This movie is a really fun time. Mewtwo is a really cool character all these years later. Cheese is enjoyable.
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abc1234567890Mar 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOL, so f**king funny as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy freaking sh*t!!!!!!!!1… Expand
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