This was an excellent animated adventure. It is considered by many to be the best Pokémon movie of them all. I totally agree, although I consider "Pokémon Heroes" to be a close second. Both films have similar elements that make them great.
This film has one of the more engrossing story lines in the series. Ash and the gang meet Lucario and travel to the Tree of Beginnings to find answers regarding his master Sir Aaron betraying Lucario and to find Pikachu, who had been captured by Mew.
Lucario is a nicely developed character, and his relationship with Ash was very well played out. It was also nice that the Ash/Pikachu dynamic was toyed with. It was a good way to raise the steaks.
Like "Heroes," there are times when this film feels reminiscent of a Miyazaki picture. The Tree of Beginnings was a very imaginative setting, and the backstory behind it is intriguing.
The action and chaos taking place at the Tree of Beginnings is some of the most exciting the Pokémon series has ever done. The climax where Lucario saves the tree and sacrifices himself is not only thrilling, but also filled with pure emotion. He is then reunited with Sir Aaron, who was the hero after all.
Another thing, Kidd was a pretty cool character, and "We will meet again" is another great song.
A great film that deserves its praise from the Pokémon fans. This and "Heroes" are my two favorites of the series because they combine great story lines and emotion along with the fun and adventure you expect from Pokémon. This is an absolute must-see for all Pokémon fans.
RATING: A
This film has one of the more engrossing story lines in the series. Ash and the gang meet Lucario and travel to the Tree of Beginnings to find answers regarding his master Sir Aaron betraying Lucario and to find Pikachu, who had been captured by Mew.
Lucario is a nicely developed character, and his relationship with Ash was very well played out. It was also nice that the Ash/Pikachu dynamic was toyed with. It was a good way to raise the steaks.
Like "Heroes," there are times when this film feels reminiscent of a Miyazaki picture. The Tree of Beginnings was a very imaginative setting, and the backstory behind it is intriguing.
The action and chaos taking place at the Tree of Beginnings is some of the most exciting the Pokémon series has ever done. The climax where Lucario saves the tree and sacrifices himself is not only thrilling, but also filled with pure emotion. He is then reunited with Sir Aaron, who was the hero after all.
Another thing, Kidd was a pretty cool character, and "We will meet again" is another great song.
A great film that deserves its praise from the Pokémon fans. This and "Heroes" are my two favorites of the series because they combine great story lines and emotion along with the fun and adventure you expect from Pokémon. This is an absolute must-see for all Pokémon fans.
RATING: A