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Pokemon The First Movie Details

1999 Certificate PG
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In this action-packed adventure story based on the popular TV series, a villainous Pokemon "collector" is attempting to ensnare the mysterious guardian Pokemon Lugia. In order to summon this mystical creature, he must first capture three powerful elemental Pokemon representing fire, lightning, and ice: Moltres, Zapdos, and .. Read more

Starring Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart
Director Michael Haigney, Kunihiko Yuyama
Genres Animated, Children

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Pokemon The First Movie

In this action-packed adventure story based on the popular TV series, a villainous Pokemon "collector" is attempting to ensnare the mysterious guardian Pokemon Lugia. In order to summon this mystical creature, he must first capture three powerful elemental Pokemon representing fire, lightning, and ice: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno--an act that threatens to upset the balance of nature itself. As horrible natural disasters begin to occur all over the world, young Ash discovers that according to an ancient prophecy, he is the chosen one who must save the earth from total destruction--a daunting challenge for any Pokemon trainer. Fortunately, Ash is surrounded by friends he can always count on for support: his faithful electric Pokemon Pikachu, traveling companions Misty and Tracy, and his new friend Melody. Even some old enemies, the nefarious Team Rocket, end up lending a helping hand for a change. This film has a more polished feel than its predecessor, POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE, and some impressive computer-animated background graphics.
The main feature is preceded by a new animated short, "Pikachu's Rescue Adventure," in which audiences get to see a variety of wild Pokemon in their natural settings while learning a valuable lesson about cooperation.

Starring Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart
Director Michael Haigney, Kunihiko Yuyama
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 32 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Animated, Children
Language DVD: English
Dubbed Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Released DVD: 23 Oct 2000
Production year: 1999
Format DVD
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  • 1 stars out of 5

    Parents may grit their teeth at the prospect of a full-length film with the cuddly Japanese monsters of trading card, video game and TV fame; their big-screen debut could hardly have been worse. The movie actually comprises two films, the first being a virtually plotless short (Pikachu's Vacation) whose eponymous hero, a cute yellow rodent, becomes irritating very quickly. In the main feature, genetically modified monster Mewtwo escapes from the lab and goes on the rampage in an adventure that takes children into this parallel world. The climactic battle is long, repetitious and boring, while the film's anti-violence message is crassly expressed.

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I really enjoyed the film. I recomend this film to POKèMON LOVERS! It was just brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • GLChap from Market Drayton
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    pokamon the first movie

    it was very interesting and enjoyable to watch for my kids they really liked it .

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    • Pokemon The First Movie
      In this action-packed adventure story based on the popular TV series, a villainous Pokemon "collector" is attempting to ensnare the mysterious guardian Pokemon Lugia. In order to summon this mystical creature, he must first capture three powerful elemental Pokemon representing fire, lightning, and ...