Only a fool would watch all 24 Pokemon movies and write long, rambling articles about the themes, influences, and impact of each one. Hello, my name is Eric Switzer, and I am that fool. I've been fanatical about Pokemon ever si𒉰nce I opened my first Base Set pack when I was nine years old. Since thenဣ, I've dutifully played the games, opened packs, watched the shows, and yes, even eaten those fucked up Pikachu popsicles with the gumball cheeks. They tasted like frozen cough syrup, and I loved them.
Despite my lifelong love for Pokemon, I just never got around to watching all of the movi🀅es. I saw Mewtwo Strikes Back and Pokemon 2000 in theaters like everyone else, but I eventually lost interest in the direct-to-DVD sequels and forgot they even existed - until now.
A few months ago, I decided to watch every Pokemon movie and write a sort of retrospective review for each one, once a week, every 🧔Sunday. When I started, I didn't realize there were two dozen stinking Pokemon movies to go through. What began as a fun little diversion has become a passion project as I work my way through all 24 movies, week by week. To my surprise (and the surprise of the entire TG team) these re-reviews have become pretty popular, so I'm using this post as a hub for all of my Pokemon movie stories. Whether you have fond memories of these flicks or you've never seen them, I guarantee you'll get a kick out of these stories. These films are surprisingly enjoyable and often more complex than your average kid's cartoon. I💝'm having a blast so far, and I hope you'll join me on this long, strange Pokemon adventure.
Pokemon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back
Here's where it all began. The first Pokemon movie came out at the perfect time to capitalize on the franchise's sudden popularity, and it actually holds up a lot better than I was expecting. In re-reviewing this classic I discovered that the Japanese version is A LOT different than the one that was screened in American movie theaters, and honestly, way better. See for yourself with this re-review: Pokemon: The First Movie Is A Lot Different Than🌞 You Remember
Pokemon: The Movie 2000
As a Pokemon TCG collector, Pokemon 2000 is my favorite movie in the series. After everything that's happened with the TCG over the last year, Pokemon 2000 turned out to be a surprisingly prescient movie. Lugia is the best, the legendary birds are amazing, and Team Rocket actually experienced some character growth - albeit only temporarily. Here's my re-review of Pokemon 2000: Pokemon: The Movie 2000 Had A Lot To Say Abou🍸t Pokemon Card Coll🐼ectors in 2021
Pokemon 3: The Movie
Pokemon 3 leaves behind the world-ending stakes of the first to movies to tell a more focused and personal story, and I think it was absolutely the right direction to take. Bizarrely, Pokemon 3 actually follows the same exact plot structure as WandaVision - more or less. This one is a lot of people's favorite, and it's easy to see why. It's spooky, it's emotional, and most importantly, it has Entei. Here's my retrospective: WandaVision Stole Its Entire Plot From Pokemon 3
Pokemon 4Ever
Pokemon 4Ever is the last Pokemon movie to use traditional cel animation, and the artists really went all out and created something pretty stunning. The plot is just the same as Ferngully, Avatar, Emerald Forest, or any other eco-fantasy you can think of, but with one huge twist. Pokemon 4Ever is a time loop movie, and the big reveal at the end has major ramifications for the entire history of Pokemon. Here are my impressions: Pokemon 4Ever's Time Loop🉐 Changed Everything We Know About The Anime
Pokemon Heroes
Pokemon Heroes was the last movie to make it into theaters in the US, and it's also the weirdest movie in the series yet. The legendary Pokemon Latias has the power to disguise herself as a human girl, and if you're thinking that's weird, wait until you see how this one ends. The movie is set in Alto Mare, a Venice-like city that deserves its own video game ASAP. Here's what I thought about Pokemon Heroes: In Pokemon Heroes, Ash Smooches Latias And Becomes A 💫Dad.
Pokemon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Wish Maker is the start of the direct-to-DVD era of Pokemon movies, at least in the US, and also the first movie set during the Advanced Generation era. Misty leaves the group and Ash is now joined by May and her little brother Max, but they don't make that much of an impression here. This is a pretty direct adaptation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but it ties into the Ruby & Sapphire games in a few interesting ways. Here are all my thoughts on Wish Maker: Pokemon Wish Maker's Jirachi Torture S🅠cene Will Ruin Your Childho🐼od.
Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys
Destiny Deoxys is Pokemon's Kaiju movie, and ya, it's as cool as it sounds. Rayquaza vs Deoxys is an amazing showdown, and the way this movie plays with monster movie tropes is a lot of fun to watch. Destiny Deoxys becomes overly complicated with too many unnecessary characters, a trend that continues in future Pokemon movies, but it's still an enjoyable disaster movie that Godzilla fans will definitely vibe with. Here's my re-review of Destiny Deoxys: Destiny Deoxys Is The Ultimate Pokemon Kaiju Film.
Pokemon: Lucario And The Mystery Of Mew
Lucario debuted in Pokemon 8 more than a year before the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, catapulting the steel/fighting type to A-list status. Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is an overt homage to Star Wars that represents Aura as a Force-like energy in the Pokemon universe. The movie also introduced the Great War, which became an important part of Pokemon X & Y many years later. This is one of the most beloved Pokemon movies, and for good reason. Here are all my thoughts on Lucario and the Mystery of Mew: In Pokemon 8 Ash Becomes A Jedi And🅺 Fist Fights Luc💮ario
Pokemon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea
Pokemon Ranger, like the Nintendo DS game with the same name, explores a side of the Pokemon universe rarely seen. Jack "Jackie" Walker is a Pokemon Ranger that takes the leading role away from Ash in this movie. A cross between James Bond and Indiana Jones, Jackie rescues a Manaphy from a ruthless pirate and returns it to its home at the Temple of the Sea. Also, Ash gets superpowers. Here's my re-review of Pokemon Rangers and the Temple of the Sea: In Pokemon Ranger, Ash F💞inally Gets Real Superpowers And Beওcomes Aquaman.
Rise Of Darkrai
Rise of Darkrai is the beginning of the unnamed Diamond & Pearl trilogy and likely the most horror-tinged film in the series. Darkrai turns out to be dark and brooding Batman-like figure, and Ash gets to perform his most heroic act when oblivion as Alamos Town gets sucked into the Unown Dimension. It the first non-G-rated movie in the series due to its mature town and intense sequences. Here's the full breakdown of Rise of Darkrai: 168澳🎃洲幸运5开奖网:Rise of Darkrai Is Pokemon Cosmic H𝓰orror.
