Pokemon the First Movie - Mewtwo vs. Mew

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The world domination of Pokémon begets their first theatrical movie. This adventure is a little more complex and dark than the popular TV series, but kids who live for the show will gobble up this film and ask for seconds. Those baffled by the show's popularity, however, will see nothing better here. Mewtwo, a new type of Pokémon designed by scientists to be the ultimate fighter, decides he wants to rule the world and challenges all the great Pokémasters to battle. Of course, our intrepid heroes Ash, Misty, and Brock are there to tangle with Mewtwo and spoil his devilish schemes. The film is a tad more emotional than the show (that is, there is some emotion), with Ash sacrificing himself to defend his beloved Pikachu (but don't you worry, Ash will be just fine).

Would you really expect the makers of this worldwide phenomenon to radically change its winning formula? The feature is only 55 minutes long, but there's also a 20-minute short, "Pikachu's Vacation." For the Pokémon novice, this escapade will truly baffle: the narrated tale has virtually no dialogue except Pokémon speaking their names (Bulbasaur, for instance, will only express emotion by using variations of his name: "Bulba, Bulba-SAUR!"). It's a real curio. --Doug Thomas

Description

The adventure explodes into action with the debut of Mewtwo, a bio-engineered Pokemon created from the DNA of Mew, the rarest of all Pokemon. Determined to prove its superiority, Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before. Mewtwo vs. Mew. Super-clones vs. Pokemon. It's the ultimate showdown ... with the very future of the world at stake! Also, includes the mini-movie Pikachu's Vacation and never-before-seen bonus footage!

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary by M. Haigney & N. Grossfeld
Featurette:"Pikachu's Vacation" - 19:00 with chapters
Music Video:"Don't Say You Love Me" by M2M (3:42)
Other:Preview of "Pokemon: The Second Movie" (1:00) "Mewtwo's Origin" (2:17)

Customer Reviews:

Life lessons through cartoons.......2007-07-05

Good movie, great for the new into Pokemon fans. Also and emotional ending to help children learn about not being biased or unkind to those that are different.
I like the beginning of the movies' most, the battle scenes and seeing them besides on the games. I still get teary eyed at the end of this movie.

Mewtwo vs. Mew.......2007-07-03

I love these movie and it is the best of all the pokemon movies.It has some wonderful lessons.My favorite being why do we fight.We all share the same earth and the same sky.Just because we aren't the same doesn't mean we can't get along.Seeing Mewtwo's anger and then understanding is one of the best parts of the movie.Of course no pokemon movie would be without are favorite villians Team Rocket.So sit down,get some popcorn and watch Pokemon the first movie.

Pokemon the First Movie.......2007-06-27

Great movie for children of all ages. I watched it with my 7 year old grandson, and I enjoyed it as much as he did. When Mew appeared we all started to mimic the mew sound. My grandson paid me a compliment and said, Gramma, you do that good. I told him I had a lot of practice since I owned cats all my life. Another thing I would like to mention is how amazed I am that my grandson can name each and every one of the Pokemon characters. Well worth buying.

Sooooo Bad!.......2007-05-30

I went to sleep during the 55 minute "regular" movie, then woke up for the even worse 20 minute short vacation film with no dialogue. I often tell friends it is the worst movie (at least the most boring) that I have ever seen.

My son loves this movie.......2007-04-05

I don't "get" Pokemon; in fact, I think it's pretty dumb. However, my son LOVES Pokemon. He has video games and books; I can credit the books and the role playing games on the Gameboy with helping him along with his reading. As a present, I bought him this movie, and he has watched it many, many times and loves it. If you have a child that likes Pokemon, then this is a good gift.

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