Pokemon Heroes (G)
Below-average and too violent for younger kids.
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Movie details
- Studio: Miramax, Miramax
- Directed By: Kunihiko Yuyama
- Cast: Veronica Taylor
- Running Time: 80 minutes
- Release Date: 05/16/2003
- Video/DVD Release Date: 01/20/2004
- Genre: Family and Kids
- MPAA Rating: G
- MPAA Explanation: General Audiences
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie is violent for a G, including peril (electric shock waves are directed at characters, including children) and the death of a character who essentially sacrifices himself to save the community. There is one sweet kiss on the cheek.
Families can talk about why Annie and Oakley did not seem to care about anyone but themselves. Families might want to look at photographs of Venice, which inspired the imaginary city of Altomare.
Families can talk about why Annie and Oakley did not seem to care about anyone but themselves. Families might want to look at photographs of Venice, which inspired the imaginary city of Altomare.
Message
Social Behavior:
Strong female characters.
Consumerism:
A commerical for the Pokeman brand.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Violence
Character dies. Pretty intense peril for a G.
Sex
One kiss on the cheek and a couple of boy/girl jokes.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Nell Minow
In POKEMON HEROES, Pokemon master Ash and pals Brock and Misty visit the Venice-like city called Altomare, which is guarded by two legendary Pokemons named Latia and Latios. They are dolphin-shaped creatures who can make themselves invisible and disguise themselves as human and who communicate in annoying fingernails-on-blackboard screeches. Meanies Annie and Oakley, teen-age girls with midriff-baring outfits, steal the jewel that is the source of Altomare's power.
Is it any good?
Each of the previous Pokemon movies has seemed slightly better to me than the one before, but this lackluster fifth in the series is at least two steps back. There are some briefly lovely background paintings but other than that this is below average for the Pokemon series, too violent and confusing for younger kids but not enough character, plot, or visual interest to engage older children.
There are three reasons that children are drawn to characters like Pokemon. First is the perennial appeal of characters who appear to be weak but have hidden sources of power. Kids, who live in a world of powerful giants are drawn to stories of transformations and secret strength. Next, the many facts to memorize about Pokemon give children a chance to master something, giving them a sense of power and competence. Finally, as children start to develop social skills, fads like Pokemon provide a shared language that can help those conversations and imaginative games get started.
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