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Pokemon 4Ever
- Review Date: May 19, 2003
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2002
Common Sense Media says
Serious Pokemon fans will like it.
Parents say
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie depicts characters in peril and one apparent death that could be upsetting for younger children. There is one mildly crude joke that kids will find funny.
What's the story?
In this fourth installment of Pokemon feature films, Ash and his friends explore an enchanted forest and meet Celebi, a dove-like Pokemon with the power to move through time. They also make friends with a boy named Sammy who was catapulted 40 years into the present day when he tried to protect Celebi from being captured. But then Celebi is captured and turned into a supercharged evil force. Sammy, Ash, Pikachu, and their friends have to find a way to save Celebi and the forest. And Sammy has to go back to his own era.
Is it any good?
POKEMON 4EVER offers more of a story than the previous Pokemon features, some surprisingly lovely background paintings, and a very impressive computer-animated monster made out of twigs and straw. I was a bit relieved to get away from the concept of possessing the pokemons and focus more on cooperation and friendship. But it is still a long slog for anyone but the most committed Pokemon fan, and parents may feel that the movie's title is a reference to its running time.
Parents often wonder about the appeal of Pokemon. 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 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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how Ash and Sammy will continue to be close to each other, even though they will not be together. How did Celebi stop being violent? What is the difference between Jesse and James and the other member of Team Rocket they meet? What do you think Team Rocket is?
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one of the best pokemon movies
like I said its one of the best Pokemon movies.It is very good.
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This was one of the best Pokemon movies ever, you just don't understand.
I forgot characters of different races was a bad thing. Does it just fly over you people's heads that Sammy is Professor Oak? I'm sorry, but if you guys want to be children's movie critics you have to 1.Stop being racist 2. Stop saying stuff is too, fluffy, cute, innocent, Oh my God the green dovey thing died, I hate this movie! and 3. Be a kid.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 25, 2009
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Well...
Ok. I liked this movie from the start, but i diddn't like it when it was 15 min from the ending. Thats when it started geting dramatic. I am not saying it is innapropriete, I just did not like it.
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AGE
Touching.
Good, but intense scenes for sensetive people like me. Every time I watch this, I cry for Celebi. CELEBI I LOVE YOU!
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WONDERFUL@
Saw when I was very young. I always cry watching even at my age. It's a shame they aren't made like this anymore. Yes, some scary scenes though. Not very bad, but is Pokemon and Pokemon is all about Pokemon fighting and adventures, so you aren't going to avoid fighting in a film. NO SEX in Pokemon though, what more can you want?
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AGE
If you like pokemon, watch it. If you don't you probably won't get it.
It's a great movie. So what if one character 'appears to be dead'? He isn't really dead and besides pretty much the same thing happens in Jungle Book towards the end. We've all watched that movie as kids, so this isn't much different.
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AGE
The worst yet.
This is the worst Pokemon film yet! Celebi is annoying, Team Rocket isn't even funny, and I just don't like it.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 6, 2011
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Stupidest animated feature I've ever seen
This movie was way too dark,silly and childish for me... GOD! WHEN IS CARTOON NETWORK GOING TO GET GOOD AGAIN?! NOT with Toonami off ...
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures |
| Studio: | Miramax |
| Director: | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Cast: | Addie Blaustein, Rachael Lillis, Veronica Taylor |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 119 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | October 11, 2002 |
| DVD release date: | March 18, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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