I really didn't like this one that much. It is one of the worst Pokémon movies. The main thing about this one is that everything about it is tired and nothing fresh or new.
The story of this one is nothing too notable. It's yet another example of a bad guy wanting to capture some Pokémon for his own selfish reasons.
Grings Kodai is another lame villain. The idea of the villain being a media mogul isn't too bad, but his character was boring and, like Zero from "Sky Warrior", was essentially a rehash of past villains. Not many Pokémon movies excel at villains, and this one is one of the worst.
Zorua isn't the most annoying Pokémon ever, but he certainly had his moments. This is yet another example of the "Ash and the gang meet a cute Pokemon and go on an adventure with it" cliché and there isn't much to separate it from most of the others.
The pace of this film is kind of slow and it has some of the most cringe-worthy moments in the series, which says something! The script has some inconsistencies as well.
I will admit, though, that the film did pick up a little bit in the final 10-15 minutes. The ending of this movie was pretty great. It was touching for Zorua to be reunited with his mother, Zoroark.
This is by no means a bad Pokémon film, just a rather dull and tired one. Despite featuring several cool legendary Pokémon, this in my opinion is the least memorable of all 18 Pokémon movies along with "Jirachi Wish Maker." Recommended to Pokémon fans, but don't expect much.
RATING: C
The story of this one is nothing too notable. It's yet another example of a bad guy wanting to capture some Pokémon for his own selfish reasons.
Grings Kodai is another lame villain. The idea of the villain being a media mogul isn't too bad, but his character was boring and, like Zero from "Sky Warrior", was essentially a rehash of past villains. Not many Pokémon movies excel at villains, and this one is one of the worst.
Zorua isn't the most annoying Pokémon ever, but he certainly had his moments. This is yet another example of the "Ash and the gang meet a cute Pokemon and go on an adventure with it" cliché and there isn't much to separate it from most of the others.
The pace of this film is kind of slow and it has some of the most cringe-worthy moments in the series, which says something! The script has some inconsistencies as well.
I will admit, though, that the film did pick up a little bit in the final 10-15 minutes. The ending of this movie was pretty great. It was touching for Zorua to be reunited with his mother, Zoroark.
This is by no means a bad Pokémon film, just a rather dull and tired one. Despite featuring several cool legendary Pokémon, this in my opinion is the least memorable of all 18 Pokémon movies along with "Jirachi Wish Maker." Recommended to Pokémon fans, but don't expect much.
RATING: C