I still vividly remember seeing the US version of this story 'Pokemon: The First Movie' upon its cinema release in the UK - I would've been about 8 and I was early into my exploration of anime.
It's now 2022 and here we have POKEMON: MEWTWO STRIKES BACK - EVOLUTION (2019) a CG remake of that 1998 childhood favourite and nostalgia hits high.
Almost shot-for-shot in its execution, the animation style is bright and features great depth - I wouldn't say it brings new life to the original film, as that film didn't really need to be touched (except say, release ALL Pokemon films in their original language versions too) but I couldn't help but be charmed by it.
I would happily take a CG animated film from Japan any day over anything the US/Europe produces - this comes from my love of Japanese cinema, anime, manga and culture overall, along with the distinct feel you get from the animation style.
More CG Pokemon films please (plus traditional ones too, of course). Oh and please bring back Misty... 2D? 3D? I don't care. Just please bring her back.
It's now 2022 and here we have POKEMON: MEWTWO STRIKES BACK - EVOLUTION (2019) a CG remake of that 1998 childhood favourite and nostalgia hits high.
Almost shot-for-shot in its execution, the animation style is bright and features great depth - I wouldn't say it brings new life to the original film, as that film didn't really need to be touched (except say, release ALL Pokemon films in their original language versions too) but I couldn't help but be charmed by it.
I would happily take a CG animated film from Japan any day over anything the US/Europe produces - this comes from my love of Japanese cinema, anime, manga and culture overall, along with the distinct feel you get from the animation style.
More CG Pokemon films please (plus traditional ones too, of course). Oh and please bring back Misty... 2D? 3D? I don't care. Just please bring her back.