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Summary: What happened? Japanese version better
Review: the original movie was much better, longer, lacked stupid songs and was chopped to bits. I was disappointed because usually 4 kids did better dubbing job. I didn't like the added computer effects
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Summary: Not quite a 5 star, but still a good flick...
Review: I thought this movie was wonderful for children--a little difficult to live through for adults--especially Pikachu's Vacation. But all in all the movie sets forth good morals in loving and caring for all people--no matter what their difference--destroying one another is not an answer. I really liked that.
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Summary: A young adult perspective
Review: Most of you parents out there don't understand what Pokemon is all about. And so, just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean you have to say that this Pokemon thing is bad or pointless. To me, as a young adult who watches this cartoon, this movie is absolutely incredible. Some of you would think so too if you understand what its all about. And also remember that this movie was meant for young people so you would have to see it from their point of view. You would be surprise on how many older people actually watch and now understand this Pokemon thing. If you have watch an episode before and still don't understand, keep watching and finally you'll see what its all about. Watching one episode will not make you understand it, so don't dismiss and stereotype it. You'll see that there is more than just creatures battling against each other. And this movie shows just that.Adults who don't get it, read this review above. And for those who says that they liked the japanese one better, buy the dvd version then.
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Summary: Hello! This is a kids movie but it is fun for the family
Review: I can't belive someone actually criticized this movie for having a childish plot. First and foremost this is a kids movie not grownup Japanamation. Well now, with that out of my system I guess I can review this now. I took my niece, nephew, brother, sister, and their friends to see this movie and they all really enjoyed it. The animation is nice and the plot, however rather simple, is laid out well. The sound and voice-overs are well done and the gratutious violence one usally is subgugated to in Japanese cartoons is far removed from this film. Overall this is a good film and even though it is geared for kids, it can be enjoyed by adults as well who want to take an interest in what their kids are proably playing with right now.
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Summary: Mewto Strikes Back
Review: This was awsome and nothing was wrong about it. I hope you make a mewto strikes back again! This is your biggest fan!
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Summary: Hmmmm.... How do I put.... OK
Review: All right I would give it 3 3/4 stars. The movie plot was ok ... poor but the animation was great not dull and shaky as the Pokemon episodes.The movie even indreduses Donavin a new elaphant pokemon. But Mewtwo's character is ...well silly ... For an example he speaks English and is one of those Kill Kill Kill no matter what guys. But in a terrible sentimentil mushy part he figures out the wrong in his life... sends all the trainers home they say good bye.. blah blah blah blah......I am buying this DVD but that doesn't mean you have to ....because i'm a Pokemaniac. By th way 15 bucks for a DVD plus all the freebie thingds that come in the DVD it's a GREAT deal. Thanks Amazon.com !
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Summary: SUPER, DUPER KOOL POKEMON MOVIE!
Review: I saw it the first day it came out in theaters, and it wassuper kool! I think people who like Pokemon (and haven't seen it yet)would luuuuuv this movie! It's a SUPER, DUPER KOOL POKEMON MOVIE!
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Summary: Pokemon the First Movie:Mewtwo Strikes Back
Review: I thought that the movie was great.Even if Pickachu's Vacation deserved a C-.If it wasn't for that I would've given it 5 stars .
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Summary: Its was ok, your kids will love it!
Review: Being 23 years old i do not feel ashamed to say that i also love the characters in the pokemon series. I love the special features of the DVD version and the fact that i get a card and a preview of the next movie. If your kids like pokemon here it is....just get it! - I felt that pikachus vacation was actually more entertaining than the actually movie because it seems to drag a bit with no real story line other than the fact that you know that eventually mew and mewtwo will fight, another plus is that you see dragonite for the first time in color, overall a pretty good japanese animation flick but not the best, may the next one be even better.
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Summary: Americans are so restricting.....
Review: I have seen the English version once. I have seen the Japanese version over eight times. I find no fault in the Japanese version, but when compared, the English version falls short. Why are we Americans so restricting? I let my younger cousins watch the Japanese version, and they have never seen the English version. (I had made sure to watch the movie before hand incase it needed screening, which it didn't.) I find it disgusting the way editors hack apart a foreign film, taking out all emotion, and anything worth watching. The dubbing was horrid, the Proffessor's voice was grating on the ears. The soundtract for the English version was so out of place. Yes, the music is okay as a stand-alone, but when combined with the movie, it just ruind the overall mood. Many of the Pokémon names were confused and just plain messed up. The new composed music that replaced the nifty-spiffy creepy pipe organ music (Mewtwo's theme) was so depressing that i wanted to throw up. Yes, Shogakukan digitized some sections for the US release, and that was rather neat, but to hack apart a wonderful entertaining movie was just wrong. The kids will rave, but older Pokémon fans like myself will find it frustrating and rather dull. If you want to see the English version, that's fine. (I'm getting it just for the card, and to use as a "compare-and-contrast" with my Japanese version.) But, if you want to see a better, well put-together story of creation, betrayal and the value of life, then seek out and find the Japanese version. You will not be dissapointed. And "Pikachu's Vacation" is just scary... *Shiver*
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