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Pokémon : Lucario et le Mystère de Mew

Original title: Gekijôban Poketto Monsutâ Adobansu Jenerêshon: Myû to hadô no yûsha Rukario
  • 2005
  • Unrated
  • 1h 43m
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6.8/10
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Pokémon : Lucario et le Mystère de Mew (2005)
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When Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginnings by the playful Mew, Ash Ketchum and friends are guided to the tree by Lucario, a time-displaced Pokémon who seeks answers regarding the betray... Read allWhen Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginnings by the playful Mew, Ash Ketchum and friends are guided to the tree by Lucario, a time-displaced Pokémon who seeks answers regarding the betrayal of his master.When Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginnings by the playful Mew, Ash Ketchum and friends are guided to the tree by Lucario, a time-displaced Pokémon who seeks answers regarding the betrayal of his master.

  • Director
    • Kunihiko Yuyama
  • Writers
    • Hideki Sonoda
    • John Touhey
  • Stars
    • Veronica Taylor
    • Eric Stuart
    • Amy Birnbaum
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    6.8/10
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    • Director
      • Kunihiko Yuyama
    • Writers
      • Hideki Sonoda
      • John Touhey
    • Stars
      • Veronica Taylor
      • Eric Stuart
      • Amy Birnbaum
    • 23User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Veronica Taylor
    Veronica Taylor
    • Ash Ketchum
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Eric Stuart
    Eric Stuart
    • Brock
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Amy Birnbaum
    Amy Birnbaum
    • Max
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Madeleine Blaustein
    Madeleine Blaustein
    • Meowth
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Maddie Blaustein)
    • …
    Rachael Lillis
    Rachael Lillis
    • Jessie
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ikue Ôtani
    Ikue Ôtani
    • Pikachu
    • (voice)
    Jeff Berman
    • Intro Narrator
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Darren Dunstan
    • Freddy
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Suzanne Goldish
    • Jenny
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Dan Green
    Dan Green
      Jason Griffith
      Jason Griffith
      • Sir Aaron
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • (as J. Griff)
      Christopher Collet
      Christopher Collet
      • Combusken
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • (as Andrew Paull)
      Mike Pollock
      Mike Pollock
      • Narrator
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • …
      Kayzie Rogers
      Kayzie Rogers
      • Wobbuffet
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • …
      Sean Schemmel
      Sean Schemmel
      • Lucario
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Erica Schroeder
      Erica Schroeder
      • Queen Rin
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • (as Bella Hudson)
      • …
      Rebecca Soler
      Rebecca Soler
      • Kidd Summers
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Lindsey Warner
      • Mudkip
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      • …
      • Director
        • Kunihiko Yuyama
      • Writers
        • Hideki Sonoda
        • John Touhey
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      8yalvihidayat

      This movie become not GOOD but GREAT

      When you look this movie and you'll be stunned because it's a different movie than its predecessor and you know this movie had praised it's visual effect,story,places, and background. So... this film was good narrated and become one of few good movie you should watch. Unfortunately, this film was missed by its acting and several cinematography that must be improved next film.To be honest, while you watch the trailer you will be happy then if you look the movie you will excited. It's fun movie yet entertaining and strong story.

      So i'll give the score VISUAL EFFECT 82 SPECIAL EFFECT 78 STORY 88 CREATIVITY 92 ACTING 70 CINEMATOGRAPHY 74 ENTERTAINING 84

      OVERALL 79-87 QUITE IMPRESSIVE "GREAT"

      End of Reviewing. Sorry if my English is not good or misspelled.
      6breakdownthatfilm-blogspot-com

      It's fun like most of the other entries but for different reasons

      Fans of Pokémon have long since been aware of the film entries after every season finishes. With season 8 also known as "Advanced Battle" completing itself, the next film was on its way. To expect anything above the quality that's been output before is a bit of a stretch, but there's nothing wrong with wanting that. The films of the franchise have more or less been equal to each other with the occasional outlier mainly at the beginning. What's surprising though is just how much attention this particular entry gets mainly because of one of the characters in the title. For some reason, Lucario took off in popularity. Or at least so it seems. However, when it comes to the experience, the execution to this movie doesn't step itself up by a lot. There's still issues but this time in different places and same can be said for the good parts.

      The plot is about a telepathic Pokémon named Lucario (Sean Schemmel) who lived during a more medieval time along with his partner Sir Aaron (Jason Griffith) when factions were at war. Unfortunately, when everyone needed him most, Sir Aaron disappeared leaving Lucario locked in a scepter. That is until Ash and company happen to free him in the current time. Now, Lucario wants to understand his place. Meanwhile, a world record holder Kidd Summers (Rebecca Soler) crosses paths with the group as well hoping to find Mew and its connection to the land Lucario once lived on. Again, from the Japanese end is the Yuyama and Sonoda duo. Doing the domestic adaption was Darren Dunstan directing, Kathy Pilon and John Touhey writing respectively. For the story itself it is clear that things are taking a slightly altered approach...initially. Yes, the film begins with the season 8 title music with a Pokémon battle, but there's more.

      In a way like Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest (2001), viewers get to see a little more of what the world was like in the past and the style of the era. Adding to that, is the lore surrounding Sir Aaron as an important figure and how Ash is able to free Lucario. While it's never been displayed before in the show, new things are learned that better explain why certain characters can do certain things. It is by far a better way of giving the audience a reason why someone could be called "the chosen one" as oppose to how it was executed in Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999). Sadly, this is where the positives end. When it comes to story, the remaining part of it continues to be what's been shown before. Elements containing dramatic moments that don't lead to much of a payoff with the main characters, has been shown before.

      So to suspect any of the protagonists are in any real peril is hardly a thought. Characters of the day like Kidd Summers who just join for their own reasons is just another usual thing these entries have. It would be nice to not have one every now and then. Then there's the lack of continuity, since Ash, Brock and Pikachu have all encountered Mew back in the first movie. No reference to ever remembering their past adventure.

      Not even Team Rocket who are more involved in this story seem to remember. Again, this doesn't take away from the performances as all voice actors do well. Jason Griffith has voiced Sonic the Hedgehog and Sean Schemmel is of course known for being the voice of adult Goku in the Dragonball franchise. Kind of strange that Lucario produces blue energy blasts in a similar fashion to the Kamehameha. Wonder if that was intentional.

      Perhaps one of the more interesting things to hear are the three Regi- Pokémon (Ice, Steel and Rock). They have some of the strangest cries...sounding like computer viruses. With respect to sight, the animation is decent with Kazuaki Mouri as executive animation director. Much of movements between characters are very fluid, which adds a whole new dimension. Shockingly there's no credit at all to directory of photography on IMDb, despite the film crediting Takaya Mizutani as such. The same could also be said for Shinji Miyazaki who composed the film score listed in the film, but IMDb lists Go Ichinose. Even with those mistakes the music is good despite having no domestic album release. That's definitely not a surprise. The sound though is a mix between more orchestral sounding pieces with occasional synths in the background.

      Really the viewing experience to this entry won't be too different from others. The plot expands and expounds certain things about the world of Pokémon a little more than before, to point where it begins to makes some sense. Even though the direction goes into predictable territory as time progresses. Still the voice acting, music and animation all make it entertaining enough.
      5ThunderKing6

      Why is there so much grunting and moaning in these movies.

      The start of this movie was epic up until Ash came around and he let the corniness begin.

      Mew is just there to cause the unnecessary plot problem. Mew abducts meowth and pikachu and then has the human get almost murdered by the Regi-pokemon. Yet mew plays the victim.

      The girl with the ponytails is only there as a tour guide. She is not essential to anything.

      A wild Bonsly steals food and Brock reacts very upset at it. What does everyone else do? Attack Brock for not showing passive corny behaviour. Lucario takes the food back and the humans say nothing.

      How does anyone write these corny movies/shows without feeling weird or sick?

      Oh gosh and the music is awful. The only good pokemon songs are Gen 1 theme, goodbye pikachu and Gen 1 poke rap.

      Good movie but the passive silly overdone cliché corniness needs to stop.
      10lmoriarty-17420

      Excellent film

      This is easily my favorite Pokemon film in the franchise. Everything from the characters, animation, and effects blend in together amazingly
      6Comedic457

      Best Pokémon Movie Yet

      This was a fantastic movie. The subplots were fantastic, the music was inspirational and phenomenal, and the song 'Advanced Battle' was also not half bad. There were a couple of things changed in the dub that I did not like, but it was still pretty good. The worst thing about this movie though, is Lucario's VA. In the original, they made Lucario sound like a noble,medieval, sensitive, ninja (which he is), but in the dub, they made him sound like a constantly angry monster. Lucario is no monster! He has feelings too! Anyways, if you've ever liked anything about Pokémon, or are willing to give it a try, then I highly suggest you watch this movie.

      But alas, even though it is fantastic, it is still relatively immature, and is nowhere near as deep as some other movies.

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      • Trivia
        This was the final Pokémon film to be dubbed into English by 4Kids Entertainment. The company later went bankrupt in the early 2010s due to an infamous Yu-Gi-Oh! lawsuit. Beginning with the next film, The Pokémon Company International would take over and most of the voice actors would be replaced, much to the disappointment of the fans.
      • Goofs
        Though Erica Schroeder was credited by her "Bella Hudson" alias like the rest of her Pokémon work during the 4Kids era, she is listed in the "Featuring" section of the cast credits (sorted alphabetically by last name) between Sean Schemmel and Rebecca Soler.
      • Quotes

        Ash: [after being headlocked by Lucario] Why did you do that?

        Lucario: You snuck up behind me; that is always a mistake.

        Ash: Hey Lucario, I'm really glad you're coming along to help me find Pikachu.

        Lucario: This Pikachu, are you its master?

        Ash: Master? Are you kidding? No Pikachu and I are best friends.

        Lucario: Friends?

        Ash: If one of your friends was lost, you'd wanna bring 'em too, wouldn't ya?

        Lucario: I don't have any friends and I don't want any.

        [leaves the room]

        Ash: [sarcastically] Nice attitude.

      • Crazy credits
        During the end credits, various scenes depict the following: 1) Ash and company arriving back at the palace, and seeing the picture of Sir Aaron--only now it also depicts Lucario at his side. 2) Them leaving to continue on their journey. 3) Them saying good-bye to Kidd, and Brock crying helplessly. 4) Kidd meeting up with somebody to examine a rare find. 5) Team Rocket following the gang in a river-side city. 6) Sir Aaron and Lucario sharing a chocolate bar (more than likely in the afterlife). 7) Ash, Pikachu, May, Brock and Max continuing on their travels.
      • Connections
        Featured in Animation Lookback: Top 10 Best Animated Sequels (2011)
      • Soundtracks
        Unbeatable
        (theme song)

        Written and Produced by John Siegler and David Kos Rolfe

        Performed by David Kos Rolfe

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      • Release date
        • July 16, 2005 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Languages
        • Japanese
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
      • Production companies
        • Pikachu Project
        • 4 Kids Entertainment
        • East Japan Marketing & Communications Inc.
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      • Budget
        • ¥10,000,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $37,616,466
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 43 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.78 : 1

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