Disclaimer: Yeah, I'm not into plagiarism that synopsis is not mine. It is the official Pokemon Synopsis.
Synopsis:
"A mysterious force binds Ash to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it falls from the sky. Volcanion can't get away, and Ash is dragged along as it continues on its mission." (Pokemon Official Synopsis)
Out of 10 the movie plot was a solid 6.2. (6.19999 if you wanna get technical).
The re-mixed version of probably the best Kalos English opening theme (Be a hero) gets a 8/10.
The ending theme (if not for the interruption during the video I watched) gets a 8.3/10.
Overall presentation was good. There were a few awkward moments from an animation standpoint, such as, whenever Ash would change clothing, or put on the protective suit and the metal band stuck around his waist tightly would appear outside his clothing as if it were easily removable when that simply was not the case. I could tell the plot was slightly rushed and it was supposed to be a tear jerker. Although I didn't even have water in my eyes (no I'm not heartless). The music was great, they just need to work on improving their plots, making them a tad more exciting, suprising, or suspenseful. Overall, when including music it the movie is about a solid 7/10.
Would I recommend it?
Absolutely. I enjoy recommending Pokémon movies especially one as pure hearted as this, but the plots of Pokémon movies tend to be slightly repetitive from time to time and this movie has that kind of "Rise of Darkrai" feel to it. Where a Pokémon from the past is involved that had a connection with a human descendent (a female one). There is also the recurring theme of hating humans amongst Pokémon or the distrust of humans amongst Pokemon. Magearna also has a calming song such as that leaf flute song. The differences are there's someone to point a finger to in this movie (a clear protagonist). There's a kinship between two Mythic Pokémon that may even imply there may be some sort of "love" between them (a close friendship). This movie is a based a bit more on technology it's what the plot centers around. Another huge difference is the lack of two legendary Pokemon duking it out in a dimension that is located in the middle of no-where. As well as other differences here and there, but then again I did not say they were identical movies. They both just seem to have a similar air about them. I do recommend the movie though, I liked the relationship between Magearna and Volcanion had with one another it was...'adorable'.
Side Note: Can't wait for an Alolan movie with that new animation style though, wonder how this is gonna look like.
If you have any comments please leave them below, and I might reply (I probably will). Tell me what you thought of the movie if you have seen it, and if you haven't, comment on if you're planning to or if you've had enough of Pokemon movies and are ready to moo-vie on...see what I did there.
