Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) movie poster

Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)

劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕
"One person can make all the difference."
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 24% (RT: 19%, MC: 28) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFantasyAnimationScience FictionFamily

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Director
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (921 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
Metacritic
28
Cast
Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice)
Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice)
Mayumi Izuka as Kasumi (voice)
Satomi Korogi as Togepy (voice)
Tomokazu Seki as Kenji (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara as Musashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki as Kojiro (voice)
Inuko Inuyama as Nyarth (voice)
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 921 votes. Critics scored it lower at 24%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Pokémon the Movie 2000, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Rica Matsumoto spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Pokémon the Movie 2000 is a 1999 adventure, fantasy, animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world. The film has been rated by 921 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Pokémon the Movie 2000 delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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