Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised, there was a good Pokemon movie made. The last Pokemon film I saw was Pokemon 3, which was the definition of "mediocre." Since the next four Pokemon films aren't being distributed anywhere anymore, I couldn't see them, so I have picked it up on what's effectively Pokemon 8. This is a huge step up. Better animation, better score, better voice acting (though still far from perfect), and a genuinely good story. I was actually pretty interested the whole way through on what was going to happen. Something I could not say at all for the first three films. It's actually good. So, yeah, I can actually recommend a Pokemon movie finally.

I only watched this on you tube rather than give it a rental or even own it. That said, I did like the opening sequence which gives the complete history of Pokémon. However, after that it begins to go down hill and becomes another advanced generation episode with the same old paper-thin, immature, predictable plot, annoying characters (like Max and May), and same old third-rate pop songs from the show. I did like the animation though, and how Lucario had to understand humans, but with the inclusion of Mew, it kind of lost its "umph". I only recommend renting it to see what it is like. The third movie still ranks even with the test of time as the number one Pokémon movie

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

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.

I was a little hesitant to watch this movie, after seeing the other Advanced Generation movies (Jirachi, Deoxys). But I'm glad I did. The opening was one of the best introductions I've ever seen to any movie, and the title was just as impressive. I was a little curious as to why the main theme (I'm Unbeatable) was postponed until twenty minutes into the movie, but it went well with that particular scene. And the plot was fascinating, albeit with holes in places. At places, the movie even made me cry--something that hasn't been done since Pokemon Heroes.

Overall, an enjoyable film. Highly recommended, even to non-Pokemon fans.