The Pokemon series got off to a poor start when the show transferred to the big screen. It was a badly translated movie that served only to alienate parents and confuse even the most die-hard of kid fans. Thankfully, this sequel improves on things by delivering a better story, smarter writing (with a few unintrusive moments of self-aware humor) and more interesting supporting characters.
Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang are touring the Orange Islands when a madman called Lawrence III plans to capture three legendary Pokemon, uncaring of the fact that doing so will play hell with the planet's climate. The Pokemon population converge on the Orange Islands and all eyes are on Ash to find a way to stop Lawrence and restore balance to the chaos.
Even visually this is such a step up from the first movie. The blues of the ocean, the greens of the forests, and the gloom of the snowstorms really do make it pop with atmosphere. Pokemon has always been a showcase for superior animation as it is a series that is set on the road in a variety of locations. There are vistas in this one that are as good as Miyazaki. Not enough people realize that one of the main appeals of Pokemon is that it takes you places you want to go.
For kids and fans of the series I can only assume that this one will get more play time than the original.
Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang are touring the Orange Islands when a madman called Lawrence III plans to capture three legendary Pokemon, uncaring of the fact that doing so will play hell with the planet's climate. The Pokemon population converge on the Orange Islands and all eyes are on Ash to find a way to stop Lawrence and restore balance to the chaos.
Even visually this is such a step up from the first movie. The blues of the ocean, the greens of the forests, and the gloom of the snowstorms really do make it pop with atmosphere. Pokemon has always been a showcase for superior animation as it is a series that is set on the road in a variety of locations. There are vistas in this one that are as good as Miyazaki. Not enough people realize that one of the main appeals of Pokemon is that it takes you places you want to go.
For kids and fans of the series I can only assume that this one will get more play time than the original.