Okay, Let's Talk 'Pokemon: The First Movie'
Remember Pokemon: The First Movie? Yeah, the one that emotionally scarred us all as kids.
I'm about to say something controversial. Ready?
It's...Overrated?
Hear me out! I said it's overrated. Not bad, overrated. There’s a difference.
Everyone remembers the feels, sure. But does it actually hold up?
The Crying Pokemon: A Masterpiece of Manipulation
Let's be real. The scene where the Pokemon are crying over the petrified trainers? Pure, unadulterated emotional manipulation.
It worked. I cried. You cried. We all cried. We were kids!
But watching it now, it’s a little...on the nose. Like, REALLY on the nose.
Mewtwo: The Existential Crisis Pokemon
Mewtwo is great. An angsty clone questioning his existence?
Deep stuff for a kids’ movie. I appreciate that Mewtwo's backstory is legitimately compelling.
But sometimes, his brooding gets a bit much, even for me. And I love brooding.
The Clones: A Missed Opportunity?
Okay, the clone Pokemon are cool. A Venusaur with stripes? Yes, please!
But did they really add much to the story beyond facilitating the big battle?
I think they could have explored the "nature vs. nurture" theme a bit more with them. Just a thought!
The Fighting: Less Exciting Than You Remember
Remember being hyped for the epic Pokemon battle royale? Mewtwo vs. Mew?!
Honestly, the fight itself is kind of...sad. Just Pokemon slapping each other.
They’re literally just cloning each other. It's more pathetic than epic. Fight smarter, not harder, Pokemon!
The Moral: Is It Really That Profound?
The message about fighting being bad? Sure, it's a good message. Very wholesome.
But isn't the whole point of Pokemon…battling? Seems a tad contradictory.
It’s like saying "Hey kids, collect these creatures and make them fight! But violence is bad!" Okay then.
The Music: Criminally Underrated
Okay, I'll give it this. The soundtrack slaps.
"Brother My Brother"? "Don't Say You Love Me"? Absolute bangers!
The music definitely elevated the emotional moments. It's pure 90s pop goodness. No argument here.
The Dub: Let's Be Real
The English dub? It's...a dub. Some of the voice acting is a little wooden.
But hey, it's nostalgic, right? We wouldn't have it any other way.
Who cares if Brock sounds like he's reading from a script? It’s part of the charm!
Unpopular Opinion: Still Love It, Though
Despite my playful criticism, I still love Pokemon: The First Movie. It's a flawed masterpiece.
It’s pure nostalgia. A reminder of simpler times. It’s a snapshot of peak Pokemon mania.
So, yeah, maybe it's a bit overrated. But I’ll still watch it and probably tear up a little. Don’t judge me!