This film commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon anime series. It serves as a reimagining of Ash Ketchum's early adventures, introducing new characters and elements while paying homage to the original series. The movie features the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and introduces the Mythical Pokémon Marshadow.
🎬 About the Movie
Title: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Release Year: 2017
Directed by: Kunihiko Yuyama
Written by: Shoji Yonemura
Production Studio: OLM, Inc.
Runtime: 98 minutes
📖 Plot Summary
Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy from Pallet Town, embarks on his journey to become a Pokémon Trainer. After arriving late to Professor Oak's lab, all the starter Pokémon are taken. However, Oak offers him a Pikachu, which is initially stubborn and refuses to cooperate. Despite their rocky start, Ash and Pikachu form a strong bond. Their adventure leads them to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh, who drops a Rainbow Wing, setting them on a quest to reach the summit of Mount Tensei. Along the way, they are joined by new companions, Verity and Sorrel, and face various challenges, including the antagonist Cross and his Incineroar. The film culminates in a battle with Ho-Oh, exploring themes of friendship, determination, and the essence of the Pokémon journey.
🎭 Main Characters
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Ash Ketchum: The protagonist aspiring to become a Pokémon Master.
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Pikachu: Ash's loyal Electric-type partner.
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Verity: A new Trainer Ash meets on his journey.
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Sorrel: Another Trainer who joins Ash and Verity.
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Cross: The antagonist aiming to capture Ho-Oh.
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Ho-Oh: The Legendary Fire/Flying-type Pokémon guiding Ash's journey.
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Marshadow: The Mythical Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in the film.
📊 Reception
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Box Office: The film grossed approximately $30 million in Japan and $37.6 million worldwide.
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Critical Response: The film received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 33% approval rating from critics, with an average rating of 5.3/10. Critics praised the film's animation and nostalgic elements but criticized its pacing and character development.
📺 Where to Watch
In India, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is available for streaming on JioCinema.
