Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution (2019) is the 22nd film in the Pokémon series and a CGI remake of the original 1998 movie, Pokémon: The First Movie. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonori Sakakibara, this reimagining brings the classic story into a new visual style while retaining the core themes of identity, purpose, and the bond between humans and Pokémon.
🎬 Plot Overview
The film follows the creation of Mewtwo, a clone of the Legendary Pokémon Mew, by scientist Dr. Fuji under the direction of Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket. Upon learning of his origins and being treated as a mere tool, Mewtwo rebels, destroying the lab and escaping to New Island. There, he invites top trainers to battle, leading Ash, Misty, and Brock to confront him. The ensuing conflict culminates in a poignant moment where Ash's selfless act teaches Mewtwo about the value of life beyond creation.
🖼️ Visual Style and Animation
Unlike the original's hand-drawn animation, this remake utilizes 3D CGI to depict the Pokémon universe. While the Pokémon characters are rendered with impressive detail, some viewers noted that the human characters' designs felt out of place against the more dynamic Pokémon animations, leading to a sense of stylistic inconsistency.
📺 Where to Watch
In India, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution is available for streaming on Netflix.
