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Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the eighth Pokémon movie, ranks as one of the best features in this popular franchise. Director Kunihiko Yuyama and writer Hideki Sonoda sensibly keep the adventures and threats to a scale that's appropriate for the characters. (The first movies put the world at risk, and while Ash Ketchum is a good kid, he's not someone who can credibly save the planet.) Ash, Brock, Max, and May journey to Cameron Palace for a tournament that celebrates the valor of Prince Aaron, who saved the realm from destruction 1,000 years ago. Ash and Pikachu win, but the mischievous Mew kidnaps Pikachu, whom he's befriended. Prince Aaron's Pokémon companion Lucario awakens from the victor's staff to lead Ash and the gang to the Tree of Beginning, a mountain that is also a living entity. Ash risks his life to rescue Pikachu, proving the depth of their friendship to Lucario. The film includes lots of CG effects, most of which work well with the drawn animation: the earlier Pokémon films tended to look like two different movies spliced together.
The two-disc set also includes The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon: A 10th Anniversary Special. In this 40-minute adventure, Dr. Yung invites Misty and Ash to take part in a special tournament on his new battle system. Yung creates formidable Mirage Pokémon from raw data, culminating in a super-version of Mewtwo, the powerful psychic Pokémon from the first features. Once again, friendship and kindness triumph over greed and arrogance, although the special ends with the words, "To be continued..." (Unrated, suitable for ages 8 and older: cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon
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The world of Pok‚mon has many legends, but the people of Cameron Palace believe in one very special tale: the legend of the Aura Guardian. Long ago, a hero and his Pok‚mon, Lucario, saved the world from destruction--but can it be true? Ash and his friends find out for themselves when Lucario is awakened and Pikcahu disappears! With Lucario's help, Ash sets out on a journey to find Pikachu, a journey that leads him to a mystical tree and the Legendary Pok‚mon mew! The future of a world and the fate of Ash and Pikachu will depend on the power of friendship between humans and Pok‚mon!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The start was a tiny bit slow but the rest of the movie was great. The movie had Lucario a brand new Pokemon plus a old Pokemon (Mew) there were 3 other never before seen Pokemon. It had a great bonus feature. A Mew card, a comic and another free DVD of a TV special "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon" This Is a great DVD. Movie 5/5 Value 5/5 Features 5/5 Best one eva!
24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD set is a great buy. I'm glad I was able to get Master of Mirage Pokemon on DVD. I had wanted to see it again but didn't think I would be able to buy the DVD since I do not approve of the new voice-actors. But Master of Mirage Pokemon came "free" with Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, so I couldn't be happier.
Not only that, but Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is one of the best Pokemon movies ever! I was surprised, because the last two Pokemon movies have been among the worst ever, in my opinion. Jirachi Wishmaker was the worst movie by far, and Destiny Deoxys was nothing special either. I thought the great, classic, well-directed and well-done Pokemon movies of the past (my favorites are Pokemon Heroes, and the first Pokemon movie, but 4-Ever was also quite good) were done. But Lucario and the Mystery of Mew returns to the old formula that I enjoy so much. The viewers, once again, are treated to the defining sub-opening battle sequence involving Ash with the credits overlayed and the American theme music playing...one of my favorite parts of all the Pokemon movies (except Wishmaker which removed this sequence). The dubbing is fantastic as well, by the original voice actors, and with care put into it (unlike Wishmaker, which was done cheesily and in a hurry). This movie succeeded in rekindling my interest in Pokemon.
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is also one of the longest-running Pokemon movies ever at 1 hour and 40 minutes, further increasing the value of this DVD set. Recommended to all Pokemon fans, even those who have not watched Pokemon in some time.
EDIT: I found out this is unfortunately a glitched disc. My copy of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew always skips once during the part of the opening theme song where Pikachu jumps into the air to do the final Thunder attack. A number of people have reported this and most discs are flawed at this spot. I also saw a report of someone getting 2 copies of Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon in their set instead of 1 copy of each show. Most likely low quality mass-production standards were used in printing this product, but I guess we can't complain since this is such an oustanding value buy.
Not only that, but Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is one of the best Pokemon movies ever! I was surprised, because the last two Pokemon movies have been among the worst ever, in my opinion. Jirachi Wishmaker was the worst movie by far, and Destiny Deoxys was nothing special either. I thought the great, classic, well-directed and well-done Pokemon movies of the past (my favorites are Pokemon Heroes, and the first Pokemon movie, but 4-Ever was also quite good) were done. But Lucario and the Mystery of Mew returns to the old formula that I enjoy so much. The viewers, once again, are treated to the defining sub-opening battle sequence involving Ash with the credits overlayed and the American theme music playing...one of my favorite parts of all the Pokemon movies (except Wishmaker which removed this sequence). The dubbing is fantastic as well, by the original voice actors, and with care put into it (unlike Wishmaker, which was done cheesily and in a hurry). This movie succeeded in rekindling my interest in Pokemon.
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is also one of the longest-running Pokemon movies ever at 1 hour and 40 minutes, further increasing the value of this DVD set. Recommended to all Pokemon fans, even those who have not watched Pokemon in some time.
EDIT: I found out this is unfortunately a glitched disc. My copy of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew always skips once during the part of the opening theme song where Pikachu jumps into the air to do the final Thunder attack. A number of people have reported this and most discs are flawed at this spot. I also saw a report of someone getting 2 copies of Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon in their set instead of 1 copy of each show. Most likely low quality mass-production standards were used in printing this product, but I guess we can't complain since this is such an oustanding value buy.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie gets 5 stars because it's the best one yet and I love the fact that Mew is in it because Mew is one of my favorite pokemon. You get a free promo Mew card with the DVD, plus a mini comic book and you get another DVD too, which both the movies are good. Any pokemon fan would love this movie.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
And This Is It
Yep, sure enough, my son loved the first POKEMON DVD we bought for him (it has 2 movies on it, so good value) so in due course we bought him this one.
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Published 7 months ago by Daron G. Woodward
Collector's Edition?!
The reason as to why I gave this a 4 star instead of a 5, is because this movie edition lies to you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Susan A. Simone
My nine year old son is extremely pleased with this purchase!
This was purchased fro my son who is nine. He loves it! It was affordable and shipped in a timely manner.
Published 11 months ago by L. Wessels
Make-up for last review.
Sorry for the short review! Anyway, to tell you more about the movie, It's basically about a Lucario who existed centuries ago. During that era, a war was going on. Read more
Published 14 months ago
There are lots of words to describe the movie, but I'll use one word:...
When I was seven I fell in love with Pokemon, and this is what got me to like it so much!
It was pretty much my first Pokemon movie, I thought it was my first anime, but... Read more
It was pretty much my first Pokemon movie, I thought it was my first anime, but... Read more
Published 14 months ago
The best one since the third
Totally awesome with an amazing plot that hooks you on right at the beginning. A betrayed legendary pokemon Lucario helps Ash find Pikachu who has been kidnapped by the playful... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bambi L. Tuckey
My son loves it.
My son loved this movie. It's a little bit better than the typical Pokemon movie. Lucario is a dark, pensive, character that helps Ash and the gang. He has the power of "aura. Read more
Published 18 months ago by pokemon mom
A standard Pokemon film packaged with an OK special
The first disc in this set has three special features included on the disc. The first is "Behind the Scenes," which is a roughly six-minute documentary. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lesley Aeschliman
Lucario
This is a good move, nice story line like most Pokemon Movies. Fun for all ages to watch. Nice graphics with some parts of the movie, like most of the newer Pokemon movies have,... Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Maclean
Kids loved it!
I bought this DVD 2disc package and it came in GREAT condition (like it said). It almost looked brand new! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Wolverine
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