Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

Original title: Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû

19981998
GG
1h 36min

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Scientists genetically create a new Pokémon, Mewtwo, but the results are horrific and disastrous.Scientists genetically create a new Pokémon, Mewtwo, but the results are horrific and disastrous.Scientists genetically create a new Pokémon, Mewtwo, but the results are horrific and disastrous.

Directors
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Michael Haigney(English adaptation)
Writers
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Takeshi Shudo
- Norman J. Grossfeld(adaptation written by: English version)
Stars
- Veronica Taylor(English version)
- Rachael Lillis(English version)
- Eric Stuart(English version)

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Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations

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Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Veronica Taylor in Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Madeleine Blaustein, Rachael Lillis, and Eric Stuart in Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Jay Goede, James Carter Cathcart, Michael Haigney, Rachael Lillis, Ikue Ôtani, and Veronica Taylor in Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Jay Goede and Masachika Ichimura in Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998)

Veronica Taylor

Ash Ketchumas Ash Ketchum
(English version)
(voice)
…

Mistyas Misty
(English version)
(voice)
…

Brockas Brock
(English version)
(voice)
…

Mewtwoas Mewtwo
(English version)
(voice)
…

Madeleine Blaustein

Raymondas Raymond
(English version)
(voice)
(as Addie Blaustein)
…

Pikachuas Pikachu
(voice)
(as Ikue Otani)

Giovannias Giovanni
(English version)
(voice)
(as Ed Paul)
…

James Carter Cathcart

Fergusas Fergus
(English version)
(voice)
(as Jimmy Zoppi)

Michael Haigney

Psyduckas Psyduck
(English version)
(voice)
…

Vaporeonas Vaporeon
(English version)
(voice)
…

Narratoras Narrator
(English version)
(voice)
(as Ken Gates)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Sakakias Sakaki
(voice)

Officer Jennyas Officer Jenny
(English version)
(voice)

Ayako Shiraishi

Joias Joi
(voice)

Chinami Nishimura

Junsaras Junsar
(voice)

Neeshaas Neesha
(English version)
(voice)
…

Trainersas Trainers
(English version)
(voice)

Sachiko Kobayashi

Voyageras Voyager
(voice)

Directors
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Michael Haigney(English adaptation)
Writers
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Takeshi Shudo
- Norman J. Grossfeld(adaptation written by: English version)
All cast & crew

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When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try and clone the greatest ever Pokémon, Mew, the end result is success and Mewtwo is born. However Mewtwo is bitter about his purpose in life and kills his masters. In order to become the greatest he throws open a challenge to the world to battle him and his Pokémon. Ash and his friends are one of the few groups of trainers who pass the first test and prepare for battle. However they soon find out about further cloning and Mewtwo's ultimate plan for the earth. —bob the moo

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Trivia
The Japanese version's Mewtwo is shown in a more favorable light, feeling that it has no place in the world and so wants to "earn" its place. The English dub opts to make Mewtwo an emotionless tyrant who wants to destroy the world, a decision that both fans and critics criticize. In hindsight, the producers felt they made the wrong decision.

Goofs
When watching the Pokemon go through the cloning machine, Jessie and James call the silhouette of a Scyther an Alakazam.

Quotes
Mewtwo: The human sacrificed himself, to save the Pokemon. I pitted them against each other, but not until they set aside their differences did I see the true power they all share deep inside. I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.
[Japanese version]
Mewtwo: It's true... that you're a Pokémon who exists just like I do. It might be best if no one knew of this incident. It might be best to forget this.

Crazy credits
After the credits, we see Mew fly away into the sky.

Alternate versions
When shown theatrically and on the original DVD release, Mewtwo's voice while thinking was projected through the center dialogue channel, but when speaking to others psychically, it was projected at a larger volume through all the speakers to overwhelm the audience. The VHS, 2016 DVD rerelease and Blu-ray use a separate mix that does not have this effect on it.

Connections
Featured in Pokémon: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999)

Soundtracks
Kaze to Issho Ni
Written by Toda Shuogo
Performed by Sachiko Kobayashi

Top review

For the love of God, people! It's a good movie!

I admit that I came into the theater completely biased against Pokémon, and I still hate nearly everything about it... with the exception of this film (and the opening theme for Johto League Champions.) Admittedly, the movie was probably pumped out of the studio in order to rake in more and more cash (and it worked) but somehow, the writer managed to keep a stong, albeit thinly veiled anti-violence sentiment. There were also some acts of cheesy heroism I found downright heartwarming. Also notable is the incredible magnitude of the backgrounds. The flying palace was absolutely stunning. I liked it. But, you probably won't. Don't watch it.

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PeyotePete
Oct 13, 2002

Release date
- November 10, 1999 (United States)
Country of origin
- Japan
Official site
- Official site
Language
- Japanese
Also known as
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back
Filming locations
- Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Production companies
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $85,744,662
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $31,036,678
- Nov 14, 1999
Gross worldwide
- $163,644,662

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
- 1h 36min
Color
- Color
Sound mix

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