Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)

Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.

Directors:

Michael Haigney, Kunihiko Yuyama

Writers:

Satoshi Tajiri (original concept), Takeshi Shudo (screenplay)

Stars:

Veronica Taylor, Rica Matsumoto, Madeleine Blaustein

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rica Matsumoto	...	Satoshi (voice)
Madeleine Blaustein	...	Meowth (voice) (as Addie Blaustein)
Mayumi Izuka	...	Kasumi (voice) (as Mayumi Iizuka)
Tomokazu Seki	...	Kenji (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara	...	Musashi (voice)
Ikue Ôtani	...	Pikachu (voice)
Amy Birnbaum	...	Melody (voice)
Shin'ichirô Miki	...	Kojiro / Lizardon (voice)
Inuko Inuyama	...	Nyarth (voice)
Satomi Kôrogi	...	Togepi (voice)
Tara Sands	...	Maren / Bulbasaur (voice) (as Tara Jayne)
Unshô Ishizuka	...	Dr. Okido (voice)
Stuart Zagnit	...	Prof. Samuel Oak (voice) (as Stan Hart)
Neil Stewart	...	The Collector (voice)
Kôichi Yamadera	...	Rugia (voice)

Storyline

An evil genius in a flying fortress is trying to kidnap the birds of the fire, ice, and lightning islands in hopes of luring the sea power, Lugia, and controlling the world. Ash and his friends, in the process of carrying out an island tradition that requires visiting those three islands, discover the plot and try to stop it. Even the comic villains, Team Rocket, turn good and help out in the end against the threat of world destruction. And Pokemon assemble from all around the world in case they can be of help (but they end up helping only the merchandising).

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Plot Keywords:

pokemon | bowl of fruit | storm | pocket monsters | lightning | 

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Taglines:

This summer, one person can make all the difference.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Blu-ray and 2016 DVD release of this film does not include the opening short film "Pikachu's Rescue Adventure". This caused turmoil from the fans, feeling that the movie was incomplete.

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Goofs

At the end of the film when Delia says "And remember, everyday you're my hero" and when Ash replies "Thanks, Mom." their lips are unsynchronized.

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Quotes

Mrs. Ketchum: And remember Ash, everyday, you're my hero.
Ash: Thanks, mom.

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Crazy Credits

In pre-2016 releases, the movie shows the title "Pokemon The Movie 2000" between the studio logos and "Pikachu's Rescue Adventure," while the main feature shows an alternate title, "Pokemon: The Power of One."

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Alternate Versions

The US release had a 3 second scene cut. During the scene when Ash (Satoshi in the Japanese Version) and Team Rocket (Rocket Gang) were trying to free Moltres (Fire) and Zapados (Thunder), Tracy is doing a quick equition, thinking outloud about what happens when you mix fire water and electricity, and the fact it will cause a huge explosion. This scene is cut from the English dub of the film.

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Connections

Followed by Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004)

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Soundtracks

Rival!
by Rica Matsumoto

User Reviews

Ash proves himself to the world

Excuse me if i sound a little choked up. But this movie symbolizes many things. It was the best poke'mon movie made, and it was the last worth wile poke'mon movie made. None is better when it comes to this film's greatness. It had everything i was looking for, including more. Being an AAML(Ash and Misty love) fan, i found it particularly enjoyable from that stand point. The biggest clues about this couple in the 9+ years of the franchise existence is right here in this movie. Of course at the time it was in it's second year of existence. It also contained dramatic twists, and memorable lines that stand out in all poke'mon fan's minds forever. No poke'mon experience comes as good as this movie.

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. Warner Bros. [United States]

Country:

Japan USA

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

21 July 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pokemon: Power of One

Filming Locations:

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,575,608, 23 July 2000

Gross USA:

$43,758,684

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$133,949,270

Company Credits

Production Co:

4 Kids Entertainment, 4 Kids Entertainment, GAME FREAK

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1