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Pokemon 4Ever

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Pokemon 4Ever (2002)

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Reviews Counted:36

Fresh:5

Rotten:31

Average Rating:3.5/10

Consensus: Only for diehard Pokemon fans.

Rated: G

Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Oct 11, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $1,590,975

Synopsis: En route to a tournament, 10-year-old Pokémon trainer, Ash, with his friends Misty and Brock, detour to a remote village to see the unique Pokémon that thrive in the forest. While there, they... En route to a tournament, 10-year-old Pokémon trainer, Ash, with his friends Misty and Brock, detour to a remote village to see the unique Pokémon that thrive in the forest. While there, they encounter Sam, a young boy who was transported to the future from forty years in the past by a Pokémon named Celebi. Celebi, also called the Voice of the Forest, was wounded by a nasty Pokémon trapper and fled to the future to avoid being captured. Unfortunately, the Pokémon trapper of the future--the Iron-Masked Marauder--is bigger, badder, and meaner. He is pursuing the rare Celebi and not only has the ability to make any Pokémon he catches the epitome of evil, but also has every intention of using his evil device to take over the world. Sam and Ash, accompanied by Celebi and Ash's faithful Pokémon, Pikachu, find themselves in a fight for their lives as well as the livelihood of the forest. Along the way, they encounter the legendary Suicine, reminiscent of a unicorn or Pegasus. Ultimately, the story is a testament to friendship and loyalty, with a surprise plot twist at the end that should be appreciated by fans. [More]

Starring: Veronica Taylor, Addie Blaustein, Rachel Lillis, Ikue Ootani

Starring: Veronica Taylor, Addie Blaustein, Rachel Lillis, Ikue Ootani, Eric Stuart

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama, Michael Haigney

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama, Michael Haigney
Screenwriter: Norman J. Grossfeld, Michael Haigney, John Touhey, Takeshi Shudo
Producer: Yukako Matsusako, Takemoto Mori, Choji Yoshikawa, Kathryn A. Borland
Studio: Miramax Films

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  • Pokemon 4Ever
  • All of your favorite Pokemon characters are back and are joined for the first time by the legendary Pokemon Celebi and Suicune in this latest exciting Pokemon adventure! In order to escape a greedy Pokemon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter left behind in the past. This new enemy possesses a Pokeball called a "Dark Ball," which transforms the Pokemon it captures into evil and far stronger creatures. When Celebi is captured, the fate of the entire forest is threatened. Let POKEMON 4EVER transport you to a world of adventure as Ash, Suicune, and the rest take action to save the day!
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    10/12/02
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    10/26/02
    Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    This is rote drivel aimed at Mom and Dad's wallet.

    Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
    10/13/02
    Marc Savlov
    Marc Savlov
    Austin Chronicle

    Yes, 4Ever is harmless in the extreme and it'll mute your kids for nearly 80 minutes, but why not just treat the little yard apes to the real deal and take them to Spirited Away?

    Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
    10/11/02
    Ty Burr
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    Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
    10/12/02
    Boston Phoenix

    Without a fresh infusion of creativity, 4Ever is neither a promise nor a threat so much as wishful thinking.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    10/11/02
    Christine James
    Christine James
    Boxoffice Magazine

    The latest installment in the Pokemon canon, Pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two, likely because much of the Japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where Pokemon graze in peace.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
    10/10/02
    Loren King
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    Chicago Tribune
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    The fourth "Pokemon" is a diverting--if predictable--adventure suitable for a matinee, with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world's delicate ecological balance.

    Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
    02/21/03
    Bryan Reesman
    Bryan Reesman
    Citysearch

    If you're not into the Pokemon franchise, this fourth animated movie in four years won't convert you -- or even keep your eyes open. But fans should have fun meeting a brand-new Pokemon called Celebi.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    10/11/02
    Nancy Churnin
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    An improvement on the feeble examples of big-screen Poke-mania that have preceded it.

    Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
    10/12/02
    Robert Denerstein
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    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
    10/26/02
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    Parents beware; this is downright movie penance.

    Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
    10/11/02
    John Monaghan
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    10/26/02
    Susan Stark
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    The least-exciting Pokemon movie yet.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    10/11/02
    E! Online

    No review available.

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    09/24/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    Makes for some truly odd, at times confusing, kids entertainment ... but at least this time there's some centered storytelling to go along with all the weird stuff.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
    10/07/02
    Michael Rechtshaffen
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    02/17/03
    Kit Bowen
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    Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
    10/26/02
    Houston Chronicle

    The fourth in a series that I'll bet most parents had thought --hoped! -- was a fad that had long since vanished.

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    10/24/02
    Steve Rhodes
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    Your children will be occupied for 72 minutes.

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    10/11/02
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