Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

About Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

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About

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution is a family-friendly animated film released in 2019. It serves as a CGI remake of the 1998 film, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back. The movie tells the story of the powerful Pokémon, Mewtwo, and its quest for vengeance against humanity.

The movie begins with a backstory, revealing that Mewtwo was created in a laboratory by scientist Dr. Fuji. Feeling betrayed and manipulated, Mewtwo vows to take revenge on humanity and gathers a team of cloned Pokémon. Ash Ketchum and his friends find themselves caught in Mewtwo's plan and must try to stop the destructive battle between Mewtwo and his clones.

The film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the consequences of creating life without considering its desires or emotions. It showcases the strong bond between Pokémon and their trainers and the importance of treating all living beings with empathy and respect.

Making / Production

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution was produced by OLM, Inc. and Wit Studio in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. The movie is a computer-generated remake of the original 2D animated film. The CGI animation brings a fresh visual style to the story, providing a more modern and immersive experience for viewers.

The production team aimed to recreate the original film while adding new details to enhance the storytelling. The stunning CGI animation showcases vibrant and detailed Pokémon battles, capturing the excitement and intensity of the Pokémon world.

Actors (and their roles)

• Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) - Voiced by Rica Matsumoto
• Pikachu - Voiced by Ikue Otani
• Ogata - Voiced by Masachika Ichimura
• Fuji - Voiced by Koujiro Takahashi
• Mewtwo - Voiced by Masachika Ichimura
• Other Pokémon (Various) - Voiced by Various voice actors

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution is the first CGI Pokémon film.
• The movie was released as part of the Pokémon franchise's 22nd anniversary celebration.
• This film marks the return of Mewtwo to the Pokémon cinematic universe.
• It features updated character designs and improved animation compared to the original film.
• The movie pays homage to the first Pokémon movie, recreating many iconic scenes and moments.

Awards

No awards have been announced for Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution at the time of writing.

Quotes

• "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." - Mewtwo
• "I'm not scared anymore. If you want to fight, then I'll fight you!" - Ash Ketchum

Music

The film features a captivating soundtrack composed by Shinji Miyazaki. The music enhances the emotional depth of the story and complements the intense action sequences. It includes both new compositions and reimagined versions of iconic Pokémon songs.

Soundtrack

• "We're a Miracle" - Performed by Christina Aguilera
• "Only Time Will Tell" - Performed by M2M
• "Don't Say You Love Me" - Performed by M2M
• "You're Not Alone" - Performed by S Club 7
• "Lucky" - Performed by Britney Spears