Pokemon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari

A good continuation to the first Pokémon movie; they stick to the same themes, music and type of art. The plot is good, but perhaps a bit weaker than in the first installment. Same themes are rolled back and forth, over and over: do the copied, cloned Pokémon share the same rights as their original versions? Where do the clones belong? Will they ever be able to live in peace? As good as that idea is, being repeated over and over really kills it. We got it the first time, now let's move on. A good watch, definitely worth it. Goes flawlessly with the first movie.

This might have been the first Pokemon movie I ever saw. Which, must have been abit confusing for me when I first watched it, since this is kind of a sequel to another Pokemon movie. But, honestly, the movies made up most of the Pokemon watching I ever did(I was more into collecting the cards), other than afew episodes which I was able to watch. My review may not be 100% accurate, since it was quite afew years ago that I watched it, and I watched the English version, which might have been mildly edited, even though I doubt it. So, this is where I first saw the Pokemon MewTwo, known as the strongest Pokemon, atleast I think so. Remember, my memory isn't picture perfectly clear. We are are also introduced to a new bad character, Domino, and while I like her character design and her cool outfit, she's really nothing compared to the original Team Rocket, but I think she was meant to be like that. Overall, this was a pretty good movie, but nothing that would honestly inspire you very much. I mean, it is just a Pokemon movie. Still, it might be fun to watch, and might be nostalgic if you too watched Pokemon when you were little.

OG Team Rocket action. I'm a big fan of Giovanni and to just not know about this movie would be a complete missed opportunity. In Mewtwo Returns, Giovanni leads his Team Rocket force with helicopters and machines to attack and control Mewtwo. We see just how evil and ambitious Giovanni is as he is determined to bend Mewtwo's will to his own will even if it would destroy Mewtwo. Just like that Giovanni is such the epic and interesting boss. He is more than after capturing strong Pokémon, Pokémon are only a tool and Giovanni would subdue with power all that will serve his plan to rule the Earth. The star of this movie is Giovanni, Mewtwo, and also the high rank Team Rocket Grunt Domino. She's hot with the Big R on her chest on the Team Rocket uniform! Her role of playing as undercover was good and I love she punishes Jessie and James as losers, Jessie and James gargles it waiting for their chance, they don't like each other for sure XD Her only appearance is here, I want to see more of her. She can talk like an equal to Giovanni and Giovanni allows it. I'm sure it's cause Giovanni likes them young and hot. Also she is useful, loyal, and amazing, I can see why Giovanni keeps her by his side. The first movie briefly sets up and the rest of movie was just Mewtwo challenging all Pokémon with the clones. In Mewtwo Returns, Mewtwo asks the real questions as different they are from the rest, to just disappear and erase everything or understand the world they live in is also theirs. I love that Mewtwo acts heroically all to save the Pokémon clones from Team Rocket and fighting for the place and freedom they want. Ash finally does something cool to save Mewtwo by tossing him in the healing water. YOU GO ASH this time !!! Great way to do an even more awesome sequel movie!

A mediocre TV special. The death knell was the storyline. After witnessing an epic revenge plot, an epic quest to save the world, and an epic complex story about the Unown, having a plot be a generic "Guy wants to capture Pokemon" plot was extremely underwhelming, and it didn't engage me at all and had several plot holes. But it wasn't all bad! Mewtwo remained an amazing villain, and his dialogue was outstanding. The animation was good, especially the great ending, and the fights were good throughout (no knock your socks off ones like most of the movies though). There was also some funny bits. But as a whole, a mediocre movie. However, if you have a greater tolerance for the kind of plot it has, you might get a kick out of it.

The direct sequel to the first Pokémon movie. Pokémon: Mewtwo! I Am Here follows Mewtwo’s return after the events of the franchise's first feature film. The movie reveals what happened to the legendary Pokémon after he found an isolated place to live in peace alongside the clones he had created. This time, Giovanni discovers clues regarding Mewtwo's whereabouts and launches a new hunt to capture him, aiming to bring him back under his control and turn him into Team Rocket's ultimate weapon. The idea of ​​showing Mewtwo's fate is interesting. In the first movie, the character undergoes significant growth, moving past his resentment toward humans to seek a path of peace and acceptance. It was natural to wonder what happened after that conclusion, and this special attempts to answer precisely that question. The problem is that, in doing so, it ends up recycling much of the conflict that had already been resolved. A large part of the plot once again revolves around Mewtwo being pursued by Giovanni and having to decide how to deal with humanity. Although there are some new situations and moments that add a bit more depth to his personality, the script feels like it is merely extending a story that had already concluded quite satisfactorily in the first film. The emotional impact isn't the same, and the narrative loses steam precisely because it repeats ideas that had already worked before. This impression strongly reminded me of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'. Not because the stories are similar, but because both bring back an iconic character solely to rehash a conflict that had already ended. It works to a certain extent thanks to the character's charisma, but it rarely carries the same weight as the original work. Another factor that detracted from my experience was the issue of dubbing. This special never received an official Brazilian Portuguese dub, at least, not one that is easy to find. In fact, even tracking down a high-quality Japanese version is no simple task. For those who grew up watching the dubbed Pokémon movies, the absence of Guilherme Briggs’ voice as Mewtwo is keenly felt. His performance left a deep mark on the character in Brazil, conveying all the grandeur, intelligence, and melancholy inherent to him. Without that distinctive voice, a part of the character's identity seems to be missing, and some scenes lose their impact. Visually, the special maintains the animation standards of the era, competent work, though nothing particularly outstanding. The battles serve their purpose, and the focus remains on Mewtwo’s development; he continues to be one of the most interesting characters in the entire Pokémon franchise. Even when the script doesn't offer surprises, it is engaging to follow his reflections and his quest for a place where he can exist without being treated merely as a tool of war. Ultimately, I don't consider Pokémon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari a bad film. It has its moments, expands slightly on the story of one of the franchise's most iconic characters, and may appeal to those who always wondered what happened after the first feature film. Still, I feel its existence wasn't truly necessary. The original movie had already concluded Mewtwo's arc in a complete and moving way, whereas this sequel merely prolongs a conflict that had already reached its resolution. It was nice to see Mewtwo back in action, but the experience ends up being more of a curiosity than a memorable event. It is worth watching at least once for fans of the character, though it hardly reaches the same level as the classic that spawned it. Rating: 6/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== A sequência direta do primeiro filme de Pokémon. Pokémon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari acompanha o retorno de Mewtwo após os acontecimentos do primeiro longa da franquia. O filme mostra o que aconteceu com o Pokémon lendário depois de encontrar um lugar isolado onde pudesse viver em paz ao lado dos clones criados por ele. Dessa vez, Giovanni descobre pistas sobre o paradeiro de Mewtwo e inicia uma nova caçada para capturá-lo, colocando-o novamente sob seu controle e transformando-o na arma definitiva da Equipe Rocket. A proposta de mostrar o destino de Mewtwo é interessante. No primeiro filme, o personagem passa por uma grande evolução, deixando de lado sua revolta contra os humanos para buscar um caminho de paz e aceitação. Era natural existir curiosidade sobre o que aconteceu depois daquele desfecho, e esse especial tenta responder justamente essa pergunta. O problema é que, ao fazer isso, ele acaba reciclando boa parte do conflito já resolvido anteriormente. Grande parte da trama gira novamente em torno de Mewtwo sendo perseguido por Giovanni e precisando decidir como agir diante da humanidade. Embora existam algumas situações inéditas e momentos que aprofundam um pouco sua personalidade, a sensação é de que o roteiro apenas estende uma história que já havia sido concluída de maneira bastante satisfatória no primeiro filme. O impacto emocional não é o mesmo, e a narrativa perde força justamente por repetir ideias que já tinham funcionado antes. Essa impressão me lembrou bastante Dragon Ball Z: O Renascimento de Freeza. Não porque as histórias sejam parecidas, mas porque ambos trazem de volta um personagem marcante apenas para reutilizar um conflito já encerrado. Funciona até certo ponto por causa do carisma do personagem, mas dificilmente alcança o mesmo peso da obra original. Outro fator que acabou prejudicando minha experiência foi a questão da dublagem. Esse especial nunca recebeu uma dublagem oficial em português brasileiro, pelo menos não que seja facilmente encontrada. Inclusive, localizar uma versão em japonês com boa qualidade também não é das tarefas mais simples. Para quem cresceu assistindo aos filmes de Pokémon dublados, faz bastante falta ouvir a voz de Guilherme Briggs como Mewtwo. Sua interpretação marcou profundamente o personagem no Brasil, transmitindo toda a imponência, inteligência e melancolia que ele possui. Sem essa voz tão característica, parece que falta parte da identidade do personagem, e algumas cenas acabam perdendo impacto. Visualmente, o especial mantém o padrão de animação da época, com um trabalho competente, embora sem grandes destaques. As batalhas cumprem seu papel e o foco continua sendo o desenvolvimento de Mewtwo, que segue como um dos personagens mais interessantes de toda a franquia Pokémon. Mesmo quando o roteiro não surpreende, é agradável acompanhar suas reflexões e sua busca por um lugar onde possa existir sem ser tratado apenas como uma ferramenta de guerra. No fim das contas, não considero Pokémon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari um filme ruim. Ele tem seus momentos, expande um pouco a história de um dos personagens mais icônicos da franquia e pode agradar quem sempre quis saber o que aconteceu após o primeiro longa. Ainda assim, sinto que sua existência não era realmente necessária. O filme original já encerrava o arco de Mewtwo de forma completa e emocionante, enquanto esta continuação apenas prolonga um conflito que já havia chegado ao fim. Foi legal rever Mewtwo em ação, mas a experiência acaba sendo mais curiosa do que memorável. Para fãs do personagem vale a pena assistir ao menos uma vez, porém dificilmente ele alcança o mesmo nível do clássico que lhe deu origem. Nota: 6/10.