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Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Addie Blaustein, Ikue Otani ... see more see more... , Lisa Ortiz , Megan Hollingshead , Ed Paul , Maddie Blaustein , Kayzie Rogers , Ken Gates , Tara Jayne , Wayne Grayson , Kerry Dean Williams , Michael Sinterniklaas , Madeleine Blaustein

The phenomenon of the "pocket monsters" marches on with this animated sci-fi adventure for kids. Famous Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum (voice of Veronica Taylor) is en route to a special water race for P... read more read more...okémon in Altomare with his loyal companion, Pikachu, but when they arrive they discover there's bigger game afoot than the race. Annie and Oakley are a pair of female villains determined to steal the all-powerful jewel known as the Soul Dew. However, the jewel is guarded by two especially vigilant Pokémon, Latios and Latias, so the thieves must capture the creatures before they can make off with the enchanted artifact. Annie and Oakley are able to put Latios in captivity, but not before Ash and his friends arrive on the scene. Will Ash and Pikachu be able to free Latios before the thieves can capture the Soul Dew and use its power to control all they survey? Pokémon Heroes is the fifth feature film released in the United States based on the popular Pokemon animé series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 11 min.

Directed by: Jim Malone, Kunihiko Yuyama

Release Date: May 16, 2003

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DVD Release Date: January 20, 2004

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  • fb733768972
    July 9, 2011
    fb733768972
    Pokemon Heroes is among the most boring of the Pokemon films and has the most lukerative plot about two twin dragons, while ash's mission is to get to a pokemon race to see them. Along the way, there are conflicts and battles. However, I find most of this film uninteresting and s... read moretrays very far away from the original origins. Pokemon Heroes shouldn't have been made!
  • DreamExtractor
    March 1, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Cool and better than others, but still trippy
  • skeletonking101
    December 21, 2010
    skeletonking101
    i have to admit this pokemon movie bored me not saying its bad its just not up to par with the past and next few sequels
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    August 6, 2006
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    Really entertaining!
  • fb1526363679
    December 2, 2011
    fb1526363679
    Cool and better than others, but still trippy
  • husky10000years
    September 11, 2008
    husky10000years
    At 71 minutes, Pokémon Heroes is the shortest Pokémon movie yet. This movie continues along the concept of the original movies: to further the sales of the games by expanding upon their concepts. This movie is very good, due to the well-structured plot, the characters, the... read more pokémon and the setting, which is based on Venice. Overall, a good movie for Pokémon fans or just for people who like animated children's films.
  • crtnyszmr
    October 24, 2011
    crtnyszmr
    Like I once said, not the best of the Pokemon movies but it was enjoyable. The setting of this movie was really pretty. Reminded me of Venice, Italy.
  • garylover55
    July 31, 2008
    garylover55
    Not the greatest film made by Pokemon. But it was still good. First film where a Pokemon dies. LOL Love Latias kissing Ash.
  • eluberzachokafka
    February 12, 2008
    eluberzachokafka
    This is a good movie, I love the effects, animation, and the characters. The story was very good too! I love how that it was just so Venice Italy like and how the story had to do with ancient power of the city. The music was also very good in this movie! Also Annie and Oakely are... read more like Thelma and Louise.
  • MzFoxi
    December 1, 2007
    MzFoxi
    (Here we go now!)

    (Pika!)

    We're heading straight for the city
    Let's snatch a batch and get down to the nitty-gritty.
    I'm fully armed, got my Pok?balls ready to go
    And for a fact I've got Pika-Pika-Pikachu!

    Jessie and James ... Prepare for double-trouble!
    We'll take a bow to t... read morehe n-n-notorious couple.
    Step back! Rattle the track
    'Cos I ain't never been afraid of a Pok?mon match-a!

    Hear the sound for the, first round and we're,
    Gettin' down, wanna stand my ground and a-

    (Charizard! I choose you!)

    Once I come gotta, stay strong and a,
    Won't stop 'til the battle is won! Come on!

    (Pikachu! Thundershock now!)

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (It's all up to you!) Gotta catch 'em all!
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Guess who, Pikachu!)

    We're gettin' ready to get down
    We're gettin' set for the second round.
    Hillity-hop and ya don't stop
    'Cos together we're strong, we're never givin' up!

    Scyther, Staryu, Pika-Pika-Pikachu!
    Set the scene 'cos there's certainly no two.
    I've got my side, wherever I go
    Ready to face, to face the unknown, come on!

    Once I come gotta, stay strong and I,
    Won't stop 'til I'm number one!
    Come on, come on, come on, come on,
    Come on, come on, come on, come on!

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (It's all up to you!) Gotta catch 'em all!
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Jigglypuff~)

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (It's all up to you!) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Squirtle, Bulbasaur ... I choose you!)

    Mewtwo ... (Gotta catch 'em all!)
    Pikachu ... (Gotta catch 'em all!)
    Pok?mon ... (Gotta catch 'em all!)
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (Whacha gotta do?) Gotta catch 'em all!
    (It's all up to you!) Gotta catch 'em all!
    Wanna be a master? Gotta throw that ball!

    (Pikachu!)

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Critic Reviews

Elizabeth Weitzman
June 10, 2003
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

We've seen it all before, and too many times. Full Review

C.W. Nevius
May 16, 2003
C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle

The story is also less violent and combative. Full Review

Bob Campbell
May 16, 2003
Bob Campbell, Newark Star-Ledger

Directors Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone pull off a few striking visual effects. But it's still a Pokemon movie. Full Review

Louise Kennedy
May 16, 2003
Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

The same old grab for the wallet. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
May 16, 2003
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Surely a form of child abuse.

Desson Thomson
May 16, 2003
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

This one's for kids and no one else.

John Monaghan
May 16, 2003
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

Parents, only you can prevent another Pokemon. Full Review

Dave Kehr
May 16, 2003
Dave Kehr, New York Times

A tedious, unimaginative affair. Full Review

Nancy Churnin
May 15, 2003
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News

It's one of those little ironies that as interest has flagged in the animated Pokémon movie franchise, the scripts have actually gotten better. Full Review

Robert Koehler
May 15, 2003
Robert Koehler, Variety

Having settled into a formula of maximum action and minimal whimsy for its battery of feature releases, the makers of Pokemon Heroes: Latios & Latias barely raise a ripple as they tread water in this ... Full Review

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