Movie

Pokémon Heroes

2002 · 80 min

A gentle, watery adventure that balances playful Pokémon antics with a surprisingly tender, bittersweet farewell.

Tagline: On a mission they never expected. To a world they never imagined. An adventure you'll never forget.
Overview: Ash, Pikachu and the gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named Latias and Latios, who serve as peacekeepers and protectors of the Soul Dew — a priceless treasure with a mysterious power.
How it feels: Warm, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, grief, loyalty, family
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
grief
loyalty
family
survival
Places: big city
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none