Rating: G
Genre:
Fantasy
Theatrical Release: 07/13/2002(Japan),
Release Date: 01/20/2004
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 71 Minutes
Flags: Suitable for Children
Distributor/Studio: Miramax
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 Pokémon 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, All Movie Guide