Pokemon 4Ever 2001

Critics score:
14 / 100

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Ty Burr, Boston Globe: Yes, 4Ever is harmless in the extreme and it'll mute your kids for nearly 80 minutes, but why not just treat the little yard apes to the real deal and take them to Spirited Away? Read more

John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press: Parents beware; this is downright movie penance. Read more

Miami Herald: If your idea of fun is gargling vinegar, don't miss the fourth full-length Pokemon feature film. Read more

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Loren King, Chicago Tribune: The latest installment in the Pokemon canon, Pokemon 4ever is surprising less moldy and trite than the last two, likely because much of the Japanese anime is set in a scenic forest where Pokemon graze in peace. Read more

Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times: When it comes to entertainment, children deserve better than Pokemon 4Ever. Read more

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times: 4Ever has the same sledgehammer appeal as Pokemon videos, but it breathes more on the big screen and induces headaches more slowly. Read more

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Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News: If you're not into the Pokemon franchise, this fourth animated movie in four years won't convert you -- or even keep your eyes open. But fans should have fun meeting a brand-new Pokemon called Celebi. Read more

Dan Fienberg, L.A. Weekly: Rarely has a film's title served such dire warning. Read more

John Anderson, Newsday: What kids will discover is a new collectible. What parents will suspect is that they're watching a 76-minute commercial. Read more

C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle: At best this is a film for the under-7 crowd. But it would be better to wait for the video. And a very rainy day. Read more

Daphne Gordon, Toronto Star: The animation and game phenomenon that peaked about three years ago is actually dying a slow death, if the poor quality of Pokemon 4 Ever is any indication. Read more

Robert Koehler, Variety: Supposedly, Pokemon can't be killed, but Pokemon 4Ever practically assures that the pocket monster movie franchise is nearly ready to keel over. Read more

Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: Its save-the-planet message clashes with its crass marketing. Read more