Pokemon Movie 06: Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi

The Millennium Comet is about to make its long-awaited appearance in the sky again, supposedly granting the wishes of all those who see it in the skies above them. Of course, Satoshi and friends are equally interested in the Millennium Festival, especially when they attend a magic performance by the Great Butler. Even more interesting is the mysterious cocoon in Butler’s possession—from which Masato hears a mysterious voice calling! When Jirachi emerges from its slumber, Masato has a new friend—sadly, it’s only for the brief few days that the Millennium Comet appears in the sky.

Masato is anxious to make the most of his time with his new friend, but the Great Butler has his own plans for Jirachi, which are not so friendly. He wants to revive the Legendary Groudon, and Jirachi just might be able to grant that wish.

Can Masato, Satoshi, Haruka, and Takeshi stop Butler and save Jirachi before Groudon reappears to reign destruction over the land?

(Source: Official site)

Satoshi Main

Matsumoto, Rica Japanese

Pikachu Main

Ootani, Ikue Japanese

Takeshi Main

Ueda, Yuuji Japanese

Haruka Main

Kawana, Midori Japanese

Jirachi Main

Suzuki, Tomiko Japanese

Masato Main

Yamada, Fushigi Japanese

Groudon Main

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Kojirou Supporting

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Mewtwo Supporting

Musashi Supporting

Hayashibara, Megumi Japanese

Mori, Takemoto Producer

Okuno, Toshiaki Producer

Yoshikawa, Chouji Producer

Yuyama, Kunihiko Director, Storyboard

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Aug 12, 2013

remytanabata

Recommended

Personally,in most movies from pokemon, Ash and the highlight legendary icon are the stars. But on this movie, Masato (Max in America) [known as May's Sister] leads the movie with Jirachi (in my personal opinion, a charming little legendary). The beauty is that it implements about the beauty of friendship on the early days, the middle days, and the day of separation. It's like something to compare with in school life. Meet them, enjoy the months, and bidding goodbye after graduation. Minus the Graduation hats and diplomas.

No matter how long or short the days, moths, or years last, the relationship between the intellectual Max/Masato and ... the kindhearted Jirachi the wishmaker (the gender is up to you to decide. But its a girl for me), it nicely implements as to how a powerful friendship lasts a lifetime. In the movie's case, it also shows a mildly dark reason in the near end of the movie on the value of letting the most treasured things go.

If you want to take your brain's imagination to the next level, you could compare Max and Jirachi's friendship to that of Ash and Latias' relationship. (this one is optional)

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Aug 11, 2023

ElliotInfinity

Mixed Feelings

So as of now I’ve watched 3 out of 4 of the Hoenn/Advanced Generation movies. This movie, like Destiny Deoxys, is a pretty mixed one.

First of all, since this was made when 4Kids was still in control of the Pokémon franchise, Ash and Team Rocket’s voices all sounded very off to me, similar to Destiny Deoxys.

However, one of the good things about Pokémon movies are their opening scenes. They really bring the setting and feeling of the story to life somehow.

And the first portion of the movie was the most hilarious portion of a Pokémon movie I’ve ever come across (I wonder if the weird ... voice acting played a role into that LOL)

The whole movie practically had a TON of Temple of the Sea vibes, with everything except the aquatic theme.

And EPIC BOSS FIGHTS!!!!!! However there are some flaws to the movie as well, which moves it to a point where it’s at the same spot as Destiny Deoxys.

But a 6/10 is better than a 5, right?

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 13, 2023

Chaotic_beauty

Not Recommended

Jirachi The Wish Maker is a prime example of wasted potential. The film sets up characters and themes with so much potency, yet blunders them on a nonsensical plot. In the end we're left with a film in which anything goes and the audience is left out cold, only to warm up to the film if they find the overly long final fight engaging.

On the bright side of things, most of the characters and their interactions are likable.The first third of the film nicely establishes the new Pokemon cast. Generally, shenanigans in the camp are engaging. Establishment of Jirachi, although a bit too goofy, works. ... Even if he's not well characterized, Absol, a fan favorite pokemon, is nice to look at and keeps up with the plot without feeling out of place.

This is where the film drops the ball, though. After the plot gets rolling, we're treated to a flat good guy turning into a flat bad guy. The ensuing race to the final destination drops the underwhelming, but somewhat fun carnival setting, but doesn't really replace it with anything noteworthy.

Here we're finally given an explanation of the villain's motives, but it doesn't tell us any more than we already know. Futhermore, the character interactions continue like no twist happened, as if they were still at the carnival. Thus, instead of shaking things up to keep them interesting, film quickly turns boring.

Eventually, as the time for final showdown comes, we're treated to yet another one of those situations - you know, where the villain wields infinite magical technology already set up everywhere in advance. Why? How? Because the plot requires it, of course! This is where the film starts falling appart, but hope still exist. You think to yourself - well, the stakes are high, maybe this finally becomes interesting! Nope, he's resurrecting a Dark Jellyfish Groudon™ out of nowhere.

One of my gripes with the film which aren't imediately apparent is how unimportant details get overexplained. Right at the very start of the film we're treated to a voiceover explaining Team Magma, their dreams, goals and their favoite football team. This never gets relevant. The only reason I can think of for this being in the film is so the viewers aren't confused by a certain later monologue. In the monologue we're treated to a flashback showing Butler's ex-ties to Team Magma. This would be fine if it was used to give his character depth or set up evil Groudon clone. But it doesn't give us any insight into the character nor the plot. Since there's no payoff, the reason for this scene becomes clear - padding the film.

With characters not mattering and plot in the gutter, we're treated to a nonsensical plot wrap up, complete with a McGuffin and a cheesily written goodbye to Jirachi. Still, there were a few nice moments that shine here - a few shots of Ash and Flygon look really good. May forgetting to fold her last necklace piece gives us a very sweet character moment that was built up subtly throughout the whole film.

Ultimatelly, while there are around twenty enjoyable minutes in the film, most of it is wasted on a nonsensical plot and underwhelming character interactions. I'd recommend this film if you like to laugh at dull plot devices with your friends. I've done so and we had some fun nitpicking the problems. Otherwise, don't bother unless you're a Jirachi or Max fan and even then keep in mind that this is film Max at his least likable. How unfortunate, considering it's the only one focused on him.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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