I haven't played a game in the Pokémon series, but I have seen Pokémon Unprinted many times. It’s been a long time since Pokémon became a unified translation. Later, I didn't have time to watch one episode next to each other, but there were also dreams of paying attention to Zhi Ye and his. Although more than 20 years have passed, the production team still owes Xiaozhi a champion, but I am extremely convinced that the young Xiaozhi who has saved the world many times will definitely become the world's number one Pokémon master (´▽｀)
After watching the movie this time, I feel that the main line of the story is clear, but not very shocking. However, as an animation IP (ah, to be precise, it is a game change, but I have not played it), it is great if it is not embarrassing or unconventional and can tell the story clearly. And the movie is not too fan-oriented. Audiences familiar with the story of Pokémon can find Pokémon from the corners and enjoy it. Those who are not familiar with Pokémon must also feel how cute Pikachu is. There is something cute about each one (/ω＼) But as far as the plot is concerned, there is one thing I want to say, after all, I think Pikachu’s IP can actually do better.
1. Theme
Someone told me before that the movie doesn't have to say anything about it, it's good to watch it happy and have an aesthetic experience. But I still think that the distinctive theme has a great influence on the success of the script. For example, at the beginning of the film, it is stated that the protagonist had a dream of becoming a Pokémon master in his childhood, but due to various reasons, he gave up his dream and became an ordinary insurer, two levels short of being a senior insurer. Of course, this professional background is basically useless in the subsequent plots. Perhaps the screenwriter thinks that the profession of selling insurance is more...lack of dream emmm? So I thought this movie was a process of returning to the original heart, about how the protagonist broke free from ordinary life and regained his adventurous passion. Although the protagonist decided to change jobs at the end of the film, I did not feel this "passion of dreams" during the film. Probably because of the lack of narrative elements that I am familiar with. For example, the protagonist meditates in the gradually heated BGM, and then sparks in his eyes. For example, when the protagonist is rubbed on the ground, he suddenly recalls the dream at that time and then shouts famous lines, such as the protagonist is fighting Some insights in (By the way, the battle here is really watery)...
Then when I saw the construction concept of Lyme, I thought it was about the relationship between humans and others. After all, the super dream in the opening movie reminded me of the movie version of super dream. I feel that the theater version is still very shocking. However, it did not. Even though the Pokémon was in a collective chaos at the end of the parade, the crowd did not seem to have some new thinking about the relationship with Pokémon after the chaos ended. Today is another peaceful day in Lyme. This alone is not completely absent. For example, the city of Lyme prohibits Pokémon duels and prevents Pokémon from staying in the Pokemon Ball. But I am confused about the setting that each person can only hold one Pokémon (Heroic Contract, Mist).
The reason I think this way is that the relationship between humans and Pokémon is more obvious in the unprinted chapter, and it is probably somewhat contradictory. It is said that in the earliest script, the language ability of the character Meow will make it a bridge between humans and Pokémon. The setting of the Rockets trio is also very interesting. At first, they regarded Pokémon as something that can be captured and sold, but in fact (especially Kojiro) is a gentle guy who really likes Pokémon. But the Rockets later came out to be funny.
Therefore, the theme of this film can be regarded as father’s love (;´Д`A This is very unexpected, because Pokémon itself talks a lot about love, but the least obvious is father’s love (Xiaozhi’s father is really a childhood unsolved) mystery of).
Generally speaking, Starry Night Talk is the turning point of the plot, and it also reveals the core of the theme most. So when I saw Pikachu talking about fatherly love with the protagonist Starry Night, I had an epiphany about Pikachu's identity. (Pikachu: Call Dad)
This has caused a big problem is the lack of tension between the protagonist and the villain. The villain is the relationship between humans and Pokémon, and the view of the world order; and the protagonist is the pursuit of paternal love. If there must be opposition, it is at least a kind of "I hope the world I live with you is beautiful". In addition, if the villain’s goal is to transform the world instead of conquering the world, can we rationalize the villain’s theory of order. Now it seems that the way the villain achieves its goal is to swap bodies with Pokémon, which feels a little bit nonsensical (･᷄ὢ･᷅)
Second, the rhythm
I think the rhythm is very good, and it makes me feel like "Hey, it's obvious why Pikachu is so nervous". During the small orgasm, because there will be hints and preparations in front, it will not feel too frightened. Even if some viewers are used to the rhythm of a small climax in a few minutes, it is not surprising, but there are still Pikachu selling cute (´▽｀)
But the stamina of the big orgasm is insufficient. The fight is not very exciting, and I have a lot of complaints. First of all, why did Pikachu beat the fire-breathing dragon in the first fight in the early stage, so he had to face the anus directly when he arrived at Chaomeng. Especially when Pikachu is flying around, Chaomeng is over if he sends a thought.
Second, the villain once again died of not making a knife. When the protagonist unplugs the headset connection in the room, it is OK, and the villain does not set some difficulty to abuse the protagonist, leaving only the strangeness. Well, the protagonist uses a human body to beat all kinds of strange things, but it’s difficult, but it’s not enough to see~
Third, one hundred thousand volts is not shocking. "—Pikachu, use one hundred thousand volts." "—Pi—Ka—Yau—!" is definitely the most exciting line in childhood, but here...Huh? Is one hundred thousand volts finished?
Three, miscellaneous
(1) About the villain
In addition to the lack of theoretical foundation for the world order and a bit of mental retardation, there is no surprise in the identification of the true villain (･᷄ὢ･᷅ ), probably because the angle of the villain’s appearance is inexplicable like Boss Sakamoto + the prop called R (ocket) ) Serum + imprisonment super dream, I believe from the beginning that Grandpa you are the big boss.
(2) About Chaomeng
I'm sorry to say that Chaomeng has always had villain lighting, villain BGM, villain expressions, and villain language, which led me to think that Chaomeng wanted to destroy humans again. But think about it wrong, the movie said that this Chaomeng appeared in Guandu area more than 20 years ago, and that is Xiaozhi's Chaomeng. That super dream should have been shocked by Xiaozhi once (the hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage 233), but here I sighed once again that there are still good people in the world.
However, twenty years later, Chaomeng’s dad’s IQ seems to be worse than before. He was arrested twice, once by the protagonist’s father and Pikachu, and once by the black technology ಠ_ಠ. And I really don’t understand why Chaomeng put away the protagonist’s father’s body. With Pikachu's soul, stuff the protagonist's father's soul into Pikachu, and then the protagonist must go find him, and he was arrested because of the protagonist's "leading the way"... Was Dad Chaomeng ruined by his own waves.
However, Chaomeng’s true ability appeared to be a universal wishing machine (liver explosive device), and it was still responsive.
(3) Highlights
The details are great, and the Pokémon has a high degree of restoration. Jenny tortoise is still a firefighter, Katie is still a police dog, Duck is still mentally handicapped, and a frog seed is just as reliable! Pikachu's small eyes cried softly during the fight against the fire-breathing dragon. The Pikachu in other people's ears was made by Otani Yujiang, and it's so cute with just one mouthful.
Also, Pikachu has to rub the round circles on his face before discharging. Is this the principle? Pikachu's little Jiro kicked me and laughed. The King Carp and the Tyrannosaurus have been contracted for many years.
In addition, the protagonist has found a girl...infinite emotion ing Although the emotional line is not very delicate, but at any rate the protagonist has a certain conscious acridine!
There is also some sense of reality in this movie. The 21-year-old protagonist and the 10-year-old Xiaozhi really have different eyes. I am already older than the protagonist (･᷄ὢ･᷅) The gap between the rich and the poor is very bloody. The protagonist’s car and the villain overlook the whole The city's brightly lit glass skyscrapers, the highest point offices are really different.
Fourth, the conclusion
In short, although it is an adventure story with Pikachu as the protagonist and the Pokémon world as the background, it still lacks fighting passion. Maybe the protagonist can practice the posture of throwing the baby ball? , Look at how the Chi-ye (I don’t care that it was Chi-ye at the beginning) who flashed by in the tournament has a posture.
Okay, just kidding~ After all, emotional resonance is hard to say is a technical problem, this movie is still quite comfortable to watch.
It’s just a pity that the feeling I really want has not been spoken out~ For example, the OP lyrics of this Xiaozhi playing in Chengdu League makes people feel like hairs are standing upright:
OK, go forward like the next goal.
OK, there is no problem with you.
OK, even if the wind direction changes.
OK, my dream will not change.
On the way here, I was too focused and didn't notice. Unknowingly, he has held the key to the new world in his hand.
Golden sun and silver moon, the sun and the moon. Take turns showing their faces, guarding everyone.
so
OK, eat up the anxiety.
OK, the most proud trick is bluffing.
OK, they have never met or heard of voices. They must be waiting for me. I will meet them.
OK!
Of course, every protagonist has a different story. I like the growth of the protagonist in this story, but I am probably more used to our dear Xiaozhi~
I hope Xiaozhi will become the world's number one Pokémon master soon, and that all those who pursue their dreams go well.
The last shout:
I got a Pokémon!
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