Pokemon Heroes

Pokemon Heroes (2003)

  • 16% of critics liked it
    (38 reviews)

  • 64% of users liked it
    (12,123 ratings)

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… More

In Theaters
May 16, 2003 Wide
On DVD
Jan 20, 2004
Miramax Films

Critic Reviews

  • Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

    We've seen it all before, and too many times.

  • C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle

    The story is also less violent and combative.

  • Bob Campbell, Newark Star-Ledger

    Directors Kunihiko Yuyama and Jim Malone pull off a few striking visual effects. But it's still a Pokemon movie.

  • Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe

    The same old grab for the wallet.

  • John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

    Parents, only you can prevent another Pokemon.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • KJ P


    Pokemon Heroes is among the most boring of the Pokemon films and has the most lukerative plot about two twin dragons, while ash's mission is to get to a pokemon race to see them. Along the way, there are conflicts and battles. However, I find most of this film uninteresting and… More

  • Brad W


    Cool and better than others, but still trippy

  • Michael E


    i have to admit this pokemon movie bored me not saying its bad its just not up to par with the past and next few sequels

  • Sanjaya &


    Really entertaining!

  • Bradley W


    Cool and better than others, but still trippy

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