- Type: Movie
- Studio: OLM
- Publish Date 1998-07-18
- Status: Completed
- Genre: Action Adventure Comedy Family
- Scores: 2.53 by 4,405 reviews
- Duration: 85 min
- Views: 381
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
In Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, the story revolves around Mewtwo, a clone of the Legendary Pokémon Mew, created by Team Rocket using Mew's fossil. Initially intended to be a powerful asset, Mewtwo quickly becomes aware of its own existence and the unethical methods used to bring it to life. Frustrated and angry at its creators, Mewtwo escapes and begins to grapple with profound questions about identity and purpose. As Mewtwo isolates itself, it hatches a plan to challenge the very trainers who seek to capture it. Disguising itself as a powerful Pokémon trainer, Mewtwo lures in the strongest trainers in the region, including Satoshi (Ash), Takeshi (Brock), and Kasumi (Misty). They are drawn into a battle against Mewtwo, which escalates into a confrontation that could have catastrophic consequences for both humans and Pokémon alike. The film explores themes of identity, ethics in science, and the relationship between humans and Pokémon. As the battles rage on, Mewtwo's quest for understanding leads to a climactic showdown that forces everyone involved to confront their beliefs about strength, compassion, and what it means to be alive. Ultimately, the trainers must unite to stop Mewtwo's destructive path, discovering along the way the importance of empathy and connection.