Poketto monsutâ: Serebî - Toki wo koeta deai
Tags: good versus evil

Plot synopsis:
The film focuses on Celebi, who travels to the future with a boy named Sam while being chased by a hunter. Meanwhile, Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu are on their way to the next gym in their Johto journey and get a lift from a man named Maki, who takes them to his hometown of Arborville. They see a Suicune (who was actually the first Pokémon Ash saw in Johto). When they plan to enter a forest that is claimed to have many unusual and rare Pokémon, they are warned by an elderly lady about the "Voice of the Forest", which may carry a person off to a different period in time unless those hearing it stand still.
Ash finds Sam alone in the forest, as Celebi has fled. Sam awakens and discovers he is forty years in the future from when he was. He, Ash, and the others search for Celebi and they find it in a tree. After some convincing, the gang manage to gain Celebi's trust. They run into a high-ranking member of Team Rocket, the Iron Masked Marauder, who has been trying to capture Celebi. Jessie, James, and Meowth also team up with the Iron Masked Marauder to capture Celebi.
The heroes take Celebi to its home, the Lake of Life, where it is healed by the water. The group spend the night in the forest. The next day, Celebi is captured by the Iron Masked Marauder and is turned evil by the Dark Ball, a Pokéball with special powers that turns the captured Pokémon evil, and immensely strengthen and magnify all of their abilities to the highest power level. Ash attempts to save Celebi by climbing the Marauder's robot, which falls over and throws them both out. Ash lands on the ground, but the Marauder begins to step on his hand; it keeps doing this until Ash falls unconscious. The Iron Masked Marauder orders Celebi to create a giant monster from parts of the forest, as he reveals his true plan is to overthrow Giovanni and take control of Team Rocket now that he has a legendary Pokémon to destroy him for good. The heroes chase after Celebi in Maki's flying boat, but are brought down by the evil Celebi's attacks. The Iron Masked Marauder tries to kill Ash and Sam, but Suicune saves them. Brock sends out his Onix, and it and Suicune do battle with the Masked Marauder's evil Tyranitar, while Ash, Sam, and Pikachu clamber into Celebi's creature and manage to get Celebi to remember its memories, successfully bringing Celebi back to normal, and destroying the Iron Masked Marauder's Dark Balls in the process, releasing his Scizor, Sneasel, and Tyranitar.
With the collapse of the giant monster, the Iron Masked Marauder falls into the lake. The other heroes rush to the lake's edge and find Ash and Sam with Celebi, who suddenly falls limp. Ash and Sam realize Celebi is dead and everyone weeps, while the Pokémon of the forest howl in grief. However, the Voice of the Forest materializes in the sky and numerous of Celebi appear and resurrect Celebi. The Iron Masked Marauder suddenly appears and kidnaps Celebi and flies up with a jetpack, but Ash and Pikachu hold onto him as he flies away. Pikachu destroys the Masked Marauder's jetpack with a thunder bolt attack and they fall to the ground, but Celebi saves them. The Iron Masked Marauder falls onto the forest floor (losing his mask and Dark Balls in the process) and is confronted by the old woman, her granddaughter Diana, Maki, and all the Pokémon of the forest.
Celebi prepares to bring Sam back to his own time. He has an emotional farewell with Ash and departs with Celebi. Before Ash leaves the town into his next journey, he talks to Professor Oak about what happened, and muses about the story. Professor Oak tells a sad Ash that he and Sam are going to be friends forever as true, strong and close friendships can withstand the test of time.
Ash, Brock, and Misty realise they never told Professor Oak Sam's name, but are soon distracted by the departing boat. Professor Oak is then shown with the sketch-book from earlier in the film, revealing that Professor Oak (whose first name is Samuel) is the grown-up Sam. He finally reveals it happened like it was only yesterday, after musing on a sketch he drew of a sleeping Pikachu and Celebi.
At the end of the film, Jessie (who got caught in Celebi's powerful wind when it was ordered to create the giant monster from the Marauder's control) is seen laying in the Lake of Life and feeling relaxed. Then, James and Meowth arrive on a raft to rescue her. Suddenly, the Tyranitar (who still has its powers increased to the highest level) emerges from the lake and attacks them, destroying their raft. As the Tyranitar swims away, the Scizor and Sneasel watch from the trees as they both leave and disappear into the fog. Team Rocket all come out of the water with Meowth saying he's all tingly, including James. As all three lay together in the water, they all say "Looks like Team Rocket's floating away," and all make a refreshed "Ah!"

Review: I can't see the point in burying a movie like this in sulfuric sarcasm, when it is in no way intended to be anything more than a vehicle to entertain children and prepare them for the next line of merchandise to beg madly about.
Kids are still playing the trading card game, they're still watching the TV series, they're waiting for the Game Boy Advance games, and they want to see "Pokemon the 4th Movie."That said, "Pokemon The 4th Movie" introduces us to two more "legendary" Pokemon: Suicune, the "north wind" of lore, and Celebi, guardian of the forest (and star of the show).
Celebi transports itself and a boy named Sam 40 years into the future, to the present day, where Pokemon trainer Ash, his faithful Pikachu, and his friends Brock and Misty are traveling through Johto.
Sam and Ash become fast friends, once they discover the other's mutual love for Pokemon (Sam's vintage Pokeball with screw-on top is a great moment).
Will Ash and Sam be able to protect Celebi from Vicious' Dark Balls?
And just who is Sam, really?Like with the first 3 movies, if you go into the movie deciding that you're automatically going to hate it no matter what simply because it's Pokemon (or just because your child/niece/nephew/younger sibling/et cetera "dragged" you into it), then you're going to hate it because you've decided that you want to hate it.
Even non-fans can enjoy this movie without having to know every last detail of the world of Pokemon.
Miramax claims to have some boffo-aggressive marketing strategy for "Pokemon The 4th Movie," but all I've seen so far is a feeble limited release, which doesn't include the usual Pikachu short in the beginning, which I was really looking forward to this time.
I hope that Miramax will see fit to put the Pikachu short, called "Pikachu's Exciting Hide-and-Seek," onto at least the DVD/VHS release, if not with a future wider release of "Pokemon The 4th Movie."  I hope that the current release is just the tip of the iceberg for this very entertaining film..
The film lover will note the use of techniques from film auteurs such as Orsen Wells (note the second part of the opening scene, which is quite obviously an homage to the master) or Sam Peckinpah (pay close attention to scenes leading up to the first Pokemon Battle and try to tell me you aren't reminded of Straw Dogs).
As in the preceding three Pokemon movies, the story centers on the loveable 'Pikachu'.
Pikachu looks like an overfed mouse that can use his powers to fight other Pokemon, sometimes to the death.
As a parent, I am still confused to what that really means, and I suspect that in 10 years, the entire lexicon of Pokemon movies and television programs will be required viewing in the more credible Psychology and Philosophy departments in Universities around the world.
Meowth travels with a hapless game of criminals called 'The Rocket Team', who battle with Pikachu and his owner Ash to become Pokemon Masters.Within these two characters lie the classic storyline of the Epic struggle between good and evil, truth and deception, black and white.
It is highly recommended that the casual fan revisit the entire running of the TV series in order (including the surreal yet awe inspiring Jhoto Journeys) and the films before returning to this work.Nine out of 10.
As a Pokémon fan I enjoyed this movie very much.
It introduces new legendary Pokémon (as each movie does) and adds depth to the relationships between its characters.
And although the villain is kind of corny, I think that the movies have done a good job of cycling through different types of villains, and I guarantee you that they aren't all like this one.
The animation is great (for a pokémon movie), the cgi looks so awesome.
Ash is really great in this movie, and I like his friendship with Sam. The only thing I didn't like was Suicune's appearance, he just suddenly pops up, helps Ash & co a bit and leaves.
Of the first four Pokemon feature films, Pokemon 4ever has the strongest Disney vibe, and I feel like it is a good choice for the youngest pokemon viewers.
All pokemon movies integrate a new legendary pokemon into the story.
Equally unmemorable is the cackling antagonist, who dresses like the terminator's second cousin and behaves like a shallow Disney villain.Pretty much the entire film takes place in the Johto region forest, (having been aired at the end of the fourth season) This is a visually spectacular piece of landscape, which becomes the setting for a less than spectacular storyline.
The pokemon world can offer a variety of strong story possibilities, but this movie does not exploit them.
I have always enjoyed the Pokemon movies.
Yes, I know, all of them are very corny, mediocre in some certain areas and sure, even though they're aimed at little kids they're too adult in some fields to be able to guard them with the statement,"Hey, lighten up, it's a kids movie," but all that aside, aren't they still good pieces of entertainment?
It's not the best Pokemon movie, but I do enjoy it more than the third installment, even though the third is not bad, and the entire series is just entertaining, harmless, popcorn family fun and should be considered nothing more, nothing less.
Celebi is even called the "Spirit of the Forest." The monster is just like the Nightstalker from Mononoke.
There is a healing lake, Suicune looks like the spirit and acts like the wolf gods from Mononoke.The only good thing about the movie was its revelation at the end.
Another good Pokemon film.
Out of these Pokemon films (which are in order of best to least for me): Pokemon The First Movie, Pokemon 4Ever, Pokemon Heroes, Pokemon 200 and Pokemon: Entei and the Unknown, this is probably the one most concerning the environment, arguably the most beautiful and the most calming one.
Whether these are good points for you or not, "Pokemon 4Ever," still has entertained many.As well as the three points covered above, this pokemon film includes good humour and good CGI (as well as anime).
The time travelling theme of the film is represented in a good way and Team Rocket (the comic reliefs/rubbish baddies) end up with quite good gags and end up being more main characters than sidekicks.
A young boy tries to save the pokemon and it takes him somewhere...Meanwhile, Ash, Brock and Misty are entering a large forest...Curious?
Watch the rest...Good for all Pokemon fans and "American" anime movie fans, enjoy "Pokemon 4Ever"!
A boy saves a time traveling Pokemon and is brought forward 40 years where he meets Ash and co.
It's a fun movie that actually adds to the relationships of those in the Pokemon universe.
In this fourth installment of pokemon, Ash and friends must stop the bad jerk from making Celebei the ultimate evil weapon with his dark ball.
I like the part with the double battle and Sam has the apricorn pokeball (if you've played pokemon gold, silver, or crystal, you know what it is.)I also enjoyed having miramax in charge instead of Warner Brothers.
The pokemon in this movie come to life more than ever..
The fourth installment in the Pokemon film series is quite a different one.
With more of a time travel feel to it, this movie will entertain most fans of the show at it's use of this phenomenon.
Still not nearly the best they can do, your family Pokemon fan will like it..
Another thing I should note is that I'm reviewing the Japanese version instead of the English dub.Celebi: A Timeless Encounter, is just a forgettable film.
If there is one thing that symbolizes that time, this movie is it.The plot revolves around Satoshi (Ash) meeting Yukinari (Sam) who just happens to have traveled 40 years into the future because he saved Celebi from a poacher.
I've not had a fix for a while and I decided that this, the fourth Pokemon feature film, would be good enough.
It exceeded my expectations.Ash, eternal jailbate tease Misty, and Brock enter a mysterious forest in their ongoing travels which is inhabited by many rare Pokemon.
He's time-traveled 40 years to escape a cruel Pokemon hunter but is soon on the run again when a new villain from Team Rocket turns up.
Jesse, James, and Meowth tag along in the background and provide the usual comic relief.Pokemon 4Ever feels a lot like a Hayao Miyazaki film with it's environmental message, forest setting/imagery, and beautifully detailed animation.
Not one of the better pokemon movies.Two legendary pokemon come into the story.
You do get to see how strong Celebi can be, though he turns evil first.Suicune also makes an appearance, he didn't seem that powerful.The Marauder didn't have many strong pokemon at all, except for that taranitar?
The movie seemed to appeal me because of the new type of Pokemon Celebi.
The movie was of no use to make if you wanted to make Pokemon famous.
Digimon is more of an anime and doesn't fall anywhere close to Pokemon.It's second movie is coming out late 2002..
Parents, leave your kids in the movie theater that shows Pokemon, and then take off to see The Transporter.
Sam tells them of the Celebi and the new friends set out to find it again in order to protect it.
This will be a task harder than they imagine though as, unbeknownst to them, The Iron Masked Marauder is after the Celebi with his black pokeball to turn it evil and thus into the most powerful weapon ever.I'm not a Pokèmon fan (mainly because I have had sex at some point in my life  a typical clue that one will not be the target audience for this) but I didn't hate the first movie so when this came on and I was very bored I decided to watch it.
With this film the plot seems to be mostly about introducing a new pokèmon for the fans to care about.
It relies almost totally on the monsters and constant "action" to hold the interest and I suppose in this regard it will suit young children ho really just need colour, movement and noise.The animation is reasonably good but the pocket monsters themselves are quite bland with lots of soft edges and no real threat or grit about them  the evil Celebi in its nest is the exception though as it is well done.
Adults hoping the characters will offer them something to focus on will perhaps not be surprised to learn that there is not.For kids then and has very little for those members of the audience looking for more than just colourful monsters running around the place in a simplistic narrative frame.
The next adventure of the pokemon movie series!.
This adventure takes on with a new pokemon called Celebi a time pokemon.
The original gang consisting of Ash, Pikachu, Misty and Brock travel to a forest were legendary Pokémon are said to exist.
There they find a young boy named Sam who with the powerful Pokémon Celebi has time-travelled forty years into his future.
Together Celebi, Sam and the gang become good friends until a villain known as the 'Iron Masked Marauder' arrives looking to capture Celebi.I am 21 right now, and I grew up on the wonderful adventures of Pokemon.
The story is beautifully told and it genuinely makes the audience feel as if there is something truly wonderful out there...I did not expect the end twist as to who 'Sam' will grow up to be...I was totally caught off guard and you know what, it was a wonderful surprise....The one flaw I saw was...maybe it's because I am a lot older now...But as an audience member, you realise what is happening and then the characters tell you what is happening...
The Hayao Miyazaki Pokemon Movie.
Both of these films have environmentalism themes that are both used subtly and very entertainingly ( but i like this movie more and its less gross).
Which is really good because this movie has a intro describing the world of Pokemon narrated by the character Brock, this intro is very informative, endearing, beautiful and will always be super nostalgic for me ( i feel the tears coming).
The reason this intro is very good is because it explains what Pokemon are, who the characters are, all in a few minutes, the first Pokemon movie didn't have this, and many people, including the nostalgic critic ( watch his video), felt the first movie lacked that necessary information.
Anyways the movie starts off with a kid named SAM traveling through a ancient forest, he is warned by a young woman that the spirit of the forest named celebi, has the power to time travel, and can accidentally take people through time, coincidentally he bumps into a Pokemon poacher who has just captured celebi, Sam helps it escape and they then time travel to the future.
The same woman ( now older) warns them about the time traveling Pokemon and the boy who dissappeared 40 years ago, coincidentally the boy arrives in front of them.
As they try to find a way to heal the injured celebi, Sam and ash become like brothers.
Meanwhile there is a new villain called the iron masked marauder, whose intro involves him capturing a tyranitar with a " Dark Ball", which supposedly has the power to turn Pokemon evil ( this is my favorite kind of poke ball it looks super bad ass!), he then has the tyranitar hyper beam an entire trailer park, not only does this guy look completely bad ass, hes played by Yugi from YUGIOH!
Anyways he wants to capture celebi for his own ends, he stalks the kids through the forest with an awesome tripod, making him a very intimidating villain.
Unfortunately the villain does catch celebi with a dark ball and makes it evil, and then Ash actually gets in a hands on fight with the villain ( human vs human!), and he gets beaten up pretty bad, the villain then tells celebi to create, as meowth calls it a "twig monster", and it then begins to destroy the forest as it heads for the city, the villain goes into super evil mode by this point.
The boy Sam is then returned to his time, and its revealed that the boy is someone ash knows.
This movie is beautiful, the visuals are stunning, the scene where the butter free appear its gorgeous, but its not just the animation ( actually the CGI could have been better), the music is very emotional, the atmosphere is perfect, the mysticism used, is quite intriguing especially as we learn of the lore of celbi and suicine.
The dialogue is better than most pokemon movies, ash and Sam actually have a moment talking about their moms, and its very endearing, the movie feels so much more than a Pokemon movie it feels impactful, i still watch this movie to this day with my sisters, i feel there is a little something in this movie for everyone ( celebi is like disturbingly overload cute, im starting to question if Pokemon was meant for boys).
And for me, it was like a Hayao Miyazaki film, before i even watched any Hayao Miyazaki movies, and it influenced me very greatly in doing my part to protect nature in anyway i can..
The CGI could have been better, though."Sammy" was a likable character, and I liked his relationship with Ash. I hope Ash later learned that "Sammy" is...you know.As to be expected, the final half-hour is action-packed and full of excitement, even if it doesn't quite match the Charizard/Entei battle from #3.
The 4th Pokemon movie made me cry when Celebi died.
I've liked Pokemon for 5 or 6 years, so everyone should enjoy Pokemon, including this movie and other Pokemon movies.
So, without further ado, please say that Pokemon is great and should be enjoyed by people for all ages.
and 3) People shouldn't like Pokemon.
I think this is why people don't like Pokemon..
can travel through time with the help of "The Spirit of the Forest" ('Princess Mononoke' much??) There, they meet a dorky kid named Sam, and the "plot" begins.So Tom (Ash) and Huck (Sam) get high with nature, become hippies and try to free Celebi (the "Spirit") from some weirdo hunter guy.
Ash's friends were hardly in it, and all the fight scenes were boring.After saving the day, Ash and his infamous friends, must return to their time, while watching Sam float away with Celebi (that scene was just creepy.
O-O;) Then, after returning to their time, Ash learns that his new friend is actually his rival's grandpa.
Celebi: Voice of the Forest (2001) has an interesting friendship and time travelling story.
If you love Pokémon and also happen to enjoy time travelling stories, it is quite certain that you may like this one!In this one, the movie narrator finally introduce the characters and Pokémon Universe in brief.
Its plot is also not as rush as before and it is a little more like the TV anime series which is good.
Most of all, there are plenty of adorable forest Pokémon which is lovely and the time-travelling concept is absolutely clever!Unfortunately, I don't really like the 3D graphic incorporated into this film which I felt it is overly done.
They also tried to let Ash to steal the spotlight even though this animated feature isn't about him so these are at least the two turn offs.Nonetheless, Celebi: Voice of the Forest (2001) is quite sweet to watch and it is interesting.
I have read the plot story and I must say this looks exciting...The actual plot goes that a boy named Yukinari gets transported from 40 years ago to the present time of ash and friends..