Review of Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) by Tyler J — 19 Mar 2016

To answer the titular Pokémon's catchphrase in form of a question: Yes, I am surprise on how actually entertaining - and fun in a way of the frequent warmth - the film is despite the predictable outcome after the typical formula with recycled plot points while struggling to grasp its created potential. Towards that latter point despite how unbalanced the reach was somewhat, the action sequences were just eye-popping on the level of the very well-animated energy, as it seems to be the film's main benefit than the past installments. (Speaking of which, it does feel like it captured the tone of the Original batch of the films - including how it was performed in terms of dubbing). The 18th Pokémon installment is a better film since the 14th for the converts, while the enjoyment level for those who aren't may find something to enjoy when watching it. (B+).

(Full review coming soon).