The Pokémon battles and declarations of affection provide what fans expect, but after 20 years, it all feels very familiar.

In terms of its animated films, it's time The Pokemon Company stopped trying to cash in on nostalgia; it's clearly not working.

Cartoon violence in computer-animated remake.

It's a triumph on multiple levels, hitting the nostalgic sweet spot that the incredibly fun Detective Pikachu couldn't exactly meet with its one foot in the real world.