Release date: 2022-08-19 $14.99
Comments
1. Thank God For The American Dub! - This movie is % different than any other DB film that has ever been made! There is only Anime series that is and will always be the greatest of all time! DB is that Anime series and thank God that is not some opinionated nonsense as it’s a fact that DB is the best ever! So kick back and enjoy this beautiful movie that is and will always be the GOAT of EVERY SINGLE ANIME SERIES!
2023-03-01
2. Awesome movie - I salute all the writers and producers of this fine dragon ball movie. I can’t wait to see what happens next. Hopefully Akira Toriyama will bring us more in the years to come I hope that Akira Toriyama will use Broly as a reoccurring character now that we have seen Goku training him in that short little scene they threw in as fun side story footage I see it as wonderful character development for the cast of our favorite long running franchise let’s keep getting stronger everyone From life long fan super saiyan Laura
2023-03-01
Release date: 2018-12-18 $14.99
Release date: 2022-08-19 $14.99
Comments
1. One of the BEST DragonBall films - I lived it, the D art style is by fat among the most natural looking anime styles i’ve seen on CGi. I still prefer the hand-drawn of DBS Broly but this is the BEST D art style on an anime so far. I loved the Story and how they focus on Piccolo and Gohan which have been neglected in the Series after DBZ. One of the best DB modern films so far.
2023-03-01
Release date: 1988-04-16 $9.99
Comments
1. Emotional - I remember I was really young in elementary school, probably rd grade, and my mom didn't realize this movie was as serious as it is, she just thought it was a cartoon so it'd be funny. She rented it for me and I watched it, and I remember crying so much because it was so sad. I recently rewatched this and recognized its power and how moving it is. I definitely would recommend this movie to anyone who likes more serious and emotional Animes, or movies centered around the historical WWII era. Just, don't let your young kids watch it haha
2017-05-20
2. A beautiful and tragic story of children - I have seen many films, and this is by far my favorite. Towards the end of WW, Japan was attacked by the US, creating problems for the Japanese. Seita and Setsuko lived with their aunt but left do to her awful attitude towards them and her stealing their food for her and her own family. The children begin to survive on their own, and because food is hard to come by and nobody would sell any to them, they have to survive. They had money, but nobody would sell food which is why Seita never bought any, and that's something people who watched this were very ignorant about since war shortened the people's supplies. Seita wasn't prideful or stupid, he just couldn't get any food since it was unavailable and they couldn't go back to their aunt because she likely wouldn't have let them come back. This was a beautiful and sad film that must be seen by everyone.
2016-12-28
3. Haunting and Beautiful. A Masterpiece - This movie certainly redefines the boundaries and emotions you would ever expect from a anime film. As emotional and moving as any drama. Unflinching in the moments the characters suffer. Unflinching in the callousness and fragility of society and humanity. There is no shock or suddenness. But simply patient pathos and tragedy. Weakness, desperation, indifference, and inequality are subtlety laid bare for the viewer to form their own reactions and relations.
2016-08-20
4. Great movie, well made... - I was hoping this movie would appear in the iTunes catalog. And I'm so glad I got my hands on this one. "Grave of the Fireflies" is, so far, the only Studio Ghibli film I purchased off of iTunes.
This English dubbed version is really good. However, the subtitles do not match with the spoken dialogue (probably because the subtitles were taken from another English dub or the original Japanese version). Anyway, this movie has decorative backgrounds and character designs. And everything is very emotional too. The process of how Setsuko and Seita tried to survive the air raids, and the independent living after several days of being with their aunt's. Very emotional.
But the only thing that's missing is the original Japanese audio track. If iTunes goes and makes a Ghibli film available, a Japanese audio track is supposed to be added so audiences can hear the film in its original language and compare two language tracks.
But other than that, "Grave of the Fireflies" is a really good movie.
Yes, I hope Apple releases all Studio Ghibli films in the catalog because this one is the only I could find so far. One time, Miyazaki's "Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro" was on iTunes until it vanished. I hope Disney and Studio Ghibli allow all these films to be released digitally. It's time to bring these films back. And also, "From Up on Poppy Hill," "The Tale of Princess Kaguya," "When Marnie was There," and "Only Yesterday" should be added.
2016-01-08
5. Better dubbed - I watch many different foreign films and I find this dubbed version to be wholly adequate to the subtitled. I may be one of the minority but I always find that subtitles distract me away from the story. That being said this is a movie that everyone should experience even though it is technically an anime movie. It is not only a story about innocence lost but about pride as well. Sad but like any good story it has something bigger to say.
2015-03-07
6. Still Good, though dubbed - I never seen the subtitled version but many people have said that the dubbed version isn’t good. Perhaps if one saw the subbed version, either before or after this version, ones opinion would be different. Basically, if you hadn’t seen the subbed version this movie is still rather enjoyable.
2014-09-20
7. Beautiful film - This is one of the best films I have ever seen, particularly for an animation. If I had anything to complain about it’s that it’s a dubbed version. Frankly I would rather that foreign language films and shows that have been dubbed have both audio and subtitles because sometimes I would like to watch the native language. And with luck this is the beginning of all Ghibli coming to iTunes
2014-03-16
8. Yay!!! - Finally ITunes came out with a Studio Ghibli movie, so happy! I was about to buy the disk online but when I herd it was coming to iTunes I pre-ordered it, and was not disappointed. I've watched most of the studio ghibli movies and this was one of my favorite although it was really sad at times. I Hope for more studio ghibli!!
2014-03-07
Release date: 2001-07-20 Genre:Action & Adventure $16.99
Comments
1. Amazing movie incorrect presentation - All anime should always have Japanese as the default language with English subtitles If English is offended it should be the bonus because you can’t download the movie and bonus just the movie That means that if you’re after the movie in Japanese and want to download that iTunes would have to allow you to switch to the Japanese version with English subtitles and then put the English version in the bonus section because the dubbed version is something I’d normally ignore unless it’s the only option available and I’d rather have the original version available always
2022-10-22
2. My favorite movie is here! (This contains spoilers) - Ahhhh Spirited Away is the BEST! I’m not exaggerating! It’s a story of some love and growing up! Who doesn’t like that?! (In my opinion, all movies need to have some romance thrown in there, and that’s the only way movies will be great.) But…at the same time…I have never cried so much at a movie before like a cried at this one. Chihiro forgets her Haku at the very end! But…at least they promised they’d see each other again! And Yubaba’s twin sister said that memories only get buried, you never truly forget them. So I think that when Chihiro takes the hairband out of her hair, she’ll be like “oh hey where’d this come from I don’t remember buying this at a store” and she’ll probably try to remember. Then, all the memories will come rushing back…and she’ll rush to the spirit world and be reunited with Haku when the time is right.
2021-08-02
3. No Japanese original language! - As much as I understand that most will view the dubbed version, I actually like to watch movies in original language with subtitles. Especially masterpieces like these ones from Studio Ghibli at full price. star to Apple for not offering a full original version with Japanese soundtrack. stars for the movie, of course, and for all other Studio Ghibli movies finally on offer on iTunes.
2020-08-25
4. Lovely But Leaves A Lot To Be Desired - I honestly don’t understand why people on ITunes and IMDB are calling this the greatest movie known to mankind. Although it takes itself more seriously than a lot of anime and is somewhat compelling, My Neighbor Totoro was more my cup of tea. So I’ll break it down. Good: Bob Bergen’s performance as No Face was delightful, and, I believe, was instrumental to them casting him as Porky in the Looney Tunes Show. Daveigh Chase’s voice over of our hero Chihiro was lovely too, as she showed distress and delight when both were called for. The creatures were akin with Ghibli tradition, being wacky and colorful in otherwise dull scenes. The setting was wondrous and a testament to Chinese culture. Yubaba has a alluringly twisted personality-sometimes you hate her and sometimes you like her. Only the best villains are that way. It’s somewhat more advanced than your average Disney film, focusing on possessing a compelling story and unforgettable characters instead of putting all its heart and soul into the trailer so it’ll rake in moolah from the actual movie. Bad: It’s somewhat bleak, with the pig scene setting the tone for most of the movie. It attempts to rip off characters from other Ghibli films, such as the dust balls who carry coal resembling the soot sprites from Totoro, and Yubaba being akin to Witch of the Waste from Howl’s Moving Castle.
We never find out how Haku developed his ability to turn into a dragon, making it just random. Saving Chihiro’s parents seems like a good goal, but then it switches to something about a gold seal that doesn’t look like a seal. Chihiro sort of became flat. At one point, even Lin seemed like a better protagonist than her. The way Yubaba just randomly peeled Chihiro’s name off the contract-I need an explanation for this. Chihiro just seems like an Asian Coraline. Who wants a Coraline spinoff? That, my friends, is my complete review.
2019-12-26
5. Pure Magic! - Simply the Greatest Animated Feature of all time! Not only is the animation visually breathtaking... but so is the story. So deep and relatable, without missing a single beat. When I first saw this as a kid... I was immediately mesmerized. This seriously should’ve been released on iTunes sooner! I’m beyond thrilled that’s it’s FINALLY available. Highly recommended!
2019-12-20
6. So happy they’re available digitally - I can’t believe how much money I just spent buying almost every Studio Ghibli movie now available on iTunes despite owning them on disc. I love these movies so I definitely am happy to finally have them where I can watch them easily while traveling. I noticed a few rare complaints in the reviews of some of the Ghibli movies stating they they lacked Japanese audio but I assure you that the HD versions do have the option to switch to Japanese subtitles under the iTunes extras which is great for those who love both subbed & dubbed considering some popular anime movies are sold separately in each language. This is a highly acclaimed movie for a very good reason as there’s just something about this movie which speaks to us all.
2019-12-18
Release date: 2003-08-26 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 2021-08-06 $14.99
Comments
1. Boring and lacked of a good story - This movie was painfully below average with ok english voice acting. The last movie was miles better and had more action than this movie. The story does its twist and turns and ignores a certain point in the movie, but doesnt matter cuz of a certain someones plot armor. The team are all separated and felt like they werent themselves like they are from the show which was weird. Other than that it was meh.
2022-09-14
Release date: 1999-11-10 $14.99
Comments
1. My childhood is here - I,ve watched this since I was !!!!! Yes I am a fan been playing Pokémon since gen Pokémon dimaond and Pokémon pearl is my fav game ever made by game freak I am about yrs old mew is so cute and her laugh she’s priceless congratulations game freak Pikachu is my boi but wigglytuff is / veggies from veggie boy
2019-05-12
2. Close but where’s the Pikachu vacation ? - I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember. I even owned the VHS version. The only think that would’ve make it great if it would’ve included the Pikachu movie- Pikachu project- Pikachu Vacation opening clip. It’s only mins but it makes a great beginning. Just how Disney has their own opening intro short stories so did this movie. Other than that it’s a great feel good movie.
2019-01-22
3. Good Movie but where is Pikachu - The description said that it came with the fun short called Pikachu’s Vacation, this comes with the physical copy so why isn’t it here? They even say that it comes with it but it does not! However the movie itself was amazing and has some good quotes. I would recommend buying a physical copy if you what the short (which is a worthwhile watch)
2018-12-28
4. Great Movie and Quotes - \( '.' )/ - This is such a great movie with a great plot. The start of how a young boy will become a hero for many movies to come. Although it puts in perspective many great quotes that children should remember: We do have a lot in common. The same air, the same Earth, the same sky. Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of always looking at what's different...Also the other quote to help them know they can achieve what they wish: “I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." STARS -
2017-09-03
5. I love this movie but... - I read a comment on here saying it doesnt have Pikachus Vacation on it!!!! Why Not???
I am also not buying it because originally it did come with pikachus vacation on it and i liked that part of the movie too! I also know because i owned the movie and now i want it digitally you guys need to fix that. PLEASE FIX THAT I WOULD BE SO GREATFULL!!! I will Eventually buy all the movies and all pokemon seasons Pokemon indigo league (all of the Volumes) as well as all of johto except you guys dont have them why??? I will also buy the Hoenn Region I think you guys call it "Pokemon ruby and sapphire." I guess what i am saying is I want to blow my money on all of that and more only if you guys get it all right! please I hope you do! If you guys can't can you somehow let me know?
2017-08-22
6. Just look online for a Japanese version with English subs - The English one is hypocritical because of the fighting is wrong thing when the whole series and franchise is about fighting. The Japanese version doesn't have this stupid crap. Even when I was a kid, I noticed that the theme of this movie seemed weird since Pokemon fighting each other is treated as normal.
2016-10-30
7. Gotta Watch it All! - Video game movies. They are a mystery. They look so good at first, then people just don’t like it. It’s as mysterious as life itself (Actually, there’s a reason in a Game Theory video on YouTube), What’s not so mysterious is how this one isn’t like that, because it’s not based directly on any given Pokemon game, but is one big episode of the anime that is quite a compelling story. We start with a simple bubble, then a beautifully-animated shot that captures the wonder of free-flying. Things then take a dark turn when we cut to a group of scientists who (sarcastic gasp) are playing God with DNA! Specifically, ancient Pokemon DNA. This is where we meet the villain, Mewtwo, those scientists’ umpteenth attempt at the cloning process, the first one that lives through it, and when he realizes he was nothing more than an experiment to them, science’s miracle blows up in their face (literally) when Mewtwo gets angry and uses his psychic powers. Here enters Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket who funded Mewtwo. After a brief montage of Mewtwo doing Team Rocket’s dirty work, Mewtwo does what every affront-to-God creation of man has ever done: severe all ties, and hatches an evil plan to replace all humans and Pokemon with clones, thinking that the two can never be friends. It’s here we meet our main protagonists: Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town, Brock of Pewter City, and Misty of Cerulean City. Ash is challenged to a battle by some stranger, and pulverizes him in a musical montage. However, this is no causal battle: (unbeknownst to Ash) a mysterious figure is watching him through a camera around a Spearow’s neck. His vizior records and sends through a Dragonite, an invite to a Pokemon tournament. Unable to say no, Ash and friends arrive at the ferry, which is cancelled due to inclement weather. Unwilling to stand around and wait, some trainers whip out their Pokemon to storm (no pun intended) the choppy waters. Ash and friends make it to their destination by boat, and then Pokemon (after the choppy waters send them overboard. When they arrive, they are seated and meet (gasp) Mewtwo: the greatest Pokemon master and Pokemon! What follows is the beginning of Mewtwo’s “cleansing” that will raise questions of the Pokemon universe; questions that will go unasked here to avoid spoilers for noobs, and unanswered in the movie. While the themes are great, this movie goes a little too fast. We could have gotten to know Mewtwo a little better, maybe through more than a montage, but it worked, and he provided a very exciting villain through his question of why he’s alive, and his warped worldview. This makes up for Ash, Brock and Misty being the same as ever, but there are still the most lovable Pokemon in the form of Pikachu and Mew, whether you’re new to the series, or have been a lifelong fan. The story moves so fast that we get pretty much no filler, but it’s still too fast. The soundtrack keeps things interesting for us, whether it be Japanese composer Shinji Miyazaki’s score in the climax, or the plethora of original songs that Pokemon is known for. Pokemon: The First Movie is funny where it needs to be, and is thoughtful throughout. I see now the circumstances of a film’s production is irrelevant; it is what the people behind it do with their medium that truly matters.
2016-02-28
8. POKEMONth - im very excited for the year that is pokemon cant wait to buy this on itunes but i got the movie so that should do for now cant wait hopefully they annouce pokemon z delta emerald x y diamond pearl remakes or maybe just another game like colissium or xd gale of darkness on wii u that would be awesome i really liked the kalos region so i think maybe we should go back to kalos before another game comes out like red blue yellow remake on the th anniversery sounds really good to me thanks again.
2016-02-02
9. REALLY, REALLY GOOD. - So good my family even BOUGHT the movie and we own it. Excitement, adventure, and Pokemon jam-packed into one little movie. Yep. Ash, Misty, and Brock are all there. The trailer doesn't explain much, but it's basically Mewtwo tries to take over the world while Ash comes along with Mew and they all get into this one giant fight. All the Pokemon have a counterpart that is stronger than them. Even Ash's stubborn Charizard.
Hope you enjoy the movie! and !!
2016-01-31
10. Where is the pikachu movie? - It was part of the movie. Where is it? I wont buy another one until they are put in. Unless of course they have one that has all the pikachu movies, but they can't because they are still making pokemon movies with pikachu movies at the beginning. So the real solution is to put each individual pikachu movies in the pokemon movie they came from. Done.
2016-01-25
11. The st Pokemon Movie that Begins!! - Pokemon The Movie Began showing on theaters on Japan onJuly ,!While U.S.A. took Storm or the popular franchise on November ,!Pokemon:The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, commonly referred to as Pokémon: The First Movie, originally released as Pocket Monsters the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! (劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲 Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā: Myūtsū no Gyakushū?), is a Japanese anime film[] directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the chief director of the Pokémon television series. It is the first theatrical release in the Pokémonfranchise.
It was released in Japan on July , . The English-language adaptation, produced by Kids Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, was released in North America on November , .
The film primarily consists of three segments: Pikachu's Vacation, a -minute feature focusing on the series mascot Pikachu; Origin of Mewtwo, a -minute featurette that functions as a prologue to the main feature; and Mewtwo Strikes Back, the main minute film feature. The featurette was added on for later releases and eventually dubbed as a special feature in the U.S. release of the TV special (that was released as a direct-to-video follow-up film sequel in the U.S.) Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns as The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin.Although Pokémon was extremely popular when the film was released, it received negative reviews from film critics. Despite the reviews, it was a box office success worldwide, topping the box office charts in its opening weekend, and eventually grossing US$. million worldwide.
Plot[edit]
The film begins with an animated short called Pikachu's Vacation (ピカチュウのなつやすみ Pikachū no Natsuyasumi?, Pikachu's Summer Vacation) . In the story, the Pokémon of Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brockare sent to spend a day at a theme park built for Pokémon. Pikachu, Togepi, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle cross paths with a group of bullies consisting of a Raichu, Cubone, Marill, and a Snubbull. The two groups compete against each other in sports, but it leads to Ash’s Charizardgetting its head stuck in a pipe. Pikachu, his friends, and the bullies work together and successfully free Charizard, spending the rest of the day playing before parting ways when their trainers return.
The film begins with a prologue focusing on the origins of Mewtwo. A group of scientists obtain a fossilised eyelash of the legendary Pokémon, Mew, and clone it to create a supersoldier. The lead scientist, Dr. Fuji, is using the project to try to resurrect his deceased daughter Amber. Mewtwo is created, interacting subconsciously with Amber’s clone and those of a Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. However, all of the clones die save Mewtwo. He eventually awakens as an adult but upon learning the scientists plan to treat him as a lab rat, he unleashes his psychic powers and destroys the laboratory.
Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket and the project’s benefactor, convinces Mewtwo to work with him to hone his powers. However, after a time, Mewtwo learns his purpose was to be a weapon for Giovanni’s benefit and escapes back to New Island where he plots revenge against humanity. Months later, numerous Pokémon trainers are invited to New Island to meet and battle the world’s greatest Pokémon Master. Amongst them are Ash, Misty, and Brock, but when they arrive at the port city Old Shore Wharf, a powerful storm whips up, preventing the trainers from sailing to the island. However, several trainers use their Pokémon to travel across the sea. Ash’s group are picked up by Team Rocketdisguised as Vikings, but the storm sinks their boat, and they individually make it to New Island.
Escorted into the island’s palace by a maid, the trainers encounter Mewtwo, who releases the maid from his mind control, revealed to be a brainwashed Nurse Joy. Mewtwo plots to use the storm to wipe out humanity, leaving only wild and cloned Pokémon alive. Ash challenges Mewtwo’s power, leading to a battle between the trainers’ Pokémon and Mewtwo’s clones who prove to be vastly superior in combat. Mewtwo captures all of the Pokémon to clone them, Ash chasing the captured Pikachu down into the rebuilt lab, where Team Rocket’s Meowth is also cloned. Ash destroys the cloning machine, freeing the Pokémon, and leads them to confront Mewtwo. Mew appears, alive all along, and confronts Mewtwo.
All of the Pokémon battle save a defiant Pikachu, and Meowth, who makes peace with his own clone. Mew and Mewtwo’s psychic battle wounds all of the Pokémon, forcing a desperate Ash to charge into the firing line of their attacks and is petrified by the blast. Pikachu tries to revive Ash with thunderbolts but it fails. However, the tears of the Pokémon, as per a legend mentioned earlier in the film, are able to heal and revive Ash. Moved by Ash’s sacrifice, Mewtwo realises that he should not have to be judged by his origins but rather his choices in life. Departing with Mew and the clones, Mewtwo erases everyone’s memories of the event.
Ash, Misty, and Brock find themselves back in Old Shore Wharf unsure how they got there. The storm outside clears up, Ash spotting Mew flying through the clouds and tells his friends of how he saw another legendary Pokémon the day he left Pallet Town. Meanwhile, Team Rocket find themselves stranded on New Island but enjoy their time there.My Personal and Private opinion is the Pokemon:The st Movie is Rated PG(Parental Guidance)!I high recommend this Animated st movie with age and up of teenagers and that shows it it not about Pokemon Battles of Fighting but it shows about love and care about your Pokemon Trainers and your Pokemon like pet(animal)!
2016-01-21
12. "Fighting is wrong" - This is also why critics hate this movie besides just being a Kids dub. There's a ton of theme who talked about this. The messages used in the movie contradicts the whole point in the franchise that is about fighting with Pokémon. Just watch the Japanese version instead of this hypocritical mess.
2016-01-19
Release date: 2015-08-04 $14.99
Release date: 2021-12-24 $14.99
Release date: 2006-03-28 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Comments
1. Great movie but soundtrack isn’t right - Love this movie but it kills me that the soundtrack isn’t the original. Don’t get that powering up “AAAHHHHHHHHH” feeling when Goku goes Super Saiyan or when Goku and Vegeta fused together to become Super Gogeta. Need to be changed if possible. Not what I had intended to pay for.
2019-12-17
Release date: 2016-08-26 $14.99
Release date: 2000-07-21 $14.99
Comments
1. POKEMONth - so excited this is my first pokemon movie download on itunes can't wait to get pokemon the first movie and pokemon entei and the unknown movie im in love with pokemon forever thank you so excited for this year for pokemon hopefully they will anounce a new pokemon game and i will be buying red blue yellow virtual console times obviously too trade and battle like the good old days anyways i really love pokemon and i cant wait til gen thank you pokemon company and junuchi masuda thank you.
2016-02-02
2. The nd Pokemon Movie Adventure! - Pokémon: The Movie : The Power of One, commonly referred to as Pokémon , originally released in Japan as Pocket Monsters the Movie: Revelation Lugia (劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Maboroshi no Pokemon Rugia Bakutan?, lit. "Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth"), is a Japanese animescience fiction action film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama as the second Pokémon feature-length film, complementing the Orange Islands saga of the series and featuring several new Pokémon, including Lugia and Slowking. Brock, who temporarily left during the season on which the film is based, makes a cameo appearance trying to protect the Pokémon in Professor Ivy's lab. Pokémon: The Movie has two parts: the feature presentation and a -minute preceding short. The film is set during the Orange Islands saga, where Ash, Misty and Tracey enter Shamouti Island. While there, they discover the three legendary Pokémon, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno. Meanwhile, a collector named Lawrence III attempts to steal the three Pokémon to awaken Lugia, which proves dangerous for the legendary Pokémon, Lugia, and Ash himself. The film was released in Japanese theaters on July , . The English version, produced by Kids Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. in association with Nintendo, was later released in the United States on July , . Pokémon: The Movie earned less at the box office than its predecessor, Pokémon: The First Movie, despite increased promotion and slightly better critical reception.The nd Pokemon The Movie :The Power of One was released on Japan on July , and for U.S.A. was on July ,!!This Second Pokemon :The Power of One Movie is about Fantasy,Action and Adventure and It means the if you're the chosen one you can do it if you really try and meaning your can not give up!!
2016-01-24
3. My favorite Pokémon movie if it's the Japanese version - It should notes that Kids plagued animes by the way dubbed them. In this version, they made the people in the movie come out idiots when they think Ash as the chosen one. But, really. In the Japanese version, Satoshi was accepted because he's the "great trainer" available at that point, not because of the word "ash" in the English legend. Fluera is more respectful to Kasumi than Melody to Misty. Kasumi really makes a great point when she tells Gelardin to use Monster Balls to catch Pokémon. Lugia's song in the Japanese version is as lovely as a Disney song than the English version. For all Pokémon movies, stick with the Japanese version.
2016-01-19
Release date: 2014-12-06 $12.99
Comments
1. Naruto Usimaki bursa sorry for your mama so old time I otoeo - Corona time is your call to call me back to call me to call you back to call me to confirm your mama so call me back to call me back please call me back to call me when you get here I love it I nezuko wait until you get home to call me back to call you I will be back in time to call you to get your hair fixed so you don’t have to go go back and go back in my hair to go back u
2021-09-01
2. Japanese Audio and English Sub - Please release the movie with Japanese Audio and English Subs please I’m a fan of Naruto I like watching the anime in Japanese. The only reason I’m not buying this movie and the other movies is because I’m not a fan of English Dub. Please please put one with Japanese Audio PLEASE..!
2020-04-26
3. yo I cried my eyes out - I was chilling and stuff and out of now where I started crying when the movie started and when naruto was the one to admit his love to Hinata. And I’m still crying because of the ending. Made me hella sad tbh, like I wanted more, really wished this was in Naruto Shippuden and had more sequels.
2019-03-01
4. do not waste your money - i usually don't write reviews but i HAD to for this movie - if you love continuity and Naruto please don't watch this movie. it is so bad for so many reasons, one of them being that the english dub kills me, i remember why i switched to subtitles so long ago. apparently, hinata forgot she was a shinobi? and couldn't do anything? the one thing they let us have was that sakura could fight. also, naruto was weak, too. booooo to this movie. didn't finish it.
2018-09-23
5. Amazing please make more like this - This is amazing please make more of these I really like this naruto, Hinata stuff it is great I wish they made more of this stuff before boruto because let’s be honest Naruto: Shippūden is much better than boruto. I think that because in boruto there is barely any fighting unlike Naruto: Shippūden.
2018-03-25
6. crying - Please make the Japanese vocals version available. I rented this not even thinking that wouldn't be an option, only to be horribly, nastily surprised seconds in. Not going to even start watching this. Dubbed Naruto makes me hurl, especially having listened to over episodes in Japanese... Providing the subbed version cannot possibly be that hard, and would make the half of us who can't stand dub so. much. happier. Aaaaarrrrgh.
2017-07-20
Release date: 2018-08-03 $14.99
Release date: 2002-01-22 $14.99
Comments
1. No heavy metal music when fight scenes come on - I should of read the reviews before purchasing this. As I was watching the fighting scenes, some corny music came on, I kept waiting of the heavy metal music to come on! Don't get me wrong it's a good movie, but the VHS version I had in middle school with the heavy metal music in the background is way better. I'm very disappointed!!
2021-04-06
2. Needs old soundtrack - Needs old soundtrack. They have to stop doing this with these dragonball z movies, the music is what makes a lot of things in shows, anime, just anything on television overall so please, if apple or whoever is in charge can fix these, that would be great and they would probably sell more too
2020-06-08
3. Thanks for the addition! I have one request though. - Its great that you guys keep adding the movies on here. I have one request though. Could you guys, get the actual Cooler movie artwork cover to be switched in, instead of the cover that we see here? This is not how the Cooler movie cover actually looks. This cover that you all have here, is a whole different dragon ball movie. Its not the right cover. It would be nice to have the actual movie cover on here. Thanks!
2018-10-27
Release date: 2018-09-06 $12.99
Release date: 2012-07-28 $12.99
Comments
1. Twists and Turns at every corner !! - This movie shows what it would have been like for Naruto and Sakura if things would have gone just a little bit differently in the past. It keeps you on your toes right down to the very end, and it gives you all the feels. Of course, it all depends on if you are actually a Naruto fan after all.
2016-03-04
2. One of my favorites! - I’m still trying to rewatch the series (it’s harder than it sounds) and I haven’t reached Shippuden yet, but this is still one of my favorite Naruto movies. Really hope that iTunes will carry the Last Naruto the Movie when it’s released in english, and same with when Boruto is released in English (which obviously won’t be until next year but still)
2015-04-20
Release date: 2015-01-01 Genre:Kids & Family $15.99
Comments
1. It's ok... Voice acting is a bit annoying - Feels like the humor is a bit "forced" because of the heavy accents (doesn't even sound that convincing). Obviously, compared to bigger companies, this was done on a much smaller budget. Some people complained that it's a perversion of the actual Purim story when the focus here is to teach that no matter what happens, if we turn to G-d, he will make things right.
2016-03-10
Release date: 2021-04-23 $19.99
Comments
1. Amazing - I normally don’t write reviews but this movie was beautiful. If you’re kid wants to watch this movie you should let them. Its violent and has a serious topic, which is suicide. But it does focus on the importance of letting go of selfish desires for the greater good. Themes of family, teamwork, perseverance, compassion, and concentration.
2021-10-23
2. An amazing Achievement, takes the top spot for an animated motion picture - Demon Slayer: Mugen Train did not disappoint, if you are unfamiliar with this anime fly to Crunchyroll.com and watch season one, then the film. The film itself is excellently written, I watch in sub form and the Voice acting is incredible. What can anyone say about the art and animation style, it’s amazing; my advice is buy and enjoy! Congrats to all involved a job well done!!
2021-07-19
3. Masterpiece - When I first watched the first season of demon slayer I was not super into it I just couldn’t get into it so I decided to read the manga and I immediately got hooked and when I heard they were making a movie I got excited but also nervous because I didn’t like the fist season all that much but wow when I got to watch I was so impressed to me it was a masterpiece and one of the best anime series movies so far!
2021-07-01
4. Best animated movie ever - Everything about this movie is absolute perfection. The fight scenes were so smooth and done so flawless that it should become the template on which all future anime should be compared. The ending will probably make you cry and the emotional impact is real. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this film and if you need proof just look at the records it’s breaking
2021-06-28
5. There’s a reason it’s the Top Grossing Movie in Japan - Follows the story of the Manga to a T just like the series. Great movie, can’t wait for the next installments whether series or movie. Worth every penny. This is subbed and dubbed in English as well, just have to change the primary audio. I mention this because someone ignorant gave this stars for not being dubbed. If you haven’t seen it yet and you don’t read the manga, you’re in for a treat with this on.
2021-06-23
6. TanjiroFan - This is an amazing movie. I saw it times in the theater but it is a movie I just have to own. In the theater people were crying. I was too. It is heartfelt with messages of resilience, courage and compassion. My goal is to have a spiritual core like Tanjiro. See Season before the movie on Netflix or Crunchyroll. I can’t wait to see Season .
2021-06-23
Release date: 2014-08-05 $14.99
Release date: 2015-12-19 $14.99
Comments
1. Typical Pokemon Movie - Despite this title this movie is just as great as the others. It has amazing animation, designs for the locations, and well know characters. A few reviews complained about the movie not downloading when rented, which it never actually finished. So I recommend just to watch it on your internet. Although after reading the other reviews about problems it scared me when I lost internet access for a few minutes.
The character of Ash Ketchum might be extremely old but many children relate to him and love to see a familiar face. Ash also doesn’t bring up the other times he has meet the legendaries, so you don’t have to watch anything before this. So if your looking for a Pokemon movie that you haven’t seen but still feels refreshing I recommend this movie, with all the action scenes and straight forward story even younger children can follow along.
2018-11-28
2. Greatest Pokemon movie ever watched! - I watched this bad boy during my three week christmas break via cartoon network. Hoopa relates to the genie, the prison bottle is like the magic genie bottle, he likes to eat donuts that I played "Papa's Donuteria" on the computer, he summons a load of legendary Pokemon, and Hoopa Unbound form grants you gold and wishes. It contains a masterpiece legendary battle; even Hoopa Confined form is so adorable while unbound form is so wickedly epic! This movie is funny and awesome.
2016-01-23
3. Pokemon is way better then yo kai and i love pokemon - love how they introduce shiny rayquaza theres almost every single legendary pokemon but mewtwo mew shayman keldeo victini meloetta and genesect so its way better then the daincie movie oh and no daincie on this movie either but still better movie then the last two for sure. can’t wait for red blue yellow virtual console want it right now and piece to kalos region it rocks better then kanto hands down.
2016-01-13
Release date: 2019-10-24 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Comments
1. Buy this now!!!! - Okay, I was skeptical when reading about this movie. I thought that it would be too much going on to enjoy. That wasn’t the case at all. I think this is one of their best movies! Please keep in mind that this one has content that would spoil some things if you arnt caught up in the show (at least in the past year).
2021-01-14
Release date: 2004-08-17 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 2017-11-04 $14.99
Comments
1. This is how a journey begins - Of all the Pokémon movies I’ve watched, this one hit home hard. Loved how it started with Ash’s journey from Pallet Town, and it got better by changing the usual route with new trainers besides Misty and Brock, a different, jerk wad rival, and how all of Ash’s friends appear in the end credits. Most heartwarming, tear jerking Pokémon movie ever.
2021-04-01
2. Not too bad - For a Pokémon fan this would be good. It’s not for everyone. Everyone will have their own opinion on this movie but all in all it not bad. It could have been worst just saying but they were able to save it with more story and scenes that keep you watching to see what happens. Mostly for Pokémon fans.
2020-06-17
3. An epic adventure that blows you away! - I have loved every Pokèmon movie, and this one is right up there at the top. The story is such a breath taker, the development between Pokèmon and their relationships with humankind has never been more interesting then ever before. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, please do. It’s totally worth it.
2019-03-10
4. Worst Pokémon Movie Ever - I have seen a lot of great Pokémon movies throughout the years and this is not one of them. This movie just retold Ash’s Story from the very first episode of the series and Brock and Misty weren’t in it until the credits. It was weird when Pikachu talk, mostly because he wasn’t Detective Pikachu. This is my least favorite Pokémon movie and this is the worst Pokémon movie ever made.
2018-12-03
5. It’s the same plot - Yeah, the remake of copying the original series. Why was this needed I might ask? Doesn’t anyone remember the old saying: “Don’t fix what isn’t broken”. This movie is unneeded and even though I’ve never saw the movie, I’ll never watch it because this is one movie that isn’t for me and I’m a Pokémon fan. I’ve seen all movies, tv series and played all games but this one? No, never. Though I saw a clip of it in YouTube when Ash... oh spoiler alert: ASH DIES AND THEN MAGICALLY COMES BACK TO LIFE. Where have I seen that before? Oh yeah, Pokémon the first movie! I know it’s Ho-Oh that brings him back to life but it still makes me mad that they used the same part as the first one, only it’s not the tears of life this time. I swear, I feel like ideas are being reused and usually I’m ok with SOME movies, other than Pokémon. But this, Ash die and then come back to life? No, just no. This movie is obviously for the future generations but this is also obviously not for the Original fans and I’ve seen their negative reviews so that’s another reason why I’ll never watch it and nobody’s going to change my mind. That concludes my review.
2018-09-19
6. Pokémon the movie: I choose you - Overall this movie wasn’t one of the best Pokémon movies in my opinion however I do believe that is one of the best Pokémon movies out there. This movie delivered on the action character building and even Cinery make height that is the puck my fandom and even answered some questions that were left on answered. I believe that one of the satyr. It was when they remade the bye-bye Butterfree scene in which ashes Butterfree left him however if you’re looking for an emotional movie go watch Pokémon three. That movie had a lot more emotional development for even the villain. However if you are looking for a very good Pokémon movie with great animation and a great story featuring Jen seven GEN four and generation wanted to Pokémon this one’s for you. Overall I gave it a four star because of my opinions on top of that I couldn’t justify putting above destiny deoxys which is by far my favorite Pokémon movie. I know a lot of people are going to agree with this review however that’s just the way I think. Sadly though I’m not gonna buy it on my phone I’m gonna freaking buy it on DVD. This movie is worth it.
2017-12-13
Release date: 2014-08-01 Genre:Sci-Fi & Fantasy $4.99
Release date: 2005-04-05 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 2001-10-09 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Comments
1. $. and the full picture is not the aspect ratio - The picture is not fitting in the : aspect ratio of the iPad Pro . model. I know that is what the studio has given you, but please contact them to at least get the full picture that is needed. It’s a great movie and nostalgic. I’m happy you added it finally. But for $? It must fit the aspect ratio.
2019-01-11
Release date: 2002-08-13 $14.99
Comments
1. Thanks for the addition! I have one request though. - Its great that the movies are on here. I have one request though. Could you guys, get the artwork cover changed? This is not how the Return of Cooler movie cover actually looks. This cover that you all have here, is a whole different dragon ball movie. Its not the right cover. Id really like to see the actual, Return of Cooler movie cover on this. Thanks!
2018-10-27
Release date: 2007-05-25 $12.99
Comments
1. Favorite Animated Film! - This film is very beautifully animated and needs more than one viewing to fully capture the story in all its complexity. The story is gripping and you get sucked into all the detail and themes that are integrated into the story. Dreams merging with reality is an understatement, as the viewer will lose sense over what is dreams and what is reality. Paprika is a masterpiece in its own right! Definite recommend!
2018-11-08
Release date: 2001-01-30 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 1996-03-29 $9.99
Comments
1. Among the Most Overrated Sci-fi Films Ever? - Perhaps I've been spoiled by movies that came out after this one, films that borrowed heavily from it and, in my opinion at least, did it better. That's not to say that this movie is bad. It's more that, considering its place among science fiction filmmaking and considering its long list of influential supporters, I expected too much from this movie. The fact is that the human/AI humanity vs. technology thing is really cool, but has been updated in ways that are more interesting to me. Ex Machina and the Westworld show on HBO come to mind.
2020-06-12
2. Japanese Audio! - Ghost in the Shell was THE anime that got me into anime. That alone should tell you what I think of it. That being said, this review is not about the film itself, but about this specific version (Apple's Digital th Anniversery Edition). I had long wanted to add Ghost in the Shell to my digital collection, but I held off on buying this specifically because I read that it only had the English Audio. I would check back every few months to see if anything had changed, not really getting my hopes up, however the last comment showed me my doubts had been in vain! Thank you for listening Apple. Please keep offering anime in the original Japanese Audio like this. Many fans such as myself are only going to buy if you do so. Keep up the good work!
2017-06-20
3. Its ok... - Heard alot about this film and thought I would check it out. Maybe it was better back when it came out, but to me it seems a tired trope in this day and age. The animation is quite good, and I did like the story and the philophical concepts. But it wasnt spectacular by any means. Its just... ok.
2017-03-12
4. If Blade Runner were an anime... - Now, when I say this, please understand that I'm not saying it's a rip-off of Blade Runner, I'm implying that it possesses many traits similar to Blade Runner that made each of these movies the great pieces of cinema that they are. Great movie! Love the surreal soundtrack, hazy 's style animation, and the deep, challenging story!
2016-06-24
5. A Blade Runneresque Movie for Anime - I still remember watching this movie when it first came out back in the 's and even then was hailed as a masterful achievement. For what it's worth, it really is. Masamune Shirow created the legendary graphic novel before it was conceived onto the movie medium by director Mamoru Oshii & somewhat evolved into an animated Blade Runneresque kind of movie. Set in an almost believable , the movie tells the story of a female cyborg and leader of an assault team from Section , who hunt down a hacker known as the Puppet Master. A hacker who has the ability to hack into the minds of humans. You will get a clear sense of where movies such as the Matrix came from when watching this. Since Robotech, I pondered on whether I would ever see such creativity and story depth again but Ghost answered that for me. Although this is nothing like Robotech and certainly not everyones cup of tea either, there is an arty perfection on many levels. Magnificent!
2013-01-31
6. This deserves an HD release - Masamune Shirow's painstaking artistry is evident in every frame of this masterpiece. Press Pause anywhere and you will see a single frame of art worthy of wall-side real estate. To only have this in SD is, in a word, shameful. I recently purchased the iPad and THIS was the very first movie I wanted to see and own (for the th time).
2012-07-01
7. Even Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel said this was a masterpiece - Even though I generally do not trust those reviewers, especially Roger Ebert for saying that the original Godzilla sucked and yet he felt that Ang Lee's Hulk was a comic book movie masterpiece like Sin City, these reviewers are right on the ball about this. This movie is great with its storyline, the characters are three dimensional, the science fiction concepts behind this are great, the soundtrack is great, and last but not least......it is beautifully animated. I want alot of people to get a look at this shining example of brilliant anime if they want to learn how to make a great one. The only anime that could possibly beat this masterpiece is Akira [which would probably please alot of otakus on iTunes]. There are two different anime versions of Ghost in the Shell [the films and Stand Alone Complex], but this one personally is the best of them. Before James Cameron made Avatar, the film that made alot of his fans (including me) disappointed, he said that this is a masterpiece. Bottomline, if you love science fiction or anime or perhaps both I suggest that you check this out [man, how many times have I ended a review like that?].
2011-06-18
8. Classic - This is a classic anime, but honestly I like the TV SAC interpretation a little better. The only thing I don't like about this movie is that it has a really abrupt ending. I wish the characters would have been developed a little more, because even for me, someone who knows what's going on already will find it jumps around a little and makes a lot of major characters seem more like minor characters. Regardless though, it's a really pretty movie and I'd suggest it to people who already like anime or enjoy the Ghost in the Shell series. /
2010-11-24
9. Among the best.......BAR NONE - If you love anime and you haven't seen Ghost In The Shell....then YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!
A great mix of animation techniques and visuals that will leave you wanting more.
Granted....the segues are a little drawn-out, but the plot, action and animation will make you forget about the "artistic merrit" of the of the overall work. Akira set the standard.....Ghost In The Shell raised the bar by into orbit!
2010-05-31
Release date: 2022-01-14 $14.99
Comments
1. A Beauty In More Ways Than One - Beauty and The Beast has always been my favorite Disney animated film, and Belle transcends the tale as old as time into a story for the modern digital age. The film tends to hop around quite a lot, but it’s a delight! On top of the mesmerizing and detailed D animation, the film features a few melodic original songs that will make your heart soar, plus a surprisingly heavy third act that I think will really catch viewers off guard! Highly recommend!
2022-05-11
2. - I watch this movie on IMAX when it came out and man this movie had me in tears. This film is one of the best anime film I have seen in a long time. I really really REALLY recommend buying the HD version of the film and not only you’ll get the DUB version but also get the SUB version when you tap on the EXTRAS Botton. Trust me you will not regret it.
2022-05-06
3. Another Win for Hosoda! - Mamoru Hosoda is one of my favorite animation directors working today and BELLE is another soaring triumph that dazzles with its imaginative imagery and lovable characters and this time features a story that, on the surface, appears totally familiar (complete with loving visual nods to a certain Mouse House masterpiece) but Hosoda takes it down some heretofore uncharted roads as well that helps it feel fresh and relevant. Of course, in my humble opinion, Beauty and the Beast will never not be relevant and BELLE keeps that spirit alive with pride and dignity to spare.
2022-05-05
4. Can’t access the iTunes extras to access Japanese audio - It says on the store page original Japanese audio is in the iTunes extras. Ok. Except, I can’t access the Extras section even when I have my iPhone in landscape. The button doesn’t show up! So how would I ever get to watch it in the Japanese audio with English subs? At the moment it’s only English dub!
2022-05-05
5. Love the movie but forgot to check if it was subbed. - I saw the film a couple months ago with a group of friends when they put it in theaters for a limited run and loved it!! Check out Summer Wars if you haven’t. The only thing is I saw it in subbed and I forgot to check if this version was subbed as well, I was mind blown how good the subbed quality was so I’m not terribly disappointed but I wish at least it would’ve come with the subbed option as well so I can see them in both. Either way A movie /!
2022-05-03
6. Love This Film but where is OG Japanese Version? - Saw this movie times in theaters in the original Japanese language with subtitles, and I absolutely loved this film. First it was the long wait to see this movie in theaters, having only the lovely OST to listen to. Which the soundtrack is absolutely breathtaking and fits with the ambience and beauty of each scene playing out. However, after seeing this lovely film, it was another long wait to purchase this film, which I immediately purchased upon release. However, I am disappointed in the fact the original Japanese version was not released, just the English dub. I hope iTunes fixes this as I would prefer to rewatch this film in its original language. If I could get a refund I would….
2022-05-03
7. Wonderful experience - This movie needs an Oscar. The music was so well intertwined with the art it gave me goosebumps on multiple occasions. It’s was audiovisual sensory overload in the best way possible. I rewatched in English and the voice acting is so well matched to the original I bought both soundtracks.
2022-03-26
8. AMAZING - I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Belle it is an incredible movie you should go watch it right now, it’s happy sad cute fun and exciting. It’s the first thing that made me have emotions about something. If I could I would nonstop watch belle all day.
2022-02-15
9. Phenomenal Storyline Musical - If you have seen Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, this is an incredible st century Meta anime version of that movie with amazing soundtracks. Would recommend it to ANYONE of any age or any background because it was amazing beyond words. Especially recommended if musician singer is a job description for the possible audience of this film.
2022-02-05
Release date: 2018-12-18 $14.99
Release date: 2000-11-07 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Comments
1. The New Frontier of Space - Before Star Wars, Star Trek, Aliens vs Predator, Robotech, Starship Troopers, Halo, Transformers and many more. This was the first movie that showed the realm of Space and the universe. It also introduced me the idea of other beings from a planet beyond our own. This was my first step to boldly go where no one had gone before
2022-08-02
2. love this movie - i was pleasantly surprised by this when it came out. its like they made it for teenagers and adults. not little kids really. i just threw it on to see if it still held up and it does!! i really enjoy this story they should do more of them!!! i feel like if this came out now it would do better than it did then! its a shame it didn’t do better and we didn’t end up with a series!! totally recommend this one
2017-09-21
3. Such an underrated movie... - I saw this movie when I was little and I absolutely loved it! And to this day, it is still one of my all time favorite movies. I've never understood why this movie plummeted in popularity and sales, considering that that especially for its time, the animation was eye grabbing, and the story was just as unique and fresh.
2015-04-12
4. Pretty good - This is a good movie,but if you are looking for a film with the Don Bluth charm, does not have much. Only a few characters are in the art style of bluth. The story is not as thought out as all dogs go to heaven,an American tale,or Anastasia. But the animation is smooth and story is great for sci-fi fans. But I would rent it before buying it.
2013-07-02
5. Very under rated movie of - We all remember how old we were when we saw Titan A.E. in the theaters. I my self was in college and at the top of the world. Now with the world in total disarray and maybe on the brink, I think back about the earlier days and this movie reminds me of better times. I hope someday this film comes available on blu ray. It was branded a flop back in , now it's a cult classic with a large flowing that younger generations are discovering and show appreciation.
2013-06-15
6. HD please! - This movie was one of my favorites growing up, and I still love it as much as ever. The animation is crisp, fluid, and beautiful. The characters have so much depth and the alien worlds are unique and appealing. I only wish this movie was longer and could cover more of the era and atmosphere. I'm just confused as to why this is able to be rented in HD, yet only available for purchase in SD. I'm dying to purchase this movie on iTunes, but I'm afraid that it will eventually be available for purchase in HD. This movie is just too beautiful, I'd love to own it in HD. Why are we able to rent it in that format, but can only purchase it in SD? Please bring us a purchasable HD version!
2012-06-26
7. Ignore the Critics! - Titan AE, Is one of Don Bluth's best movies! Bluth was originally a Disney Animator, But he has never been able to really get the features of humans characters right, until TITAN AE. His animation is excellant in this movie, as is the storyline. Cale is the perfect character-cynical about any hope for humanity, yet he comes to realize the importance of what he pocesses, in being able to find & reactivate the Titan! He is a caring person, who realizes the importance of what the Titan project, (his father's creation), really means, & comes to a point where he totally embraces it. The animation in the movie is exciting, the storyline is compelling, & the characters are totally believable! This is a must for any animation lovers! (And I should know, in that I run an online animation forum!)
2011-06-17
8. Really, Really neat animated movie. - With the voice talents of Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity), Drew Berrymore (The Wedding Singer), Nathan Lane (The Lion King), John Leguizamo (Carlito's Way), Janeane Garofalo (Saturday Night Live), and Bill Pullman (Independence Day) it's hard to believe that this well casted and pieced together story did not appeal to Science Fiction fans that well.
2010-12-18
9. Underated - I've seen a lot of negative reviews for this film and can't imagine why. I remembered watching it as an early teen and be absolutely amazed. Watching it again I was expecting those memories to be tarnished by time and experience but was pleasantly suprised. Years later it is still quite enjoyable.
2010-11-11
10. This was my comfort movie as a kid - You know there is a movie we all watch when we are feeling down or out. Well this one was (and sometimes is) mine. Fun fantasy world that can make anyone's imagination dream the imposible. And, let's not forget the voice cast Matt Damond, Drew Barrymore, and Nathan Lane along with many other famous starts. Can't go wrong with this movie.
2010-04-08
11. haha i remember when this came out - everyone was talking about it and all and i remember seeing it with my dad you're not gonna find an anime movie better than this. there's concept to it, theme, and makes you wonder "what if there really was life that we didn't know about out in our universe!" this movie is probably the most mind blowing movie back in - i'll never forget the day i went to see it at imax
2008-10-11
12. I love this movie - One of the few good space romps in recent memory. Fun, with memorable characters. Beautiful CGI work that was ahead of its time. And one of the few movies I can watch with my little cousin and still have a good time. We need more space movies! (I know star trek is coming out soon...but we don't even know if that will be good)
2008-10-03
Release date: 2018-01-19 Genre:Kids & Family $14.99
Comments
1. Good - GKids generally distributes very good animated films. It’s a pitty that US studios don’t make many quality D animated films anymore. But this is a good one! If you and your family enjoy D over D cgi films, it looks like you’ll need to be showing your kids older cartoons or foreign films like this one.
2018-06-12
2. The Original Japanese Version Option! - I don’t know if it’s Apple’s doing, or the studio’s/licensees’, but I’m so pleased that there’s an option for the original, Japanese version included with the movie purchase, particularly since I didn’t see any Japanese language listed in the description. I’ve often reluctantly purchased dubbed productions, because no other options are offered, only to later find the original. I, like many story/anime “purists” (I know, cringe & roll your eyeballs...just bear with me, here) hands-down prefer original language versions of all filmed media, but particularly of Japanimation. So many nuances and micro-expressions are often literally “lost in translation” when dubbed, even if done well. It just isn’t the same feel/atmosphere, and the simple expressions of the ever-ebullient youth, well-known for example, in Miyazaki productions ( the “ehh?!” that expresses incredulous shock, or the energetic agreements of “mm!” & “hai!”) are sorely missed in dubbed anime. All of this aside, this is a fantastic, gorgeous movie, a must for the collection; I loved every moment, and although a bit like Spirited Away, it is far less dark. Perfection!
2018-05-25
3. Amazing Animation Design - I loved every character that was in the movies especially the two cats. The plot to the story could have been better executed though. Also, this is not studio ghibli. That has been said a BILLION times. This is a different company, doesn’t matter if they did work in ghibli, they shouldn’t be compared to studio ghibli storylines. [spoiler]: wished in the end she could have kept her powers or developed magic powers.
2018-04-20
4. Not a Ghibli - I didn't have high expectations knowing that Miyazaki wasn't a part of this film. So therefore wasn't let down too much. The art in the film was wonderfully beautiful and you really get that artistic relation of Howls moving castle and spirited away. But that's where everything stops. This movie was slow to say the least, the voice over actors weren't good at all and there wasn't a whole lot of substance to any of the characters. There was an obvious force of sympathetic relationship attempted with the characters but was so dry and bland that the captivation was lost. Sorry Yonebayashi, good attempt but your movie has nothing but animated art. What a waste of time. No your kids will not sit through this movie.
2018-04-19
5. pretty ok - its certainly not the best, but it's not bad at all. its a little like a watered down Spirited Away but that doesnt make it bad, it very clearly took a page from that, especially acknowledging that studio Ponoc (the studio that made this movie) is a branch off group from the now dissolved studio Ghibli
2018-03-16
Release date: 2013-01-01 $9.99
Comments
1. Beautiful - A tale of forbidden love from the creator of Kimi No Na Wa, The Garden of words is a very beautiful film with stunning visuals superb voice acting and a story of knowing when the time to love is right and when one should wait just a little longer. I give this film the Platinum Anime Rose award.
2018-02-08
2. Hmmm... - Maybe my expectations were too high, but I felt as if the plot (for lack of a better word) sucked. I didn't truly feel a beginning or an end to this film. During the movie, I didn't get a feel of the characters lives. No one developed. Don't know if that's what the author was going for, but it didn't sit well with me. Graphics were great. Colors were awesome. Maybe I should've watched it in Japanese.
2016-10-30
3. Amazing - I've always been an anime fan but this film isn't just another action, or typical love story. It has deeper meaning and you begin to notice it from the beginning of the film until the end. The only thing I dislike is that it's short, but every minute of it is extremely worth watching and has a great message. By the way, watch it until the end. It has a little extra clip. Enjoy!
2015-05-09
4. Stunning Animation - Wonderful story of a lost in life female high school teacher and a teen boy who is focused on his future of becoming a shoe maker. The subject manner is handled very well and it wraps up nicely in end. But what really stands out is the animation; you can feel the passion that was put into it. It’s worth watching the subtitled version vs the dubbed.
2014-08-26
Release date: 2015-08-07 $12.99
Comments
1. Japanese audio with english subtitiles please - i bought this, movie, i buy a lot of movies, but i was expecting the original japanes with english subtitles! minutes in i stopped watching and called apple and returned the movie. please notify me when you have the original Japanese audio with the english subtitles. i will gladly buy it.
2017-07-29
2. Dattebayo!! - I am a huge Naruto fan. Although I'm sad the show and manga are both ended, I'm looking forward to Boruto's generation. When this movie was released I bought it right away. It was worth the money and the movie is great. The animation I beautiful, the voice acting is great, and the story is engaging. Great job once again, Kishimoto!
2017-04-20
Release date: 2020-12-02 $14.99
Comments
1. Feels like a draft of a better remake. - I don't think this movie is awful, but there seem to be a lot of missed opportunities, puzzling choices, and underdeveloped aspects that give this movie an unfished feeling. The CGI generally seemed okay, though I do think the Pokemon and environments fared better than the human characters. As for the script, even as someone who's aware of many of the differences between the ' Japanese version and the ' dub (be prepared for a lot comparisons to the latter), I find many of the changes and additions puzzling. The Meowth X Clone Meowth scene felt weaker (not just less direct-I found it didn't provide enough weight for the time the scene was allotted), and the harbormaster was made extra redundant by removing her foreshadowing. As for the additions, I found few, if any of them interesting, and in the case of Brock, rather tone-deaf. Speaking of audio, Shinji Miyazaki hasn't done a lot to impress me lately, and this movie hasn't changed that trajectory. The score isn't ear-splitting or grating, but I find it severely underwhelming overall. A rework of the score from the ' dub would almost definitely have been more to my liking. The absence of "Brother My Brother" drained a lot of emotion from the clone fighting scene for me, and while "Keep Evolving" is a good song, it doesn't have the raw emotion of "We're A Miracle". If a remake of "The Power Of One" is in the pipeline, Pokemon will need to take a different route. In terms of voice acting, while I've generally acclimated to the TPCi cast, I don't feel like this is their best work. I honestly wonder if some of them were disappointed not to be doing something closer to (again) the ' dub. Overall, I'd say that bizarrely, Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution seems like an earlier version of the film released in the west in . In the modern polarized climate (even prior to ), the theme of "don't reduce people to their differences"'s relevance should have been apparent, but it seems like it somehow got diminished instead of expanded upon. The movie isn't terrible because of it, but I don't think it lived up to its potential either.
2021-04-05
Release date: 2021-08-06 $14.99
Release date: 2021-12-24 $14.99
Release date: 2006-08-22 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 2020-11-18 $14.99
Release date: 1998-03-17 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99
Release date: 2018-11-24 $14.99
Comments
1. It was a good movie - This was good. I liked it. Different storyline then the others. New location. New Pokémon I have never heard of with some of originals. It had a different feel to with all the characters. Like Team Rocket wasn’t as crazy. Ash was pretty much the same. The added characters were good like the Mayor and his daughter. The one girl can’t remember her name and a whole bunch more. Good movie for kids and any Pokémon fan.
2020-09-09
2. I was a bit hesitant.... - After my rather ‘meh’ experience with ‘pokemon: I choose you’, I was genuinely considering skipping this movie, however, after reading some very positive reviews for this movie, I changed my mind. I’m glad I did, this movie was a vast improvement on it’s predecessor in several ways. Go for it, pokemon fans.
2018-12-13
3. It’s definitely worth buying for... - And why? Because the dub of this movie turned out to be really good. A million times better than last years movies dub was. Let’s support this official digital release. We must let them know this is how we would love them to dub these Pokémon movies in the future. Not only does it have a faithful script, but also good voice acting too. And the dub uses % of the original Japanese music too. Let’s let our wallets speak to TPCI how we want them to dub these Pokémon movies in the future. They did a great job with this one.
2018-12-11
4. Well written, Action Packed, and No Replacement Music! - The animation /: The art style of the movie heavily impacts the entire atmosphere of every scene and really helps to blend the art styles of the current sun and moon series and the original series. Every scene has so much detail that just pops every time you watch the scene and really helps to develop and establish the setting. When there are battle scenes you get to witness cool camera angles, stunning shots, and epic battle music which leads me to my next point. The Music /:
For the first time in five years the music has been kept in the English dub. For some reason the past four movies were completely rescored which was frustrating for old time fans like me who grew up with the original Japanese score. But for some reason this time around % of the music was kept and the original score’s inclusion really feels like a breath of fresh air. You’ll hear old nostalgic tunes from the original series and you’ll also here some stunning new action and emotional tracks too. The Plot /:
Most of the time Pokemon movies have a hard time blending plot and action into one easily consumable story, but this time around they proved that standard wrong. All the characters have their own stories that are all equally developed and flow into each other naturally. There’s some cheesy lines but overall the dialogue and performances are really good and what I got from this movie I would really like to see applied in the main series too!
2018-12-10
5. Great film! - Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us is easily one of the better Pokémon Movies in recent years. It has a heartwarming story and message about teamwork and cooperation between people and Pokémon and the original Japanese music being kept in the dubbed version of this film is a bonus for sure. /.
2018-12-10