Digimon: The Movie (2000)

I feel so guilty for having the Nostalgia Critic's review of this movie as one of my favorite episodes. I'll never forget him saying, "At least Pokémon...". The thing is, I have never been into Digimon, but I've done my research and I don't think it ripped off Pokémon. This counts as a movie based on a video game which I believe was Tamagotchi which predates Pokémon. However, in 1991, there was a video game called "Shin Megami Tensei", which featured fighting monsters. So is everyone stealing from that game? No, this is just a genre of its own that's easy to identify, the "Mon" genre we call it. I saw one episode of this show and thought it was just weird.I was really put off by the animation in this movie. It just looked so old. I find "Pokémon: The First Movie" to be better, but not by much. I was annoyed by all the pop songs in this movie which is really something I hate in animated movies (including anime ones). The last segment was the best, probably because it had the nicest character development. I don't hate Digimon and I actually did kind of like the romance surrounding the characters. "Pokémon" wouldn't have that until many years later. "Pokémon" has finally overtaken the higher score on this website. I guess the series is creative but it is pretty strange to me, particularly with how some Digievolutions are humanoid. It isn't for me. **

I am an adult now, and this is still one of my favorite movies for many reasons, beyond the obvious nostalgia factor. First and foremost, it's absolutely hilarious. I'm not kidding, it's one of the funniest movies I have ever seen, and I laugh out loud every single time i watch it. The jokes are knee-slappingly cheesy, but genuinely funny. And who doesn't get a kick out of the silly puns? The characters are hilarious, quick-witted, and sarcastic, and the humorous dialogue flows quickly and effortlessly through their conversations, packing as many laughs in as possible. A taste of the fun: "Tai: Hello there, this is Tai. Grandmother: You're selling ties? Tai: No, my name is Tai. I'm looking for Matt or TK. Grandmother: That's a coincidence, those are my Grandkids' names. Tai: Are they there? Grandmother: mmm-hmmm Tai: Right now? Grandmother: mmm-hmmm Tai: Can I talk to them? Grandmother: Oh, I love to talk to them too. They're here visiting. Tai: Please! I need to speak to them right away! Grandma: mmm-hmmm, OK I'll tell them. *hangs up* Kids! Tai: ..." Now that's good old fashioned humor. Also, this movie has an AWESOME soundtrack. Music from Barenaked Ladies, Smashmouth, and more, not to mention the "Digirap", will keep you jamming throughout the show. Any Digimon fan will love this movie. Maybe it's because I'm a bit of a child at heart, but I recommend it to anyone with any sort of vague interest in battling cartoon monsters, or anything else awesome. You will not regret watching this movie.

I was watching this movie today, having not seen it for about two years, and I noticed a LOT more in it this time than when I last saw it: 1. The stunning animation. Not the Americanised, simplistic anime but a prettier and more detailed style. Smoother animation, too.2. The plot - a more developed version of what you get on the series, which is what fans like to see! :) 3. The humour! I have always loved Digimon's humour and it is definitely improved further in this movie.4. The fight scenes are as good as ever! 5. Great soundtrack! (apart from that Digimon Rap thing at the start - it got on my nerves o_O;;)So, overall, this movie is great entertainment. Obviously I recommend this especially to Digimon fans but it also appeals to other audiences. I myself was a Digimon fan about 6 years ago, and hadn't seen it, and when I saw the old videos I have of the series and the movie recently after pulling them out of my shelves I remembered why I liked Digimon so much :D As everyone else has said, beats Pokemon any day! And this is coming from an ex-Pokemon fan too! Maybe the reason it beats Pokemon (apart from the reasons above) is because Digimon shows a lot more human emotion, rather than just fight fight fight pull Brock away from girls and more fighting and getting shiny badges.Three word summary: BIG Digimon adventure

my sister used to always for some oddly reason get mixed up between Pokémon and digimon and every time i were watching digimon she would always be like can we change the channel from Pokémon?and i would be like no it's digion.hahahahaha.but i would always watch the show on t.v. i thought the movie was great i'not gonna lie. i liked it better than the t.v. show.all the action and digimons and everything and i'm also glad they started from when tai and his sister were younger because i was wondering how his sister got a digimon.no lie.and then David liked tai's sister it was funny and he would alway try to impress her every time but it usually never worked.i just wanted to give the movie some praise though that's all.