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
it doesn't reinvent the wheel, but Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution looks phenomenal thanks to its updated visuals, and the action-packed and epic battles help make this the perfect Pokémon movie for fans
for those who aren't devotees of anime and Pokemon, the computer animation and the battle scenes hold up and allow a fresh perspective; The story works, but the ultimate takeaway is the change to 3D animation
by Brian Costello [Common Sense Media ]
