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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013

A group of five Genesect have invaded the big city and pose a threat to the supply of electricity, which attracts the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu and his friends must come to the rescue when the powerful leader, a red Genesect, faces Mewtwo.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

As a Pokémon franchise film, it is connected to a major character and merchandise brand, though the plot excerpt does not show overt product promotion.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A friendly Genesect collapses after taking an attack, and the red Genesect appears unable to survive a fall, though the story centers on rescue rather than death.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, generally limited to shouting or exclamations during battles.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatening creatures, high-speed pursuits, characters in peril, a dangerous fire, and a fall from space create sustained but family-oriented tension.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy Pokémon battles, attacks, chases, and threats place characters in danger, but the action is non-realistic and framed as adventure.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face powerful opponents, fire, falling danger, and conflict to protect others and prevent further fighting.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative world, engineered and revived creatures, unusual habitats, and inventive rescue methods strongly encourage fantasy play and creative thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a variety of human and creature designs, though depth is standard for the action-adventure genre.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The film offers light ideas about extinction, fossils, habitats, ecosystems, and environmental protection, but education is incidental to the adventure.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Ash befriends a lost Genesect, characters rescue one another, and Pokémon cooperate to stop the fire and protect their rivals.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages promote empathy toward outsiders, peaceful conflict resolution, cooperation, environmental care, friendship, and helping displaced beings find a home.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ash and friends show courage, protect others, mediate conflict, and help the Genesect; cooperation and compassion drive the resolution.

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