Pokemon Jirachi: Wish Maker

The sixth installment in the Pokémon films, "Jirachi Wishmaker", marks something of an interesting point in the whole series of translated versions. Namely, the point at which it seems that they FINALLY got an adaptation of one of these things dead-on perfect! Of course, at this point the films go direct to video and we'll never get to see this on the big screen...which is a shame, because the animation quality here is superb. Shogakukan's team has the integration between the digital and cel parts (which were not as 'seamless' in earlier films) just about perfect, and this makes it a real shame that we won't get to see this movie the way it came out in Japan.The plot, both in the original direction and in the adaptation, has been handled excellently. In fact, this has the feel of how the films should go, if one's ever had the pleasure of seeing past Pokémon movies in a subtitled, literal translation version. It doesn't erase the catastro-mix of that very first one, "Mewtwo Strikes Back" (which has plagued all of these films critically ever since, and which still, I think, needs to be 'restored'), but it comes very close. Note, also...this is really, really dark stuff, such as how "Pokémon Heroes" was as well; this isn't the lighter-weight fare such as in the TV series. The story touches on the darker side of personal ambition, and contains some really ugly and hard-taught, yet valuable lessons about how this can ultimately destroy all one has.But if you want funny, the short (which all of these films have) is actually worth watching a few times. It's something of an object-lesson in why Team Rocket should never leave Meowth in charge. Of anything. Period. And it's hysterical.A few faults, nothing enough to warrant removing a star. One big one, though, is that we STILL don't get a widescreen version. C'mon, 4Kids...the CREDITS and the SHORT are at least in 16:9, why not the whole shebang!? Enough kids have seen 'proper' anime at this point so that they won't panic about the letterboxing on regular screens, and for those of us who dropped a wad of cash on the big ones, it would be NICE to see this in the proper aspect ratio, without cropping, especially since some of us can't afford to burn up major plastic on a ticket to Japan every time one of these comes out from now on.But that's nitpicking compared to what we get here. This, folks, is as close as it gets to 'direct' from what I can tell, and while I'm sure there's been some editing to adapt this for the West, this time whatever's been done doesn't detract at all from the story, film, or even the soundtrack with the bilingual theme song at the end. That's right, a song with Japanese lyrics in a 4Kids-translated Pokémon film...what's the world coming to!?Just buy it, OK? Even if you thought the first film was a mess (which it was, unless you have a copy of the final Japanese edit) and it made you swear off of these things, this one may convince you otherwise. It's quality.

The sixth movie in the Pokemon series is as good as the ones before it; max, little brother of May, is given a mysterious geode by "The Great Butler", a magician traveling with the Millennium Comet Carnival. Butler explains that the rock contains Jirachi, a Pokemon that only appears every thousand years when the Millennium Comet passes overhead. Ash, Brock, and May watch Max bond with Jirachi, becoming fast friends in the week before the comet passes overhead. Trouble ensues as Butler kidnaps Jirachi, plotting to use the innocent creature to fulfill his twisted dreams of revenge.The story is filled with moments that teach good, solid values to kids; the results of Max's first (greedy) wish, what negative emotions like revenge can do to normally nice people, and (as always) the values of Teamwork and Friendship. There's exciting action, great Pokemon battle scenes, the usual splendid artwork and more than a few laughs in what this reviewer feels is a great family movie, one you'll want to watch with your smaller Pokemon fan(s)!

This movie is really good, and I personally think is the best movie that 4 kids ever dubbed. I really liked the plot, its finally something different. And the amination was awesome. In this movie, Ash isn't mainly the main feature but he's with MAx alot who actually the main one.This movie catches your attention by having a carnival festival first, then the main conflict that goes on. This conflict was really good and well thought, and in the movie, I really loved the lullaby.The lullaby was by the orignal track from the jap version, and you'll see it if you ever purchase it. There's a music video from this japanese singer who sang it from the lullaby.Then Gotta Dance, the Pikachu Short MOvie is funny. It's kind of like that dancing frog from WB. Once they hear music, they start dancing. Meowth narrarates the story about what happened.Please buy it or see it somehow! Its worth it!

It is a good film, featuring legendary pokemon Jirachi, a pokemon who can teleport and grant wishes, Absol, a pokemon who will only appear to warn of great tragedy. Plus a Groudon. But it could have been slightly better. It is not one of my top favs, but I like it. The main thing I love is the song at the credits "Make a Wish" which is very beautiful.

Jirachi; Wishmaker was the first of the Hoenn Region (Advanced Generation) series movies to come out. Its plotline is great, how it teaches friendship, even when our friends move away and we may never see them again. The monster though is creepy. Use caution with kids under 10 years of age and even some older.

This movie is much better on DVD than it was on cassette. If only there was a Jarichi in that the real world that I could make wishes that would help my life a little. If you liked this movie when it came out on cassete I would reccommend buying this.

Got what I was looking for at a reasonable price. The case was broken however but there is no way to pin point where in transit it happened. There is a light scratch on it but it worked just fine with everything in proper sync!

Great

Wow ... that's the Only way i know how to start off this review , i know the title is U but as A Grown up Adult Man i can tell you that the shocks and narrative are far from childish! The Plot Is Based around a Pokemon who only Appears every 1000 years by the name of Jirachi and can grant wishes (of a sort you need to buy the dvd to fully understand what i mean) who is wanted by A malicious Scientist/Magician so that he can use its powers to bring an even more powerful Pokemon into his control. There are twists and turns and i specifically found the subplot about Friendship lasting forever to be both touching and more emotional then you would expect. In Conclusion ... a must have for anyone who used to watch pokemon in the past or if you have any children or younger family members i am sure they would love it as much as you will .

Jirachi: Wish Maker is sweet, selfless and enriching. It is about lifelong friendships, a little of love and a lot about life. I think this is one of the nicest Pokémon films out there!

Arrived fast and safe, love it

This is a great product, just gonna let you guys know that someone wrote a review saying the dvd is in Italian, but it’s not it is in English, it even says on the back of case language English, just wanted you to know so you don’t get confused.

This product arrived early which was great and the disc came in working condition also the disc cover had only one little cut on the side barley visble