TLDR;
This video is a review of the Digimon movie, where the reviewer, admittedly unfamiliar with the Digimon franchise, enlists the help of a Digimon expert to dissect the film. The review reveals that the movie is actually a combination of three separate films with disjointed plots, held together by poor writing and music choices. The reviewer highlights the movie's nonsensical plot, rushed character development, and overall lack of coherence, ultimately deeming it a blatant cash grab that tarnishes the Digimon franchise.
- The Digimon movie is composed of three separate films spliced together.
- The plot is nonsensical, with rushed character development and a lack of coherence.
- The movie is considered a blatant cash grab that damages the Digimon franchise.
Intro [0:14]
The reviewer expresses his reluctance to review the Digimon movie due to his unfamiliarity with the franchise, having not watched Digimon or even Pokémon growing up. Despite this, he has received numerous requests to review it. To address this challenge, he seeks assistance from someone knowledgeable about Digimon.
Summoning Help [0:50]
The reviewer humorously attempts to contact a Digimon expert, referencing a "Joe signal" in the sky. He eventually gets in touch with the expert, who emphasizes the importance of having grown up with the show and being connected to the fan community to properly represent Digimon. The expert agrees to help, but notes that the movie claims to be accessible to newcomers, despite not actually explaining anything.
Angela Anaconda Intro [2:42]
The review begins with a critique of the movie's opening, which features a four-minute segment of "Angela Anaconda," a show also owned by Fox. The reviewer expresses disbelief that this segment is included in every copy of the movie, calling it an "extreme night terror." He compares it unfavorably to other animated movies, questioning why the Digimon movie would start with such an unrelated and bizarre segment.
Digi Rap and Flash Forward [4:48]
The reviewer mocks the "Digi Rap" that follows, criticizing its cheap and corporate nature. He then discusses the first scene of the movie, a flash forward to a later event. He finds this scene pointless, as it reveals events that will be shown again shortly. The reviewer introduces Kari, the younger sister of the show's lead character, Tai, noting that the movie doesn't explain this relationship, making it difficult for newcomers to understand.
First Story Begins [6:31]
Kari narrates the story of how she and her brother received a strange egg through their computer eight years prior. They decide to care for it, leading to a series of cutesy moments with terrible jokes. The egg hatches, revealing a digimon who becomes friends with Kari and Tai. An electrical storm causes the digimon to evolve rapidly, leading to a battle with a giant parrot.
Animation and Willis Mention [10:00]
The reviewer praises the animation during the fight scene, attributing it to director Mamoru Hosoda. However, he quickly returns to criticizing the movie, noting that the digimon defeats the parrot. Kari mentions a character named Willis, who met his digimon the same night, but Willis is not present in this part of the movie. The reviewer explains that Willis is only in the last of the three movies that were combined to make this one, and the references to him are an attempt to create a cohesive narrative.
Second Story Begins [11:18]
The movie abruptly shifts to a completely different plot, four years later. The reviewer questions the purpose of the previous scene, as it has no connection to what follows. The scene introduces Izzy, a computer whiz, who discovers a digimon egg online that has been infected with a virus. Tai is preoccupied with trying to send an email to his crush, Sora.
Digi-terms and Fight Against Virus [12:11]
The reviewer mocks the use of "digi" prefixes, such as "digi egg" and "digivolving." The digi egg is infected with a virus and is trying to destroy the real world network. Izzy informs Tai that they need to contact their friends in the digital world to stop the menace. The kids send their digimon out to fight the virus, which evolves into an angry arachnid.
Diaboromon and Nuclear Weapons [13:56]
Matt and TK send in their digimon, but the virus digimon evolves into Diaboromon. The reviewer notes the mispronunciation of "Diablomon." Diaboromon clones himself, takes over phone lines and computers, and launches nuclear weapons. The reviewer criticizes the movie for throwing so much at the audience without proper buildup or character development.
Defeating Diaboromon [16:38]
Diaboromon is defeated, the nuclear bombs are deactivated, and Tai finally sends his email to Sora. The reviewer sarcastically remarks on the importance of this achievement. He notes the lack of explanation for certain plot points and expresses confusion about the characters' relationships.
Third Story Begins [17:28]
The movie transitions to the third story. The reviewer reiterates that the movie has no arc or connection between the three stories. The scene introduces Davis and Demi Vimon, with Davis resembling Tai. Tai and Kari are now in New York and encounter Willis.
Fighting Sequence and Kokomon [18:32]
The movie jumps into a fight sequence without developing Willis's character. The American rabbit and the muppet minstrel show fight until the big one disappears. The other cast members are called down to Colorado. Kokomon appears and the digimon digivolve to fight him.
Pointless Fighting and Backstory [19:55]
The reviewer describes the rest of the movie as pointless fighting with no real purpose. He criticizes the lack of connection to the plot and the absence of a moral. A quick backstory reveals that eight years ago, a digi egg came out of Willis's computer and hatched into Terriermon and Kokomon. The reviewer criticizes the pacing, stating that the backstory is rushed and lacks emotional impact.
Rushed Emotional Reactions and Fighting [21:41]
The reviewer mocks the rushed emotional reactions in the movie, highlighting a scene where characters quickly get over serious issues. The movie continues with more fighting, which the reviewer finds boring despite the presence of a rabbit with machine guns for hands.
Climax and Kokomon's Powers [23:39]
In a confusing climax, Kokomon takes them back in time to when the virus that affected him was weaker. They use their digi powers to defeat the virus, and Kokomon returns to his normal form. Willis learns about teamwork and that digimon never really die.
Final Thoughts [24:41]
The reviewer concludes that the movie did nothing to improve his understanding or opinion of Digimon. He believes the movie is a cash grab that takes the worst aspects of the show and amplifies them. He finds it hilarious, embarrassing, and unwatchable, and expresses concern about the negative impact it has had on the Digimon franchise.