TLDR;
This video discusses the 2000 film "Digimon: The Movie," which is a compilation of three shorter films: "Digimon Adventure," "Our War Game," and "Digimon Hurricane Touchdown." The video breaks down each segment, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and assesses the overall impact of the film as an introduction to the Digimon franchise.
- "Digimon: The Movie" was a significant event for Digimon, showcasing its potential despite not reaching Pokémon's popularity.
- The film combines three shorts, creating an uneven narrative, but each segment has its merits.
- "Our War Game" is highlighted as the strongest segment, with well-developed characters and high emotional investment.
- "Hurricane Touchdown" is criticized for its dull plot and underutilization of characters.
Introduction [0:04]
The video starts by expressing surprise at Digimon's longevity since its debut in the late 1990s. Despite the monster fad dominated by Pokémon, Digimon has maintained a dedicated fan base through its digital pet, card game, and anime series. The video emphasizes that Digimon has proven its merit over time, distinguishing itself from other contemporary franchises. The release of "Digimon: The Movie" in 2000 is highlighted as a significant achievement, marking Digimon's presence on the big screen.
Digimon Adventure [2:36]
The first segment introduces Tai and Kari meeting their first Digimon, Koromon, leading to a battle with Parrotmon. The narrator explains the backstory for non-Digimon fans. This segment balances action, humor, and thrills, making it accessible to a broad audience. The simplicity of this part could have served as a good introduction to Digimon for American fans. The battle is confined to a small area, with only the kids noticing the event.
Our War Game [4:23]
Years after the first season, a mysterious, virus-infected Digimon appears on the internet. Izzy identifies it as dangerous, created by Willis. Tai and Izzy, joined by Matt and TK, fight the virus, which plans to use nuclear missiles. "Our War Game" is praised for its storytelling, character development, and emotional interaction. The characters are likable and relatable, making the audience invested in their journey. The performances from the cast enhance the segment's quality, creating a sense of camaraderie. The humor is well-executed, avoiding the corniness of the series. The developing relationship between Tai and Sora is showcased. The villain, Diaboromon, is impressive due to his power and multitasking abilities. The introduction of Omnimon is a highlight, marking the first DNA Digimon. "Our War Game" is considered the film's highlight and could stand alone as an action-packed movie.
Digimon Hurricane Touchdown [9:26]
"Hurricane Touchdown" is described as a disappointing and depressing segment that fails to live up to the expectations set by "Our War Game." The plot centers around the group traveling from one place to another with little of interest happening along the way. The characters lack personal charm and have little to interact with. The absence of people in the environment is noted. Willis is introduced as the cause of the virus, but his character is not well-developed. His conflict is portrayed as too personal, and his decision to withhold information from the team is criticized. The Digimon, Kokomon, is a letdown as a villain. Davis is shown to be a qualified leader, and Terriermon is a fun character.
Conclusion [14:26]
Despite its limitations, "Digimon: The Movie" tells a good enough story with the material it has. The animation is more fluid than in the show, and the acting is well done. The movie is recommended as an introduction to Digimon, but it loses points due to the weakness of "Hurricane Touchdown." The film receives a 2.5 out of 4 rating.