Traditional Pokemon animation blends with state-of-the-art computer generated effects in the eighth installment of the popular anime series. A special tournament is being staged for Prince Aaron, but as Ash Ketchem, Brock, Max, and May all prepare to take part in the celebratory event, Pikachu is abducted by the evil Mew. Now, in order to rescue their old friend and ensure that the tournament goes on as planned, Prince Aarons Pokemon friend Lucario will lead the entire gang to the Tree of Beginning and defeat Mew in an explosive battle of truly epic proportions. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide