Look, this is a perfectly fine Pokémon movie in the sense that it won't harm your kid and checks all the franchise boxes. But let's be real: even Pokémon fans rate this one as forgettable.
The ratings tell the story—6.1 on IMDb, 3.1/5 on Letterboxd, 65% RT audience score. That's the definition of "meh." If your kid is obsessed with Pokémon and wants to watch every movie, sure, throw this on. But if you're looking for quality family movie time, there are better Pokémon entries (and definitely better animated films overall).
It's safe, it's wholesome enough, but it's also kind of boring and generic even by 2008 standards. The parallel dimension concept could've been cool but gets lost in standard Pokémon movie plotting. Available on Hulu and Hoopla if you're determined, but don't feel bad skipping this one.