Ash and his friends enter an island to find rare types of Pokemon. They are trying to get this thing that has the ability to travel through time. On that trip, Ashe and his company must stop the hunter who compels the legendary Pokemon Celebi to help him destroy that forest.
The animation and game phenomenon that peaked about three years ago is actually dying a slow death, if the poor quality of Pokemon 4 Ever is any indication.
The fourth "Pokemon" is a diverting--if predictable--adventure suitable for a matinee, with a message that cautions children about disturbing the world's delicate ecological balance.
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post
November 19, 2002
Its save-the-planet message clashes with its crass marketing.