Really a great, entertaining episodes. Good job, writers!
There were two things that I especially liked.: Firstly, the funny and above all witty lines of Team Rocket and later the dialog with that villain duo and secondly the Sinnoh Hustle itself which bore a striking resemblance to that great show "American Gladiator" Do you still remember it?
I tell you, I sure loved American Gladiator when I was a child and every time I wished I could take part in it. /me is overcome with nostalgia
What kind of upset me, however, was that short scene in which Ash substituted Buizel with Pikachu. Don't get me wrong, I really like Pikachu but that implied that Ash or rather Buizel wasn't even able (or strong enough) to handle an ordinary villain team. It would be different if it were Team Galactic he had to face... but an ordinary team? No, that was embarrassing, Ash, sorry! Why do the writers want us to believe that Buizel, who used to be Ash's powerhouse, has decreased in power in such a shocking way?
If it hadn't been for that scene, the plot would have been awesome... AAARGH
Apart from that disappointing moment, I really enjoyed watching today's episode!
6.5 out of 10 points
(without the Buizel withdrawal the score would have been 1 point higher)