Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 10, 2019
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tsarouhasMay 27, 2019
The cutest movie i have ever seen. Ryan Reynolds as pikachu's voice was amazing. And we were not in it for an amazing plot, we were in it to see CGI Pokemon, and they delivered
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marcmyworksJul 24, 2019
Detective Pikachu is actually a much better film than I would have given credit. The Pokemon world is well portrayed, as this film explores a town where Pokemon training is illegal, and the Pokemon work side-by-side with their humanDetective Pikachu is actually a much better film than I would have given credit. The Pokemon world is well portrayed, as this film explores a town where Pokemon training is illegal, and the Pokemon work side-by-side with their human counterparts. I liked the message of this film, as well Ryan Reynolds did a great job in the role of Pikachu.… Expand
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TzytMay 21, 2019
It's not very original and you'll see the ending coming from a mile away, but this is an otherwise solid film, and the CGI Pokémon look amazing. Plus, Ryan Reynolds is great.
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9
ZenzukaiMay 13, 2019
Better than expected. Ryan Reynolds was great, the story had enough twists it kept me surprised at the end, and it left me wanting another pokemon movie. That's a good movie in my books.
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7
yoshi594May 24, 2019
An excellent first attempt at a live action Pokemon movie. The designs were nice and nothing like the initial Sonic Movie CGI(i'm assuming they fix sonic haha).

A decent story with some flaws, but still enjoyable.
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KeybladeJordanAug 24, 2019
Finally a good movie based on a video game. And I've gotta say this one was a treat. It was fun from start till finish. And even had quite a few great surprises in the plot. It has more than enough to offer for both Pokemon fans and casualFinally a good movie based on a video game. And I've gotta say this one was a treat. It was fun from start till finish. And even had quite a few great surprises in the plot. It has more than enough to offer for both Pokemon fans and casual viewers alike.… Expand
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winzentweenJun 7, 2019
This film is fun! I love video games but I don't know pokemon outside if smash bros but it turn a out that if you know smash bros well the you know pokemon haha And like Nintendo smash bros pokemon is top notch fun. While I was watching it IThis film is fun! I love video games but I don't know pokemon outside if smash bros but it turn a out that if you know smash bros well the you know pokemon haha And like Nintendo smash bros pokemon is top notch fun. While I was watching it I keep thinking if that terrible But we'll meaning Mario bros film which missed almost every mark. Well ludicrously and pokemon pikachuchu detective takes all those missed marks and hammers them home! The cgi is amazing and the casting is brave while the only issue I had was that at times it's not weird enough. And it's a really weird film. I'd say it's for adults more thank kids which might be a problem when making the budget back. The only real misstep is the story at times and the last 1/3 which is basically the plot of batman 1. Though by the end it's all neatly wrapped up. I feel they could have made it even more nature and ended up with something special But pokemon is for kids so that was never an option. One of the few films I'd watch again as there was so much going on. ULTIMATELY It will make you laugh and shout and its fun and goid natured. Go see it ! B-… Expand
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RajiwoMay 30, 2019
You can't ask me to be objective about this, and I don't have the slightest interest in pretending any kind of objectivity.
As a Pokemon fan since I was born, this is, without a doubt, the kind of movie I've been waiting for my entire life.You can't ask me to be objective about this, and I don't have the slightest interest in pretending any kind of objectivity.
As a Pokemon fan since I was born, this is, without a doubt, the kind of movie I've been waiting for my entire life. And it delivered. I didn't expect it to be so good, I definitely didn't expect to laugh so much. Also, the plot is quite good, far better than critics are willing to admit. The only reason for not giving it a 10 is that, theoretically, it *could* be better in some ways.
If you really like (or used to like) Pokemon, you're gonna love it, and you must see it. If you're not, there's not much for you in this.… Expand
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7
ComandanteCobraJul 1, 2019
Enjoyable movie for adult and teens alike.
It's a simple movie so it doesn't blow your mind but it keep you entertainend for less than 2 hours.
Plot is dragging itself toward the end but nothing to unbearable. The movie is about aEnjoyable movie for adult and teens alike.
It's a simple movie so it doesn't blow your mind but it keep you entertainend for less than 2 hours.
Plot is dragging itself toward the end but nothing to unbearable.
The movie is about a twenty-something young fellow seeking clues on the death of a member of his family in a pokemon friendly city. During his "quest" he is called to face up to some family unserolved issue regarding his youngness.
Good fx, some humor, pokemons are always present on screen, some action and some moral for young wiever.
The movie is targeted toward spectators that are at home with pokemon obviously...but just watching some cartoon episodes back in the days (or spending some time with the mobile game) is enough to catch most of the references of the francise to appreciate the cameos.
Reynols dubbing is hilarous without beeing vulgar, and add a lot at the fun factor of this movie… Expand
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8
leburn98Jun 2, 2019
Part Blade Runner and part Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu manages to take the popular video game franchise and turn it into something that both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy.
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weskergamerJun 1, 2019
Cuanto amo está película, ya la he visto 3 veces y no me canso de hacerlo, super recomendable. Creo q esta película es el fin de la maldición de las películas de videojuegos
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SquaredRenJan 2, 2020
Saw this movie kinda late, but it's pretty okay. The only drawback is that the plot gets very predictable for a "detective" movie. But it's fun and every Pokemon looks great.
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JPKDec 8, 2019
Reynolds IS PERFECT!
With great visuals, A simple but fun story, And great performances from the cast, Detective Pikachu is highly satisfying.
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PixelcraftianJun 4, 2019
Please, Pokemon GO WATCH THIS MOVIE.
It's amazing, it's mostly for Pokemon fans but really is for everyone.
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8
GrendizerMay 10, 2019
Was entertained, liked the twisty twists. female friend not knowing the franchise was satisfied. For a video game/anime movie, it's solid.
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jisoJul 23, 2019
Fun and enjoyable movie. A creative insight into the Pokemon universe that had a lot of laughs.
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10
manningn15May 22, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Pokemons live-action designs were stupendous especially Pikachu, Psyduck, Charizard, Mewtwo, Snubbull, Greninja, Mr. Mime, Aipom, Lickitung, Gyarados, Bulbasaur, Morelull, Ditto, Loudred, Cubone, Ludicolo, Pancham, Blastoise, Pangoro, Comfey, and Jigglypuff. The Pokemon were cute, creepy, and totally awesome. Ryan Reynolds performance as Pikachu was terrifically funny. Justice Smith also gave a pretty great performance. The sets were fantastic and very cool looking. All of the other visual effects were also great. The action scenes were very impressive especially the scenes with the Aipom's attacking and the scene with the Grenija's attacking. I also thought that the soundtrack and score were fantastic I especially loved the song Carry On. This is my favorite Pokemon movie, my favorite movie adaptation of a video game, one of my favorite movies of 2019, and one of my favorite movies of all time. An A+ for Pokemon: Detective Pikachu from me.… Expand
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Birdy1998Feb 3, 2020
This movie was awesome!!! The furriness of some of the Pokemon like Flareon and Growlithe makes me want to cuddle with something fluffy!! The action and story is cool too. This is a must see!
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9
radicalmattMay 18, 2019
Fun movie for all ages! I enjoyed seeing Pokémon reimagined. I still love the cartoon version best.
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7
Lonelyheart123May 19, 2019
Nice and charming movie that knows what it is and embraces it. CGI for all pokemons look great. The stroy is a bit predictable but what really makes up for it is Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and the interaction with the protagonist Justice Smith,Nice and charming movie that knows what it is and embraces it. CGI for all pokemons look great. The stroy is a bit predictable but what really makes up for it is Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and the interaction with the protagonist Justice Smith, Really good chemestry.

Sweet movie with a lot of heart and love put into it. It has some flaws but if you take it as a light-hearted buddy investigation movie, you are in for a really good time… Expand
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9
Player2-WaterMay 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 9
Acting: 9
Plot: 7

Pokémon Detective Pikachu is based on the 2016 video game, Detective Pikachu, which was released on Nintendo 3DS and also the first ever Pokémon live action movie on the big screen.

The plot of the movie is basically follow the same plot from the video game with some changes. Tim Goodman (Smith) is a 21 years old insurance agent and a former Pokémon Trainer, who receive news that his father, Harry Goodman, a detective who died in a car crash while investigating a case.

He travels to Ryme City to collect his father’s assets from his apartment where he discovers a talking Pikachu (Reynolds), who wears a detective cap which belongs to Harry. For some reasons, only Tim can understand Pikachu while no one else can. Pikachu was Harry’s Pokémon partner and they were investigating a case until his car was crashed and his body was not found.

Pikachu suffers amnesia and Harry’s cap is the only clue to Pikachu’s identity. Both Pikachu and Tim find a mysterious gas known as R in Harry’s apartment which might have something to do with Harry’s investigation. Needing some help to solve the case and finding Harry, they seek help from Lucy Stevens (Newton), an intern reporter who have been following up some stories on Harry’s death.

As a fan of Pokémon franchise and grew up with it, I was looking forward to this movie. The good news is this movie is not bad all. In fact, this movie could break the curse of bad video game movies and it is even better than 2018’s Tomb Raider and Rampage. The filmmakers of this movie have done a really great job in making the movie fun and exciting to watch. I had worries that the movie may end up worst like the rest of the video game movies but it turned out better than I expected.

The Pokémon creatures in this movie were very well designed and they look very good on the big screen thanks to the extra efforts of the filmmakers for doing their best to make them look a little bit of realistic while maintaining the creatures’ original design without deviating too much. Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton have done a great job in their performance. Kudos to Reynolds for his voice portrayal of Pikachu which he made Pikachu sounds like Deadpool.

The only problem with this movie is the storyline is cliché and have been overused in many other movies. If you ignore this problem, you can probably enjoy the movie without thinking too much. This movie is not just exciting and fun but also very nostalgic as well. You do not need to play Detective Pikachu to enjoy the movie. Just being a Pokémon fan is enough.

Overall, I really loved this movie pretty much like how I enjoyed watching 2018’s Ready Player One. To all Pokémon fans, you definitely must watch this movie. Last but not least, this could be the best video game movie I have ever watched in my life.… Expand
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7
CrimsoncriticJun 13, 2019
Ok, so I generally enjoyed the movie. I loved seeing how the Pokémon were integrated into the scenes, the background, and the overall world; the creators took advantage of it to make some eye-pleasing transitions as well as fill each frameOk, so I generally enjoyed the movie. I loved seeing how the Pokémon were integrated into the scenes, the background, and the overall world; the creators took advantage of it to make some eye-pleasing transitions as well as fill each frame with a distinct sense of life. I also liked the musical score and the way it called back to the gameboy Pokemon roots while adding in modern musical elements. I also liked the characters; they weren’t perfect but they weren’t annoying either; and as everyone predicted, Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu steals the show. However, while this movie is graceful and smart, it’s at the same time, clunky and incoherent. There’s often a lack of explanation for motivation or weight to a character’s actions; and so throughout the movie, (especially the 2nd half) I had to main questions: “Huh?” And “Why?” But overall, Detective Pikachu is a film I’d recommend to not just pokemon fans (because they’ll love identifying every creature in the background) but anyone looking for something new to watch. This movie’s not perfect but it set out to make something new and mostly succeeded. I enjoyed it. … Expand
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ArturReviewMay 23, 2019
Ooh me love some good old Pokemon action. Very good adaptation of the games and the anime.
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7
GrantD243May 12, 2019
Some of the dialogue (specifically in the first act) made me cringe a little bit, but once this film gets going it is highly enjoyable. If you're a Pokémon fan, this is a must watch. They did it far better than I expected, and they evenSome of the dialogue (specifically in the first act) made me cringe a little bit, but once this film gets going it is highly enjoyable. If you're a Pokémon fan, this is a must watch. They did it far better than I expected, and they even nailed the ending. It's not gonna win any awards, but it's gonna go down as one of the more enjoyable films of the year.… Expand
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10
Caldan58May 26, 2019
9.8/10
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GrachechkovskiMay 23, 2019
Great movie for one evening. The graphic part is brilliant - pokemons are look like real animals. This movie has a family humor, a nice detective plot
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EXECriticalMay 22, 2019
Detective Pikachu is a really good movie, however it can be confusing to people who aren't pokemon fans. It's easily the best video game movie ever created because the plot is great, and the characters are very likeable. I don't understandDetective Pikachu is a really good movie, however it can be confusing to people who aren't pokemon fans. It's easily the best video game movie ever created because the plot is great, and the characters are very likeable. I don't understand why Critics rate this movie so low.… Expand
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QuacksonjaMemeMay 25, 2019
Watched this with my friends. A very touching story. The movie has Amazing CGI. It had a great ending.

7/10
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xXClutchDutchXxFeb 17, 2020
Not a bad film. You kind of find out the ending about 30min. Into the movie but besides that it's still good
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DemonguyAug 6, 2023
Absolutely loved this movie got me in the feels and was pretty funny I think anyone with a brain will like this
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GLADIADORJun 3, 2019
Divertido e bem nostalgico, assistir esse foi relembra a infancia e alem de tudo os pokemons estão muito reais
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ssessesMay 13, 2019
I'm convinced the plot doesn't make sense, but the film itself is amazing. The CGI is gorgeous and the cinematography is phenomenal. It's a fun time at the theater, and that's all I can ask for from a movie like this.
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bataguilaMay 11, 2019
Entretenida, buenos chistes, los efectos muy buenos, la historia se ve congruente. Si fuera fan creo la hubiera entendido y disfrutado más.
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Smash_NerdMay 14, 2019
7.5!!
imagine Thor and the dark world.... but people will actually remember and like it.
Animation: 9/10. some imperfections here and there, but its still amazing. i got a few nostalgia rushes while watching. story: 6/10. kinda cheezy, but7.5!!
imagine Thor and the dark world.... but people will actually remember and like it.

Animation: 9/10. some imperfections here and there, but its still amazing. i got a few nostalgia rushes while watching.

story: 6/10. kinda cheezy, but with a JUICY twist in the middle. over all acceptable. and there arn't any unexplained plot holes. Humor: 8/10. not in your face or forced, but Ryan Reynolds does a Great Job at making people laugh!

Acting: 7.5/10. Justice Smith, your better than hallmark at christmas, but you still need some work. Its forgivable / watchable / acceptable, though.

If your a Pokemon die hard, fan, or even just a casual player, i would recommend this. so i give this a 7.6.… Expand
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Experiment626Feb 15, 2021
I would not consider myself Pokemon fan. I play the Pokemon Go mobile game but that is about it. For the casual fan, this movie exceeds expectations. The story pulls you into the world. The actors performances keep you attached to theI would not consider myself Pokemon fan. I play the Pokemon Go mobile game but that is about it. For the casual fan, this movie exceeds expectations. The story pulls you into the world. The actors performances keep you attached to the story. Ryan Reynolds does great as the voice of Pikachu. For the most part, the CGI does a good job of keeping you immersed in the world. I believe it does well for older and younger audience. I had multiple theater viewings and own it on Blu Ray.… Expand
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mavir08Jun 17, 2019
Movie about the plot is good and meaningful but logic is not high. Pokemon characters do very well, especially the images in Ryme City, a combination of Pokemon and the modern world. In terms of acting, the main character is good but theMovie about the plot is good and meaningful but logic is not high. Pokemon characters do very well, especially the images in Ryme City, a combination of Pokemon and the modern world. In terms of acting, the main character is good but the minor characters, except pokemon, are not good. When it came to the lab, the whole piece did not work very well and that piece was like explaining the issues posed by the film but left the dot trailing, and then the final part closed. I think the film should solve the problems raised throughout the movie, it would be better.… Expand
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PIZZABOIJul 31, 2019
I don't care about what it looks like. I don't care that the story is based on a game's story. I don't care about what others say negitively about this movie. It's just AMAZING.
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Ikereviews1Aug 15, 2019
i always loved the pokemon games (until they started going downhill.) being familiar with the franchise makes the movie better as the pokemon look real and dont look creepy or ugly and they look great. this movie is also very funny and manyi always loved the pokemon games (until they started going downhill.) being familiar with the franchise makes the movie better as the pokemon look real and dont look creepy or ugly and they look great. this movie is also very funny and many cute moments. it brings you into a pokemon world that is great like the games. The characters are very great as well. so this is overall the best video game movie ever made.… Expand
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SteprockMay 22, 2019
What a cute and engaging family movie! The main CG character is a wonderful balance between realism and cartoon. The movie is just complex enough to be interesting while still remembering it's meant to be approachable for kids.

As someoneWhat a cute and engaging family movie! The main CG character is a wonderful balance between realism and cartoon. The movie is just complex enough to be interesting while still remembering it's meant to be approachable for kids.

As someone with only a passing knowledge of the franchise, I may have missed some nuance, but I was never lost.

The human leads were a bit lackluster, but with a film that is wall-to-wall Pokemon it's hard to be annoyed or bored. There's whimsy and wonder bursting out of every nook and cranny in this movie.… Expand
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thatdannerMay 19, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this to be a really feel good movie for all ages. It had a good lesson at the end and was not only funny for kids but for adults too. Ryan Reynolds, as usual, stole the show. He kept it funny from when he was introduced until the very end. It was also very heartfelt though and made me shed a tear. The CGI effects are amazing as well; the Pokémon all look great in their computer rendered state. My biggest complaint is the cheesy, incompetent acting. Justice Smith and his "reporter friend" have no acting talent whatsoever. The plot made up for it though, as it was charming and original. I'm excited for a sequel to come out, as I hope it made enough money for one. If you like Pokémon, you'll love this movie.… Expand
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MegaMint0May 23, 2019
The mystery is so good the characters are amazing the Pokémon look great and the effects feel so real with Pokémon everywhere in the backgrounds as well as the placement of the movie making itself independent but still acknowledge the gamesThe mystery is so good the characters are amazing the Pokémon look great and the effects feel so real with Pokémon everywhere in the backgrounds as well as the placement of the movie making itself independent but still acknowledge the games lore overall amazing… Expand
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The-Lucky-LucasMay 27, 2019
This movie succeeds in multiple and many ways. The outcome of the movie shows the passion that all those had on it had and the movie and the Pokemon franchise as a whole. The sci-fi setting the movie uses fits perfectly with the worldThis movie succeeds in multiple and many ways. The outcome of the movie shows the passion that all those had on it had and the movie and the Pokemon franchise as a whole. The sci-fi setting the movie uses fits perfectly with the world portrayed in the film. Most of the Pokemon look great, however there are a few notable exceptions in areas such as the lack of shadowing. The story is pretty basic and predictable but interesting none the less. The area where this movies most lacks is in the acting. Actors like Ryan Reynolds and Bill Nighy are great but the main leads are a bit lacking charisma and boring. This can be heavily overlooked due to it being a children's film though. The nostalgia and world are truly the most important parts of this film from my point of view and the movie captures these moments perfectly. I was thoroughly impressed by this film and hope there are future installments.… Expand
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GameStopGamerJun 24, 2019
If your expecting a in depth plot then this isn’t the movie for you. if you want one of the most fun movies in Hollywood this movie is for you. Ryan Reynolds performance is great as detective Pikachu he is the reason this movie is so fun. TheIf your expecting a in depth plot then this isn’t the movie for you. if you want one of the most fun movies in Hollywood this movie is for you. Ryan Reynolds performance is great as detective Pikachu he is the reason this movie is so fun. The action sequences also look cool I don’t want to spoil it but one of the action scenes is genuinely tense. Overall is a very fun movie with good humor and action but the story is predictable and by the numbers… Expand
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TomoHisDarkMay 16, 2019
Better than it has any right to be. Thoroughly enjoyed it as a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously
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JackJack1May 16, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was kinda obvious that the old man was the real antagonist, but I didn't expect him to take control of mew two. Overall it's a really great movie, especially being a video game movie, which tend to suck… Expand
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OtisLePoOtisMay 20, 2019
Okay, this movie is epic... pika pika boooois! Plz watch it so we can get a Pokémon CU
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max_felsonMay 17, 2019
it was really good, the acting can seem a little weird at times (although rarely) but otherwise the the comedy was great, the music was good the atmosphere was great and the story was pretty good too
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Ztheman80May 17, 2019
I love how they use old and new pokemon. It really has a great story, even if you're not a huge pokemon nerd. I would recommend it to anyone.
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GohMay 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was very good .The technology of this movie is very updated .Go see the movie!… Expand
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MrCrowleyMay 17, 2019
This is probably the best video game movie adaptation there is. While the story is very simplistic and predictable, the world itself is very interesting while the CGI Pokemon are incorporated very well into the film. Overall, it's a cute filmThis is probably the best video game movie adaptation there is. While the story is very simplistic and predictable, the world itself is very interesting while the CGI Pokemon are incorporated very well into the film. Overall, it's a cute film that I'd recommend to both Pokemon fans and regular viewers alike.… Expand
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2308pokemonMay 18, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie funny, action, intense, nice effect, etc.
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GotHurtMay 21, 2019
Very fun and nostalgic, it has a shocking story, and is a video game adaptation that is both based on a game and not, as most people weren't aware of that game, but for those who knew of it, it still must have been a good time. However, I'dVery fun and nostalgic, it has a shocking story, and is a video game adaptation that is both based on a game and not, as most people weren't aware of that game, but for those who knew of it, it still must have been a good time. However, I'd say that only pokémon fans who know the series (especially those who have seen Pokémon: The First Movie) would enjoy, and did not have as much comedy as other modern movies. More than made up for, however!… Expand
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n00bcrewMay 25, 2019
All the "proffesional reviewers" do is copy each other, only shine light on the bad stuff but keeping the good stuff out of the water. This gotta be one of the best movies I've ever watched and I don't understand how people could be soAll the "proffesional reviewers" do is copy each other, only shine light on the bad stuff but keeping the good stuff out of the water. This gotta be one of the best movies I've ever watched and I don't understand how people could be so negative about it. I think the cgi was very well made and I dont think you necesseraly have to be a pokémon fan to understand the basics of what this movie is trying to tell you. The story was pretty well made up, very original story and throughout the movie it threw in a few clever jokes that not many, but a few movies nowadays do. It made fun of what was happening on screen, well I guess deadpool kinda did the same thing(lol).… Expand
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AmuveMay 26, 2019
I really like the movie, i love the characters and i like the mistery behind everything
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UltraChasemanMay 26, 2019
A fun adventure mystery film for the whole family and especially if you have a Pokémon fan in your home
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RoxxxycottonMay 26, 2019
I loved it and such a great storyline for kids, with lots of plot twists. Was enthralling seeing the Pokémon come to life. Please more!
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shrewyndMay 28, 2019
Ok, this is the first review I'll ever write and for good reason too. I literally just made this account to write it. Quite frank, the "critics" gave this movie a 53% balancing out. Yet the user score is at least 2-3 points higher than theOk, this is the first review I'll ever write and for good reason too. I literally just made this account to write it. Quite frank, the "critics" gave this movie a 53% balancing out. Yet the user score is at least 2-3 points higher than the critics. The movie was fantastic, there is no way to go about it. Even if you have never seen pokemon before it gives you a lot of fun popculture references that you would not be able to miss. I don't doubt the "critics" of these movies are simply those that never grew up with the series. They are old boomers/gen X parents that think they run the world, and the score difference shows it.

I recommend all fans of the series to go see this movie, it is seriously great. There is no reason to believe the score we get from critics any longer.… Expand
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DetectivePKCHUMay 29, 2019
Best Pokémon movie out there, along with the first one! Love it and love Pokémon!!
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dburks1990May 30, 2019
A wonderful experience for fans of the franchise. However if you are relatively inexperienced with the characters you may get lost quickly. I gotta admit seeing Mewtwo in the first few minutes sold me.
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Super0Jun 10, 2019
this movie had a lot of great animation and voice acting to the Pokemon with the Pokemon looking great and staying true to the source material of Pokemon with the scenery being beautiful to look at but there are some downsides the moviesthis movie had a lot of great animation and voice acting to the Pokemon with the Pokemon looking great and staying true to the source material of Pokemon with the scenery being beautiful to look at but there are some downsides the movies actual human actors seem pretty bland and don't have to good of acting that fit the scenarios they are in and if you are into the later Pokemon entries you are going to be disappointed because the movie doesn't have that much of them comparing to how many gen 1 there are but overall the movie is a great movie probably one of the best movies from the month of may so if you don't have a movie to watch id recommend go seeing this movie if you want some humor reverences and some great CGI with some popular actors as well.… Expand
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BossKnightJun 2, 2019
This movie is a enjoyable to me. I recognize a lot of the Pokemon in the movie from gens 1 through 7. I had a blast watching this movie.
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SWFCAzzaJun 2, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went in with low expectations on the film but the plot twists were well thought out. The movie itself was enjoyable and fun. Great for both adults and kids and I'd happily go to watch it again.… Expand
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IndigoDarkleyJun 3, 2019
Pokemon Detective Pikachu pays brief homage to detective movies and its video game inspiration, but takes viewers on a journey all its own. The action starts a little slow, but wraps up with some fun twists and turns.
With appearances by RyanPokemon Detective Pikachu pays brief homage to detective movies and its video game inspiration, but takes viewers on a journey all its own. The action starts a little slow, but wraps up with some fun twists and turns.
With appearances by Ryan Reynolds, Rita Ora, and Ken Watanabe, this movie seems accessible to viewers uninitiated to the Pokemon fandom without confusion or isolation.
Some of the dialogue was rough, and some of the animation rough on my eyes (I had a red blood vessel by the end), but I enjoyed this movie.… Expand
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ZippytwotoesJun 5, 2019
If you enjoy Pokemon you will enjoy this movie, If you don’t enjoy Pokemon why are you watching a movie about Pokemon?
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JohnantJun 7, 2019
The movie is actually nothing special. But Im a fan of pokemon so i watch it
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CalonyrJul 2, 2019
Video game movie done right. I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Felt like movies from my childhood. The ability to appeal to adult humor and kids simultaneously isn’t always easy but this pulls it off well.
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Bruno_Online_25Jul 13, 2019
Poucos pokemons apareceram no filme, e tiveram coisas que não foram explicadas, por exemplo, COMO É QUE ELES SAÍRAM DA FLORESTA??????? (sério, os personagens estavam encima de um torterra gigantesco), daí cortou a cena e eles estavam do outroPoucos pokemons apareceram no filme, e tiveram coisas que não foram explicadas, por exemplo, COMO É QUE ELES SAÍRAM DA FLORESTA??????? (sério, os personagens estavam encima de um torterra gigantesco), daí cortou a cena e eles estavam do outro lado da area secreta, não fez o menor sentido… Expand
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CaudraJul 17, 2019
It's the best live action of a game/anime you can get so far, it also fits the detective and Pokemon style, there is no reason to hate it.
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TheFlameRaterJul 21, 2019
This movie was a GREAT movie really enjoyed the character designs and the actors where amazing. I REALLY enjoyed it.
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DownoAug 5, 2019
Not a bad movie at all. The mix between 3D animation and reality is very good. The animations are amazing ! The story is the most negative part because it's easy to understand at the beginning but then it become more difficult.
I recommendNot a bad movie at all. The mix between 3D animation and reality is very good. The animations are amazing ! The story is the most negative part because it's easy to understand at the beginning but then it become more difficult.
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thegldtAug 7, 2019
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a movie entirely made interesting by fascinating world-building and the exceptional comedic voice acting of Ryan Reynolds, who plays a well-animated, extremely cute, and mystery-solving electric mouse.
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SmknninjaAug 11, 2019
Great movie but the ending could of been better. Other than that its great.
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bongan855Sep 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Понравився фільм а головне що в ньому знімався не безізвесний астьор ток що норм так фільм… Expand
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Kevin3Sep 12, 2019
Detective pikachu cumple con entregarte una película divertida y los pokemones son excelentes, pero la historia es muy repetitiva y en el final decae su ritmo
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hnestlyontheslyOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Detective Pikachu is a triumph of low expectations. It succeeds at dragging the world of Pokémon into the world of live-action and laying the foundations for a new “universe” of follow-up films with aesthetic continuity. Much like Rogue One showed that Star Wars movies do not always have to be about space wizards, Detective Pikachu tells a delightful little story that leans just the right amount on the nostalgia of the games without battles or trainers. Wife says, the movie “dodges a problem with the premise with the games, which is that a child drops out of a school to learn how to fight with animals.”

Friend made the point that DP is essentially a mash-up of Batman Begins and Get Out, which I think is kind of a brilliant formation. To that I’ll add that anyone who has seen the movie Zootopia would be pretty underwhelmed by DP if it weren’t for the fact that there are **** Pokémon galore in this movie. There are a shocking number of twists in a movie that seems like it couldn’t be that complex. Ditto, my favorite Pokémon, is featured. Everyone does a pretty good job acting, including Suki Waterhouse (who is once again hilariously underutilized), except for Blockers‘s Kathryn Newton who doesn’t seem to be able to decide if she’s in a noir or a parody of a noir. One might say that’s true of the movie writ large, but everyone else seems to settle on a single tone of delivery. There are indeed sexy Pokémon, which is what most of us were wondering when we walked into this movie.

Spoilers: If there are any critiques (and they are few and petty), the film as a whole suffers from Eragon syndrome–a lot of voiceovers and awkward cuts from Pikachu at knee level to close up shots of human faces reacting. Bill Nighy’s character is very obviously a self-hating disabled person trope. The entire plot of both this eccentric city and the Evil Plan is at times recycled and outlandish: involves catching (a lab-produced clone??) Mewtwo as step one. But probably the thing that bothers me most is a minor detail in the protagonist’s bedroom.

In what world is the title fight between a legendary bird (which apparently has been caught?) and a… Steelix? Why would anyone go to that event except to watch Articuno mop the floor with one of the first Pokémon you clear out of your PC when you run out of room? I was so confused by it that it was genuinely hard to focus on what’s going on in the scene. If anyone has any good ideas let me know.… Expand
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jdaugherty58Apr 9, 2022
This is a definitely a movie for Pokémon fans if you’re a Pokémon fan and this is a fun one to watch well there’s a little bit slow starting off the movie gets better and better as it progresses
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SageyurilocoNov 18, 2019
É muito bom pra quem é fã mas eu senti um pouco de falta de combates......
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SrGusMar 1, 2020
I'm not a fan of the Pokémon franchise and I've never played any of the games or seen one of the cartoons or movies. I just knew that Pikachu existed and that he was the face of the game and cartoon franchise. Anyway, the film is quiteI'm not a fan of the Pokémon franchise and I've never played any of the games or seen one of the cartoons or movies. I just knew that Pikachu existed and that he was the face of the game and cartoon franchise. Anyway, the film is quite entertaining and has an interesting story. The film arrested me for its beginning of mystery that reminded me of some episodes of detective series. (I love detective stories :)). The CGI of the Pokémon are great. It is not something that makes us feel strange at the beginning of the film, because it really looks like they are there. I loved the characters presented (Psyduck is my favorite: 3) and found the ending a little predictable. (I don't mean the villain from the movie>… Expand
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ryanechoDec 24, 2019
In hindsight, if I were actually a Pokémon fan I'd probably like this movie a lot more or maybe even a lot less. As it stands though, this was very average to me and a bit boring at parts.

I was going to only give it a 6/10 until the ending.In hindsight, if I were actually a Pokémon fan I'd probably like this movie a lot more or maybe even a lot less. As it stands though, this was very average to me and a bit boring at parts.

I was going to only give it a 6/10 until the ending. Finding out why the main character could understand Pikachu. I won't spoil it but just know it was actually pretty darn heart warming.

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Witto150Dec 25, 2019
It's a long time since I saw DP, so I may not remember everything. I'm a fan, and Mewtwo is my absolute favorite pokemon since the first movie. So I may be biased here ^_^; I caught some Easter Eggs, I enjoyed the animation (one of the bestIt's a long time since I saw DP, so I may not remember everything. I'm a fan, and Mewtwo is my absolute favorite pokemon since the first movie. So I may be biased here ^_^; I caught some Easter Eggs, I enjoyed the animation (one of the best CGI I have seen), the voice acting was good (I saw Czech dab which isn't usually this good in my ears), and the story wasn't half bad.

Yes, it has its flaws. Some things felt like "it has to happen as we had no better idea", but there weren't so many of them. For me, the weirdest was the ending. Kinda anti-climatic I would say. I expected something showier (like in the first movies), but it was still okay.

I know some pokemon looked weird or creepy, but those weren't on the screen for so long. some jokes may have been for older people, but I know the manga can be quite dark in places too.

to sum it up - every Pokemon fan will enjoy it, those outside of the fandom may not so much. but if you get this movie on the disc or not Netflix or anywhere else, give it a go. You may find a rare gem for yourself ;-)… Expand
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mrshallsclassJan 29, 2020
This movie is an electrifying film. This movie shows how pokemon get along with humans. The pokemon REALLY argue. My favorite part is when Pikachu is drinking coffee. I think you should see this movie if you like Pikachu.
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bradens584Dec 19, 2020
Detective Pikachu is a passable movie. It’s just exactly what you’d think a Detective Pikachu movie starring Ryan Reynolds would be like. It was formulaic, sometimes painfully so, but had some nice jokes and dialogue along the way. But it’sDetective Pikachu is a passable movie. It’s just exactly what you’d think a Detective Pikachu movie starring Ryan Reynolds would be like. It was formulaic, sometimes painfully so, but had some nice jokes and dialogue along the way. But it’s the effects that really make the movie at points, they manage to capture the art style very well, and some of the CGI is downright impressive. The story was alright, if not a little bland, but towards the end, where it became too ambitious and confusing for a Detective Pikachu movie. Ryan Reynolds does great as the titular character and Justice Smith is fine as the lead. That pretty much describes the entire film: fine.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Aug 12, 2021
Es una buena aventura con los personajes de la franquicia Pokémon; la trama es decente y los efectos especiales son excelentes; es recomendable.
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DarkSonicJul 13, 2020
Moim zdaniem świetny film. Zawiera dużo akcji i film jest bardzo ekscytujący. Według mnie nie zasługuje na 53/100 Metascore jaką posiada.
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WaterMeLoan64Jun 1, 2020
What Detective Pikachu does is something suprisng: Care. It makes you care about Tim Goodman and his journey to find his mising father. It makes you care about the world of Pokémon and the people who live in it.

Easily the Best Video GameWhat Detective Pikachu does is something suprisng: Care. It makes you care about Tim Goodman and his journey to find his mising father. It makes you care about the world of Pokémon and the people who live in it.

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WillSchneiderJul 20, 2020
Detetive Pikachu é um filme baseado em uma franquia consagrada de games e animes, que vendeu muito no mundo todo e que pouco tempo atrás, ganhou holofotes ao lançar o game para os aparelhos mobile, intitulado Pokémon Go! Onde literalmenteDetetive Pikachu é um filme baseado em uma franquia consagrada de games e animes, que vendeu muito no mundo todo e que pouco tempo atrás, ganhou holofotes ao lançar o game para os aparelhos mobile, intitulado Pokémon Go! Onde literalmente éramos os treinadores Pokémon, em busca de pegar todos, andando pelas ruas e caçando os Pokémon que apareciam.

Sucesso absoluto no mundo, Pokémon go! Foi uma febre que tomou as ruas de diversas cidades no mundo, reacendendo a chama nostálgica de diversas crianças que cresceram assistindo o anime, lendo revistas, vendo os filmes e claro jogando os jogos.

Com este fator ao seu lado, mesmo que já um pouco apagado vemos surgir o primeiro “live-action” de grande orçamento com uma história ambientada no universo que conhecemos ao acompanhar tudo. Detetive Pikachu, foi um filme criado no universo de Pokémon, principalmente seguindo a linha dos filmes/desenhos anteriores, ou seja, com a mitologia Pokémon em voga.

Detetive Pikachu se passa 20 anos após o primeiro filme (Pokemon: o filme de 1998), quando o Mewtwo (pokémon mais poderoso do mundo) é recapturado por um grupo de cientistas que estavam fazendo novos experimentos com ele. Porem o filme não conta com o grupo original da série de desenhos, mas tem algumas “referências”. Contudo a base de inspiração para o filme, foi o jogo homônimo lançado em 2016 para 3DS, o filme reúne as principais nuances do jogo título, mas também reitera durante seus 104 minutos elementos de toda a franquia.

Ryme City, palco da trama é um dos altos pontos de representação do filme, literalmente você sente que a cidade é aquilo que propõe ser (um lugar onde Pokémon e humanos convivem sem advento de pokebolas ou batalhas Pokémon, você vê grupos de Squirtles ajudando bombeiros, Growlithes ajudando policiais e assim por diante), infelizmente como o filme se coloca como um porto seguro, sem explorar muitos pontos criativos ligados a franquia (para evitar afastar um público novo, creio eu) algumas referências mostradas, só são percebidas pelos fãs mais assíduos.

O filme conta com bons alívios cômicos dentro de sua história, que com certeza farão ambos os públicos sorrirem e se deliciarem com a narrativa proposta, destaquemos aqui o Mr. Mime, Magikarp, Snubbull e o irreverente Psyduck, que rouba a cena diversas vezes, sendo um excelente protagonista. Detetive Pikachu conseguiu expandir e dar uma boa repaginada para a franquia, sendo objetivo e fluído. Sobre a dublagem, na minha opinião foi perfeita, porem acredito que deveriam ter tido mais opções de se assistir o filme legendado.

Outro ponto altíssimo do filme são as batalhas clandestinas do Gengar vs Blastoise e Pikachu vs Charizard, aliás tão bem feitas, que podem ser mais exploradas nos filmes futuros. Outra questão ainda sobre as batalhas é que são apenas estas no filme, o que foge um pouco da narrativa dos animes, jogos e filmes em 2D anteriores (compreensível, já que o filme não é para mostrar as batalhas pokémon). O clichês narrativos, mesmo que incomodem muita gente, são tão bem feitos e simpáticos com a proposta feita, que a harmonia deste torna isso um problema dos menores a serem lembrados, talvez com outros filmes futuros este se acentue, mas no momento a pobreza narrativa serviu bem afinal, para quebrar o estigma de que filmes baseados em jogos são horríveis.

Em resumo, o filme fala sobre a criação de laços de amizade e conexões para com o novo, dando abertura para aquilo que bloqueamos, devido a alguns traumas ou escolhas de vida. Não é nem de perto uma obra de arte, mas este temporal que estão fazendo sobre ditos “problemas estruturais e narrativos” é uma sacanagem em se fazer, cobrar profundidade e seriedade de um filme feito principalmente para públicos infantis é no mínimo uma desonestidade sem tamanho.

O diretor Rob Letterman, junto aos roteiristas Dan Hernadez e Benji Samit conseguiram fazer com que Detetive Pikachu fosse um excelente filme, mesmo sem Ash, Misty e Brock ou a Equipe Rocket, o saudosismo não foi perdido no filme. Contudo nem tudo são flores, infelizmente as atuações ficaram a quem do que poderiam, Justice Smith (Tim) não convenceu, assim como sua namorada Kathryn Newton (Lucy), já Bill Nighy e Ken Watanabe foram pouco explorados a final. Já Ryan Reynolds emprestou em grande parte do filme a sua voz e forma de falar para nosso querido Pikachu, deixando ele mais engraçado que o normal, alá Deadpool.

Outro fator que não se tem como questionar é que não há um Pokémon que pareça artificial no filme, todos são tão bem feitos e inseridos que tu literalmente vê e sente como se os monstrinhos estivessem mesmo entre os humanos, definitivamente não há como não brilhar os olhos ao ver eles.

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BowLLNov 22, 2020
this movie had BOTH a good conflict and solution to the storyline. it seemed quite complex, and kept hooking me, getting me curious on where they're going or what they're doing. it was often fun, and engaging to watch. the high quality CGI isthis movie had BOTH a good conflict and solution to the storyline. it seemed quite complex, and kept hooking me, getting me curious on where they're going or what they're doing. it was often fun, and engaging to watch. the high quality CGI is really good here too, it gives the movie more of a realism.

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MangoturtleDec 7, 2020
A new spin on Pokémon that I thought would be terrible. But to be perfectly honest, it was a pretty good movie.
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GokusondbzFeb 2, 2021
In my opinion detective Pikachu is a love letter to Pokemon fans of all Ages. Ryan Reynolds as detective Pikachu very solid performance. I think the chemistry between Justin Smith's character and Ryan Reynolds detective Pikachu is great.In my opinion detective Pikachu is a love letter to Pokemon fans of all Ages. Ryan Reynolds as detective Pikachu very solid performance. I think the chemistry between Justin Smith's character and Ryan Reynolds detective Pikachu is great. Speaking as a longtime Pokemon fan going all the way back to Pokemon Red and Blue on the original Gameboy. This movie did a great job of capturing the essence of Pokemon. And in my opinion maybe the best live action video game adaptation. For me this movie easily gets a 10 out of 10. If you want a full review on this you can find my review on my YouTube channel gokusondbz.… Expand
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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021
A genuinely good Pokemon movie. Still a bit cheesy, but that's fine. The visuals are amazing.
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christian2021Dec 15, 2021
I was really skeptical about the movie, the reviews were either one of confusement by general audience, disappointment by fans and harsh bashing from professional critics. Still a solid base loved the movie, and after watching it I understandI was really skeptical about the movie, the reviews were either one of confusement by general audience, disappointment by fans and harsh bashing from professional critics. Still a solid base loved the movie, and after watching it I understand why. The movie is more like Blade Runner than the Pokemon cartoon it is based on, and for a movie that’s based on a game that’s about having pokemon battle each other it has very little direct action, and I do have some criticism which I will get back to because this last point was a unnecessary slap in the face to the die hard fans. The fans hated it because it wasn’t like the series, critics are just critics and general audience was confused by a solid grimdark detective movie set in a silly pokemon world. That the movie was dark helps with the CGI effects, and gives the movie a very dark tone which is strengthened by the fact that yes, pokemon can and do in fact kill humans if lose control. A lot of criticism is aimed at the script, which unwarranted because for once a video game adaptation has a solid plot which you can follow and even has a few satisfying twists and set ups with pay offs. The pacing is also great, it pushes the movie along without leaving you behind. The characters are very likable, the main character comes off as unlikable in the beginning as a bland insurance appraiser with his Ash Ketchum buddy seemingly should be the main character, and you are left wondering, “what’s happening? Why are we following the insurance salesman and not Ash Ketchum lookalike?” but this twists later after he meets pikachu, it adds to his character, he is flawed but becomes a hero by the end, how it’s supposed to be. The female costar comes off as typical Disney obnoxious reporter already at the top, but twist in second scene you realize she is at the bottom working herself up and she is likable with her psyduck partner. As for the actual plot of the villain, like most monster or fantastical movies its asinine in many ways like Ridley Scotts Prometheus, like but still it works because the detective story is what’s interesting and the main plot is the mystery of Pikachu and not really Mewtwo. And Ryan Reynolds Pikachu was truly amazing, he gives the little yellow mouse or whatever so much personality you can’t help but love him. And I see many cricism saying the movie was not funny, I was laughing out loud at many jokes Reynolds Pikachu comes with, it is not in your face and I think most of the jokes flew by people not paying attention to the dialogue because there isn’t any slapstick humor. And to get back to the criticism with the slap in the face of the diehard fans, this movie has a 20min running scene in a forest and mountain which doesn’t add anything to the movie, the visuals look great, but in order to give some deserved fanservice to the pokemon fans out there these 20minutes should have been spent showing off a proper Pokemon Battle in the Stadium, we see a 5sec visual of two Pokemon trainers going at it at a grand arena, and it looks freaking amazing, I would have loved to watched that battle and this would have satiated the fans, I don’t think it would have been more expensive because the moving forest/mountain pokemon scene surely also was expensive af but using that money and time on a proper 20min battle in the stadium as a bro nod to the fans would have pushed this movie to a 10/10 and made the fans happy too. Surprisingly good and enjoyable film.… Expand
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superfrog281Aug 24, 2023
It's pretty slow-paced, which made it a bit underwhelming to me, but its special effects and funny performances are more than enough to save it. I'm not a pokemon fan, but ryan reynolds is still charming as Pikachu. And it has a good story toIt's pretty slow-paced, which made it a bit underwhelming to me, but its special effects and funny performances are more than enough to save it. I'm not a pokemon fan, but ryan reynolds is still charming as Pikachu. And it has a good story to fit the movie.… Expand
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