Atom User Reviews for Pokémon Detective Pikachu
uwu
very serious for a talking mouse movie
Seriously, the best anime live action adaptation ever. They did everything right and weren't afraid to through some kid friendly curse words in there. I pray to Arceus that there's more.
The story wasn’t great but it was a really fun movie and it looked great
Boring movie
The trailer is a dead giveaway! I knew that daddy is Pikachu.
for the Pokemon themselves it was great put compared to the Pokemon story there was a let down and there are alot of holes in the story so if you are just watching for pikachu this is for you.if you are watching for the love of Pokemon universe this was a let down.
my kids loved it, I was mildly entertained.
good movie but I wanted more content
a great movie for Pokemon lovers. it still would be enjoyable even if you know nothing about Pokemon
It was amazing! I loved every second of this movie. There was never a dull moment, between the scenery full of pokemon to see and the story unfolding! I didn't want to stop watching.
Honestly the movie was very nostalgic. Some of the acting was awkward but the script writing was simple and perfect for a child to grasp and understand. This movie is not intended for the picky Oscar critic. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
bad acting, bad graphics, terrible storyline
This is not the movie you're looking for. The movie basically frowns upon Pokemon battles. At every turn, everything feels wrong. Throwing millions of dollars at something does NOT make it good.
felt they just wanted to cash in on the Pokemon popularity why it was relivent
Great story, bad dialogue
Would have liked more Pokemon battles but its was good.
The must see movie for any Pokémon fan and take some interesting Spins, it’s funny and jam packed with action, it’s a must-see.
absolutely everything I expected and more!!! the visual effects and story were just so well done that it left me with the urge to see it 4 more times at least! I definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone, pokemon fan or not!
Loved this, laughed the whole time!!
Love all of his movies
well done
Not good
Movie was alright. I don’t know what expecting from it because after all, it’s a kids movie. Acting was lackluster at some point, but CGI Pikachu made it worthwhile. It’s a movie to watch with your kid and maybe friends if you want.
It's pretty good. Good amount of references to the games which I enjoyed.
The dads soul is in pikachu and the guy in the wheelchair is evil, mew two is only trying to help them out the greninjas were responsible for the car accident
Thankfully it isn’t a long movie. Justice Smith and Ryan Reynolds wear out their welcome very quickly, with a meandering plot and no real surprises. Very mediocre. At least the other Pokémon are kinda cute.
Justice Smith did a good job reacting to nothing but CGI for the majority of the film. He never felt out of place in this Roger Rabbit style world. Things felt well thought out and done at a good pace.
A great adaptation of the Pokemon universe to the big screen. Long time fans and newcomers should find the movie incredibly enjoyable!
I felt it in my jellies
The most fun movie of 2019
All I Understood is pika pika!
Was a great movie hope they make another or lead in to actual Pokémon movie with ash
It's a lot better than I expected, clever use of Pokemon
3D was alright but it would have been fine as a regular movie. Some of the 3D bits were pretty good tho
Confusing with how it reveals it’s story but a fun ride!!
Needed more actual Pokémon battle scenes
Ryan Reynolds carries this movie. If he weren’t Pikachu, I would not have like this movie.
really kept the heart and soul of the games.
Whole family loved it!
My four year old loved this movie. I loved it seeing the pokemon characters in live action was amazing.
As a Pokémon fan I liked it. Didn’t see my favorite Pokémon but it’s the best video game film and gets better as it goes on. I recommend it
Neutral but alright
Its not a good movie plot wise but it’s really funny and looks amazing . Glad I saw it
The movie was alright, the middle potion of it got really slow and boring, but it ended on a high note.
🤩😲🤯
Definitely a kids movie, horrible acting and plot was all over the place. Pretty cool though.
Ryan Reynolds is awesome as Pikachu!
It was an ok film, and that's the best thing you could have said about an live action adaptation.
loved it!!!
Metacritic
While there ample missteps—a villain the audience doesn’t really care about, a lack of epic fights that brought the original audience to both the games and shows, and a predictable plot—the film manages to be a hell of a lot of fun, capturing the spirit of its source material as effectively as a well-aimed Poké Ball.
Sure, Detective Pikachu is messy and predictable, but the fact that director Rob Letterman and his team embrace the inherent absurdity of the Pokémon franchise as a whole means it’s a hoot.
Despite its sizable budget, Detective Pikachu has a similarly run-down quality. What story there is barely makes sense, and it feels as if large chunks have been taken out at random. But in a world packed full of franchise-extending would-be blockbusters, there’s something strangely appealing about its patchiness.
