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SYNOPSIS
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry`s former Pokemon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself.Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery.
Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City-a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokemon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world - they encounter diverse cast of Pokemon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokemon universe.
CAST
CREW
Rob Letterman
Director| Screenplay|
Mary Parent
Producer|
Cale Boyter
Producer|
Nicole Perlman
Writer|
Henry Jackman
Musician|
Derek Connolly
Screenplay|
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr
Executive Producer|
John Mathieson
Cinematographer|
James Thomas
Editor|
Sarah Finn
Casting Director|
Jina Jay
Casting Director|
BMS Reviewer
Verdict: Ryan Reynolds` charm is unrivaled even in the form of a fluffy Pikachu. Pokmon needs no introduction. As the biggest media franchise in the world, it had pretty much every corner covered from trading cards to merchandise except a live-action film and that`s officially been crossed off the list. Director Rob Letterman has brought to life a film that started with a video game and it`s pos...
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Hindustan Times
Ryan Reynolds new film is a funny, subversive love letter to Pokemon fans.
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The Indian Express
Let me say it at the outset: Pokemon Detective Pikachu is not a perfect movie. But for somebody like me, who grew up watching Pokemon anime on Cartoon Network, it is a godsend. The film might not do the human characters justice, but it absolutely nails all the Pokemon. I just wish there were more of them, because everything else, including the underlying mystery in the story, is pretty weak.
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Firstpost
As purely a dash of surprise, Detective Pikachu works as a fun pass time only because it is such a weird film for its mainstream sensibilities, but does not completely break the mould of blockbuster movie narrative. It is not bizarre enough to be a classic.
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RollingStone
This story of a young man and his furry wisecracking detective friend is strictly for the Pokmaniacs in the best and worst possible ways
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The Times of India
Its a pretty bold move by Warner Bros. to introduce us to such a ridiculous premise, but the risk pays off. Chalk it down mostly to the endearing title character Pikachu, played by the actor at his irreverent best Ryan Reynolds. He infuses the tiny, yellow, rodent-like creature with a distinct personality that instantly draws you into the film.
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The Guardian
The inspired casting of the Deadpool actor transforms this from an average Pokmon movie into fun family fare.
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