If you're a fan the Pokémon franchise, you're probably aware that a new movie based on the 3DS game Detective Pikachu is set to hit cinemas next year. You might also be aware that movies based on video games are notorious for being pretty terrible, with the majority of silver screen adaptation attempts now rightfully forgotten and never to be spoken of again. Luckily, it seems that 'Pokémon: Detective Pikachu' is about to break that trend in style.
An early screening for the movie was held recently, despite the film still actually being in its post-production process, and initial murmurings suggest that this could actually be something rather special. According to a report by SuperBroMovies, sources have revealed that the film is "jam-packed with easter eggs, good performances, and a great script", impressing its audience despite its unfinished state.
The report goes on to say that Ryan Reynolds - who is portraying Pikachu in the film - stands out as a highlight with his "usual charm" shining through; the chemistry between Reynolds and Justice Smith (Tim Goodman in the movie) has also been praised. Elsewhere, while it has yet to be finished, the CGI is said to be "very well done" with Pikachu and the gang taking on a "hyper-realistic" appearance said to be similar to Rocket Racoon in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
As a final interesting note, it appears that hardcore fans of the series can expect an impressive cast of Pokémon characters with some "great surprises" appearing throughout (we assume this means that we can expect to see more than just Pikachu, Charmander, and all the old favourites). Despite this, the general consensus suggests that the film's storytelling and setting are strong enough without the fan service being the only selling point.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is scheduled to arrive in theatres on 10th May 2019 and, if these early impressions are anything to go by, it could well be worth the wait.
Are you excited for the movie? Will you check it out when it releases next year? Let us know with a comment below.
[source superbromovies.com]
Comments 34
MEH.
I prefer Pokemon Movie Minna no Monogatari.
Pika. PIKA! lol
I actually want to see those realistic Pokemon. I wonder if they avoided the uncanny valley.
Color me impressed that this is actually getting some positives accolades. Maybe I’ll have to see it after all.
Said it before, but I love it:
Come on Ryan Reynolds!!
I might give it a shot if this actually turns out to be decent.
That are a rare few of those adaptions that i do like to a certain degree. Even when critics say otherwise.
Detective Pikachu the game is both boring and charming, I enjoyed it, hope the movie is at least decent.
Wow! I didn't think reception would be bad or anything but this sounds GREAT!
Is it April Fools Day?
Sounds very promising! I guess we’ll see what happens!
@Spectra 3D models are the best thing that have ever happened to Pokemon.
I really hoping this is good
@Spectra I was under the impression most fans were clamoring for the series in 3D. So which is it? Do we want 3D or not?
Good. I haven't played the game yet, but I heard it was good.
Will see this in theaters when that come out
@matii No? The game had a different voice actor so not sure what you mean there. Even if it did, the context of that sentence was talking about the movie so it would be kinda strange to mention at that point.
@SmaggTheSmug isn't uncanny valley only for humans?
I'm shocked but grateful. Fingers crossed that it's actually an OK movie (I wasn't even HOPING for a "good" one)
Forgot about this film; do want to see it either way.
On a side note haven’t watched the animated films in years. Occasionally would catch up every few years but felt like they were loosing their impact and excitement. Then they decided to retcon it all and although I haven’t watched the show proper in 10-20 years, I just couldn’t get the drive to check it out.
@Kalmaro Usually, but off-looking realistic Pokemon may be quite repulsive as well.
@InklingLegend
Sounds good to me. I played the demo and wasnt sure.
@SmaggTheSmug I kinda liked Pokkén. If it's better than that I'm excited.
Hyper-realistic Pokemon sounds like it has a fair chance of being incredible and nightmare-inducing at the same time.
@ALinkttPresent Nope, it’s November now. You overslept.
@InklingLegend
I'd rather play through myself
@Anti-Matter How can you say you prefer that movie to one tha hasn't even had a trailer yet?
I've switched my status to "Cautiously optimistic" for this one. To be fair, not ALL mpvoe adaptations for games have been bad....Just most of them.
Some days I feel like I'm the only person actively anticipating this movie. The game had a really good story and I have a good feeling about the director & cast. But I'm a frothing-at-the-mouth Pokefan, so I'm biased. Good or bad, I'm seeing it.
@Matthew010
The Movie has been released for Japanese version.
USA version will be later.
I am hoping for the best, at this point Pokemon has become one of the few and rare things that transcends past the boundaries of it's perceived genre people of all types and ages like Pokemon be it the Card collecting, Video games, Toys, Collectibles or the Anime Series everyone likes Pokemon. I remember in my late teens when Pokemon became very popular here in the US. I remember thinking it was a fad that would stop as quickly as it started and now over twenty years later there is no sign its ever gonna slow down or go away, at the time of me posting this comment Pokemon is the highest grossing franchise in the world to me thats astounding to say the least .
@Anti-Matter That's not the Pokemon: Detective Pikachu movie. The Detective Pikachu movie is live action with animated Pokemon.
Not bothering with this after the gross misstep of not casting danny devito as pikachu.
'hyper-realistic'? 'similar to Rocket Raccoon'? Urgh, I do not like the sound of that one bit. I'll wait to see screenshots/trailers to decide for sure whether I care to watch it, but I'm setting my expectations low.
@ChibiNinja
Rocket actually looked like a real racoon, Pikachu (in that pic) does NOT look like an electrified mutant mouse, not even the teeniest hint of fur texture, it looks smooth and looks good, but looks hyper UNrealistic nonetheless
@Nemodius I didn't realize there were proper screenshots now; I thought NL just used game shots again. So it's just a case of early reporters either not knowing or not caring what words mean, that's...good? I guess?
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