Detective Pikachu is but the latest attempt at a live-action nostalgia trip by Hollywood. Originating as a video game itself, it is meant to be the launching point of a potential franchise set in this universe, which was why it seemed strange, and questionable to be honest, that a whole cinematic universe would start with a Pikachu wearing a Sherlock Holmes hat solving mysteries. But boy am I glad I was wrong because, while it’s nowhere near as great as it could’ve been, it somehow successfully brings to life the world of Pokémon into the realm of live-action. Admittedly, Director Rob Letterman clearly had the die-hard fans as well as the more general fans, like myself, as their priority when making the film, leaving non-fans a little bit in the dark sometimes. But it nonetheless maintains a clear sense of fun, charm, and heart at its core.
Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu is but the latest attempt at a live-action nostalgia trip by Hollywood. Originating as a video game itself, it is meant to be the launching point of a potential franchise set in this universe, which was why it seemed strange, and questionable to be honest, that a whole cinematic universe would start with a Pikachu wearing a Sherlock Holmes hat solving mysteries. But boy am I glad I was wrong because, while it’s nowhere near as great as it could’ve been, it somehow successfully brings to life the world of Pokémon into the realm of live-action. Admittedly, Director Rob Letterman clearly had the die-hard fans as well as the more general fans, like myself, as their priority when making the film, leaving non-fans a little bit in the dark sometimes. But it nonetheless maintains a clear sense of fun, charm, and heart at its core.