Movie Review Pokémon Detective Pikachu: Expect To Relive The Nostalgia, But Just Partially!

If you are just like me who would run back home at 5 pm sharp and sit in front of the TV to watch Pokémon every day of the week, then chances are that you would not want to miss Pokémon: Detective Pikachu for anything in the world. I had been thrilled to watch this film ever since I saw its trailer. But there needs to be a fair bit of warning for all of you who would share the same motive as I do to watch the movie- this is not what you would expect it to be.

Let’s begin with the points where you can be severely disappointed- there are no Pokémon battles save one- the climax sequence.  One of my very enthusiastic friends also asked me how Charizard did in a Poke Battle whose glimpse she saw in the trailer.  Well, this is not a spoiler; all I am asking is not to have hope in that direction. In Rhyme City, you see, Poke Battles are banned!

This is not the Pokémon we have grown up watching. The film painstakingly explains everything about Pokémon in the first few minutes. It will take you as a novice and introduce you to the magical world of these creatures who can exist peacefully, side by side, with human beings. This doesn’t have any Ash or Team Rocket, but more dangerous people who mean real trouble.

I would not divulge into the story, but let’s just say that here Pikachu doesn’t do a mere Pika Pika, but talks and talks sass. With Ryan Reynolds voice, you’ll have a super millennial touch given to what you adored as a child. He retains his cuteness, of course, but you would see Pikachu exhibit its power for a just a few seconds. Yes, that is it. The star here is a Mewtwo, one of the most powerful Pokémon ever. The film has been adapted mostly from the video game and if you have played the video game, you would find the adaptation to be amazing.

Besides, Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, you have Justice Smith as Tim. He plays the character of the guilt-stricken boy who wishes he had tried to revive his relationship with his father. There is also Kathryn Newton who plays a young intern with a great nose for news. Their strong performance keeps the film afloat in parts where it slags and become too obvious.

This film would be enjoyable for all the kids out there and if you are a 90s kid, you have to watch this for the nostalgia. But please keep in mind that this is not Pokemon, the show and do not have sky-high expectations.