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Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 2019

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.

Movie details

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

“Partner up!”

2019 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 1h 45m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Rob Letterman

Written by

Benji Samit · Dan Hernandez · Derek Connolly · Rob Letterman

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Detective Pikachu (voice)

Justice Smith

Justice Smith

Tim Goodman

Kathryn Newton

Kathryn Newton

Lucy Stevens

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Howard Clifford

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Lieutenant Hide Yoshida

Chris Geere

Chris Geere

Roger Clifford

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse

Ms. Norman

Court is in session

Put Pokémon Detective Pikachu on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.