Review of Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) by Peter Debruge for Variety — 01 May 2019
Though consistent with the game (with a few extra but obvious twists thrown in for good measure), the story of “Detective Pikachu” doesn’t allow nearly enough Pokémon-related action, while the quality of the computer animation (by Moving Picture Co.
and Framestore) falls far short of the basic level of competency audiences have come to expect from effects movies.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) was written by Peter Debruge and published by Variety on 01 May 2019.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu has generally received positive reviews.
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