“Pokémon Detective Pikachu” is the first feature to pivot on a pairing of animated characters from the Japanese merchandising juggernaut and real live actors. But why even bother? The human stars ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Pikachu is normally very cute and a little bit sassy, but its Detective variety is unlike any Pikachu you've ever seen. Detective Pikachu plays with ...

For audiences of a certain age, the phrase “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” might sound like utter gibberish. It may not be for everyone — but it’s surprising how much it could be. Boasting “Blade ...

As one of the biggest multimedia franchises in the world, it's no surprise that there are so many Pokémon movies, but what is very confusing is why the most high-profile feature-length effort in the ...

Ash Is Purest White ***1/2 Director Jia Zhangke (Still Life) returns to one of his favored themes—the rapid pace of change in contemporary China—with a story that at first seems to have a much more ...

It may be surprising, to put it mildly, to read a review of "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" that also mentions "Blade Runner." (More on this later.) But in a world where goldfish turn into dragons and ...

Time has sort of forgotten the monster catching franchise's Hollywood debut, but the rest of its story is still unwritten. Reading time 3 minutes Nintendo’s Pokémon series has had a powerful grip on ...

Every single time I saw the “Detective Pikachu” trailer, I found myself cackling with laughter, every single time, in spite of myself. I can’t call myself a Ryan Reynolds fan — unpopular opinion time: ...

In 2019, Detective Pikachu shocked audiences with a live-action adventure that brought the beloved characters to life on the big screen. This iconic Pokémon takes on a whole new persona – a gruff, ...