Detective Pikachu was the first real movie that showed how pokemon can live in the real world, it made me rethink if pokemon should live in the real world because at any moment, a pokemon could really destroy a whole city
Yeah, they're giving the Sonic movie the credit for breaking the video game movie curse when it was really Detective Pikachu that broke the curse since it's the first to remain with a positive score
I would like to mention, HOW GOOD THE BUILD UP TO THE VILLIAN HERE IS. In fact you can already find who the villain is in the news office with a random line that roger says, "No one likes you or your Pokémon" as a ditto in the background transforms from a human to a Pokémon. Also if you just paid attention to dialogue he literally confirms it by saying he was the one that harry was working for, which we know was for mewtwo. there's more foreshadowing but this comment is long enough.
Detective Pikachu is underreated. For wathever reason I liked Talking Pikachu that at the end I was so sad that he doesn't talk, but well it is somehow.
I remember seeing this with my grandma in 2019, and I didn't know anything about Pokemon then, but now recently I've slowly been getting into Pokemon, so this is the perfect time for this review. Love your vids May!
Fun fact: Alex Hirsch, the creator of Gravity Falls, was asked if he wanted to work on this film during early development, but decided to pursue other projects.
I finished the game awhile ago, and idk if I wanna redo the game to compare the movie and game to eachother, but oh my gosh do I hate the fact you need to spam buttons... It took me months to finish the last part of the game because of that
For me it’s one of the few examples of a good video game film adaptation. It was because the film actually cared about the source material and tried to tell a story that would actually take place in the world of the games. It didn’t try to totally rewrite the lore it didn’t have a magic portal open up from the game boy world to Earth. If more video game movies actually had something to do with the games they are adapting we’d have better video game films.
I should hate the villain, but that fact that they got Bill Nighy of all people is enough to entertain me, I mean I doubt he had any clue as to what was going on but even despite being confined to a wheelchair he still gives such an energetic performance. Plus the ditto fight was really fun, I’m surprised you didn’t mention that
In terms of Live-Action remakes of popular Animations, Detective Pikachu was without a doubt one of the better ones. The Pokémon themselves in this movie looked absolutely stunning and translated surprisingly well in a Live-Action setting.
When I was in the bowling alley I had so much fun and when I was in bowling alley I watched it sometimes I forget about it but it was great but also when I saw the news of the live action movies coming out I didn’t like sonic at start he was so ugly……but when I saw pikachu I thought this was fine
I hope they do at least one more Pokemon movie in this style, the next one with more Pokemon battles. Loved this one though- especially the Bulbasaur. So cute!
I'm really glad this is being acknowledged again I love this movie and it made my life better this is almost the last thing that happened before my best friend move so thank you for acknowledging this and also I just loved this movie
I'd have to say that my biggest gripe of this movie was the fact that the Pokemon were terrifying, especially the Aipoms. When I was a kid, I had three favorite Pokemon: Skitty, Eevee and Aipom (not to mention the Unova starters, which I still love to this day). The enraged Aipoms just look like my own personal nightmare fuel of my childhood coming to haunt me. I'd love to see you do reviews on other Pokemon movies, maybe even the different series. If you'd do video games, I'd also like to hear your thoughts on the spinoff games (Pokemon Ranger, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, etc.)
Why did they make it specificly about the game detective pikachu? Why not make a full lengh pokemon movie with ash and his friends. I mean, im not a big pokemon fan myself, but I feel like my pitch is kinda more accurate, but still dp is okay.
It's not a random concept, the movie was based off a Pokemon game by the same name and it's for the better that happened instead of trying to make something based off the main series, which are a lot more about player immersion and collecting and a lot less about plot. Also Mewtwo couldn't break out of the containment chamber until Pikachu messed with the power source, as is shown in the film. It's a deliberate action by Harry and Pikachu and is the whole reason of course that the Greninja were ordered to cause the wreck in the first place.
This movie was honestly amazing and definitely could do with a sequel like the sonic movie. Also I know they are supposedly making a live action Netflix show
Detective Pikachu is such a vibe movie. Only thing I wasn’t crazy about is Ryme city banning battles and poke balls not being much of a thing. It’s a neat concept that keeps the Pokémon in the forefront though so I get it.
I was Obsessed with Pokemon when I was younger and I still enjoy it.Also the movie didn't really impress me when it came out but I watched it Eventually and I't was alright
It is a stand alone movie. And frankly it is better this way than if it was to gain some shitty sequel that assasinate characters like in case of Fantastic Beasts.
I was still new to Pokemon at the time (i grew up with Pokemon but mostly anime so idk much about the games until 2018). So, seeing a live action Pokemon movie is very interesting and not only that, i am very aware about the games and even play it back in 2018.
I... think they need to stick with non trainer stories for any future Pokemon movies. Pokemon Origins is good, but so truncated that the actual bits are just like three adventures and two squeezed together. Heck, the battle between Red and Blue is just the final round with only a few rounds. I rewatched that, and it felt rushed at times. A lot of telling rather than showing. No... movie makers should steer away from standard trainer stories for Pokemon. It allows the franchise's world to expand and build upon itself and allows for stories that wouldn't otherwise work in a tv series/video game format.
If this movie and the franchise were to came out decades earlier then the writing of human characters would have been better, there would be animatronics and makeup designs like in Gremlins 1984, Predator 1987, and Jurassic Park 1993 and most Pokémon’s would behave more animalistic.
Honestly I loved how bonkers this movie was, even if the twist was predictable I found the film to be pretty imaginative with the way the Pokemon were used.
Okay ngl but that tomodachi music in the back hits home. You should do a video off of the game! I love the ratio between comedy and just giving your opinion. I love these keep it up! Edit: just listened to the song. IT SLAPS
Yay I watched this in the span of 10 minutes after you published it XD Let’s just hope Illumination doesn’t ruin the Mario movie with stupid potty humor…
Hey mason! I think it'd be really cool for you to make a video on the show itself (and if your not caught up with the show or haven't watched most of it, that would very reasonable). Maybe like ranking the different regions or just reviewing it as a whole.
Great video! I have no idea why people stopped talking about this. If some Boy told me a year before this movie came out that there would be a GOOD live action pokemon movie I wouldn’t believe them.
FAVORITE POKEMON? TELL ME NOW.
SNORLAX AND PSYDUCK FOR LIFE
Rhyperior
Vaporeon
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Charmander and cyndaquil
Edit:I’m a fire type guy
Pysduck (sorry if I spelt it wrong)
Detective Pikachu was the first real movie that showed how pokemon can live in the real world, it made me rethink if pokemon should live in the real world because at any moment, a pokemon could really destroy a whole city
Everyone Gangsta until rabies kicks in
Everybody gangsta until fidoughs become cannibals
Everybody gangsta until magcargo
Everybody gangsta until someone wakes up Snorlax WHILE the snorlax is hungry. He *will* destroy almost everything in a single city.
everybody gangsta till arceus comes and destroys the universe
It made me realize how terrifying a world where humans and Pokémon lived together could be.
The Pokemon manga kinda leans into that
honestly detective Pikachu was just as good as the sonic movie in my opinion, but people seem to forget that detective Pikachu even exists
Yeah, they're giving the Sonic movie the credit for breaking the video game movie curse when it was really Detective Pikachu that broke the curse since it's the first to remain with a positive score
I think its because of that controversy, of the sonic design. That gave sonic more popularity
@@shawerful5209tge sonic movie was not even that good
Detective pikachu is actually pretty underrated
It was pretty well made.
I was confused as hell the first time i saw it.
True
Agreed
True
Yeah it was enjoyable but forgettable
I would like to mention, HOW GOOD THE BUILD UP TO THE VILLIAN HERE IS. In fact you can already find who the villain is in the news office with a random line that roger says, "No one likes you or your Pokémon" as a ditto in the background transforms from a human to a Pokémon. Also if you just paid attention to dialogue he literally confirms it by saying he was the one that harry was working for, which we know was for mewtwo. there's more foreshadowing but this comment is long enough.
No no, tell me more of the foreshadowing!!! I am interested!
@@Scriblyn This has been 6 months since i've made this comment, I flipping forgot this movie existed lmao
Detective Pikachu is underreated. For wathever reason I liked Talking Pikachu that at the end I was so sad that he doesn't talk, but well it is somehow.
I remember seeing this with my grandma in 2019, and I didn't know anything about Pokemon then, but now recently I've slowly been getting into Pokemon, so this is the perfect time for this review. Love your vids May!
Its an alright film for me. I remember seeing the movie knowing nothing about the characters but only knowing Pikachu.
I really hoped for a pokemon live action, this was really fun to watch and a great time! And when I saw Pikachu I was dying with cuteness
Fun fact: Alex Hirsch, the creator of Gravity Falls, was asked if he wanted to work on this film during early development, but decided to pursue other projects.
Probably the owl house
@@slimgrim3607 Also The Mitchells vs The Machines
Movie would’ve gotten an award or smth if he worked on it (most of his stuff is incredible, especially gravity falls)
Fun fact: This film is an adaptation of the Pokémon detective Pikachu DS game. You should do a video on that
I haven't finished the game version yet but so far I think the movie is definitely better.
I finished the game awhile ago, and idk if I wanna redo the game to compare the movie and game to eachother, but oh my gosh do I hate the fact you need to spam buttons... It took me months to finish the last part of the game because of that
For me it’s one of the few examples of a good video game film adaptation. It was because the film actually cared about the source material and tried to tell a story that would actually take place in the world of the games. It didn’t try to totally rewrite the lore it didn’t have a magic portal open up from the game boy world to Earth. If more video game movies actually had something to do with the games they are adapting we’d have better video game films.
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I absolutely love the bulbasours eyes with the blue and green, the eyes do actually kinda look like one you see on a stuffed animal.
no, it’s a masterpiece
yes
cinema.
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I should hate the villain, but that fact that they got Bill Nighy of all people is enough to entertain me, I mean I doubt he had any clue as to what was going on but even despite being confined to a wheelchair he still gives such an energetic performance. Plus the ditto fight was really fun, I’m surprised you didn’t mention that
In terms of Live-Action remakes of popular Animations, Detective Pikachu was without a doubt one of the better ones. The Pokémon themselves in this movie looked absolutely stunning and translated surprisingly well in a Live-Action setting.
If they make a live action show based on the adventures manga that be so good
When I was in the bowling alley I had so much fun and when I was in bowling alley I watched it sometimes I forget about it but it was great but also when I saw the news of the live action movies coming out I didn’t like sonic at start he was so ugly……but when I saw pikachu I thought this was fine
Detective pikachu was a big suprise when i watched it. and i loved it
In my opinion the concept and creative Ideas of the franchise outweigh any of the merchandise (in my opinion)
I hope they do at least one more Pokemon movie in this style, the next one with more Pokemon battles. Loved this one though- especially the Bulbasaur. So cute!
I loved detective pickachu, it was soooo cool. I was such a big fan when I was a kid, boy, I missed those times 🥺.
Detective Pikachu >>>>>> the Sonic movies
0:17 that happened a lot at my elementary school. People would trade Pokémon cards and I didn’t have Pokémon cards
I'm really glad this is being acknowledged again I love this movie and it made my life better this is almost the last thing that happened before my best friend move so thank you for acknowledging this and also I just loved this movie
Awesomemay I just wanted to say that I love your content and I hope you become massive someday.
thank you and maybe!
Pikachu wasn't randomly ill, he was bleeding internally because of a rock hit him in the stomach
This is an absolutely underrated gem
Yup! I actually like Detective Pikachu
I wanted to watch this when it was hyped, but like forgot about it after it died-
Great video btw! I love the comedy!!
thank u!!
wow first pokemon cards in school being popular now a new pokemon movie review
I watched this movie 86 times
It was alright. But take my words with a grain of salt because I think the second live action Garfield film is an underrated masterpiece
YAS
I'd have to say that my biggest gripe of this movie was the fact that the Pokemon were terrifying, especially the Aipoms. When I was a kid, I had three favorite Pokemon: Skitty, Eevee and Aipom (not to mention the Unova starters, which I still love to this day). The enraged Aipoms just look like my own personal nightmare fuel of my childhood coming to haunt me.
I'd love to see you do reviews on other Pokemon movies, maybe even the different series. If you'd do video games, I'd also like to hear your thoughts on the spinoff games (Pokemon Ranger, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, etc.)
Why did they make it specificly about the game detective pikachu? Why not make a full lengh pokemon movie with ash and his friends. I mean, im not a big pokemon fan myself, but I feel like my pitch is kinda more accurate, but still dp is okay.
i agree, a very random concep haha
It's not a random concept, the movie was based off a Pokemon game by the same name and it's for the better that happened instead of trying to make something based off the main series, which are a lot more about player immersion and collecting and a lot less about plot.
Also Mewtwo couldn't break out of the containment chamber until Pikachu messed with the power source, as is shown in the film. It's a deliberate action by Harry and Pikachu and is the whole reason of course that the Greninja were ordered to cause the wreck in the first place.
This movie is criminally underrated. IT WAS SO GOOODDD
This movie is how I got into Pokémon
This movie was honestly amazing and definitely could do with a sequel like the sonic movie. Also I know they are supposedly making a live action Netflix show
update on the "sequel" - IMDb has added the movie with an expected release of July 26th, 2024
Any update
I loved this movie when it came out and it's still great and underrated
Favorite Pokémon is I actually don’t know because they always add new ones but maybe Duraldon or Groudon
I've never enjoyed pokemon so I genuinely forgot this movie existed
Fun fact: They Brought in Tissen Hest to redesign sonic!
(Sorry for the testable spelling)
I really hope Nintendo makes more Pokémon Movies!
Thanks for reminding me of this movie I kind of want to see it again
WHAT TIM GOODMAN? WHERES SAUL GOODMAN
Also the jokes in the video is on point And it’s Pokémon so This is probably my favorite awesome May video
Detective Pikachu is such a vibe movie. Only thing I wasn’t crazy about is Ryme city banning battles and poke balls not being much of a thing. It’s a neat concept that keeps the Pokémon in the forefront though so I get it.
The movie is great
Oh hey dude :)
Awesomemay would have a Pokémon that somehow can make great animations with awesomemay
true!!
I have never had as much fun watching a movie than this
I was Obsessed with Pokemon when I was younger and I still enjoy it.Also the movie didn't really impress me when it came out but I watched it Eventually and I't was alright
I'm so confused why they haven't made a sequel or at least confirm it. Maybe sometime after Deadpool 3 but who knows maybe not.
It is a stand alone movie. And frankly it is better this way than if it was to gain some shitty sequel that assasinate characters like in case of Fantastic Beasts.
I was still new to Pokemon at the time (i grew up with Pokemon but mostly anime so idk much about the games until 2018). So, seeing a live action Pokemon movie is very interesting and not only that, i am very aware about the games and even play it back in 2018.
Bro I loved this movie lol
First WB didn’t make this
Second The twist villain is a reference to the original game
It’s not random it’s literally based on a game
No one even remembers the detective pikachu game released before the movie
I... think they need to stick with non trainer stories for any future Pokemon movies. Pokemon Origins is good, but so truncated that the actual bits are just like three adventures and two squeezed together. Heck, the battle between Red and Blue is just the final round with only a few rounds. I rewatched that, and it felt rushed at times. A lot of telling rather than showing. No... movie makers should steer away from standard trainer stories for Pokemon. It allows the franchise's world to expand and build upon itself and allows for stories that wouldn't otherwise work in a tv series/video game format.
If this movie and the franchise were to came out decades earlier then the writing of human characters would have been better, there would be animatronics and makeup designs like in Gremlins 1984, Predator 1987, and Jurassic Park 1993 and most Pokémon’s would behave more animalistic.
I remember voting for which shirt to wear in this vid 🤣
Hi I love your videos you my favorite channel
thank you im glad to hear that :)
No it’s amazing
Hey awesomememay I would love if you reviewed the goosebumps movie because its spooky month :)
JIGGLY PUFF IS THE BEST! Also for the scary part with the girl in the baseball cap, she looks like other mother from coraline.
Honestly I loved how bonkers this movie was, even if the twist was predictable I found the film to be pretty imaginative with the way the Pokemon were used.
It sucks that people constantly forget that this is based on the 3DS game of the same name.
It’s a pretty cool movie❤
IT WAS LEGENDARY NOT WARNER BROTHERS WARNER BROTHERS WAS JUST THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE WEST THEY DIDNT MAKE THE MOVIE
I think that the movie is the reason is I am now a Pokémon mega fan
I FORGOT RYAN REYNOLDS WAS PIKACHU- 😭
I thought Detective Pikachu was kinda overhated
Probably the best second best video game adaptation movie behind Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Would Pokémon games in this universe be real life animals instead?
Just like “Peacock, use peck!”
When i watched the movie for the first time I didn’t see the twist coming at all :(
My elamantry school banned them, and I was the one who started the trend in my school 😂
Okay ngl but that tomodachi music in the back hits home. You should do a video off of the game! I love the ratio between comedy and just giving your opinion. I love these keep it up!
Edit: just listened to the song.
IT SLAPS
I thought the first 3/4 of the movie was pretty good but I didn’t like the ending that much…😐
i agreee
Honestly I didn’t like it the cgi wasn’t that great
Unpopular opinion: This is the best video game movie.
agreed (sonic 2 is good too tho)
This is my favorite video game movie
If this is a pokemon review
Why is there animal crossing music
cuz best of both worlds
Yay I watched this in the span of 10 minutes after you published it XD
Let’s just hope Illumination doesn’t ruin the Mario movie with stupid potty humor…
I love detective pikachu >:)
This has nothing to do with the video but have you ever seen we bare bears and if you haven’t, watch it now.
Yes, this movie is great :D
Pikachu charizard bulbasaur squirtle I choose you as my favorite pokemon's
this was a revolutionary movie for me when i first watched it
My favorite pokemon is Charizard
the movie seemed weird to me even though I never watched it. it didn’t feel like Pokémon. the game also seems weird with pikachu talking like that.
Yes. Detective Pikachu showed Pokemon in the real world, and also about what humans would do in this world
Hey mason! I think it'd be really cool for you to make a video on the show itself (and if your not caught up with the show or haven't watched most of it, that would very reasonable). Maybe like ranking the different regions or just reviewing it as a whole.
Short answer: yes!
A week after the movie my brother bought a poster of detective Pikachu for no reason
My school banned Pokémon cards 😢
It’s not the perfect movie but as far as video game movies go it’s a masterpiece😂. I actually think it’s better than the sonic movie
Detective pikachu is underrated but everyone loves it I can’t explain it lol
usless facts:
i watched this movie while going from colombia to france
Why does nobody like magicacark and they call it a week fish :(
Great video! I have no idea why people stopped talking about this. If some Boy told me a year before this movie came out that there would be a GOOD live action pokemon movie I wouldn’t believe them.