It's opening weekend for Pokémon Detective Pikachu and fans are anxious.
Sure, the previews and trailers are fun. Ryan Reynolds is almost always great to watch (don't bring up Green Lantern). And Pikachu's cute and fluffy animation seemed on point, unlike some upcoming video game characters-turned-movie stars.
Historically, however, video game movies have been given a resounding "meh" by critics. What did they have to say about Pokémon Detective Pikachu?
Time to find out.
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Pokémon #DetectivePikachu: What the critics are saying https://t.co/Xrrv5dXdqV pic.twitter.com/cZXrTtGEGV
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 3, 2019
Despite the film industry’s resistance to video game movies, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu has landed a critical hit.
— IGN (@IGN) May 3, 2019
Our review: https://t.co/Oxhi9pw8B7 pic.twitter.com/jXGJ3NmHKp
It’s an exciting time for Pikachu! A certain Electric-type detective will be gracing the big screen soon, but why not get ready and catch up with your own Pikachu partner in #PokemonLetsGo? Is there anything cuter than a happy Pikachu?https://t.co/432d7Th92t pic.twitter.com/X169BxJXYn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 2, 2019
He’s no ordinary Pikachu, and this is no ordinary detective’s hat! 🔎⚡️#DetectivePikachu goodness awaits you in the #PokemonCenter, US Trainers: https://t.co/TB3ofhiEwj pic.twitter.com/elYWbdYiyU
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 1, 2019
What People Are Saying About Detective Pikachu and Pokemon
Case closed…or still open…until he solves it!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 2, 2019
Detective Pikachu is on the hunt for clues that will lead him to the US Yellow Carpet premiere, Trainers. Follow the investigation! 🔎⚡️#DetectivePikachuPremiere pic.twitter.com/V0NmGK3VIX
We’ve seen Detective Pikachu, and yes, it does justice to the Pokémon games: https://t.co/uBov71lfPI pic.twitter.com/xF2seQqo2L
— Polygon (@Polygon) May 3, 2019
More Than 37K People Are Talking About This
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu is the best video game movie ever - CNET https://t.co/7YaGELi9xX
— Tania Gonzalez (@TaniaGlezAZ) May 3, 2019
Starting today, Pokémon fans can bring their photos and videos to life with #PikaPlaymoji in Playground on Pixel. https://t.co/H8COEPk3Ht #DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/tMvfa7ZOC3
— Google (@Google) May 2, 2019
People Have A Lot Of Feelings About Detective Pikachu And Pokemon
Grab your magnifying glasses, Trainers. Things are about to get twisty! 🔎
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 2, 2019
Check out these behind-the-scenes clues from the upcoming The Art and Making of POKÉMON Detective Pikachu book! ⬇️#DetectivePikachu pic.twitter.com/3H5LL9xGzV
Wondering what it was like for Ryan Reynolds to take on a character as iconic as Pikachu? Same. 👀
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 1, 2019
Quiet on the set, Trainers—we recently sat down with the stars of #DetectivePikachu to get the inside scoop on the upcoming movie!
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