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'''''Pokémon Detective Pikachu'''''{{efn|Also known as '''''Pokémon: Detective Pikachu''''' and released as {{nihongo|'''''Great Detective Pikachu'''''|名探偵ピカチュウ|Meitantei Pikachū|lead=yes}} in Japan after the original game}} (commonly known as '''''Detective Pikachu''''') is a 2019
The film stars [[Ryan Reynolds]] as the voice and [[facial motion capture]] of [[Pikachu]], with [[Justice Smith]], [[Kathryn Newton]], [[Suki Waterhouse]], [[Omar Chaparro]], [[Chris Geere]], [[Ken Watanabe]], and [[Bill Nighy]] in live-action roles. The plot follows former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman and the titular Pokémon as they attempt to solve the mysterious disappearance of Tim's father, Harry.
Filming took place from January to May 2018 in Colorado, England, and Scotland. ''Detective Pikachu'' was released in Japan on May 3, 2019<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/201903/20173501.html |title=映画『名探偵ピカチュウ』の前売券が3月21日より発売開始！ 限定柄前売券や限定商品の情報が公開 |date=March 20, 2019 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |access-date=March 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330065341/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201903/20173501.html |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |url-status=live |language=ja |script-title=ja:映画『名探偵ピカチュウ』の前売券が3月21日より発売開始！ 限定柄前売券や限定商品の情報が公開 |trans-title=Advance tickets for the movie "Detective Pikachu" will be released on March 21! Limited pattern advance tickets and limited product information are available}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ja:映画「名探偵ピカチュウ」の前売券が3月21日に発売。5月3日の日本先行公開も決定 |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042085/20190320022/ |access-date=March 20, 2019 |work=[[4Gamer.net]] |date=March 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321153618/https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042085/20190320022/ |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> and in the United States on May 10, 2019, distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] in [[RealD 3D]], [[Dolby Cinema]], [[IMAX]], [[4DX]], and [[ScreenX]] formats.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ryan-reynolds-detective-pikachu-gets-2019-release-date-1066636 |title=Ryan Reynolds' 'Detective Pikachu' Gets 2019 Release Date |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=December 11, 2017 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212041018/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ryan-reynolds-detective-pikachu-gets-2019-release-date-1066636 |archive-date=December 12, 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref> It is the first Pokémon film distributed theatrically in the United States since ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'' (2003) and the first distributed by Warner Bros. since ''[[Pokémon 3]]'' (2001). The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the visual effects and Reynolds' performance, but criticism towards the story. It made a worldwide gross of $450 million
== Plot ==
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==Cast==
* [[Ryan Reynolds]] as:
** [[Pikachu|Detective Pikachu]]<!-- REYNOLDS IS THE ONLY FACIAL MOTION CAPTURE MENTIONED IN SOURCES. -->, a world-class detective and exceptionally intelligent talking Pikachu that only Tim can understand. Ryan Reynolds performed both the voice and [[facial motion capture]] for the character.
*** [[Ikue Ōtani]] provides Detective Pikachu's normal voice as heard by the citizens of Ryme City other than Tim. Ōtani reprises her role from the ''[[Pokémon]]'' anime and video games.
** Harry Goodman, Tim's missing widowed father and a Ryme City police detective.
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* [[Kadiff Kirwan]] as the mayor of Ryme City.
* Rina Hoshino and Kotaro Watanabe as [[Mewtwo]] {{small|(vocal performance/motion capture)}}, a human-made Pokémon that is targeted by Howard Clifford for its abilities.
* [[Rachael Lillis]] as [[Jigglypuff]] (via archival recordings).
Additionally, [[Diplo]] appears as the DJ who performs at Sebastian's Pokémon arena. [[Ryoma Takeuchi]], who provides the Japanese dubbed voice of Tim, has a cameo as a Pokémon trainer in a video Tim watches. In a deleted scene, [[Rob Delaney]] appears as a co-worker of Tim at the insurance company. [[Ralph Foody]] and Michael Guido respectively appear as Johnny and Snakes, characters from the ''[[Home Alone]]'' [[film within a film]] ''Angels with Filthy Souls'', via [[Stock footage|archive footage]] from the former film.<ref>{{cite news |last=Howard |first=Courtney |title=[Interview] How the {{'}}''Home Alone''{{'}} reference found its way into {{'}}''Pokémon Detective Pikachu''{{'}} |url=https://freshfiction.tv/interview-how-the-home-alone-reference-came-to-be-in-pokemon-detective-pikachu |website=[[Fresh Fiction]] |date=May 3, 2019 |access-date=May 3, 2019 |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508034550/http://freshfiction.tv/interview-how-the-home-alone-reference-came-to-be-in-pokemon-detective-pikachu/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kobek |first=Patricio |title=''Detective Pikachu'' Has A Home Alone Easter Egg |url=https://www.thegamer.com/detective-pikachu-home-alone-easter-egg |website=[[Screen Rant|The Gamer]] |date=May 12, 2019 |access-date=May 12, 2019 |archive-date=May 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520073011/https://www.thegamer.com/detective-pikachu-home-alone-easter-egg/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===Filming===
Principal production began on January 15, 2018, in London, England and [[Denver]], Colorado.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Williams|first1=Caleb|title=Live-Action 'Pokémon' Movie 'Detective Pikachu' Starts Filming This January in the UK|url=https://omegaunderground.com/2017/10/13/live-action-pokemon-movie-detective-pikachu-starts-filming-january-uk/|website=Omega Underground|access-date=February 11, 2018|date=October 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630214156/https://omegaunderground.com/2017/10/13/live-action-pokemon-movie-detective-pikachu-starts-filming-january-uk/|archive-date=June 30, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Nine days later, Legendary announced that principal photography had officially begun.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trumbore|first1=Dave|title='Detective Pikachu' Begins Production on the WTF Movie of 2019, Starring Ryan Reynolds|url=https://collider.com/detective-pikachu-cast-release-date/|website=Collider|publisher=Complex|access-date=February 11, 2018|date=January 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124200527/http://collider.com/detective-pikachu-cast-release-date/|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/detective-pikachu-movie-filming-start-ryan-reynolds/|title=Detective Pikachu Live-Action Movie Officially Begins Filming|website=Screen Rant|last=Erao|first=Matthew|date=January 24, 2018|access-date=January 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124214323/https://screenrant.com/detective-pikachu-movie-filming-start-ryan-reynolds/|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Much of the on set interaction and vocal reference for Pikachu was filled in by [[Jon Bailey]]. However, all of his dialogue was dubbed over by Ryan Reynolds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=329_hFwc2vE|title=RIP STAN LEE, Toy Story 4 & Detective Pikachu|via=YouTube|publisher=Epic Voice Guy|date=November 12, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114002133/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=329_hFwc2vE|archive-date=November 14, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Principal photography concluded on May 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BiPa3ZgAtak|title=Archie Hill on Instagram|website=Instagram|last=Hill|first=Archie|date=May 1, 2018|access-date=July 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190429015123/https://www.instagram.com/p/BiPa3ZgAtak/|archive-date=April 29, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Some filming took place at [[Shepperton Studios]], [[Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden]], and [[Minley]] Woods in [[Hampshire]], rural areas of [[Colorado]], just outside [[Denver]] and [[Colorado Springs]]; and [[Scotland]]. Filming also took place on Anchor Wharf at the [[Chatham Historic Dockyard]] in Kent.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kent Film Office|url=https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2019/05/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/|title=Pokémon Article|date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=November 29, 2019|archive-date=May 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517082424/https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2019/05/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The film's cinematographer, [[John Mathieson (cinematographer)|John Mathieson]], noted that, like his other films, ''Detective Pikachu'' was shot [[Film stock|on traditional film]], in contrast to most other contemporary films which are shot [[Digital cinematography|digitally]]. He said the use of traditional film helps make it "look more realistic".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Martinez |first1=Phillip |title='Detective Pikachu' cinematographer explains why it looks better than 'Sonic the Hedgehog' |url=https://www.newsweek.com/detective-pikachu-sonic-hedgehog-movie-vs-comparison-1411983 |access-date=May 3, 2019 |work=[[Newsweek]] |date=May 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503000318/https://www.newsweek.com/detective-pikachu-sonic-hedgehog-movie-vs-comparison-1411983 |archive-date=May 3, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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==Music==
{{Main|Detective Pikachu (soundtrack){{!}}''Detective Pikachu'' (soundtrack)}}
[[Henry Jackman]], who previously worked with Letterman on ''[[Monsters vs. Aliens]]'' (2009) and ''[[Gulliver's Travels (2010 film)|Gulliver's Travels]]'' (2010), provided the score for the film<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/10/23/henry-jackman-to-score-rob-lettermans-pokemon-detective-pikachu/ |title=Henry Jackman to Score Rob Letterman's 'Pokémon: Detective Pikachu' |website=Film Music Reporter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230080900/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/10/23/henry-jackman-to-score-rob-lettermans-pokemon-detective-pikachu/ |archive-date=December 30, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref><ref name="JackmanComposer">{{cite web|url=https://thegww.com/kong-skull-island-and-the-predator-composer-henry-jackman-to-score-detective-pikachu/|title='Kong: Skull Island' and 'The Predator' Composer Henry Jackman to Score 'Detective Pikachu'|website=geeksworldwide|date=October 24, 2018|access-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418175417/https://thegww.com/kong-skull-island-and-the-predator-composer-henry-jackman-to-score-detective-pikachu/|archive-date=April 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and arranged [[Junichi Masuda]]'s "Red & Blue Theme" for the film's end credits. [[Kygo]] and [[Rita Ora]] released a standalone single for the film, titled "[[Carry On (Kygo and Rita Ora song)|Carry On]]". The song and the music video were released on April 19, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/2019/04/18/detective-pikachu-music-single-soundtrack-rita-ora/|title='Detective Pikachu' Announces Rita Ora Theme Song "Carry On"|website=comicbook.com|date=April 18, 2019|access-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418175803/https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/2019/04/18/detective-pikachu-music-single-soundtrack-rita-ora/|archive-date=April 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Marketing==
In early November 2018, with the film in the post-production phase, a screen test was held for an incomplete version of the film, which drew positive reactions from the test audience.<ref>{{cite news |first=Corey |last=Hoffmeyer |title=Detective-Pikachu Early Reactions Are Very Positive |url=https://screenrant.com/detective-pikachu-early-reactions-positive/ |work=[[Screen Rant]] |date=November 8, 2018 |access-date=April 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411023934/https://screenrant.com/detective-pikachu-early-reactions-positive/ |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan|last=Craddock|title=Early Detective Pikachu Movie Screening Receives Very Positive Reaction, Features "Great Surprises"|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/11/early_detective_pikachu_movie_screening_receives_very_positive_reaction_features_great_surprises|work=[[Nintendo Life]]|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411023933/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/11/early_detective_pikachu_movie_screening_receives_very_positive_reaction_features_great_surprises|archive-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[File:Detective pikachu picture.jpg|thumb|right|The design of Detective Pikachu and Ryan Reynolds's portrayal of the character received critical praise.<ref name="Keane" /><ref>{{cite web |date= May 3, 2019 |title= Pokémon Detective Pikachu |url= https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/pokmon-detective-pikachu-review/ |website= [[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]] |quote= It's impossible to overstate how much this film owes to Ryan Reynolds. |access-date= May 3, 2020 |archive-date= August 9, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190809162118/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/pokmon-detective-pikachu-review/ |url-status= live }}</ref>]]
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on {{RT data|count}} reviews
Scott Mendelson of ''[[Forbes]]'' called the film "the best video game movie ever" and wrote, "''Detective Pikachu'' works because it's a good movie first and a promising franchise-starter or a brand cash-in second. It's a real film, rooted in character arcs and narrative twists with just enough raw emotion and personal stakes to make the significant special effects moments matter beyond spectacle."<ref>{{cite web |last=Mendelson |first=Scott |title=Review: 'Pokémon: Detective Pikachu' Is The Best Video Game Movie Ever |url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/05/03/review-pokemon-detective-pikachu-ryan-reynolds-justice-smith-kathryn-newton-warner-bros/ |website=Forbes |access-date=May 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505042641/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/05/03/review-pokemon-detective-pikachu-ryan-reynolds-justice-smith-kathryn-newton-warner-bros/ |archive-date=May 5, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[CNET]]'s Sean Keane called it the best film ever based on a video game, saying it achieves the balance of appealing to existing fans as well as potential new audiences. Keane praised Reynolds performance and called the film "an entertaining romp with plenty of heart".<ref name="Keane">{{cite web |last= Keane |first= Sean |title= Detective Pikachu review: The best video game movie ever |url= https://www.cnet.com/news/pokemon-detective-pikachu-is-the-best-video-game-movie-ever/ |publisher= CNET |date= May 2, 2019 |access-date= May 5, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190503053216/https://www.cnet.com/news/pokemon-detective-pikachu-is-the-best-video-game-movie-ever/ |archive-date= May 3, 2019 |url-status= live }}</ref> Clarisse Loughrey of ''[[The Independent]]'' gave the film 3/5 stars, noting the film's similarities to ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]]'' and that it did not attempt to familiarize viewers with the franchise, but stated that it "feels more intriguing than it does derivative, and it's a delight for fans to see how immersive this world actually feels."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Loughrey|first=Clarisse|date=2019-05-09|title=Detective Pikachu review: Succeeds in cuteness but falls flat on story|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/pokemon-detective-pikachu-review-ryan-reynolds-rob-letterman-justice-smith-a8905211.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-20|website=The Independent|language=en|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120140814/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/pokemon-detective-pikachu-review-ryan-reynolds-rob-letterman-justice-smith-a8905211.html}}</ref> Simran Hans of ''[[The Observer]]'' gave the film 4/5 stars, writing: "What's clever is the way this live-action spinoff exploits nostalgia for the family-friendly blockbusters of the late 1980s and the 1990s... rather than the Japanese "Pocket Monsters" themselves."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hans|first=Simran|date=2019-05-12|title=Pokémon Detective Pikachu review – game spinoff delivers retro CGI thrills|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/may/12/pokemon-detective-pikachu-review-ryan-reynolds|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-20|website=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=November 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104163110/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/may/12/pokemon-detective-pikachu-review-ryan-reynolds}}</ref>
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== Sequel ==
In January 2019, months ahead of the release of ''Detective Pikachu'', [[Legendary Entertainment]] announced that a sequel was already in development, with [[Oren Uziel]] signed on as screenwriter.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/detective-pikachu-sequel-works-1179211|title='Detective Pikachu' Sequel in the Works With '22 Jump Street' Writer (Exclusive)|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=January 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126061000/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/detective-pikachu-sequel-works-1179211|archive-date=January 26, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/detective-pikachu-sequel-1203118582/|title='Detective Pikachu' Sequel in Development With '22 Jump Street' Writer|last=McNary|first=Dave |author-link=Dave McNary |date=January 25, 2019|website=Variety|access-date=May 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320081530/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/detective-pikachu-sequel-1203118582/|archive-date=March 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> However, on May 3, 2021, Justice Smith said regarding a potential sequel: "I think we have to just kind of bury our hopes. I don't think it's going to happen. I really hope so though",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/justice-smith-hbo-max-generation-detective-pikachu|title=Justice Smith on defining a Generation and Detective Pikachu 2|date=May 3, 2021|website=Inverse|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=July 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731123548/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/justice-smith-hbo-max-generation-detective-pikachu|url-status=live}}</ref> while in October 2022, Kathryn Newton, admitted to being optimistic about a sequel. In February 2023, a representative from Legendary Entertainment said that a sequel is still "in active development".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2-movie-in-development-legendary-entertainment/|title=Pokémon: Detective Pikachu 2 Still in Development from Legendary Entertainment|date=February 2, 2023|
== See also ==
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[[Category:American detective films]]
[[Category:Films about amnesia]]
[[Category:Films about animal testing]]
[[Category:Films directed by Rob Letterman]]
[[Category:Films scored by Henry Jackman]]
[[Category:Films shot at Bovingdon Studios]]
[[Category:Films shot at Shepperton Studios]]
[[Category:Films shot in the United States]]
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[[Category:IMAX films]]
[[Category:Japanese detective films]]
[[Category:Animated films about father–son relationships]]
[[Category:Legendary Pictures films]]
[[Category:Live-action films based on video games]]
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[[Category:4DX films]]
[[Category:2010s English-language films]]
[[Category:English-language Japanese films]]
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