Written by Sowmya Gopi
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is a live-action adventure movie, which is a spin-off to the video game of the same name, and it is set to hit the theatres in summer 2019. The film is an American and Japanese joint venture, and it is directed by Rob Letterman and stars Ryan Reynolds as the voice and facial motion capture of Detective Pikachu, with Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, and Ken Watanabe in live-action roles.
The story begins when ace private, Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing; prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what really happened to him. Helping him in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth, who quite frankly is a puzzlement, even to himself! Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu become reluctant partners on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery, chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City. This city is a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live in partnership in a hyper-realistic live-action world. Here they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
The official trailer sent people into a frenzy when it was released at the start of November and it gives us a glimpse of how the real world would look if the creatures walked among us in everyday life. The incredibly realistic Pokémon, which actually has hair on its body (OMG!) is worth a watch!
