Pokémon Detective Pikachu [Blu-ray] [2019]

When I first heard of the films existence, I was entirely skeptical, especially since the director of Gulliver's Travels (2010) was at the helm. Sure, I love Pokemon, but I wasn't sure that the film was gonna be any good. I mean, the director started out in animated films and handling a good CGI animated film (Monsters vs. Aliens) and then made a good movie in the form of Goosebumps, but combining the distaste of Gulliver and the usual disdain of video game films on general, just soured me. Luckily, they hit a nerve when they cast Ryan Reynolds as DP and that awesome trailer just sold it for me. I loved the film when I saw it early May 2019, sitting back and watching a humorous film with great CG and 3D, enjoying the heck out if it. Sure, the plot is standard detective fluff, which makes for fine Juniors First Film Noir, but predictable for the rest of the audience. The acting was fine, the camerawork (shot on film to enhance the noir-ish feel) was very nice and the sets and the CGI Pokemon look so cute and real. It's a fun film, but better in 3D if you can view it on the format. Moving on to the PQ and AQ, the film looks gorgeous on the big screen, so it makes sense that it follows the same path on the small screen and you'd be correct. Even though I haven't a 4k BluRay player, the standard BluRays look incredible and sharp, despite a lack of increased resolution (it is a 2k DI, so it's an upscale anyhow) and HDR (which should make it look amazing in 4k), and is demo-worthy for the standard BluRay. The 3D though... Well it's top-notch! Several pop-outs, amazing depth of the image that feels organic to the point of it looking like a 3D native image, and a surprise lack of color loss. Truly, a spectacular 3D conversion and disc. The included DVD looks fine, but that's mainly my lending disc, so moving onto the audio. Yet again, the Dolby Atmos is spectacular, but sadly WB had yet again neglected to offer the Atmos on the 3D version, just offering a 5.1 DTS-HD, which also is amazing, but it lacks the 3D feel of the 11.1 option. Extras are surprisingly kinda shallow, but it does offer some fun. Some nice featurettes on the designs of the Pokemon, some interviews with the cast and crew, a 3 minute commentary from Mr. Mine, and the best extra being Detective Mode. It is a p-in-p mode with several behind the scenes extras showing up throughout the film, offering some good stuff about making the film. Overall, this is an awesome disc, begged to be seen in 3D, and some decent extras and a Detective Pikachu Pokemon card included inside, makes for a total must own!

Very fun and enjoyable movie! I have been a Pokémon fan since red and blue was released on the gameboy. I grew up with Pokémon and this was a very well made live action example of what a Pokémon movie should be. I hope this opens up other live action movies of the franchise. Another reason I purchased this edition is I collect steel books for movies I really like. Although this movies ending was sort of predictable it was still entertaining to watch. I have also collected and played the trading card game and it was a nice added bonus that it came with a Pikachu promo card!

Package said card inside there was no card kid very sad.

My kids have been Pokemon fans forever. Watched the movie in theaters, loved it so much! Steelbook art is gorgeous, it even has a bonus Pikachu card inside

It's Ryan Reynolds doing his thing!!! It's the PG Pikachu version of the wisecracking Deadpool. Fun, with heart, visually stunning, amazing 3D. Fun for the whole Family!!! ~Nickachuuuuu

this movie was enjoyed by everyone in the family. my grandson watches it over and over.

Absolutely love this movie! If you’re a huge Pokémon fan this is a must!

Great service and delivery from Best Buy. Super movie. Kevin