Pokémon Detective Pikachu

...this film introduces a Pokémon-noir element by which the Pikachu’s yellow fur becomes just about the brightest thing in the film’s color palette.

...almost works as a foundation for a franchise. If it’s hit, and it likely will be, I’ll actually look forward to returning to this world.

...from the second he appears, Detective Pikachu is Reynolds’ to command, his every wisecrack, protestation and throwaway aside generating a smile, a chuckle or a guffaw.

...as a buddy comedy it is heaps of fun.

Without Reynolds this would be pretty run-of-the-mill; with him it’s a perfectly acceptable family movie.

The Ryan Reynolds-voiced family adventure seamlessly merges animation and live action.