There is literally NO WAY that pokemon movie can actually work.
Roger Rabbit sends its regards.
Not because its live action, but because its a 'gritty live action remake' of a beloved animated property which ISNT playing that 100% for laughs. Roger Rabbit was a unique comedy property, where the nature of the universe and the people in it was a fundamental part of the script working. Pokemon barely works in the cartoon, let alone in a movie.
Pokemon move = OK...
But live action = Errr...
But gritty = Oh god no...
And not a complete comedy = Assured failure
Add some kind of Ryan Reynolds magic = Works again somehow
It might help that there is, in fact, a Detective Pikachu game for the 3DS.
One which basically follows the same outline of the trailer; Boy's detective father goes missing after car crash, Boy finds talking Pikachu that completely subverts the traditional image of Pikachu in a way adults would find hilarious, and they start solving crimes together.
Also, how can you watch a trailer that's backed by "So Happy Together" and not think it's going to be comedic?
Detective Pikachu holy shit. A depiction of Pokemon I have fantasized about since my childhood and it actually looks like a halfway decent movie. I get that AND Godzilla: King of the Monsters in the same month!? I need to figure out what god I have pleased so I can pray to them.
I just realized that month is May so now I can't help but call it Monstrous May.
There is literally NO WAY that pokemon movie can actually work.
Roger Rabbit sends its regards.
Not because its live action, but because its a 'gritty live action remake' of a beloved animated property which ISNT playing that 100% for laughs. Roger Rabbit was a unique comedy property, where the nature of the universe and the people in it was a fundamental part of the script working. Pokemon barely works in the cartoon, let alone in a movie.
Pokemon move = OK...
But live action = Errr...
But gritty = Oh god no...
And not a complete comedy = Assured failure
Add some kind of Ryan Reynolds magic = Works again somehow
It might help that there is, in fact, a Detective Pikachu game for the 3DS.
One which basically follows the same outline of the trailer; Boy's detective father goes missing after car crash, Boy finds talking Pikachu that completely subverts the traditional image of Pikachu in a way adults would find hilarious, and they start solving crimes together.
Also, how can you watch a trailer that's backed by "So Happy Together" and not think it's going to be comedic?
"Not completely comic" is what I said. So sure, its clearly a bit tongue in cheek, but its not going to try and be 'Making fun of Gritty live action reboots" the movie.
Okay so I am going to have to go for "my god, what a racist you are" award and ask the obvious question: Is Justice Smith(the human lead character) related to Will Smith?
...I am sorry... Its just that... Will Smith is very supportive of his kids... (also he kind of looks like him... not that all black look alike to me... only certain types...) I am soooorrrry.
The sky was full of stars, every star an exploding ship. One of ours.
Okay so I am going to have to go for "my god, what a racist you are" award and ask the obvious question: Is Justice Smith(the human lead character) related to Will Smith?
...I am sorry... Its just that... Will Smith is very supportive of his kids... (also he kind of looks like him... not that all black look alike to me... only certain types...) I am soooorrrry.
Sorry Kipling217, you've just won our 'Racist of the day' award. He is unrelated.
Okay so I am going to have to go for "my god, what a racist you are" award and ask the obvious question: Is Justice Smith(the human lead character) related to Will Smith?
...I am sorry... Its just that... Will Smith is very supportive of his kids... (also he kind of looks like him... not that all black look alike to me... only certain types...) I am soooorrrry.
Sorry Kipling217, you've just won our 'Racist of the day' award. He is unrelated.
Nah I had to ask in chat, such is my fear of wanting to watch a movie with a Will Smith progeny in it.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
Okay so I am going to have to go for "my god, what a racist you are" award and ask the obvious question: Is Justice Smith(the human lead character) related to Will Smith?
...I am sorry... Its just that... Will Smith is very supportive of his kids... (also he kind of looks like him... not that all black look alike to me... only certain types...) I am soooorrrry.
Sorry Kipling217, you've just won our 'Racist of the day' award. He is unrelated.
Nah I had to ask in chat, such is my fear of wanting to watch a movie with a Will Smith progeny in it.
A split decision for 11/12/2018! Tune back in tomorrow to see who wins then!
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I always remember the Smith children because they named their kids after themselves. Willow (Will) and Jaden (Jada). Though a quick spellcheck in Wikipedia reveals to me that Mr. Smith has a third child, Trey, that I was unaware of.
I always remember the Smith children because they named their kids after themselves. Willow (Will) and Jaden (Jada). Though a quick spellcheck in Wikipedia reveals to me that Mr. Smith has a third child, Trey, that I was unaware of.
Now to find out if they have a close friend named Trevor, at which point things start getting unconventional.
First they came for the Muslims, and we said NOT TODAY, MOTHERFUCKER!
Though checking it out, Trey is from an earlier relationship, which is probably why he isn't so well known. Poor guy doesn't even have his own Wikipedia page.... Apparently he is named Willard smith the 3rd, hence "Trey".
The sky was full of stars, every star an exploding ship. One of ours.
Though checking it out, Trey is from an earlier relationship, which is probably why he isn't so well known. Poor guy doesn't even have his own Wikipedia page.... Apparently he is named Willard smith the 3rd, hence "Trey".
Trey is actually his first son, from before Jada.
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I don't give a crap about pokemon normally, but that Detective Pikachu trailer has me pretty pumped. I don't know why, probably because of Ryan Reynolds and because it's so off the wall.
Detective Pikachu in short form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU3BiUMUkc4
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yes
Let's just say you should probably rewatch it before passing modern judgment.
you have no idea...
no.
I rewatched Thunder Cats. Never again will I revisit my childhood.
Mary Poppins. Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
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That section is fun, but its short... and its not particularly good
It might help that there is, in fact, a Detective Pikachu game for the 3DS.
One which basically follows the same outline of the trailer; Boy's detective father goes missing after car crash, Boy finds talking Pikachu that completely subverts the traditional image of Pikachu in a way adults would find hilarious, and they start solving crimes together.
Also, how can you watch a trailer that's backed by "So Happy Together" and not think it's going to be comedic?
I just realized that month is May so now I can't help but call it Monstrous May.
"Not completely comic" is what I said. So sure, its clearly a bit tongue in cheek, but its not going to try and be 'Making fun of Gritty live action reboots" the movie.
Gene Kelly and Jerry, Anchors Aweigh.
...I am sorry... Its just that... Will Smith is very supportive of his kids... (also he kind of looks like him... not that all black look alike to me... only certain types...) I am soooorrrry.
Sorry Kipling217, you've just won our 'Racist of the day' award. He is unrelated.
Nah I had to ask in chat, such is my fear of wanting to watch a movie with a Will Smith progeny in it.
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A split decision for 11/12/2018! Tune back in tomorrow to see who wins then!
Now to find out if they have a close friend named Trevor, at which point things start getting unconventional.
Though checking it out, Trey is from an earlier relationship, which is probably why he isn't so well known. Poor guy doesn't even have his own Wikipedia page.... Apparently he is named Willard smith the 3rd, hence "Trey".
pleasepaypreacher.net
Trey is actually his first son, from before Jada.
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Wouldn't you go by Will?
I feel this movie is very autobiographical.
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Detective Pikachu in short form:
Now I'm 100% on board
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I was expecting to hear this where the girl talked to him
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Like, that is going to be the start of a major motion picture Pokemon series that is going to print more money than a money-printing pokemon.
I winced when I saw Vice as one of the production companies, and then lost all interest when it showed it's by Harmony Korine.
And this continues to be just the most uncannily creepy looking thing ever
Is Detective Pikachu a trailer for a real movie?
I just thought it was one of those fake trailers people sometimes do with Ryan Reynolds in it!
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DETECTIVE PIKACHU
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