Merzbow Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Hannibal Scorch said: Detective Pikachu was a let down. Didn’t expect a masterpiece but it was too dark for younger kids (several kids cried during my screening), the plot was predictable and just dull. Before the whinny “but it’s a kids film” mob roll in, plenty of kids films have decent stories. also Justice Smith is the fucking worst. He’s 2 for 2 in recent shit roles To be fair none of it was anywhere near as sad as that part from the first animated movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted May 12, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 12, 2019 I thought Detective Pikachu was fine, an amusing distraction. Most of the fun was playing spot the background gag. I didn't think it was dark at all and my packed screening was surprisingly well behaved. Yeah, Justice Smith just can't carry a film. Good for Pokémon fans, nondescript for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I just really hope they respected the Pokeverse and didn't mess with the cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongStyle Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Am I alone in thinking that it was the same Pokemon that featured all the time in Detective Pikachu? Perhaps that was the point, but I felt like it was the same 15/20 or so Pokemon who kept turning up in different parts of the film. I thought there was a missed opportunity to ram it full with as many little nods as possible, but maybe that's just me. There were also a number of Pokemon I didn't really recognise, but then again I haven't played it since Pokemon Gold & Silver. I thought the film was fun enough and the Pokemon that were on show looked really good for the most part. I found Mewtwo quite jarring to look at, especially when he was talking. Is there any reason that he looked so shit compared to the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted May 12, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Onyx2 said: I thought Detective Pikachu was fine, an amusing distraction. Most of the fun was playing spot the background gag. I didn't think it was dark at all and my packed screening was surprisingly well behaved. Yeah, Justice Smith just can't carry a film. Good for Pokémon fans, nondescript for everyone else. I mean I didn’t find it dark myself. But I suppose it was no different to watching Transformers the Movie as a kid and seeing Optimus Prime peg it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 That's some deep respecting of the spoilers rule right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted May 13, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 13, 2019 It's stupid is what it is. It different tell you what it's hiding a spoiler for, so it serves no purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted May 13, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Chest Rockwell said: It's stupid is what it is. It different tell you what it's hiding a spoiler for, so it serves no purpose. That spoiler, in the context of Pokemon will likely spoil that film. Pretty sure everyone is aware of what I’ve put in spoiler tags but it’s the context I’m trying to protect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted May 13, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Hannibal Scorch said: I mean I didn’t find it dark myself. But I suppose it was no different to  Hide contents watching Transformers the Movie as a kid and seeing Optimus Prime peg it  Nothing of the sort happens. (incredibly mild Pikachu spoilers) Pikachu gets a bit hurt, then healed within five minutes. He doesn't look in peril to the extent of Prime, who turns grey and carks it while the Autobots look on weeping.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted May 13, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Hannibal Scorch said: That spoiler, in the context of Pokemon will likely spoil that film. Pretty sure everyone is aware of what I’ve put in spoiler tags but it’s the context I’m trying to protect Chest's point is you should hint what the spoiler is so the reader can decide for themselves (see above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep81 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 John Wick 3 Fuck this was fun. Just a literal blast from start to finish. God knows what the body count was, must have been 100-200 cos a shitload of people got shot, stabbed and all sorts. The opening 20 minutes or so were bloody wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'm going to an early showing tomorrow, I can't wait. No animals were harmed, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted May 15, 2019 Author Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Merzbow said: I'm going to an early showing tomorrow, I can't wait. No animals were harmed, right? Sort of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted May 16, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) I watched the mockumentary Tour de Pharmacy the other night. An HBO thing taking the piss out of doping in cycling. It's silly but very funny. Some of the jokes don't land but the cast is all-star and really elevates it. John Cena, Jeff Goldblum, Andy Samberg, dolph lundgren and more.. It's only 40min long. Well worth a watch. Edited May 16, 2019 by Chest Rockwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyGraham Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Chest Rockwell said: I watched the mockumentary Tour de Pharmacy the other night. An HBO thing taking the piss out of doping in cycling. It's silly but very funny. Some of the jokes don't land but the cast is all-star and really elevates it. John Cena, Jeff Goldblum, Andy Samberg, dolph lundgren and more.. It's only 40min long. Well worth a watch. They did a tennis one called 7 Days in Hell which is similarly silly. Worth a look if you liked Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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