Detective Pikachu first reactions: 'Heartfelt, relentlessly charming story filled with excellent worldbuilding'

Ever since the trailer of Detective Pikachu released, ardent fans and audiences have been obsessing over the cuteness of the yellow Pokémon. Ryan Reynolds steps into the shows of the adorable (mutant) rodent. Rob Letterman, who has previously helmed Goosebumps and Monsters vs Aliens, has directed the film. Detective Pikachu has been produced by Legendary Entertainment and is scheduled to release in May by Warner Brothers and Universal Pictures. The film was screened for critics recently and the early reactions to the live action film are pouring in. Here are some of the best ones.

Detective Pikachu is scheduled to hit cinemas in India on 10 May.