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Before starting to give you all my personal review about 'Detective Pikachu', I ought to tell you that I'm not really an expert in Pokémon or in all the videogames, manga, anime and movies that composes all of it. But I do have seen and enjoyed a few episodes of the series and got to like some of the wide list of characters that play a role on it. So, having said that, I will start with my review.

Here we have the first live action adaptation to the big screen of Pokémon. Loved by many, hated by other many, including the critics, for me it is a movie that provides funny moments and that for the most part stays true to the escence of the characters that are present in the film, which obviously aren't everyone, but still were good enough.

The new conception of Pikachu that this movie shows worked out pretty good for me, as well as the voice acting of Ryan Reynolds, which was really funny and cute, and always kept the charismatic style that we well know from him.

In my opinion, it is totally watchable, and provides pop corn entertainment for everyone. The only reason I have for giving it a 7 is because the writing and the performances aren't great and it gets a little slow at the last minutes. But I still recommend it. If you're a fan, you should, instead of listening to the bad opinions see this for yourself so you decide if it is faithfully adapted or not.

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Before 'The aftermath' there has been many films about a woman who has a forbidden romantic affair with the enemy of her and her people during the war, like for example, 'Suite Française' with Michelle Williams. And this film, directed by James Kent and produced by Mr. Ridley Scott, prooves that you can use a somehow well known storyline and still make things interesting for the audience.

The acting work of Knightley, Skaarsgard and Clarke was just top notch. All of them three made a devastating and impressive job and formed a love triangle that perfectly works. In my opinion, Ms. Knightley deserves an Oscar nomination for her role, or at least at the Golden globes. I was stunned by her work.

Many people and most of the critics bashed this film, saying that it is too predictable and that it's far from being any better than most of the movies of the genre that have come out by now. I agree with that. But there's no reason for hating it. It's not fair for this work, even less when its story has such a powerful feeling of melancholy and loneliness that only wars and the loss of the beloved ones can cause. Probably some people will see the ending coming, but not the way it happens. That's what makes it unpredictable for me.

So, if you're interested on watching a tale of love, loss and betrayal with a great cast as well as great performances from all of its members, this is your movie. But if you expect to see a movie that digs a lot into specific aspects and events of the second world war or to have a blast by watching lots of nazis being shot right in front of your face, choose another movie. Because as the title stays, this is not about the happenings, but about the aftermath they caused in everything and everyone.

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I've always been into Seth Rogen's humor and style since I saw some of the films he protagonized or produced such as 'This is the end', 'The interview' and 'The disaster artist' (one of my favourites). So, when 'Long shot' came out, I wasn't going to miss it for anything.

And I must say that this is an incredibly wonderful comedy. It has a storyline that is far from being typical and it is told through a really well made script that is full of great dialogues and an enormous heart, managing to make me laugh hard for several minutes and to be warmed by the cuteness of this perfectly unconventional love story.

Rogen and Theron did an excellent job too. I loved the way they both looked together and how they embraced the characters they played. I also realized that I prefer Charlize in his comedy roles rather than in the serious ones (don't misunderstand me, I know she has made terrific performances in films like 'Monster' and 'Tully', I just like her comical side a little more).

10/10. Guys, you seriously got to give it the 'long shot' it deserves. This is a very romantic comedy that has to be seen by everyone. You'll have a blast.

Enjoy!