Sonic the Hedgehog
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Rated: 3/5 • Aug 25, 2022. The world needed a hero -- it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth -- until he accidentally knocks out the power grid...
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- Jeff Fowler
- PG
- Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Sonic the Hedgehog did not reinvent the wheel in terms of its narrative, and while the film does have its expected flaws and cringe-worthy side characters, the movie is full of heart. Full...
- Sonic’s fast, Carrey’s furious: A spin dash in the right direction for video game movies.
- Verdict
By Akeem Lawanson
Updated: Apr 21, 2020 8:36 pm
Posted: Feb 13, 2020 6:00 am
Rife with callbacks to the classic Sega video game series, the family-friendly Sonic the Hedgehog movie is designed to please Sonic fans of all ages. However, if you’ve never really cared for the Blue Blur, you’ll probably want to avoid this flick like one of Dr. Robotnik’s badniks.
The premise that finds this freakishly fast character on Earth rightfully doesn't take itself too seriously. Forced to flee his homeworld as a child to escape the grasp of the villains who want to use his super-speed abilities for evil, teenage Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) has lived in hiding in the town of Green Hills, Montana, for a decade. While not exactly the Green Hill Zone fans may remember from the original 1991 game, it is a nice homage to the sprawling paradise found in both acts of the first level in the Sega Genesis classic.
Isolated in our world, Sonic has no one to talk to but himself (and us, as he occasionally breaks the fourth wall, Deadpool-style), so Schwartz’s portrayal is unique in that sense than other depictions of the character in games and cartoons. But like the voice actors who came before him, Schwartz is able to invoke that thrill-seeking spirit Sonic is known for. Schwartz’s vocal performance is definitely up there with Sonic OGs like Roger Craig Smith and Ryan Drummond, giving him a similarly energetic and quick-witted personality. There are times where Sonic’s constant banter with himself grows maddening and a bit too cartoonish (perhaps not surprising in a PG-rated film aimed at children and families), but the character evolves once he is forced out of isolation in order to escape the clutches of Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and befriends Tom Wachowski (James Marsden).
While this family-friendly action-comedy suffers from a simplistic story and leans too heavily on tired visual cliches, Sonic the Hedgehog is nevertheless boosted by solid performances from Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. Their ongoing cat-and-mouse game is entertaining, and passionate fans of the Sega franchise should appreci...
- Akeem Lawanson
Feb 14, 2020 · Directed By: Jeff Fowler. Written By: Pat Casey, Josh Miller. Sonic the Hedgehog. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 43 Critic Reviews. 47. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 1,509 User Ratings. 8.0. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Paramount+ (Subscription required) All Watch Options. View All.
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- Jeff Fowler
- PG
Apr 7, 2022 · It is over-plotted, with three different storylines mixing comedy and adventure. The coffee shop section, even with the always-great Adam Pally, should have been skipped. There is also lot of mayhem for a movie aimed at younger children, including a scary giant robot and many explosions. Advertisement.
Feb 13, 2020 · Reviews. Feb 12, 2020 10:00pm PT. ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’: Film Review. The speed-demon Sega video-game mascot has been redesigned to satisfy fans, but no one figured out how to make him as...
Feb 13, 2020 · Feb. 12, 2020. I saw Sonic the Hedgehog and Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey on the same day. I barely slept that night. Sonic is undeniably charming and epic in ways that make it the best superhero...
