Name: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation
Released: April 8, 2022
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Adam Pally, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, James Marsden

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: April 8, 2022 | PG

Starring: Adam Pally, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Tika Sumpter

Summary: After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trottingAfter settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.… Expand

Director: Jeff Fowler

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 122 min

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Critic Reviews

CNET Sean Keane

Mar 28, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the confident sequel the original left me hoping for, with a sharper script and jokes that'll leave you giggling. It maintains the original's family friendly tone and dives into the classic games to create a cinematic universe for Sega's beloved icon. Read full review

David Sims

Apr 8, 2022

The inclusion of other CGI characters actually helps balance out Sonic’s manic energy a little bit; watching them bounce off of one another is somehow easier than watching human actors try their best to interact with imaginary creatures that couldn’t show up to set. Read full review

The Guardian Leslie Felperin

Mar 28, 2022

It all sort of comes together in the end, but there’s no earthly reason that it should all have taken two hours. Maybe the spoiler is the unfeasible length of the running time. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Mar 28, 2022

An hour and a half would’ve been a perfectly fine run-time, whereas at two hours and change, “Sonic 2” wears out its welcome well before it turns into yet another phone-it-in franchise entry. Read full review

Polygon Jesse Hassenger

Apr 6, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has just enough laughs to make its shopworn lessons about the value of friendship and (brace yourself) teamwork feel like part of a harmlessly amusing kids’ movie, rather than an insidious way of training kids to expect and even demand franchise bloat. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Apr 8, 2022

It’s a lot more like the movie we were worried the first one was going to be: baggy, bloated, and only sporadically engaging. Read full review

David Jenkins

Mar 28, 2022

There’s a joke where people say, “This film’s plot could’ve been written on the back of a napkin!” Yet for Sonic 2, a napkin seems like the equivalent of multi-volumed antiquarian tome, as there is so little of substance to this depressingly rote endeavour. Read full review

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qasbash

Apr 10, 2022

Amazing movie. I’ve been a Sonic fan since I was 5 years old and both this and the first movie have been interesting and brilliant, becoming part of my favourite movies of all time.
The characters, story, cinematography and everything else is outstanding! I won’t say much else, but youAmazing movie. I’ve been a Sonic fan since I was 5 years old and both this and the first movie have been interesting and brilliant, becoming part of my favourite movies of all time.
The characters, story, cinematography and everything else is outstanding! I won’t say much else, but you should go and see it!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MO55

Apr 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was great, not boring at all. Usually second parts of the movies don't make sense or isn't as intresting as the first one, but to my suprise it was good!!! I would totally recommend it..… Expand

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WilhelmScreamer

Apr 9, 2022

As good as the first movie and also improves on it. Awesome Easter eggs and references throughout the film that nod heavily at the many Sonic games. This is one “SUPER” Sonic movie!

13 of 15 users found this helpful132

TwoInchTickler

Apr 15, 2022

Just like the first, but bigger! If you enjoyed number one, you’ll like this - plenty of fan service, and even the uninitiated 11 year old loved it!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

cameron4225

Apr 8, 2022

Extremely charming and funny, cool action scenes, cheesy but in the 90s sort of way that kinda works. I think if you like sonic or just wanna have fun it’s for you

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

aimlesscrown6

Apr 9, 2022

It is not a deep or thought provoking movie. But it was entertaining. The movie has a fair bit of action but drags Abit in the middle. But the ending is exciting if a bit oblivious. The exposition is just dumped at the beginning of the second act. The movies humor I found funny when it wasIt is not a deep or thought provoking movie. But it was entertaining. The movie has a fair bit of action but drags Abit in the middle. But the ending is exciting if a bit oblivious. The exposition is just dumped at the beginning of the second act. The movies humor I found funny when it was not try to relate to the kids with old memes that weren't funny to begin with. If you're kid wants to see a marvel movie but you don't think they can handle it, then this is the movie you and your kid.… Expand

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RezN

Apr 26, 2022

Dumb and cringeworthy AF it's unfathomable!!; I felt that I was gonna puke!!, I truly began to hate myself for putting myself through this!!, the CGI was hella awful as well, and even Jim Carrey didn't do much to save this absolute abomination of a movie, I found it extremely difficult toDumb and cringeworthy AF it's unfathomable!!; I felt that I was gonna puke!!, I truly began to hate myself for putting myself through this!!, the CGI was hella awful as well, and even Jim Carrey didn't do much to save this absolute abomination of a movie, I found it extremely difficult to continue watching; a truly torturous watch!. for the love of God don't waste your money on this trash pleeease!… Expand

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