Sonic the Hedgehog

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TjHadesMar 6, 2020

If you're a Sonic lover you will definitely like it. However don't expect any context from games and any backstory.

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MalahMar 10, 2020

I didn't go with specialy high expectations, I was hoping for Jim Carry to give good performance. He was great in the role as I expected, but the rest of the movie was actually really good too. I thin it was best video game based film ever.

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MaoZedongAug 28, 2020

The movie has a lackluster plot but makes up for it with its fanservice and actors. Jim carrey as Dr. Robotnik steals the show.

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IAmaMovieGeekApr 22, 2020

The only video game movie I've seen that isn't terrible. Jim Carrey was my favorite part og the film. He basically "carryed"(i'm sorry) the film. The action was great, they portrayed Sonic in a fantastic way, and Sonic 2 will most likelyThe only video game movie I've seen that isn't terrible. Jim Carrey was my favorite part og the film. He basically "carryed"(i'm sorry) the film. The action was great, they portrayed Sonic in a fantastic way, and Sonic 2 will most likely happen. Also, why did Sonic floss twice? Go check it out.… Expand

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kikothehedgehogOct 1, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) provides a refreshing new personality to the one and only Sonic. It's fun and entertaining even if you didn't have any contact with the franchise before

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SulfixczJan 13, 2021

It is great comedy movie, I laughed a lot. And I really like Jim Carrey, He is the funniest charakter in the film and he great every time he was on screen. Sonic is very good and I like him very much also, but serious page of this movie isIt is great comedy movie, I laughed a lot. And I really like Jim Carrey, He is the funniest charakter in the film and he great every time he was on screen. Sonic is very good and I like him very much also, but serious page of this movie is weak unfortunatly. But still still it is a great comedy movie and that matters more.… Expand

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gruffaloslayer1May 22, 2021

A good video game adaptation. Always gonna make it through. It sure is awesome.

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Coolx5556May 28, 2021

Nice. Really captures who the characters are and has really fun battles with ok comedy

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ShadowkoleJun 30, 2021

It's an enjoyable experience for those who know and love the character. Jim Carrey was great, gives a great performance as Dr. Robotnik. Ben Schwartz voice for Sonic is fantastic.

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BottieApr 4, 2022

I know this review is 2 years late, but I still have to give my opinion on it.
I think this movie is a must for every Sonic fan out there.
Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik/Eggman is just comedy gold, you can't take the characters he plays seriouslyI know this review is 2 years late, but I still have to give my opinion on it.
I think this movie is a must for every Sonic fan out there.
Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik/Eggman is just comedy gold, you can't take the characters he plays seriously afterwards, but I've never been able to do that with Dr. Robotnik/Eggman.
He also fits in very well with this mad scientist Robotnik/Eggman with his crazy nature.
Sonic's behavior is like that of a teenager who often cracks jokes, many of which I remember but others were also strange.
Whether you like the story that Sonic had to move from another universe to planet Earth because the echidnas hunted him down is up to you.
Video game adaptations are mostly bad than good, but this film convinced me otherwise that video game adaptations can be better than expected.… Expand

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Adasc2906Jan 2, 2022

We all have to admit it. We thought it would be a failure after the first trailer. But fortunetly it turned out decently. Im looking forward to sonic movie 2.

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Jonathan_M_2Dec 21, 2021

An enjoyable ride for kids and adults alike. Exhilarating action, funny dialogue and beautiful effects. It’s perhaps been done, but it’s great to see it done well with Sonic.

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vilekermano20Nov 11, 2022

A very good video game movie.
It's a joy to have a good one after so much crap they give us.
And if you want to see other entertaining video game movies, there is also the sequel to this one and Detective Pikachu.

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El_MisteriosoMar 9, 2022

I see this when I have not played a Sonic Game, and it likes me, later I play Sonic Mania and Sonic Generations and next I will play Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 and Sonic Forces, the movie is good 8.5/10

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ShavierJun 5, 2022

Very good movie, a lot of fun moments, action and introduction to Sonic character.

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TheQuietGamerMar 3, 2020

I went into this with low expectations. After watching that first trailer I thought the beloved Sega mascot was going to have a lot more working against him in this film than just a disturbing new look. Yet, I went to see it anyways out ofI went into this with low expectations. After watching that first trailer I thought the beloved Sega mascot was going to have a lot more working against him in this film than just a disturbing new look. Yet, I went to see it anyways out of appreciation for the studio's decision to admit their mistake and redesign the character. Something I believe they deserve to be rewarded at the box-office for. I ended up walking away pleasantly surprised. Sonic gets a superhero origin story. One with a surprisingly complex and rather bizarre supporting lore. A pretty good job was done crafting a narrative fit for theatre screens out of a game series that's not exactly known for having riveting writing. The titular hedgehog establishes his place in the world, meets his archnemesis, and even sets up a few sequels without any major hitches. The only things I can see that might anger purists are Sonic now being called an alien and his new electric powers. I highly doubt the outcry will be that large though.

You can tell this cute, funny adventure is aimed primarily at kids. Although I have heard it said there are some raunchy jokes. They either went completely over my head or weren't as egregious to me as they were to others. So personally I still say this is very family-friendly. It is something parents might want to consider though.

Yet, none of this is to say that the movie isn't still very juvenile. In fact its childish nature is probably the biggest knock one could have against it. Portions of the humor fail to connect with anyone outside of the youngest members of the audience. I mean there's a fart gag for crying out loud.

The thing that makes me more excited for a sequel to this as opposed to, say, Detective Pikachu (despite that being the better movie) are the human characters. The thought of having to put up with Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton again in order to see more of Reynolds-chu being adorable and quippy makes me ill. I could deal with Marsden and Sumpter's return however, as they were genuinely likable and never irritating.

Really the only thing that has me worried about a potential follow-up is Carrey. Never really been a fan of his particular brand of comedy. He was remarkably restrained here though so I found him tolerable. However, if he's let off the leash in a sequel I could see that really turning me off.

Overall, this turned out much better than history would have dictated. As much as that redesign undoubtedly helped make much of the film easier to swallow than it otherwise would have been, it really owes its success to adopting the modern superhero movie formula. Which proves to still be a winning format even in this extremely child-oriented state. It is particularly indebted to the X-Men series, which you can see during Sonic's high-speed antics where the world remains frozen around him just like Quicksilver. Sonic the Hedgehog might not blow any minds, but it is another sign that the infamous videogame movie curse is ending, if not already over.

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DukeJonFeb 15, 2020

Jim Carrey is the standout - his best performance in over 20 years. Sonic is kind of annoying. The plot is serviceable. Some inspired moments, but mostly quite generic. Overall better than I expected, though it's no toy story or lego movie.Jim Carrey is the standout - his best performance in over 20 years. Sonic is kind of annoying. The plot is serviceable. Some inspired moments, but mostly quite generic. Overall better than I expected, though it's no toy story or lego movie. Stick around during the credits for a couple of surprises.… Expand

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AlphaRebelJun 22, 2020

A lot more fun then it really has rights to be, the redone CGI nails the char and Jim Carrey gets to ham it up in 90's Jim Carrey mode.

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JoeCoolMar 11, 2020

Sonic The Hedgehog is a pretty entertaining video game adaptation. Youngsters will probaly love this more than your average adult, but it is well-paced and reasonably funny. You could do significantly worse than this title.

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andy_indierockFeb 18, 2020

Saw the movie just now with wife. Maybe i grow up as adult, dont have the right to judge the movie made for kids. It’s enough to keep me awake to watch the entire film.

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DafsterFeb 13, 2020

Not the sort of movie that's likely to score well with critics (for some reason, crtics often can't seem to enjoy anything that's remotely vanilla; if it's not profound, it's no good apparently), but in my opinion, it was a blast. It's weirdNot the sort of movie that's likely to score well with critics (for some reason, crtics often can't seem to enjoy anything that's remotely vanilla; if it's not profound, it's no good apparently), but in my opinion, it was a blast. It's weird to think now that when the trailer first launched soon after Detective Pikachu's, it very clearly paled in comparison and people were convinced that Pokémon would come out on top. Since the redesign though, Sonic's done a complete 180 and after seeing it, I am happy to say this is frankly the best video-game-adapted movie ever.

Something that became apparent to me early on was how endearing and fun not just Sonic, but every character was in their own way, including Tom and Maddie. The real show-stealer however is Jim Carrey as Robotnik. They give a bit of a backstory for his personality, and Carrey plays up the absurdity of this personality to silly extremes, which made for some of the film's highlight scenes.

Sonic is also a very likeable character, despite having many jokes and quips that often don't land. Ben Schwartz does a perfect voice for him however, and Sonic's super speed makes for some great visual gags. There is one speed-related gag in particular part way through the film that made for one of the coolest comedy action sequences I've seen in recent memory; from a visual standpoint, it might even turn out to be one of my favorite sequences from a movie this year, even if it's not entirely original.

As far as flaws go, I'd say there are mainly two. Firstly, Sonic's whole universe and it's mechanics (such as rings, the function they play, Sonic's speed, his back story etc) is a LOT to fit into a film that's trying to be fairly straightforward. Because of this, they don't really do a great deal to explain anything too much - they'll give you an explanation for what rings do for example, but won't explain why and just sort of expect you to accept this because it's in the games. This example didn't bother me too much, but there was another instance regarding Sonic's backstory that I thought was a little unecessary - it was just some extra lore that was never established in the games that felt a little unecessary. I understand the function it played on the overaching story, but it also bothered to introduce us to a new character who we only ever see once, and I just felt that was a bit of a waste. These issues however were only minor and didn't hinder the experience for me too much.

Easily the bigger issue however was the film's runtime - although the film isn't trying to be a huge epic, it still could've benefited from an extended runtime for some more detailed character and plot development. Unfortunately the message that the film's trying to bring up about "loneliness" really didn't have much of an effect on me, which was likely due to the short runtime not leaving enough room to weave any kind of profound moral messaging. I also think that the climax of the film could've felt far more epic had there been a greater buildup of ups and downs before that moment.

Ultimately though, Sonic the Hedgehog is not only a good video game to film adaption, it's a GOOD MOVIE. If you're a Sonic fan, you'll enjoy it a lot and if you're not, you'll still have a lot of fun with the zany plot and characters. Yes, it's a fairly straightforward, vanilla plot but this was all this movie needed. It's also left a lot of potential for a sequel, as you realize towards the end particularly that there is a lot of this world left to explore (and if you stick around to midway through the credits, it becomes clear that the film makers likely have this in mind)… Expand

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artardmosheaFeb 18, 2020

Best Jim Carrey I've seen in a long time.

More of a kids/family movie than I would have guessed, do kids know about Sonic?

Good popcorn movie, don't expect any surprises.

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marcmyworksMar 13, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog is a cute film that delivers exactly what it says on the tin. Thank goodness they changed the look of Sonic to resemble the game, as I feel this film would have bombed otherwise.

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eagleeyevikingApr 12, 2020

"Sonic the Hedgehog" feels like a film straight out of the early 2000's; a light, campy, fun, and fleeting mix of well paced action, an over-the-top villain, and characters whose relationships and dialogue feel genuine.

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NekuchanFeb 15, 2020

A film aimed at children with a fairly simple plot, full of Easter eggs for parents and fans who are going to watch the movie.

Do not expect a faithful characterization of the game, it is like The Archie comics or IDW, a world of its ownA film aimed at children with a fairly simple plot, full of Easter eggs for parents and fans who are going to watch the movie.

Do not expect a faithful characterization of the game, it is like The Archie comics or IDW, a world of its own with concepts and ideas from the world of Sonic created by Sega ... ̶o̶r̶ ̶a̶ ̶p̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶S̶o̶n̶i̶c̶ ̶2̶0̶0̶6̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶w̶e̶ ̶d̶i̶d̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶k̶n̶o̶w̶.̶

Jim Carrey is not the living image of Eggman, but I do not dislike what he does with the character, he is entertaining and has a certain arrogant touch that makes him laugh. I would not say "save the movie" because it is not bad, but it does make it much more entertaining, especially when it is focused on children.

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Gods_Son23Apr 1, 2020

"This wasn’t a movie, it was a boardroom meeting." How was this any different from most other mainstream movies of this kind? Another clown reviewer.

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jmontagu21Feb 14, 2020

Anyone going to the Sonic Movie expecting a cinematic masterpiece is going to be disappointed. I went to the Sonic Movie with rock-bottom expectations, considering how "good" other video game movies have been in the past couple years.Anyone going to the Sonic Movie expecting a cinematic masterpiece is going to be disappointed. I went to the Sonic Movie with rock-bottom expectations, considering how "good" other video game movies have been in the past couple years. However, I was pleasantly surprised with Sonic. The acting was decent, there were some genuine laughs, and I wasn't bored and regretting my decision to go see it. By no means is it a great movie, but for a video game movie clearly aimed at a kid audience... it was OK. And an "OK" video game movie is about the biggest compliment you can give to studios, actors, directors, etc. that take the plunge with this genre of movie.… Expand

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RalfbergsJun 27, 2021

I thought it was quite decent. Jim Carrey was very funny and it was movie for kids, but had something for grownups too. Fun action etc. Wasn't expecting this from Sonic movie for sure

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andre27Jan 24, 2021

Epah não estava a espera de gostar tanto do filme. Foi mais um que vi derivado ao confinamento e surpreendeu me muito pela positiva. Os efeitos visuais estão ótimos, a história está muito bem construída mesmo sendo clichê tudo está explicadoEpah não estava a espera de gostar tanto do filme. Foi mais um que vi derivado ao confinamento e surpreendeu me muito pela positiva. Os efeitos visuais estão ótimos, a história está muito bem construída mesmo sendo clichê tudo está explicado e o vilão está top. Muitos Parabéns ao actor pelo papel está brilhante e como para mim neste tipo de filmes o vilão é tão importante como o herói melhor ainda .… Expand

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ComandanteCobraMay 6, 2020

Well done light-hearted movie based on an iconic 16 bit era videogame. Plot is standard for this kind of movie: Main character is tossed in our universe and must overcome some inner and outer obstacles...with some human help. What I likedWell done light-hearted movie based on an iconic 16 bit era videogame. Plot is standard for this kind of movie: Main character is tossed in our universe and must overcome some inner and outer obstacles...with some human help. What I liked about the movie isn't plot "per se" or dialogues or specials effects...but the fact that this film successfully integrate together many aspects.
For a film based on a Platformer game is a little miracle!! 1) We have lots of things from the games that are well integrated in the movie and make sense (for example... Rings, Spin Dash, Green hill zone, Idle waiting animation, Power Sneakers, Robotnik's robots red "eyes"...) 2) Sonic character design now resemble the original after the notorious trailer (so the production seems to listen to Fans)
3) Sonic and Eggman have a lots of screen time. 4) Human supporting sidekick do not steal screen time to main protagonists and is likable.
5) Lots of Sega easter eggs..even Sanic meme !
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SrPepeMar 27, 2020

Me alegra ver películas de videojuegos que hacen las cosas bien, primero Detective Pikachu y ahora esta. No será la mejor película del mundo, y es aburrida en algunas partes, pero tiene muy buenos efectos y es entretenida. Espero la 2.

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superbatApr 2, 2020

Sonic is a solid movie. The best parts of the movie were the performances (especially Jim Carey) and the animation. However, the plot was too predictable.

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The3AcademySinsFeb 16, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog was a surprisingly well made kids movie. It was fun to watch, even as an adult! Jim Carrey is above and away the best part of the movie, and I got major Ace Ventura vibes from his performance as Dr. Robotnik. I really haveSonic the Hedgehog was a surprisingly well made kids movie. It was fun to watch, even as an adult! Jim Carrey is above and away the best part of the movie, and I got major Ace Ventura vibes from his performance as Dr. Robotnik. I really have to give credit to the studio for improving Sonic's CGI appearance. Its not the best thing in the world, but I really think this was an entertaining movie.… Expand

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joeyabukiFeb 15, 2020

I really enjoy this movie. It is a film for kids and has silly things, but you have to get into the story (which is quite simple) and you enjoy it a lot. The best scene is at the bar with the Quicksilver/Flash one moment. Jim Carrey as theI really enjoy this movie. It is a film for kids and has silly things, but you have to get into the story (which is quite simple) and you enjoy it a lot. The best scene is at the bar with the Quicksilver/Flash one moment. Jim Carrey as the bad guy in the government (Dr. Robotnic) trying to catch him is the one we all expected for decades, although as he is not the protagonist, he does not appear much in the movie.

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LotheravantiFeb 21, 2020

Just got back from #SonicMovie with friends. We all had fun and laughed quite a few times. Also, Jim Carrey is BAAACK! It's a good, fun movie full of heart. Best game to movie adaptation. Period. 7/10

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Alucard711Feb 15, 2020

Really good movie much better than expected. Not perfect but I'd love a sequel

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DubeauMar 7, 2020

Sonic was a passable movie. The story is ok and unrealistic. But since it is about a video game mascot, you have to accept it for what it is. As far as video game movies goes, it's the best one by far. The action is the best part of theSonic was a passable movie. The story is ok and unrealistic. But since it is about a video game mascot, you have to accept it for what it is. As far as video game movies goes, it's the best one by far. The action is the best part of the movie. It's fast and the slow motion scenes are fun to watch. The acting is really good. I especially like Carey's performance. The humor is fair. It will give you many smiles but no hard laugh. There are holes everywhere in that type of film, and it's surely something that is harder to accept. Example: the role and decisions of the US army. I give it 72%. Maybe not the best movie, but for a video game film, it's a huge step forward in terms of quality.… Expand

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MayfieldjaMar 18, 2020

Some kid-friendly action that delivers some good chuckles. Is it silly? Yes, but it’s incredibly self-aware and is set up to please fans and families. 7 out of 10

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starmaster65Feb 17, 2020

This movie is one of the BEST video game movies. Tom and Sonic were AMAZING together, and obviously, Jim Carrey was too. Let's just say I can't wait for a sequel!

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MonitorheadFeb 16, 2020

Perfect for a rainy sunday wih your kid. Don't expect too much, its actually fine for what its made for. Not as stupid as I anticepated, great to take your kid too. And Jim Carrey never can go wrong, even as a bad guy side kick. And weirdly,Perfect for a rainy sunday wih your kid. Don't expect too much, its actually fine for what its made for. Not as stupid as I anticepated, great to take your kid too. And Jim Carrey never can go wrong, even as a bad guy side kick. And weirdly, part two is not wrong to make here!… Expand

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SoulWarfareFeb 15, 2020

I don't want to review this movie the same way I review other movies as this is a kids film, clearly aimed at kids.

Video game movies tend to be horrible. The only remotely decent video game movie has been Detective Pikachu which was notI don't want to review this movie the same way I review other movies as this is a kids film, clearly aimed at kids.

Video game movies tend to be horrible. The only remotely decent video game movie has been Detective Pikachu which was not great but a step in the right direction. Likewise, Sonic the Hedgehog continues this step in the right direction but is not great. The movie itself is an enjoyable time and will keep you having a good time for its 90 minute runtime.

I am not a huge fan of Sonic but I have played a fair amount of Sonic games to know enough about him. I can with confidence say that this will no doubt satisfy Sonic fans. It feels really clear that the director and people behind this movie actually care about Sonic. This movie in no way feels like a cash grab (especially considering they delayed the movie and redesigned Sonic to satisfy fans). Some of the things I enjoyed in this movie include Ben Schwartz as Sonic who completely embodies the Personality of Sonic. Additionally, the other best part of this movie is Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. Seeing Jim Carrey give a performance that is reminiscent of his earlier days was as enjoyable as you expect it to be. James Marsden also does a good job and delivers some good chemistry with Sonic. Overall, the human characters are actually all okay which is surprising as usually in movies with CGI characters as focus; the human characters tend to be really bad (looking at you Godzilla King of monsters). The action scenes are fun and enjoyable, especially when Sonic does his slow mo scenes.

The movie has flaws but it might not really matter that much considering it is a movie aimed at kids but adults who grew up with Sonic will no doubt watch this. The story is very simplistic but there are so many things that happen in the movie that don't seem to have any consequences. For example, the amount of destruction happening seems to result in no consequences. The movie also uses a lot of cliches that have occurred in so many movies by now, it makes the movie very predictable. The movie also has so many weird product placement that are so blatant that it genuinely makes you wonder (you're going to come out of this movie thinking about Olive Garden for sure...). Finally, kids might not enjoy this movie cause at the Cinema I was at; there was a kid who couldn't focus or bother keeping their eyes on the movie so that might be saying something.

In the end, Sonic fans are going to enjoy this movie, people who grew up in the 90s are going to enjoy this movie, fans of Jim Carrey are definitely going to enjoy this movie, and kids/families are going to enjoy this movie (most kids anyway). You are going to come out of this movie having a good time and isn't that the most important thing for a kids movie anyways?… Expand

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ProfessorfettJun 6, 2020

Video game movies have tried and tried to make an impact on the movie industry and Sonic the Hedgehog is just trying. There is nothing immediately wrong with the film, and for a kids movie it honestly isn't that bad. I can say the story isVideo game movies have tried and tried to make an impact on the movie industry and Sonic the Hedgehog is just trying. There is nothing immediately wrong with the film, and for a kids movie it honestly isn't that bad. I can say the story is more coherent then 90% of the games and unlike Mario Brothers the movie doesn't destroy the mythology of the character. Now by all means is this not that great of a movie. It does what every origin story does when you introduce a character from another world is show us magical cool worlds but have the entire film based on earth. That par for the course and the safest route to take but that's the issue it's so safe that it ends up being boring. Sonic has some funny lines and for the most part is entertaining. When he isn't though he acts like a kid hopped up on PCP and his shtick gets tiring quick. James Marsden is continuing his career with him talking to little furry creatures. He is supposed to be the audience for the film; asking questions for exposition and such. He doesn't his job well and hell they even try to make him assist Sonic so he actually is doing something. Jim Carrey hams up his performance to perfection. He pulls all the stuff you love from early Jim Carrey and turns it from funny to evil. He honestly was great casting for the games villain Dr. Robotnik. Jim Carrey's energy works stupid well with the kids movie. I guarantee you won't be checking your phone while he is on screen. Overall the movie isn't bad and for a rental it is very serviceable. If you have kids this is a no-brainer and a must they will love the hell out of this.… Expand

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YugakhanMar 20, 2021

you now game movies are mostly miss but this really try's hard to bring a sonic to the screen that we can all enjoy It's a fun set back and relax movie.

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OrukayuJan 22, 2023

Comedy movie of 2020. Sonic was once the game that stressed me out. Scattering all the rings when those sharp places sink. Although the leading animation character is Sonic, the reason for watching is Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. Even when youComedy movie of 2020. Sonic was once the game that stressed me out. Scattering all the rings when those sharp places sink. Although the leading animation character is Sonic, the reason for watching is Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. Even when you see the man, you laugh involuntarily. If my son, who was playing on the computer while I was watching, first looked sideways and then turned off the computer and sat down to watch the movie, the movie is successful. A fun movie to watch with the family. I'm looking forward to part 2.… Expand

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BitbatFeb 16, 2020

For the first time ever I am proud to say that I actually enjoyed a video game film based on a single character. The plot was solid, and I laughed at least 10 times in the movie. This film is action packed and is enjoyable for both kids andFor the first time ever I am proud to say that I actually enjoyed a video game film based on a single character. The plot was solid, and I laughed at least 10 times in the movie. This film is action packed and is enjoyable for both kids and adults. I wish they would add more into the film, though. Great and would see it again.… Expand

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OTPIbZHKAFeb 19, 2020

Just good and pretty fun movie about favorite videogame character, it's set some real foundation for the sequel

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Duckers_McQuackMar 15, 2020

I would give the movie a 9, but those 2 fortnite floss dances made me cringe hard.

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YoungerReviewerFeb 21, 2020

Very fun and good for the family. Defenetily go see if you have kids as they'll love it and its not hard to sit through and you might enjoy the movie. Jim Carrey is funny in it as well but some jokes are defenitely 'kiddish'. Go watch forVery fun and good for the family. Defenetily go see if you have kids as they'll love it and its not hard to sit through and you might enjoy the movie. Jim Carrey is funny in it as well but some jokes are defenitely 'kiddish'. Go watch for younger audiences but if your an adult you can defenetily pass but might enjoy it if you tag along.… Expand

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JP_WildeMar 22, 2020

a fun and well made movie, I thought the special effects wouldn't be much, but in reality, they were incredible!
It is made for a more childlike audience, but you understand a lot of references and tributes to players from the 90s, and it wasa fun and well made movie, I thought the special effects wouldn't be much, but in reality, they were incredible!
It is made for a more childlike audience, but you understand a lot of references and tributes to players from the 90s, and it was great to see Jim Carrey acting again, and he was one of the highlights of the film, Sonic was very beautiful and faithful , I'm glad they changed.
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Zein2000Feb 14, 2020

Der Sonic Film war gut. Nicht super gut und auch nicht scheiße. Ich habe die Nummer 7 gewählt, da es wirklich nicht langweilig war und es gab sogar witzige Szene. Es ist aber eher ein Familienfilm bzw. für Kinder gedacht. Die älteren SonicDer Sonic Film war gut. Nicht super gut und auch nicht scheiße. Ich habe die Nummer 7 gewählt, da es wirklich nicht langweilig war und es gab sogar witzige Szene. Es ist aber eher ein Familienfilm bzw. für Kinder gedacht. Die älteren Sonic Fans kann ich auch empfehlen. Mich würde es freuen, wenn es einen 2 Teil geben würde :)… Expand

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FreeAFeb 17, 2020

Don’t believe the hate! Sonic the Hedgehog is a pleasant movie with some decent jokes and some likeable characters. Jim Carey Steals the show with a role he was born to play. It starts a little slow, but otherwise a good, if unspectacularDon’t believe the hate! Sonic the Hedgehog is a pleasant movie with some decent jokes and some likeable characters. Jim Carey Steals the show with a role he was born to play. It starts a little slow, but otherwise a good, if unspectacular experience.… Expand

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tellmikeyyJun 26, 2021

Fun family movie. Jim Carey was phenomenal as Robotnik. Effects were better than I thought they were going to be.

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TopwrapperFeb 22, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La película se sonic esta bastante bien pero salio muy infantil sega tiene que pensae mas en fans antiguos para eso les recomiendo hacer que universo de la película sea unitario de sonic clásico y moderno que explique como paso de un mundo a otro… Expand

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DemonoidAngelFeb 26, 2020

Listen, I'm a life-long Sonic fan, so I have a bit of a biased opinion, so for me...this movie was great! There was never a dull moment, the action, and comedy are on par, and in abundance. The awesome performances of Ben Schwartz, and JimListen, I'm a life-long Sonic fan, so I have a bit of a biased opinion, so for me...this movie was great! There was never a dull moment, the action, and comedy are on par, and in abundance. The awesome performances of Ben Schwartz, and Jim Carrey are definitely worth seeing alone. Would highly reccomend seeing whether you're a kid or not!… Expand

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DunuterFeb 27, 2020

The film came out very, very controversial (not to be confused with mediocre) I still objectively do not fully understand whether it is good or bad , but about everything in order. The plot is simple , but working , almost all the charactersThe film came out very, very controversial (not to be confused with mediocre) I still objectively do not fully understand whether it is good or bad , but about everything in order. The plot is simple , but working , almost all the characters are well shown and spelled out (except for Tom's wife) , Jim Carrey as always the fire , but not one he took out the film , it's a shame that a lot of the jokes lost their meaning because of Russian localization of (generally tolerated) , arches not bad , but the same theme with letovym list I liked the film , as it managed to submit the story so I was wondering for all 100 minutes , went twice on it (1 time with my younger sister , 2 times with a friend , sister certainly liked but a friend said that a lot of illogical moments and the friendship between the main characters is not believable , what I strongly disagree with) but at the end of the film when I realized that this is the end, I realized that I was not enough of those 100 minutes , and when I was leaving the hall and the scene began after the credits with Tails, the whole room froze and watched enthusiastically, and this is what it says. This is a good seed for a trilogy, and given the fees in the world, there will definitely be a continuation, but I left the film, humor-unfortunately on 3+ or someone on 4 -, but in his defense I want to say that all the jokes were invented by actors (almost all) Jim - full improvisation, and James Marsden and Ben Schwartz came up with jokes together and for all this they should pay tribute, and if you leave only the funniest and original jokes, then you get such an average super hero film from MARVEL for example , but they also joked like Ozo with all their strength, there were a lot of jokes, but the overall quality failed, Sonic cute, Ben Schwartz gave him a great voice and facial expressions, thank him for this, James Marsden also plays cool, cool actor, waiting for more movies with him. Paramount with its advertising campaign (advertising was everywhere , even in the diary ru full screen) and the incident with the design (by which the film machipisa a little and raised respect in the face of the people when they redid it) and the sequel (and as for me one is not limited to) 1000% was in the plans (given the post-credits scene) and I was just a little, and it seems to me (*put on tin foil hat*) WHAT IS the background of the Paramount , the first was a redesign, and the second is to make a nice movie for the fans and to plant new people in the sonic (FAC new vagi like me) so they went the next film))0) But seriously it was right from the first Paramount film to do a simple and introductory , to attract a lot of people, and finally to deal with Canon (because in games going on some sort of game) the whole backstory left on the second film and rightly so , but I hope the sequel will not disappoint me , because part of the bet I made on him in General the film more than many in it see , but not brilliant masterpiece , have to work on the sequel , and I'm not a Sonic fan (except that little new VAG) and my opinion is completely biased and sometimes objectively , generally not a waste of money))) And I was just freaking out the people who compare the movie with the Smurfs , when it's just not the right comparison , first the Smurfs no character at all , and with them nothing can be done and come up with in the future (this is the main difference) and Sonic is a character , not bad and in games and serielle had a lot of ideas and twists , SEGA just very crooked things are made and any communication between the games is almost there (Boolean sure) , the second is the antagonist in the Smurfs it is completely empty and he is evil because evil and not Navid Smurfs simply because when the Eggman is, before history , has character and is a lot to think of and such as the Smurfs , he was not, as critics in the film to not valued because they do not know the context, and ACCORDINGLY they did not see the simple beauty and meaning of the film , and that's how it should work...… Expand

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SpacemanGaryFeb 26, 2020

I grew up a sonic fan, loved the games and read a few of the comics. I never had a hankerin' for a live action movie, but this is probably the best it could have turned. THe guy who did the voice for sonic was good (no jaleel white though)I grew up a sonic fan, loved the games and read a few of the comics. I never had a hankerin' for a live action movie, but this is probably the best it could have turned. THe guy who did the voice for sonic was good (no jaleel white though) and cyclops was servicable as boring white guy. Its painful to watch Jim Carrey try to be funny. I liked it when i was 9, now it is painful to watch. I would have given this an 8 if not for that really pointless fart joke.… Expand

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CR9879Feb 28, 2020

You can really enjoy Sonic the hedgehog if you have realistic expectations for it if you are expecting an outstanding video game thriller you will be disappointed but if you just want to enjoy a Sonic film and shut your brain off you willYou can really enjoy Sonic the hedgehog if you have realistic expectations for it if you are expecting an outstanding video game thriller you will be disappointed but if you just want to enjoy a Sonic film and shut your brain off you will enjoy and I think of you just watch it casually you will like enjoy it but when you start to pay more attention and nit pick you will see some glaring holes in the film which will ruin the experience for you.… Expand

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WATAGROULMar 1, 2020

The movie is cool has great animations and really cool effects, but it left something to be desired with the very short storyline the movie could be 2 hours long.

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sergioeidiMar 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie could be a catastrophy if made with the old, highly criticizes Sonic model. But it's really watchable and nice, if you already know what to expect.
The "new" sonic is very charismatic and its visual appeal is, without a doubt, one of the main reasons for that. Its cute, evokes directly the design we all know and love, the animation process is great and voice acting is kinda good.
The movie plot is just regular - not that we were expecting a mindblowing plot here, but some things are kinda thrown at us just to keep the things going. Like, Sonic's "quails" have infinite energy? Or even his bucket list? Too cliché, even for a movie of this category.

Jim Carrey has his moments, though. His dances and characterization are funny and he kinda steals the spot. IF you're a Carrey fan, there is a full share of him for you here.

They should have also improved / changed some things imho (Spoilers):
- Sonic as an alien? Really? Another dimension or another world, ok. Another planet was really weird.
- There are a lot of incongruencies regarding his speed. He can be REALLY quick at some times, almost on the impossible side (bar fight), and be stupidly slow when needed (ex fight with Robotnik or climbing the pyramid). Yeah, a movie about a blue hedgehog do not have to be realistic, but still...
- I was expecting him to become Super Sonic at the end. It didn't happen and it seemed like a huge opportunity lost. But then the post credit scene kinda suggests that he'll heve other opportunity for that. - They should have made Robotnik trapping small critters and animals inside the drones, like the game, as a source of energy of some kind. That would be a nice touch directly linked to the original game.… Expand

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SNOOPCATTApr 3, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was great! Introduced, well 2 sonic characters. It had a good story, but some scene's were blunt.… Expand

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MeatGrindeRApr 10, 2020

Вот как нужно переделывать модельку персонажа, Браво!!! Визуал Соника прекрасен, но затмил его старый добрый Джим. Жалко, что его очень мало было на экране. Он здесь хорош и отыгрывает на все 200%. Также в фильме много стебательных шуток иВот как нужно переделывать модельку персонажа, Браво!!! Визуал Соника прекрасен, но затмил его старый добрый Джим. Жалко, что его очень мало было на экране. Он здесь хорош и отыгрывает на все 200%. Также в фильме много стебательных шуток и отсылок, сюжету звезд с неба хватает. Прекрасное воплощение на экране Соника.… Expand

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NunchuckApr 22, 2020

A very fun movie to watch, it's definitely a good time throughout. Jim Carrey was hilarious throughout and made a great antagonist. Sonic was charming but a tad bit annoying, and the human characters were likeable but kind of boring. I alsoA very fun movie to watch, it's definitely a good time throughout. Jim Carrey was hilarious throughout and made a great antagonist. Sonic was charming but a tad bit annoying, and the human characters were likeable but kind of boring. I also wish they would've used Sonic's world and characters more, but they've set it up for a sequel which could lean into the lore of the games. Overall, very fun movie and a good time, but by no means a masterpiece. Tops Detective Pikachu as the best videogame movie.… Expand

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Tez555May 11, 2020

First things first, this would be an 8/10 if Sonic didn't "floss", that bit genuinly ****ed me off. I get this is a "kids" film technically, but come on, people who love Sonic are 90's kids, not now kids!
Anyway, aside from that, suprisinglyFirst things first, this would be an 8/10 if Sonic didn't "floss", that bit genuinly ****ed me off. I get this is a "kids" film technically, but come on, people who love Sonic are 90's kids, not now kids!
Anyway, aside from that, suprisingly great film. Very Detective Pikachu, i'm amazed Sonic wasn't voiced by Ryan Reynolds. But yeah, probably the best kids or family film I seen in ages. I want to add I think Jim Carrey is perfect. Not just in he was very good, but doesn't outstay his welcome as Robotnick. They could've gone the Suicide Squad route of having the bigger stars as leads that aren't meant to be the leads but they didn't. Kudos.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015Jul 9, 2021

Una entretenida aventura con Sonic; la trama es divertida, la animación es excelente y las actuaciones son buenas; Jim Carrey es un villano muy carismático; es una buena película para disfrutar en familia.

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WaterMeLoan64Jun 1, 2020

The best part of the Film was the response to the Historical Event that was the Original Design for Sonic.

The rest is OK, but lacks a strong connection to the Sonic Canon. Anyone else find the random inclusion of Longclaw to beThe best part of the Film was the response to the Historical Event that was the Original Design for Sonic.

The rest is OK, but lacks a strong connection to the Sonic Canon.

Anyone else find the random inclusion of Longclaw to be unnecessary? She's not even a Sonic Character! This could have been Sonic's Dad from the Comics and TV Show and the movie would literally not be much different.

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Drake_WatersJun 21, 2020

PROS:
-Sonic’s new design. Seriously, it gives the movie a lot of points right off the bat. Props to Paramount for making a rare move and listening to criticism for the better of your film.
-Jim Carrey gives one of the best performances ofPROS:
-Sonic’s new design. Seriously, it gives the movie a lot of points right off the bat. Props to Paramount for making a rare move and listening to criticism for the better of your film.
-Jim Carrey gives one of the best performances of his career as Doctor Robotnik. His performance in this film is manic, wild, and INSANELY entertaining. It’s highly reminiscent of the earlier roles that shot Jim Carrey into stardom, and any Jim Carrey fan would be doing themselves a disservice NOT to witness his performance.
-The action in this movie is surprisingly well-done and exciting. It’s well-shot, and pretty unique compared to other movies out there. It really shows potential for the action if this (inevitably) becomes a franchise.
-Ben Schwartz is great as Sonic. He imbues the protagonist with this child-like giddiness, and gives Sonic more personality than he’s ever had in the games.
-The human drama focusing on local cop Tom Wachowski is, surprisingly, not boring. I was invested in it, mostly due to James Marsden’s surprisingly charismatic performance.
-The second credit scene was perfect. I won’t spoil it, but it sent me back to the days of playing the classic Sonic games as a kid, and I LOVED it.

CONS:
-The humor didn’t work for me. It goes above the low-bar that a lot of lower grade kids movies go below (The Emoji Movie.....), but it’s still not very good. There are flatulence jokes, and numerous pop culture jokes, and....Sonic flosses (the dance). The jokes really fell on their face I’d say....8 times outta 10.
-The numerous product placements in this movie are so in your face and nonsensical that they get distracting sometimes. From the blatant references and pandering to things like Zillow.com, or Olive Garden, to Tom ordering Sonic a Mello Yellow at the bar. It gets distracting at a certain point.

OVERALL: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is probably the best video game movie ever made, which is saying A LOT for the genre. It’s a super fun movie that should make for an entertaining family movie night, and should satisfy most Sonic fans.… Expand

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harkleptJul 12, 2020

After a long and slow process, the fastest hedgehog around made a successful debut on the big screen. While the movie might not have done anything groundbreaking in storytelling or presentation, the much needed redesign and listening to fanAfter a long and slow process, the fastest hedgehog around made a successful debut on the big screen. While the movie might not have done anything groundbreaking in storytelling or presentation, the much needed redesign and listening to fan criticism helped place it has a good movie for both fans and non-fans such as myself. A funny and enjoyable moment for all.

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draco199Jul 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a video game movie. Not super good but its ok. there are 2 olive garden references, one in the beginning and one at the end. Jim Carrey makes the movie so much more better though as he's a expert in voice acting. in all, movies pretty ok.… Expand

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TJPhoenixAug 26, 2020

The first half of the film is driven by convenience to get the plot going and the film is a bit dumb but it's a lot of fun, especially for a family film.
I would of given the film a lower rating (6 which is ok for my rating) but the fact thatThe first half of the film is driven by convenience to get the plot going and the film is a bit dumb but it's a lot of fun, especially for a family film.
I would of given the film a lower rating (6 which is ok for my rating) but the fact that the creators listen to the fans means I give them an extra point anyday of the week just for that.… Expand

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AnnikaLacerDec 10, 2020

One of the best video game movies I've seen, as a fan of Sonic for many years I was so happy seeing him being correctly adapted to the silver screen, the movie even tries to add new things to the Sonic canon and the after-credits scene makesOne of the best video game movies I've seen, as a fan of Sonic for many years I was so happy seeing him being correctly adapted to the silver screen, the movie even tries to add new things to the Sonic canon and the after-credits scene makes me excited to see where they will take him next. For the more hardcore Sonic fans there are plenty of easter eggs to hunt and to the ones who have never seen Sonic before there is enough original stuff to keep us entertained.… Expand

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JambroApr 10, 2022

Sonic The Hedgehog, in my opinion, is the definition of a 7/10 movie. It does everything it needs to do and more, making both casual audiences and fans happy, and only has a few problems holding it back from an 8/10 rating. The story isSonic The Hedgehog, in my opinion, is the definition of a 7/10 movie. It does everything it needs to do and more, making both casual audiences and fans happy, and only has a few problems holding it back from an 8/10 rating. The story is well-paced, while being a bit run-of-the-mill, the characters are heartfelt and well-written, the action is exciting while onscreen, but the use of the source material is rare, only showing up as Easter eggs or minor details. That last point, however, doesn't detract from the quality of the film. All in all, I think that Sonic the Hedgehog is a good - and almost great - film.… Expand

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LuissDtApr 20, 2022

Sonic's adventure on planet earth shines and is exciting for fans of the blue hedgehog, although it can be a bit silly at times.

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DoodlyPlayzApr 9, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog one of the most beloved (And most picked on) gaming character of all time. The movie is heavily based on Sonic's origins, and the origin of a rivalry with Dr. Robotnik (Eggman). The movie is fun to watch with the family andSonic the Hedgehog one of the most beloved (And most picked on) gaming character of all time. The movie is heavily based on Sonic's origins, and the origin of a rivalry with Dr. Robotnik (Eggman). The movie is fun to watch with the family and can be taken with a side of salt from fans. It's not perfect but still enjoyable to watch.… Expand

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msg360Apr 11, 2022

A good start to an entry film into the Movie universe of Sonic. humble beginnings for sonic.

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sonicking22Apr 24, 2022

It was a good film and I watched it a couple of times but not as entertaining and good as the second film

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JtheDarkKnightJun 26, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog is a real fun and fresh video game movie that is one of the best out there. While that isn't saying much since most of them are pretty bad, Sonic the Hedgehog is a really entertaining time that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

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Juno_GinNov 8, 2022

Surprisingly decent film. That's it.

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QuinoareviewsNov 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probaby not the greatest movie but a solid one. Especially with scenes like, the time freeze scenes. The jokes were mostly acceptable. Love Jim Carey being eggman: a really amazing choice IMO. I would give this movie a 8, but the fact that Detective Pikachu exists makes this movie lower my expectations. I know that sounds dumb...… Expand

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KingStetsonJan 6, 2023

This movie is pretty good! Sonic's voice sounds just like the original modern Sonic voice. The thing I don't like is Eggman's look. He doesn't have his egg-shaped body, so why does Sonic call him Eggman? And who is this policeman named Tom?This movie is pretty good! Sonic's voice sounds just like the original modern Sonic voice. The thing I don't like is Eggman's look. He doesn't have his egg-shaped body, so why does Sonic call him Eggman? And who is this policeman named Tom? Whatever. This was a great movie.… Expand

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JuanDiegoB7Apr 4, 2023

Bueno diré sobre esta película, obvio la de sonic 2 es muchísimo mejor además q admito q me entretuvo pero no tuvo nada q ver con los videojuegos pero no es una mala película la verdad estuvo bien, la comedia es increíble,las peleas sonBueno diré sobre esta película, obvio la de sonic 2 es muchísimo mejor además q admito q me entretuvo pero no tuvo nada q ver con los videojuegos pero no es una mala película la verdad estuvo bien, la comedia es increíble,las peleas son epicas pero sigo pensando q no es lo suficientemente buena como para considerarla la mejor creación… Expand

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drlowdonApr 27, 2022

Having been hiding on Earth for a number of years Sonic, a blue hedgehog who can run supersonic speeds, is discovered and teams with a town sheriff to escape the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik. The quality of video game adaptations hasn’tHaving been hiding on Earth for a number of years Sonic, a blue hedgehog who can run supersonic speeds, is discovered and teams with a town sheriff to escape the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik. The quality of video game adaptations hasn’t exactly been very high over the years, but this is arguably one of the better attempts. It doesn’t exactly do anything original, but the action sequences are fairly good and there are some laughs to be had.… Expand

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Compi24Feb 18, 2020

By no means is it a benchmark in any regard aside from the realms of its own, still woeful, little sub-genre (that of the "video game adaptation" one) "Sonic The Hedgehog" is also nowhere near the atrocity we all feared it would be after thatBy no means is it a benchmark in any regard aside from the realms of its own, still woeful, little sub-genre (that of the "video game adaptation" one) "Sonic The Hedgehog" is also nowhere near the atrocity we all feared it would be after that fateful trailer dropped back in Spring of 2019. In fact, I feel quite comfortable in saying that 8-10 year old me would have really treasured this movie. It's bright, well-paced and effervescent in spirit. You get to see Jim Carrey try his damnedest to conjure up the 90's version of himself that we all fell in love with. There's some humor that works. All of the aforementioned attributes are eons further than what I expected we'd get, and I suppose that's worthy of note. That being said, though, it's far from a perfect product. In fact, the mere presence of that word -- "product" -- in this review is a bit of a Freudian slip, I'm afraid. I understand it's hard to hide the inherent bankability of a movie when it's about one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, but I could have done without the three or four scenes of brand placement strewn about the picture. Also, you'll notice above that I said, "there's some humor that works," with the keyword in that sentence being "some." A lot of the jokes will go over well with kids (see the "floss," farts, etc.) but I'm betting most adults will grow tired of that and the material that's supposed to be geared more towards them, namely the pop culture references. Again, it's imperfect, but I'm a bit surprised at how watchable, nay, enjoyable a lot of it ended up being.… Expand

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Voodoo123May 19, 2020

Overall Sonic was a fun watch with my son. Cant say it surprised us in any particular way, just the standard 'alien meets human' family movie shenanigans. Some decent 'slowmo' actioney moments, and mildly enjoyable Carreyisms... Somehow thereOverall Sonic was a fun watch with my son. Cant say it surprised us in any particular way, just the standard 'alien meets human' family movie shenanigans. Some decent 'slowmo' actioney moments, and mildly enjoyable Carreyisms... Somehow there was that extra something missing, perhaps I was just feeling the general weight of such a rigid 'standard plotline' rather than a more fluid and random 'what the hell can we do with this random alien speedster' stuff I hoped for more of. Hopefully the inevitable sequel will have more to do with its plot and characters.… Expand

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MattBrady99Sep 16, 2020

We all thought Assassin Creed was going to destroy the curse of terrible video game adaptations, but this blue hedgehog sure did.

You know what stuck with me the most was how Sonic says he has watched the 1994 action movie 'Speed' loads ofWe all thought Assassin Creed was going to destroy the curse of terrible video game adaptations, but this blue hedgehog sure did.

You know what stuck with me the most was how Sonic says he has watched the 1994 action movie 'Speed' loads of times, so does that mean he witnessed Dennis Hopper getting decapitated on endless repeat? Or how about Beth Grant being run over by a bus? Makes you think sometimes.

Anywhere...not a great movie, but man this could have been so much worst. I am glad the studios listened to fans and changed that revolting character design on Sonic. It is just too bad that the animates were laid off after the studio was closed. Yikes.

Jim Carry, even at the age of 58, has not lost that chaotic energy. Robotnik's dance scene was easily the highlight. What is more impressive is Carry improvised the dance scene and recommended the song "Where Evil Grows". James Marsden sure does love cgi animals. I guess this completes the trilogy. 'Enchanted', 'Hop', and now 'Sonic'. Still likable and talented though. So yeah, it's an average family adventure comedy that never failed to entertain. This is coming from a guy who is not a diehard fan of the character or game series, but still found some enjoyment out of it.… Expand

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LBXZeroFeb 16, 2020

I can never fault actors for the script. Jim Carey was Jim Carey, but I think he was close to what we should expect for Dr. Robotnik. Sonic was... okay.

All of my complaints are basically on the script. The script was shallow. There wasI can never fault actors for the script. Jim Carey was Jim Carey, but I think he was close to what we should expect for Dr. Robotnik. Sonic was... okay.

All of my complaints are basically on the script. The script was shallow. There was more depth in the cartoons.

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Digibutter64Feb 13, 2020

This film adaptation of Sega's most well-known video game franchise is firmly placed in "okay" ground; neither terrible nor amazing.

The plot here is that Sonic (who in the film looks mostly good, although his eyes are separated which is aThis film adaptation of Sega's most well-known video game franchise is firmly placed in "okay" ground; neither terrible nor amazing.

The plot here is that Sonic (who in the film looks mostly good, although his eyes are separated which is a letdown); an alien hedgehog who has the power of super speed, escapes to Earth for his own safety, then lives a solitary life. However, a series of events lead to him being discovered and pursued by the evil Dr. Robotnik, who wants to use his super speed powers. Thus, Sonic teams up with a cop to escape Robotnik and get back to safety.

First of all, I feel that putting Sonic on Earth was a missed opportunity plot-wise that makes the film as a whole seem rather generic and uninventive. A plot that saw him visiting more of the vibrant areas of the games would have made for a more interesting and engaging film. Instead, we're left with a rather generic "normal guy helps mischievous talking animal" story.

In addition to that, the film clearly sees children as its main audience. Plot developments are very predictable, and the injection of a specific current pop culture trend (not once, but twice) is in my opinion a bad move that will cause the film to age quickly.

However, there are good points. Robotnik is played very well, seeming faithful to the games while putting a new spin on the character. The use of rings as portals is a nice touch. Sonic's quips are generally funny. Emotional moments, while predictable, seem genuine.

Ultimately, this is fine to watch. It's not bad, but it's not particularly good either. Still, I think the Sonic franchise has more film potential, and I hope that's tapped into with a potential sequel.… Expand

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imoviesreviewMay 11, 2023

I remember SomecallmeJohnny review of Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric where he stated "It's not a sonic game, it's a game with sonic characters" Just replace the word game with movie and that sums up this movie. Outside of the novelty of seeingI remember SomecallmeJohnny review of Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric where he stated "It's not a sonic game, it's a game with sonic characters" Just replace the word game with movie and that sums up this movie. Outside of the novelty of seeing Sonic and Jim Carrey as Eggman, nothing really sticks out. Except for the large amount of plot holes. It's very generic without much references to the games. I would say it is slightly above average. But even for sonic fans, this might not be that exciting. The only real reason I would recommend this is for Sonic Movie 2.… Expand

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Creeper3455Feb 16, 2020

Free Screenings FTW, am I right?

Oh, how I love expecting a movie to be fun, only for that to still finish itself in a pleasant surprise... I actually kinda loved the Sonic movie. Yes, THE Sonic movie that suffered in production hell that isFree Screenings FTW, am I right?

Oh, how I love expecting a movie to be fun, only for that to still finish itself in a pleasant surprise... I actually kinda loved the Sonic movie. Yes, THE Sonic movie that suffered in production hell that is also (luckily) making its money back at the Box Office.

But it also confirms that Paramount is in serious need of "original" content inside some Franchise fare, in an era post-MI: Fallout. BumbleBee succeded for ET-ing the franchise in hopes of a good Transformers movie, while Terminator Dark Fate (which I still love) "Force Awakened" itself in making a movie we've all seen before.

Enter now Sonic The Hedgehog, which has nothing surprising in store for everyone, and uses (once again) its ET structure purely to please all families, instead of being A true Videogame Movie. At the same time, though, it's a weird mix. As if Spielberg asked for some drugs by SEGA, and ended up making a "supposed" sequel to ET that is so rushed and so fast (which makes sense in a way for the titular character), it's hard to get a break and pause itself, and when it does, it's both in the most random of places and tries to give the movie some heart. The breaks reek so much of a 90s movie, it's kinda unintentionally hilarious.

What also makes up for its similarity is the comeback of Jim Carrey as his "normal" self (oh, and also Dr. Robotnik, but who really cares about him, I guess?). Dear God, how I missed his crazy self in a theatrical release is just like how I missed seeing Joe Pesci in theaters. His Robotnik didn't really work for me that much, as he plays the 2000's Villain we've seen in Superhero Movies like Hulk or Fantastic 4 (he's a Villain...because!!)

And what really shocked me in a sense (besides the new design)... Junkie XL's Score. Going from Alita and Terminator to Sonic really gives you shock values, heh...

So... that's that! Sonic is monstrously fun, and to think about that is like thinking there's an alternate universe where Troll And I was actually a really good videogame... Oh, wait. That doesn't exist, and it's for good… Expand

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supermalik987Jul 7, 2020

Im not even a sonic fan . But i had fun watching this movie . I was surprise they even fix sonic look in the movie . I kinda looking forward to the next film .

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MarvelJoeApr 9, 2022

It had a cliche plot like every other kids movie, but you what... I enjoyed this movie.

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13freedom13Feb 28, 2020

This is definitely an ok movie i don't really like it that much but it does have a good mid credits scene and ending

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FaxthtaxMar 7, 2020

A movie largely saved by Jim Carrey´s suberb bad-guy performance. As a story, it is largely predictable. Other than Carrey who gave me a good chuckle now and then, the humor was kids-level brought laughter from me at least once.The story isA movie largely saved by Jim Carrey´s suberb bad-guy performance. As a story, it is largely predictable. Other than Carrey who gave me a good chuckle now and then, the humor was kids-level brought laughter from me at least once.The story is very predictable but with holes like how and why Robotnik is chasing Sonic. but still holds up as a feature film that will please most younglings, and is far from a bad film. Better than most videogame adaptations made in the recent past.
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RODRIGO203Feb 14, 2020

I have a visual of Sonic, the comedy is a little silly great scene post-credit a movie for Family.

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Experiment626Feb 15, 2021

Not a die hard Sonic fan. I did play the games when I was young but not enough to remember any of the story lines. This movie is fun and caters to both young and adult audiences. I enjoyed it in the theater and own it on Blu Ray.

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AndrewNytroFeb 18, 2020

The positives:
-The visual effects and everything were pretty good, including Sonic's more faithful redesign.
-Sonic and the rest of the cast are very entertaining, although clearly Ben Schwartz's Sonic and Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik are moreThe positives:
-The visual effects and everything were pretty good, including Sonic's more faithful redesign.
-Sonic and the rest of the cast are very entertaining, although clearly Ben Schwartz's Sonic and Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik are more interesting to me than the other characters (for obvious reasons).
-The origin story of Sonic adds something new to him that really makes you feel for him during both his best and worst moments throughout the adventure.

The negatives:
-Some characters either don't have a legitimate reason to be there or feel like they have too much going on. Carrey as Robotnik especially fits the latter, although I haven't seen much of Jim Carrey in a long while, so that may just be me.
-The plot, while still pretty decent, is just as cliched and predictable--if not rushed at times--as some critics have said. And very rarely, if ever at all, are the tropes involved played around with. This movie needed either an additional re-write or two, or at least been given a longer running time (not like Avengers: Endgame, but maybe more like the first Avengers).

Overall, this movie was a lot of fun for me. I'd say this is definitely worth seeing with the kids.… Expand

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BVGEFeb 15, 2020

A movie that's generally watchable. It's not horrible, but it's not good. Grab it from the bargain bin in a few months. Overall, not a film that really needed to be made.

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Shajac19Feb 16, 2020

Not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination but one that leaves you satisfied. Jim Carrey acts exactly how you would expect him to and it really works for the most part. Action scenes are well-shot and exciting but nothing new.Not a great movie by any stretch of the imagination but one that leaves you satisfied. Jim Carrey acts exactly how you would expect him to and it really works for the most part. Action scenes are well-shot and exciting but nothing new. Overall, I would recommend this movie to Jim Carrey fans and people looking for a fun action-adventure that requires minimal thought process for a couple of hours. Definitely a good family movie.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariMar 13, 2020

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A decent film in the context of friendship with the different, the other, the alien, impaired by the paradox that the protagonist Sonic is more credible than Dr. Robotnik, a Jim Carrey who exaggerates in the cartoonish.

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PoochingusFeb 17, 2020

To give credit where it is do, it felt great going into the film knowing that the team cared enough about the sonic fans to change the character designs from the ground up.

Overall the film was honestly not amazing. Instead of spinning aTo give credit where it is do, it felt great going into the film knowing that the team cared enough about the sonic fans to change the character designs from the ground up.

Overall the film was honestly not amazing. Instead of spinning a more exciting story, they opted for a cheaper film with very little in the way of sets, scenes and the like, and even the overall CGI was able to be toned down by having practical sets. I get it, they didn't have a big budget, so with what there was, it was not terrible. It just felt a bit generic.

Still, at the end of the day, I felt like I could just kick back and relax and watch something wholesome. sonic or no sonic, the story was simple and wholesome. In this cynical world, I just want to get away from it all and see a beloved videogame icon have a fun adventure. It delivered on that.

In the end I felt like I only got a small taste of what I really hoped for, this was more of a prologue than a real epic adventure and that is okay. But all I can say, is that I'm ready for the sequel that they very clearly are setting up for.

I take off most of my points for the shameless product placements. That took me out of the film hard, and brought me back to the world weary cynicism I was trying to escape. I can't even eat at olive garden, and if you think I have enough money to even think about browsing homes on zillow you are sorely mistaken.

Jim Carry felt like a blast from the past, and while I would have liked an actor to play robotnik like how his actual character is, it was passable for me, and the over the top goofy aspect appealed to my love of Ace Ventura, thinking I'd never see such acting from him again.

I'm not a huge sonic fan or a film watcher, but I can easily say this film made me crack a small smile for once. So with that I suggest it.… Expand

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NeroNBFeb 15, 2020

Good movie, but nothing mind blowing. I really liked Tom way more than I thought I would. Robotnick is around 1/3 of the movie and I loved every second of it. Sonic himself is also a good character, if a bit too childish for my taste. There'sGood movie, but nothing mind blowing. I really liked Tom way more than I thought I would. Robotnick is around 1/3 of the movie and I loved every second of it. Sonic himself is also a good character, if a bit too childish for my taste. There's one actual bad scene, which is the bar scene, as it's 10 minutes long only for a Quicksilver scene. But other than that I liked it a lot… Expand

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