Review of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) by Professorfett — 06 Jun 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 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.