Review of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) by Kai82 — 18 Mar 2020

Another rare case of a good video-game adaptation. I was surprised how good and funny this movie was. Nearly everyone has heard of the controversy when the first trailer was released. The CGI for Sonic looked really bad (Others used words like horrible, an abomination or a sin against humanity ;-).

Now the awesome part happen. The developers / people in charge listen to the complaints and changed the appearance to the Sonic design we know. I must give them my full respect. Many others have ignored the fan backlash and failed.

Here it is rewarded with the best box office for a video-game movie. Nearly everything in this movie works and the actors are amazing. Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik alone is worth watching the movie. He instantly won us over and you see the fun he had in (t)his enjoyable role.

It ends not here. James Marsten has a really good chemistry with Sonic. It is like a buddy road movie. Tika Sumpter has also a great chemistry with both. These four alone would be enough for a great movie.

But there is more. The story is a good vehicle to deliver the character development, excellent humor garnished with tons of Easter Eggs for fans. All jokes work here and like I said Jim Carry is unbeatable.

I must also praise the soundtrack. So many good songs including Where Evil Grows (Anarchy of evil mix Dr. Robotnik;-), Don't stop me now from Queen, Speed me up (Great video) and more. I will definitely buy the soundtrack and the movie.

Sega does what Nintedon’t ;-). Overall an excellent video game movie that will definitely get a sequel. Watch the post (mid?) credit scene to get hyped for it.