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Sonic the Hedgehog
2020 99 min Japan, United States of America PG 6+
★6.4
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Director: Jeff Fowler
🎮 Based on the game
«Sonic the Hedgehog»
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Description
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$148.97M
Worldwide:
$319.72M
Starring
Ben Schwartz
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James Marsden
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Jim Carrey
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
The film is generally viewed as a harmless, formulaic family entertainment that relies heavily on nostalgia and Jim Carrey's performance to carry a thin narrative. While audiences appreciate the studio's responsiveness regarding the character's design, the actual script is widely criticized for being generic and lacking the depth expected by older fans.
| Acting | Jim Carrey's charismatic and energetic portrayal of Dr. Robotnik is the film's standout performance and primary source of entertainment. | |
| Production | The studio's commitment to redesigning Sonic following negative audience feedback successfully aligned the character with fan expectations. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for being a generic, formulaic road-movie that lacks narrative depth and logical consistency. | |
| Humor | The humor is viewed as simplistic and overly crude, failing to resonate with adult viewers and relying too heavily on low-brow gags. | |
| Accessibility | Opinions on the film's appeal are divided; it serves as pleasant, bright entertainment for young children, while older fans find it boring and lacking the substance of the original games. |