Taking refuge on Earth, when Sonic uses his incredible speed and accidentally knock out the power in part of the United States, he catches the attention of Dr. Robotnik and must stop him fro... Read allTaking refuge on Earth, when Sonic uses his incredible speed and accidentally knock out the power in part of the United States, he catches the attention of Dr. Robotnik and must stop him from using his unique power for world domination.Taking refuge on Earth, when Sonic uses his incredible speed and accidentally knock out the power in part of the United States, he catches the attention of Dr. Robotnik and must stop him from using his unique power for world domination.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 12 nominations total
Ben Schwartz
- Sonic
- (voice)
Melody Nosipho Niemann
- Jojo
- (as Melody Niemann)
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I wasn't expecting to enjoy this, but I did, it literally was a burst of fun and energy, just like the game itself.
I would imagine there were many that would have wanted to make a movie when Sonic really was big news, but perhaps the technology at the time wasn't sufficient, now though such resources are available, it looks great.
Standout for me was Dr Robotnik, Jim Carrey looks awesome, and as always delivers with such charisma.
It won't win awards, but enjoyed it, it was genuine good fun. 7/10
*Wishes for those days of Sonic on Megadrive.
I would imagine there were many that would have wanted to make a movie when Sonic really was big news, but perhaps the technology at the time wasn't sufficient, now though such resources are available, it looks great.
Standout for me was Dr Robotnik, Jim Carrey looks awesome, and as always delivers with such charisma.
It won't win awards, but enjoyed it, it was genuine good fun. 7/10
*Wishes for those days of Sonic on Megadrive.
I think they did a good job with this. The design of Sonic so so much better than the one featured in the trailer. It baffles me how they thought the original design was ok. It looked like a child's drawing of something they had seen in a nightmare.
The relationship between Sonic and James Marsden is super cute too and you'd do become invested in it.
It is very much a kids movie but it's nice for older people to see as it's filled with nostalgia from the Sonic games. There are plenty of little Easter eggs that people who have played the game will notice.
This movie is also really charming. It has lines that are funny too.
So I would watch it especially if you have any interest in Sonic I don't think you will be disappointed or frustrated at what they have done with the property.
The relationship between Sonic and James Marsden is super cute too and you'd do become invested in it.
It is very much a kids movie but it's nice for older people to see as it's filled with nostalgia from the Sonic games. There are plenty of little Easter eggs that people who have played the game will notice.
This movie is also really charming. It has lines that are funny too.
So I would watch it especially if you have any interest in Sonic I don't think you will be disappointed or frustrated at what they have done with the property.
Recently, "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" came out...and "Sonic the Hedgehog" a few months later. Of the two, "Sonic" is definitely my favorite...simply because it was more fun and the plot was simpler and more enjoyable.
The story isn't all that important...so instead, I'll just say that it's a buddy picture, of sorts. The crazed Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is seeking to capture or destroy Sonic....so it's up to Sonic's new friend (James Marsden) to help him avoid this nutty guy.
The choice to hold off release to make Sonic look less creepy was a very good one. Additionally, the story is fun...and not especially complicated. Good for kids...as well as parents forced to watch it with them!
The story isn't all that important...so instead, I'll just say that it's a buddy picture, of sorts. The crazed Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is seeking to capture or destroy Sonic....so it's up to Sonic's new friend (James Marsden) to help him avoid this nutty guy.
The choice to hold off release to make Sonic look less creepy was a very good one. Additionally, the story is fun...and not especially complicated. Good for kids...as well as parents forced to watch it with them!
A movie that I thought was going to be a trainwreck really surprised me.
Jim Carrey really steals the show with a phenomenal performance. An excellent film to take your whole family to the cinema and have a good laugh. Very funny!
Which incedently for Sonic isn't an issue (he's fast you know). I don't know how much you know about the little Hedgehog and his game history, but even without any knowledge at all, the movie will make sense to you. Certain things, like the rings and hoarding them is one of the things you do when you play him .. wait that didn't came out wrong did it? I hope not, this is a childrens movie after all.
Jim Carrey really relishes and dives into his evil character! He has quite the fun with him and a lot of interesting zingers/one liners. This is overall a funny and entertaining little movie. Is it flawed? For sure - should you care though? The movie won't be fun if you do! Now that does not mean that the studio doesn't listen! The first trailer had quite the catastrophic reactions from fans all over the world ... so back to the drawing board (I guess almost literally) and a new improved Sonic was developed ... nicely done! So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride (that has quite a few plot holes in it, but a lot of heart too)
Jim Carrey really relishes and dives into his evil character! He has quite the fun with him and a lot of interesting zingers/one liners. This is overall a funny and entertaining little movie. Is it flawed? For sure - should you care though? The movie won't be fun if you do! Now that does not mean that the studio doesn't listen! The first trailer had quite the catastrophic reactions from fans all over the world ... so back to the drawing board (I guess almost literally) and a new improved Sonic was developed ... nicely done! So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride (that has quite a few plot holes in it, but a lot of heart too)
Did you know
- TriviaJim Carrey remarked during his press promotion for the film that "very little of the dialogue from the pages of the script ended up in the movie". He also was given a lot of creative freedom for his non-verbal scenes, receiving basic instructions like "Here's the room and this is the music, just do something to go with it".
- GoofsWhen Sonic and Robotnik arrive in Egypt near the Giza pyramids, there's nothing but desert visible in all directions. The pyramids and the Sphinx are actually surrounded by roads, numerous other monuments, and city on three sides. There's a Pizza Hut less than 1000 feet from the Sphinx itself.
- Quotes
Sonic the Hedgehog: Where am I? What year is it? Is the Rock president?
- Crazy creditsSPOILER: There is a scene that appears with the closing title: Dr Robotnik, stranded on the Mushroom Planet, now completely unhinged and sporting his iconic bald head and mustache, begins scheming his return.
- Alternate versionsIn the Nickelodeon version they censored some stuff like alcohol,words that conclude drugs,especially swearing
- ConnectionsFeatured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Oscars' Best Popular Film (2018)
- SoundtracksFriends
Written by Ian Tsuchiura (as Ian Masa Tsuchiura) & Kevin Villecco
Performed by Hyper Potions
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- Sonic: la película
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Box office
- Budget
- $85,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $148,974,665
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $58,018,348
- Feb 16, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $319,715,683
- Runtime
- 1h 39m(99 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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