The world needed a hero -- it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth -- until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it's supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic's unique power to achieve world domination.
Director: Jeff Fowler
Cast: Ben Schwartz (voice), Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Neal McDonough
Release Date: February 4, 2020
Genres: Comedy/Family
Rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language.
Runtime: 1h 39 min
Review:
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of those family film's that's not just inoffensive but it does so aggressively. That's not to say it's a bad film because it's not but it's so light and inconsequential that's it's liable to float away at any moment. Jeff Fowler does pull an impressive magic trick, delivering a video game adaptation that actually works even though the game itself is incredibly light on plot to begin with. The script is fun but safe all around with Ben Schwartz delivering a likable turn as the titular animated hedgehog. Sonic isn't annoying for the majority of the film, instead the script treats him like an over caffeinated toddler. James Mardsen gets straight man duty to Schwartz animated character and he does what he can with the role. The real star of the show though has to be Jim Carrey who rediscovers his 90s comedic energy. His Dr. Robotnik is like a long lost In Living Color character from Carrey's formative days. Its a treat for the audience and you can tell he's having a ball really going all out again. The film as a whole is perfect for the kids even though the adults might feel it start to drag near the end even with it's brisk runtime.
B-
