If I have to describe this new Sonic the Hedgehog film a couple words come to mind. It's surprisingly good. Considering last April with the design of the character and bringing it back to the table. This has been put into a bigger test if people would actually see it and the delay has paid off in its opening weekend.
Long ago, Sonic had a power ever since he was little. But it attracts bad guys and he must live in other planets, including Earth. With that, he resides in Green Hills, Montana, a small town lead by police officer Tom Wachowski. Both have their own goals. Sonic wants a real friend. Tom wants to do grander things to help the public similar to his veterinarian wife. But the hedgehog's upsetting emotion of being alone makes him speed very fast and cause a huge power outage. It prompts the government to bring in the psychotic Dr. Robotnik. And that's where the adventure starts.
With the performances, the voice of Sonic isn't annoying. Ben Schwartz does a solid enough job to not make it all about the attitude that the games make him out as. James Marsden has a wide range of emotions that work great in most of the film and falter in a couple scenes. Of course, the hoopla with Jim Carrey as Robotnik, it's not that over the top. Not to the level of Ace Ventura or The Mask, but definitely some crazy moments with the physical comedy. It could have been like an In Living Color character. Other characters are performed relatively well and deal with the idea of an alien hedgehog being in their world.
The CGI isn't overused. Sonic and his old planet were given a lot of care. Robotnik's technology is in line with later games. It is a little light on the comedy, but come in at the right times for the humor. What's nice is having a score that has its sappy moments, action. Doesn't rely on using songs as a crutch for its best moments. A number of references to the games and the idea of speed. It goes by at a good pace. I would stick for a few extra minutes when the credits as you don't want to miss what could happen.
There aren't many kids films out right now, but Sonic the Hedgehog isn't a bad choice. If you have kids, take them to the theater. They will be entertained. Fans will enjoy this as well. It could have been a disaster, but fixing stuff for the fans helped Paramount and Sega. This has a good two to three months of being in theaters throughout the country.
Score: 7 out of 10
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